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~ Pyrotechnic Information ~
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Waterfalls
This Waterfall is best made with a wire suspended between
2 poles 20 feet high.
Each thin paper tube loaded with Waterfall composition,
is attached to the wire with its "starter end"
pointing down. The tubes are separated by about 1 foot
and all ignited at once by a length of Quickmatch. The
bright white sparks float all the way to the ground
making the traditional waterfall effect. Attached to
a stick, a single Waterfall tube also makes an outrageous
Sparkler.
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WATERFALL #1
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WATERFALL #2
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Potassium Perchlorate
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46 %
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46 %
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Aluminum, Bright
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14 %
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23 %
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Aluminum, Granular
50-150 mesh
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32 %
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-
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Aluminum, Flitters
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-
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23 %
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Dextrin
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8 %
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8 %
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Burn Time
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90 seconds
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60 seconds
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Comments:
Roll ordinary 8.5" x 11"
sheets of paper around a wooden 5/8" diameter
dowel to form 8.5" long tubes (secure the
end with tape). Moisten the composition until
it just sticks together when squeezed. Using the dowel,
press in small increments into the tube. Leave a 1/2"
space at the top for a starting mix. It is important
that the tube burn away with the mixture, so don't
pack the composition into thick cardboard tubes, just
"roll your own" from sheets of paper as
described. For a starting mixture, we use a blend
of 75% waterfall mix and 25% Black Powder. Add just
a little bit of water to it and press the mixture
into the 1/2" space at the top of the waterfall
tube. After these tubes dry (several days), hang them
upside down from a long wire and light them all at
once either electrically or with Quickmatch. The bright
white sparks will fall over 20 feet producing a great
waterfall effect.
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