Pyrotechnic Projects: Stars & Colored Fire Formulas
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All of the formulas listed below can just be mixed and burnt in a lose pile to produce the desired color. If they are going to be rolled into stars, follow the guidelines listed below.For stars containing
Potassium Perchlorate, roll using water as a solvent. They are primed with 2 layers. The first layer is a mixture of 50% Black Powder and 50% star mix followed by a final layer of plain Black Powder about 2mm thick. Finished stars should be about 1/2" diameter. For stars containing
Potassium Chlorate, roll using water as a solvent. They are primed with 1 layer of Black Powder about 2mm thick... ONLY AFTER THE STAR IS COMPLETELY DRY.
Red & Pink Stars
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Single
Color Stars
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PINK
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RED
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Potassium
Perchlorate
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70
%
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-
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Potassium
Chlorate |
-
|
38
%
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Strontium
Nitrate
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-
|
38
%
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Strontium
Carbonate
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15
%
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-
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Copper
Carbonate
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-
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-
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Sulfur
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-
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-
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Charcoal
Powder
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1
%
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12
%
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Parlon
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-
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2
%
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Red
Gum
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10
%
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6
%
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Dextrin
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4
%
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4
%
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Blue & Purple Stars
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Single
Color Stars
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DOUBLE NEON
BLUE
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PURPLE
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Potassium
Perchlorate
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63.8
%
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61.3
%
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Strontium
Carbonate
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-
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7.4
%
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Copper
Carbonate
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12.9
%
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5
%
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Parlon
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13.8
%
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12.4
%
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Red
Gum
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9.5
%
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9.1
%
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Dextrin
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4.3
%
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4.8
%
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Green Stars
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Single
Color Stars
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LEMON LIME
GREEN
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Potassium
Perchlorate
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47.2
%
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Barium
Nitrate
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28.3
%
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Boric
Acid
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-
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Sulfur
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-
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Parlon
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4.7
%
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Red
Gum
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14.2
%
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Dextrin
|
5
%
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Yellow & Orange Stars
Single
Color Stars |
YELLOW |
ORANGE |
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Potassium
Perchlorate
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- |
68
% |
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Potassium
Chlorate
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70
% |
- |
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Calcium
Carbonate
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- |
11
% |
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Cryolite
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15
% |
- |
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Charcoal
Powder
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1
% |
2
% |
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PVC
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- |
2
% |
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Parlon
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- |
- |
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Red
Gum
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10
% |
12
% |
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Dextrin
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4
% |
5
% |
White Stars
Single
Color Stars |
WHITE |
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Potassium
Nitrate
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64
% |
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Antimony
Sulfide
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14
% |
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Sulfur
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18
% |
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Dextrin
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4
% |
Glitter Stars
Twinkling
Tail Effect |
WHITE
GLITTER |
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Potassium
Nitrate
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56
% |
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Aluminum,
atomized
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8
% |
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Antimony
Sulfide
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5
% |
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Strontium
Carbonate
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3
% |
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Charcoal
Powder
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11
% |
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Sulfur
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9
% |
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Dextrin
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8
% |
Comments:
Do not get too wet. They are prone to decomposition
until they dry. |
Lampblack & Charcoal Cut Stars
Long,
Soft Orange Spark Tail |
LAMPBLACK |
CHARCOAL |
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Meal
Powder
(Black Powder)
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66
% |
66
% |
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Lampblack
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23
% |
- |
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Charcoal
Powder
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- |
23
% |
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Sulfur
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8
% |
8
% |
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Red
Gum
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3
% |
3
% |
Do not roll these stars, and do not moisten with water. The composition is mixed with Isopropyl Alcohol (ordinary drug store variety) until a very thick paste is formed. The mass is put between 2 sheets of waxed paper and rolled flat using a rolling pin. The stars are then cut into 3/4" squares and allowed to dry. No prime is necessary, they ignite easily. |
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