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.
Single Color Stars |
PINK |
RED |
---|---|---|
Potassium Perchlorate |
70 % |
- |
Potassium Chlorate |
- |
38 % |
Strontium Nitrate |
- |
38 % |
Strontium Carbonate |
15 % |
- |
Copper Carbonate |
- |
- |
Sulfur |
- |
- |
Charcoal Powder |
1 % |
12 % |
Parlon |
- |
2 % |
Red Gum |
10 % |
6 % |
Dextrin |
4 % |
4 % |
Single Color Stars |
DOUBLE NEON BLUE |
PURPLE |
---|---|---|
Potassium Perchlorate |
63.8 % |
61.3 % |
Strontium Carbonate |
- |
7.4 % |
Copper Carbonate |
12.9 % |
5 % |
Parlon |
13.8 % |
12.4 % |
Red Gum |
9.5 % |
9.1 % |
Dextrin |
4.3 % |
4.8 % |
Single Color Stars |
LEMON LIME GREEN |
---|---|
Potassium Perchlorate |
47.2 % |
Barium Nitrate |
28.3 % |
Boric Acid |
- |
Sulfur |
- |
Parlon |
4.7 % |
Red Gum |
14.2 % |
Dextrin |
5 % |
Single Color Stars |
YELLOW |
ORANGE |
---|---|---|
Potassium Perchlorate |
- | 68 % |
Potassium Chlorate |
70 % | - |
Calcium Carbonate |
- | 11 % |
Cryolite |
15 % | - |
Charcoal Powder |
1 % | 2 % |
PVC |
- | 2 % |
Parlon |
- | - |
Red Gum |
10 % | 12 % |
Dextrin |
4 % | 5 % |
Single Color Stars |
WHITE |
---|---|
Potassium Nitrate |
64 % |
Antimony Sulfide |
14 % |
Sulfur |
18 % |
Dextrin |
4 % |
Twinkling Tail Effect |
WHITE GLITTER |
---|---|
Potassium Nitrate |
56 % |
Aluminum, atomized |
8 % |
Antimony Sulfide |
5 % |
Strontium Carbonate |
3 % |
Charcoal Powder |
11 % |
Sulfur |
9 % |
Dextrin |
8 % |
Comments: Do not get too wet. They are prone to decomposition until they dry. |
Long, Soft Orange Spark Tail |
LAMPBLACK |
CHARCOAL |
---|---|---|
Meal
Powder |
66 % | 66 % |
Lampblack |
23 % | - |
Charcoal Powder |
- | 23 % |
Sulfur |
8 % | 8 % |
Red Gum |
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. |