PYROTECHNIC

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How to make a simple fountain pyrotechnic firework

Make a simple fountain pyrotechnic firework

See how to make an easy fountain using Potassium nitrate, sulfur, charcoal, aluminum, and meal powder, and of course, a paper tube. Be safe ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 8,386

How to make nitrocellulose lacquer

Make nitrocellulose lacquer

Check out this video tutorial on how to make nitrocellulose lacquer. Nitrocellulose is a highly flammable material made by treating ...more

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How to make a potassium nitrate and sugar smoke bomb

Make a potassium nitrate and sugar smoke bomb

By mixing potassium nitrate (KNO3) and sugar, you can get one hell of ...more

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How to make strontium nitrate

Make strontium nitrate

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make strontium nitrate. They show you how ...more

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How to get lithium metal from an Energizer battery

Get lithium metal from an Energizer battery

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to get lithium metal from an Energizer ...more

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Curated 4 months ago by DrLithium | Comments 1
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How to make potassium perchlorate and magnalium flash powder

Make potassium perchlorate and magnalium flash powder

In this pyrotechnic video tutorial you'll see how to properly make ...more

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How to make black powder with a mortar and pestle

Make black powder with a mortar and pestle

In this pyrotechnic video tutorial you'll see how to properly make black powder with a mortar and pestle. This is a good alternative to the ...more

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Views 5,423

How to make granulated meal black powder

Make granulated meal black powder

In this pyrotechnic video tutorial you'll see how to properly make granulated meal black powder. To make this black powder, you'll need ...more

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How to make sodium nitrate (a potassium nitrate substitute)

Make sodium nitrate (a potassium nitrate substitute)

Watch this science video tutorial from [http://www.youtube ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 2
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How to make a one-inch aerial firework shell

Make a one-inch aerial firework shell

See how to make a one-inch aerial firework shell, great for any pyrotechnic party. With a little mix of gold powder and black powder, you ...more

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How to make an easy electronic igniter with a Christmas light

Make an easy electronic igniter with a Christmas light

Here is a video tutorial on how to make an easy electronic ignitor out ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 4
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How to make a black powder fountain (mini starmine)

Make a black powder fountain (mini starmine)

This is a quick video tutorial on how to make those beautiful starmines or black powder fountains. They are very easy to make and they look ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 1
Views 2,776

How to make a cremora fireball for special effects explosions

Make a cremora fireball for special effects explosions

Does your low-budget film need an explosion, a fireball explosion ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 8,611

How to make an electronic igniter from a Christmas light

Make an electronic igniter from a Christmas light

Check out this explosive video tutorial on how to make an electronic ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,310

How to make bottle rockets with Ground Bloom Flowers

Make bottle rockets with Ground Bloom Flowers

The New Year's coming and you have no way to celebrate, no fireworks ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 6
Views 8,450

How to build a five-inch sun and planets fireworks shell

Build a five-inch sun and planets fireworks shell

This is a project for experienced builders, so if you're an ...more

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How to make a match rocket

Make a match rocket

This tutorial pyrotechnic video will teach you how to modify matches in order to make an adorable rocket. Be careful, though, this match ...more

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Views 1,596

How to make a miniature volcano

Make a miniature volcano

This video shows you how to make an extremely realistic, miniature volcano. You can get the Ammonium Dichromate off of eBay for around $10 ...more

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How to make dextrin with corn starch

Make dextrin with corn starch

Check out this video tutorial on how to make dextrin with corn starch. To make this dextrin, good for most fireworks or other pyrotechnic ...more

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How to sift powdered chemicals for fireworks

Sift powdered chemicals for fireworks

Ned Gorski shows you how to sift powdered chemicals as a method to mix them together. This is an important step in making fireworks and ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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