r/Pyrotechnics

Does anyone know a good simple composition that's mostly like BP or something not hard to get / expensive because all I've tried just turns yellow more than green

Hi everyone, I’m a lifelong Pyrotechnics Guild International member and fireworks enthusiast. My uncle, who was also an avid PGI member and fireworks lover passed away earlier this year. His memorial is in November in middle Tennessee, and my dad and I are in charge of planning and executing a fireworks display in his honor/memory. We have a vision for the display, but bringing that vision to life is a challenge.

We’ve been researching different options for fireworks displays at his memorial, like cobra or mongoose firing systems, but my dad and I are far from experts in these systems. We could use help from an expert (or experts) to really put on a display that appropriately honors my uncle.

At the PGI convention this year we talked to many vendors like Cobra and Mongoose, but one person told us our best option is to try to find someone who knows these systems and that can help us execute our vision. We would be willing to pay for the expertise, time, and tools this person could provide, and we would (of course) purchase the fireworks required.

Does anyone have any suggestions of fireworks display experts in Tennessee (or nearby, or elsewhere) that may be able and willing to assist?

Thank you so much!

What is everyones go to flash comp for 4 inch ball shell boosters kno3 al sulfur is probably the best bet right because I feel like the normal 70/30 kclo4 dark al i use for aerial salutes will be too hard on the stars (and before yall say any stupid shit about me talking about flash ive been in this hobby for awhile and I take all the necessary precautions when mixing flash and i also almost religiously binary mix flash unless I only need a little bit for a mini shell or a small triangle cracker)

Pyrotechnics is a dangerous hobby. Have you ever had something go wrong? What happened, and what did you learn from it?

Hi, I am new to this subreddit, but I was wondering is there any good books y'all would recommend to read on or any websites or videos or any form of content that y'all believe is a good start for firework chemistry and engineering. I would be the most appreciative of what y'all recommend, and I hope this journey into this community is a good one, and I hope y'all have a good day or night

Located in STL area. I usually buy my 1.4g stuff from Rocket Fireworks in Wright City, MO, but I don’t believe they sell any 1.4g pro.

What places do you all go to that accept the PGI Articles Pyrotechnic cert?

Looking for a smaller supply / roll of blank black match tubing.

Basically the tubing without the fusing it in yet just the strings.

Thanks.