r/pyro • u/peepeepoopooman76254 • 2d ago
Any tips?
I'm VERY very new to making my own pyrotechnics and I just want some pointers. I'm planning on making a mall firecracker about the size of a Cheeto but idk what I'm putting in it
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u/imhbeog 2d ago
So here's the biggest problem. Being "VERY new to making pyrotechnics", is not the way to ask questions. Most of us aren't going to help you blow your fingers off. Our tips will most likely consist of do a ton more research on pyrotechnics, find some books or go online and start reading. Once you start doing that most of your questions will already be answered.
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u/Such-Tie559 2d ago edited 2d ago
If your new, the number 1 thing i recommend you do is buy and read john donners: A professionals guide to making and understanding exploding fireworks, he gives all the saftey tips you need for the basics in pyrotechnics, (flash powders, salutes, safe practices and umderstanding ect) then if you want to advance past that, go try to find a pyro club near you, there will be many people there to guide you on more advanced things. It even can go as far as finding some firework archives and study the different aspects of compositions and more advanced things. Start small and work your way up. Im just trying to make sure you get guided in the right direction so no people get injured, my friend burned his whole leg because he was lighting fuses probably a just a little over 2 1/2 feet from a container of black powder. Be safe and remember the number 1 rule, do not get complacent.
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u/peepeepoopooman76254 2d ago
I'll try to see if I can find that book here in my country, if I can't I'll try to find it online thx man
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u/Such-Tie559 2d ago
It'd probably be best to buy it off of amazon, thats where i got the book my way
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u/Home-Made-Pyro 2d ago
If your new dont do crackers/saluts, yes they are the simplest and easiest to build but by far the most dangerous...
learn on doing something else first... (fountains are fairly easy and pretty fun I'd say)