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I make my spolette’s with the same tubes I make for my 10mm Flash insert’s.
I add small increments of 4FA/7FA Black powder and ram, I keep increments and ramming the same each time, this way I get a consistent grain throughout.

The burn rate is 1 second per cm. This is perfect for shell timing.

This spolette has a 5cm thick core, so should be 5 seconds.

This is a 10mm 1 gram flash insert.
This is what I use in timed report can shells.

The tubes are hand rolled craft paper,
ID – 6mm
OD – 10mm
Wall – 2mm
Length – 55mm
Clay plug – 10mm

I plug the bottom with 10mm of clay then add my flash 1gram (add 10% titanium for a nice spark)
then cut a delay (Time fuse) and use wood glue on the first 10mm of time fuse to keep it in.
I then add two short pieces of quick match and tie on with a clove hitch knot and leave to try (12+ hours).

Flash powder is volatile and can cause serious injury or death.
This is how I mix large amounts of flash, In the video I only had aluminium in the tub to show how it folds. I always do this out side away from people.

I have been using this method of mixing flash for a few years now.
The square tub keeps the mixture folding in on its self.

I keep it running for 10-15 Mins on batches 30 grams and under.
The test batch was 0.2grams.

Testing BP on Rice Krispies.

I used a 1:5 Ratio. 1 part Rice Krispies, 5 part BP. Tested 2.5 Grams in a small tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVX8HyqpHqI
Works well as break.

This year I wanted a slow start and build to total carnage in the sky.

Everything in this video was purchased from Great Northern Fireworks, except for a homemade 12 shot fan cake.

~~Fire order~~
THE TEMPEST – 36 Shots
TWILIGHT ZONE – 25 shots
BIRD OF PREY – 25 Shots (Angled)
BIRD OF PREY – 25 Shots (Angled)
3 FINGERED JACK MINE – Bravo
HOMEMEADE – 12 Shot Whistle Crackle (Fan)
3 FINGERED JACK MINE – Charlie

This is my Grand Finale peace
Fired on 5 Nov 2013

6 x Kingsize Rockets (Crown Collection) in memory of Steve Button from Great Northern Fireworks.

40 String of Flash palomas 0.5g each

This is my first order from http://www.pirotechnika.info and I have to admit I was unsure if I should order or not. I have made many orders from several pyro sites over the years and have mixed experiences. I first contacted Dawid at pirotechnika to enquire about shipping costs for my order, I received a response within the hour and was very happy with the shipping prices.

I paid for my order the next day and received a email from Dawid that night with my tracking number.
7 days later my order arrived.

I ordered

• 3mm Visco fuse, 100m roll
• Electric igniter, eMatch, 0,3m, 50 pcs
• Talon igniter, 0,3m, 50 pcs

I tested the 3mm Visco and I have to say for the price it is top quality.
I cut 3 lengths at 10 CM each and tested it for consistency, They all burned 0.9 seconds per CM.

eMatch and Talon igniter Test here.

I am very happy with my order and the service I received from pirotechnika.
Top quality items at low prices, Fast and friendly communication, Fast and cheap shipping.

Mick

• 9x 1gram
• 1x 2.2gram
• 1x 2.2gram with TI