Fireworks – Behind the Scenes

Most people love watching a good fireworks display but have no idea what is needed to pull off a good show. Here is some behind the scenes action that is sure to please.

“Aerial Fireworks
An aerial firework is normally formed as a shell that consists of four parts:
* Container – Usually pasted paper and string formed into a cylinder
* Stars – Spheres, cubes or cylinders of a sparkler-like composition
* Bursting charge – Firecracker-like charge at the center of the shell
* Fuse – Provides a time delay so the shell explodes at the right altitude ”

Additional information can be found at the following sites:
Pyrotechnic Innovations
Larry Crump’s Fireworks Pages
How Stuff Works
Cool Java Fireworks