How do you make an electrical fuse? It is quite easy all you have to do is make a circuit with a bulb. Attach the negative wire to the led bulb attachthe positive wire to some steel wool. and attach one wire between completing the circuit. If the circuit works either the steel wool...
The hand cannon required two technological improvements to make it into a useful tool: First, it needed a shape that worked for the shooter -- the early hand cannons were essentially sticks that the shooter held in his or her hand. There had to be a good way to light the gunpowder quick...
Sometimes the head has a pointed "nose cone" to make the firework faster and more aerodynamic and improve the chance of it going in a straight line, though many fireworks simply have a blunt end.Sponsored links The science of fireworksScience teachers love fireworks because they teach you ...
Over 46,000 fireworks are set off within 30 minutes for the displays that Zambelli's company produces in Louisville, Miss. It takes 2 hours of planning just to execute a single minute of firework choreography, he says. Glitter: Some shells can be designed to break in the air at heights...
Allow the granules to dry in direct sunlight for at least 24 hours. When dry, pour the granules through a finer sieve to remove any fine powder from the granules. This fine powder (known as meal powder) is not useful for firecrackers or propellants, but can be used to make fuses or fo...
How to make fireworks fountains, also known as gerbs, for a stand alone effect or for use in set pieces.
How to Make Black Powder Mini Explosive: In this Instructable I will show you how to make a mini explosive (firecracker) using black powder (or pyrodex). NOTE: The amateur manufacture of fireworks may be illegal in some areas. Also, know your loc
The people who make fireworks are really clever. They combine a knowledge of chemistry and physics with artistic ingenuity to produce an infinite variety of fireworks bursts. How do they do it? They change the size, shape, density, composition and placement of the stars within the fireworks she...
While Roman candles are simple to construct, making them is not a beginner-level project. It's best to have experience with simpler fireworks, like firecrackers and sparklers. Roman candles should only be constructed and used by responsible adults. Check local guidelines to make certain they are...
Making a homemade smoke bomb is a great project for DIY enthusiasts; it creates a lot of safe smoke with purple flames, which we think is so fun! With the right dye and materials, you can successfully learn how to make a smoke bomb that billows clouds of brightly-colored smoke. Adult ...