What is a “Z” Cake?
Also known as a “zipper” cake, the “z” cake uses a firing pattern in which rows of tubes are shot from one side to the other and back again, alternating… Continue Reading
Fiberglass Mortars vs. Cardboard Mortars
The tubes used to launch artillery shells are commonly called mortars. They can be made of cardboard, fiberglass, or high density polyethylene (HDPE). Cardboard mortars are primarily used for reloadable ball… Continue Reading
The Chemistry Of Fireworks
Every effect that you see and hear in fireworks is the result of a chemical reaction. Each firework is designed to have a specific color, effect, or noise and is… Continue Reading
How Firecrackers are Made
The earliest “Firecracker” is dated as far back as 200 B.C. To produce an explosion, people used a certain type of bamboo that, when heated continuously, exploded. Once gun powder… Continue Reading
Diwali – The Festival of Lights
The United States isn’t the only country that uses fireworks to celebrate a holiday. In India, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore and Sri Lanka, Diwali (also known as the Festival of Lights) is celebrated… Continue Reading