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[BPBR]

I've got a lot of KNO3 here and I'm wanting to try other formulas than BP,any suggestion that contains KNO3 and easy to obtatin components(Al,Fe²O³,Mg,things like that)?

[BPBR]

I'm not interested in only a specific area,it can be formulas for smokes b**b,faster bp or with pretty sparkles,some type of flash powder,I just want to try new stuff

Edited by BPBR, 03 November 2006 - 07:56 PM.

[BPBR]

Well that would depend on particle size and type.
If it's extremely fine flake, then you might be able to make flash out of it BUT I feel sure that most people here do not consider making flash as something to do just to try something new. (IE it should only be made if you REALLY need it and have a need for it)

If it's larger mesh size, then they will be just fine for a nice fountain: Simply take some BP and add* 20% of your chosen metal powder. (*By add I mean put BP on a sheet of newspaper sprinkle the 20% of metal powder on top and mix by gently lifting up the corners of the newspaper until well mixed.)
Visit the Fountain Formulas section for load more ideas and help.

Smoke devices can by made using your kno3 and sugar (or types of sugars) Type "Smoke" into the search box at the top and I'm sure you'll find lots of ideas on how to make them.

Have you made Black Match/Quick Match? Blue (or any colour) touch paper?

Failing that, kno3 is great for tomato plants!

I have only made BP and some type of smoke b**bs(with sugar,and then just to see food serving as a fuel I did with powdered chocolate,powdered milk and with a cookie that I don't know the name of it in english) The strange is that the smoke b**b with powdered chocolate worked better than the sugar one
Thanks for the tips

[fishy1]

fountains, drivers, rockets, and charcoal based stars e.g tigertail come to mind.

[Mortartube]

Also hummers, a flying pigeon, stinger missiles, Z b**bs, Tourbillions, serpents, rains, even smokey white lances and portfires with BP.

[they say im crazy]

i will buy some off you if you have a lot i could do with some more kno3

[BPBR]

fountains, drivers, rockets, and charcoal based stars e.g tigertail come to mind.

Also hummers, a flying pigeon, stinger missiles, Z b**bs, Tourbillions, serpents, rains, even smokey white lances and portfires with BP.

Can you post the formulas of those? I'm curious to know what is a "flying pigeon"

i will buy some off you if you have a lot i could do with some more kno3

I'm from Brazil,the shipping would be to expensive.

Edited by BPBR, 04 November 2006 - 09:34 PM.

[they say im crazy]

Can you post the formulas of those? I'm curious to know what is a "flying pigeon"

I'm from Brazil,the shipping would be to expensive.

bah oh well

[James P]

A flying pigeon is basically a driver attatched to a length of wire which is strung across the display area. When the device is lit the 'pigeon' will fly back and forward on the wire (depending on how many drivers are on it). To make these devices more interesting you can add small coloured flares.
They are very rarely used anymore and come more from the era of Brocks set pieces. It isn't something i would recommend doing in your back garden!
James