Firework Star Rolling Demonstration and Technique

This is a demonstration of how the stars commonly found in ball shells are made. This demonstration was preformed at a Michigan Pyrotechnics Arts Guild shoot using an inert composition. A big thank you to our unnamed instructor in this video. Very well done!
If you would like to know more about the Michigan Pyrotechnics Arts Guild please visit: www.mpag.org/
To find a club in other areas around the US be sure to check out: www.pgi.org/fireworks-clubs.aspx
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  • @stijnvisser7306
    @stijnvisser73067 жыл бұрын

    I literally had never thought I'd end up on *your* channel when looking up a good method for making firework stars 😉 this is like old school NightHawkInLight :P

  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight13 жыл бұрын

    @pyrocrazy321 It was a composition that contained a binder, 3% starpol. The rest of the comp was just a non flammable mixture made for the demonstration.

  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight12 жыл бұрын

    @MrRyanesmyth No, the lead shot would be tiny and covered with a huge layer of composition. There's no extra danger from getting hit with the stars when using lead shot.

  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight13 жыл бұрын

    @vroomba03 Just plain water is in the bottle. The pellets are made out of a cheap birdseed called millet. It's the yellow seed that is in a lot of feeder mixes.

  • @SweMisterB
    @SweMisterB11 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry about the ads. I've been a longtime fan of your stupid simple fireworks tutorials, infact, i came by today just to grab the link, and send it to a mate of mine. Just wish you made more stuff, as it's very easy to just ship of a link rather then have to try and explain something myself. Thank you for your time and effort.

  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight12 жыл бұрын

    @zwartje66100 I believe the bowl is the bottom of a plastic barrel that has been cut in half. I don't know enough to recommend a specific rpm, it varies too much depending on the size of star and composition. A variable speed motor would be the way to go. I do not know the next time I will be able to get a video of this demonstrator, but I do plan on a video showing how to roll stars by hand eventually.

  • @aftabmulla510

    @aftabmulla510

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sunrise formul send me watsapp no 9561410384

  • @Serostern
    @Serostern13 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see more of this dude and this technique!

  • @pyrocena7131
    @pyrocena71317 жыл бұрын

    how do you get this amazing break in your shells? how much pasting or which booster do you use and how much?

  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight13 жыл бұрын

    @panzuman Rolled stars are much better for ball shells. Cut are better for canister shells.

  • @mrstickers2
    @mrstickers213 жыл бұрын

    @Nighthawkinlight i agree with you it doesn't need to be any longer . All was needed to know was how to get the millet seed started to get the comp rolling onto it . The only other thing to star rolling is creativeness with the colour layers and knowing what layers to prime. And it was a good video i learnt a few things. Thanks for uploading.

  • @koyotemark4664
    @koyotemark46645 жыл бұрын

    GREAT STUFF MAN. I WANNA BUILD ONE OF THOSE TUMBLERS!!

  • @Theedoek07
    @Theedoek0713 жыл бұрын

    good sound man awesome to hear those bursts in HD

  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight12 жыл бұрын

    @aceattack52 It was just flour. This video was just a demonstration, it did not use real pyrotechnic compositions.

  • @gtraqs_
    @gtraqs_11 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see a video or video series of you making a 3" (or larger) shell from all the basic materials to firing it.

  • @Games_And_More
    @Games_And_More8 жыл бұрын

    i use mustard seed (very small) and only about $2.50 for a bag of at least 20,000 seeds. i like the small size cause it gives me more comp on the star, but if you are just starting out use something larger like peppercorns or bird seed and be prepared to waste comp ( its a learning curve) also use a VERY FINE MIST BOTTLE! if the stars get to wet the fall apart into a sticky ball. and as the stars get bigger i go from a few sprays per comp add to 7-9. its all about feel. keep these vids up nighthawk i love that sh*t! :)

  • @rcaazevedo5301
    @rcaazevedo53014 жыл бұрын

    to start the shape of the stars you use a product, what would it be?

  • @thomasvalliere7576
    @thomasvalliere757611 жыл бұрын

    Very good video. Would you care to share where you got the star rolling machine? If you made it, how about a video on how to do that? Thanks for sharing your knowlege and artistry.

  • @Successkighanti
    @Successkighanti3 жыл бұрын

    excellent job sir how i can make this setup at home

  • @Paragon643
    @Paragon64312 жыл бұрын

    The plastic bowl he's using where can i get that?? What speed do you recommend? (rpm) And can you get more of those technique vid's??

  • @Paragon643
    @Paragon64312 жыл бұрын

    @Nighthawkinlight looking forward for the rolling stars by hand

  • @garycalcote1227
    @garycalcote12277 жыл бұрын

    I plan to use a 10-15 gallon plastic livestock feeder (very durable) and a motor I took from a 10" craftsman bandsaw and I'll add a speed control so I can adjust the speed to my liking. I've never posted a video but I'll consider uploading one only if it turns out to be safe and effective to share with others.

  • @triptotribe1450

    @triptotribe1450

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gary Calcote fy

  • @98chimica26
    @98chimica2612 жыл бұрын

    what are the mini yellow ball in the star roller??

  • @vroomba03
    @vroomba0313 жыл бұрын

    Whats in the spray bottle? And what are the initial pellets made out of?

  • @aceattack52
    @aceattack5212 жыл бұрын

    What was the white powder he put on the little pellets at first? He used a spoon to put it on.

  • @electricdixie34
    @electricdixie3412 жыл бұрын

    good video..YOU SAID FIRST ADD BIRDSEED...CAN YOU USE HEMPSEEDS TO START OFF WITH?

  • @vincentstolarczyk9119
    @vincentstolarczyk911910 жыл бұрын

    one thing ive used to make stars is prilled kno3 as starters. if this helps anyone aka stump remover that stuff most always comes prilled.

  • @elimperioferpoderoso3847
    @elimperioferpoderoso384712 жыл бұрын

    is obtained as potassium nitrate and sulfur or in which paarte

  • @MrJakson112
    @MrJakson11211 жыл бұрын

    What is the spray and what is the powder

  • @TomashPL58
    @TomashPL5812 жыл бұрын

    @Nighthawkinlight IMO it's only thing of star mixture. It it's hard to ignite (sometimes primed with thick layer of black powder don't ignite) then cut stars are better. Sharp edges need less heat to ignite properly. It's important especially when star compound is made with lots of metal powder like Al or Mg. ;)

  • @AirrowRocket
    @AirrowRocket13 жыл бұрын

    Well done.

  • @ohiofireworks1
    @ohiofireworks112 жыл бұрын

    Can anyone tell me where to buy a star roller like the one above? Or maybe a video on how to make one! Great new website BTW.

  • @mayamorphine
    @mayamorphine12 жыл бұрын

    He's going to be at the Clare shoot again this year - but I'm not sure if he's going to be doing any demos while he's there. I know he's shooting some stuff - but he's the Safety Officer now for MPAG.

  • @davidcaldwell8977
    @davidcaldwell89775 жыл бұрын

    I love that T-Shirt!!!

  • @jamesbond2233
    @jamesbond223311 жыл бұрын

    i use poppy seeds as the core and they work great

  • @PhuongSicalo
    @PhuongSicalo5 ай бұрын

    Can you show me the heat wrap recipe?

  • @kebab4eva
    @kebab4eva8 жыл бұрын

    what on earth did i just watch ?

  • @spazyassassin1
    @spazyassassin112 жыл бұрын

    The teacher guy sounds like the one guy from toy story that steals woody from the kid.

  • @ctb1924
    @ctb192413 жыл бұрын

    i dont know jack about fireworks, but this video is very interesting!

  • @hjcg08
    @hjcg083 жыл бұрын

    were these made in 1 day?

  • @BassheadCurry
    @BassheadCurry13 жыл бұрын

    I tried to hand roll stars with a large bowl once, it is not easy and takes alot of patience. I haven't been building in a long time, but I still can't roll stars.

  • @kclo4639
    @kclo46397 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @hasmitrathod7071
    @hasmitrathod70712 жыл бұрын

    Sir how to make silver dragon sky shot???

  • @vroomba03
    @vroomba0313 жыл бұрын

    @Nighthawkinlight oh okay thanks!

  • @MinhNguyen-zn3gf
    @MinhNguyen-zn3gf4 жыл бұрын

    Guys, please give me the recipe for star seeds

  • @XtremePyro12
    @XtremePyro1213 жыл бұрын

    @bamboo4tameshigiri No hes using a mixture of 75 water / 25 alc

  • @PyR0Star
    @PyR0Star13 жыл бұрын

    rollin rollin rollllin keep them babies rollin! It's June!!!! get busy!!! =)))

  • @frzferdinand72
    @frzferdinand7212 жыл бұрын

    That demo in the beginning sound like a kick drum and a snare.

  • @rubendiederick
    @rubendiederick10 жыл бұрын

    what kind of balls does he starts with?

  • @mcpaintcraft8709

    @mcpaintcraft8709

    10 жыл бұрын

    white millet bird seed

  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight11 жыл бұрын

    I'm not the man in the video but I believe that specific roller isn't made any more. There are plenty of designs out there though. Check out passfire(dot)com and amateurpyro(dot)com and you'll find plenty of information.

  • @hjcg08

    @hjcg08

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's the bottom of a 55 gallon drum with a wing nut holding it to the shaft of a motor even a motor from a dollar store fan will work

  • @steadfast1984
    @steadfast198413 жыл бұрын

    cool.

  • @einerjeti
    @einerjeti12 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, so thumb up and spread the word.

  • @FrigginSmift
    @FrigginSmift13 жыл бұрын

    your forearms are huge!

  • @pumpbreaks
    @pumpbreaks13 жыл бұрын

    i wana see them finshed

  • @queencitypyro
    @queencitypyro12 жыл бұрын

    I really like this video, the man explaining the process is right on, and easy to see he knows what he's doing. Any ideas on where I could find a tub like the green one on this machine?

  • @HoboJIm117
    @HoboJIm11713 жыл бұрын

    I agree, too short. It's more of a teaser, but not really an actual video

  • @bensfortin
    @bensfortin13 жыл бұрын

    A little wet, but it was a great shoot well worth seeing.

  • @user-de8xg6hc6m
    @user-de8xg6hc6m9 жыл бұрын

    What is the white powder

  • @user-de8xg6hc6m

    @user-de8xg6hc6m

    9 жыл бұрын

    박지훈 맞신고 합니다 ^^

  • @Alishaheen96

    @Alishaheen96

    5 жыл бұрын

    what is it? 😂

  • @braddougherty3401

    @braddougherty3401

    Жыл бұрын

    Flour

  • @sandmanbub
    @sandmanbub3 жыл бұрын

    @Whoop!

  • @treymeeks8069
    @treymeeks80699 жыл бұрын

    What composition is he using???!!!??

  • @Nighthawkinlight

    @Nighthawkinlight

    9 жыл бұрын

    A fake one. No oxidizer.

  • @braddougherty3401

    @braddougherty3401

    Жыл бұрын

    It's only flour for th3 demonstration

  • @Stenkish
    @Stenkish12 жыл бұрын

    Install adblock... no more Ads on the videos

  • @mixedspower5947
    @mixedspower59477 жыл бұрын

    Poppcorn :-)

  • @evinsteven13
    @evinsteven1312 жыл бұрын

    hey, all you have to do is download adblocker and no more youtube ads ever again!!!!!

  • @vistigioful
    @vistigioful12 жыл бұрын

    The thingy goes round and round round and round.

  • @leosedf
    @leosedf13 жыл бұрын

    The t-shirt rulez!

  • @Trt13shell
    @Trt13shell11 жыл бұрын

    If you have google chrome you can go to the chrome store and get ad blocker, dont worry its free. Blocks all adds on youtube :D

  • @thereaper16th
    @thereaper16th11 жыл бұрын

    I had no fucking idea what was that video about

  • @HoboJIm117
    @HoboJIm11713 жыл бұрын

    True, but the jump from minuscule pellets to practically finished stars was rather suprising. Still interesting, but not up to the bar you've set with your other in depth videos.

  • @Phredex100
    @Phredex10012 жыл бұрын

    Thats a Hobby Fireworks start roller. Dont think they are made anymore, but a roller is not hard to make.

  • @fraserneo3102
    @fraserneo310211 жыл бұрын

    Spf

  • @brahamansex
    @brahamansex11 жыл бұрын

    ok

  • @berger1980
    @berger198013 жыл бұрын

    Ahh man, put those pheasants in there....

  • @kneeknocker1967
    @kneeknocker19675 жыл бұрын

    His tee shirt was more interesting than the video

  • @aimanali59ify
    @aimanali59ify11 жыл бұрын

    Dat shirt

  • @hexamine2012
    @hexamine201213 жыл бұрын

    Why did I have a raspberry?

  • @GNBrews
    @GNBrews12 жыл бұрын

    DO NOT USE A METAL BOWL in the sunlight like you you see in this video, to hold your comp while rolling stars. The shiny curved suface can and does focus the sun's rays to a point hot enough to ignite the material, espcially darker colored compositions (like prime).

  • @marksmith9584

    @marksmith9584

    Жыл бұрын

    Bro that is not metal.

  • @dstnlockwood77
    @dstnlockwood7712 жыл бұрын

    Getting tired of these advertisements ruining firework videos

  • @Galactic_fudge
    @Galactic_fudge Жыл бұрын

    bird seed, genius

  • @taddy829
    @taddy82912 жыл бұрын

    Psst come here a second...Don't use adblock okay? "They" don't like it when they don't make money.

  • @RDBDallas
    @RDBDallas11 жыл бұрын

    What...are you like 12 years old ?

  • @Hydrasam
    @Hydrasam11 жыл бұрын

    He needs to make up some money for it somehow, making these videos costs money alot more than youtube pay.....unless you would be willing to donate?

  • @TOCOOLKILLER21
    @TOCOOLKILLER217 жыл бұрын

    Has no idea what he is doing.