Making Crackle Stars, New Method

A new, revised method of mixing up NC lacquer, wetting crackle-star composition with it, and screen-slicing crackling microstars.

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  • @kravenslegacy1
    @kravenslegacy13 жыл бұрын

    You the man Ned!!!!!

  • @VinothKumar-vx8yy
    @VinothKumar-vx8yy3 жыл бұрын

    Wow nice tutorial sir silicing crackling stars in New method

  • @hd0g1
    @hd0g110 жыл бұрын

    Im going to make 3 inch mortar shells and need the stars to be round. Do you guys have any ideas on the diameter the stars should be so they are not too big or too small...?

  • @kirinpyro3021
    @kirinpyro3021 Жыл бұрын

    What is the coating formula you use for crackling star ?

  • @jeremyarnold1979
    @jeremyarnold19793 жыл бұрын

    I made these just as described and worked flawlessly very awesome crackle. Does need a very good prime though.

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats, Jeremy. I typically embed the crackle microstars in a charcoal star or comet mix, which serves as that prime. Enjoy

  • @dannyruiz6868
    @dannyruiz68685 жыл бұрын

    What is your composition? Crackle Stars Composition?

  • @babydoll420xx

    @babydoll420xx

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you ever find out what it was made with?

  • @hhpyro8402

    @hhpyro8402

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@babydoll420xx i have bismuth trioxide mgal 200 mesh and copper oxide black but i don't know the composition

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    you have to buy a subscription to his website.., but beware.. a lot of the content is for U.S based pyros. you'll struggle to get most of the ingredients outside of U.S.

  • @babydoll420xx
    @babydoll420xx2 жыл бұрын

    What's was the crackiling powder made with?

  • @2mihajlo
    @2mihajlo10 жыл бұрын

    can you give me mensure for the star?

  • @antonpanton7648
    @antonpanton7648 Жыл бұрын

    what is that crackling mix?

  • @bobharrison9620
    @bobharrison96202 жыл бұрын

    Sir, Love the black comb..Need to pick one up. Just received my rocket blender. Still need rocket tools. Bob

  • @fixtable
    @fixtable3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a follow up video where are you prime of these crackling stars? Thank you again for sharing!

  • @pablopicasso6699
    @pablopicasso66999 жыл бұрын

    Great video, you can do no wrong brother :-)

  • @MrAbbyandlilly
    @MrAbbyandlilly10 жыл бұрын

    can nitrocellulose gun cotton be used to replace the smokeless gun powder.....because i cant get smokeless powder locally and im not sure on how to make that.

  • @johnanderson186

    @johnanderson186

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it works fine for this purpose, and others. If you’re using homemade nitrocellulose? Just make sure to wash and NEUTRALIZE ALL THE ACIDS with SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLUTION. Remaining acids can lead to spontaneous combustion during storage.

  • @tonymcwhirter
    @tonymcwhirter Жыл бұрын

    what's the mixture apart from bp

  • @kravenslegacy1
    @kravenslegacy13 жыл бұрын

    So I made a batch of the dragon eggs with the 71% bismuth and cut my patty into small little pieces. I had the good lighting on the ground bad in the air issue, soooooo on plywood I hit a small granule just enough to break it with a hammer then did so to the whole batch. They go off like crazy now an all different times since there all different sizes. An most pop multiple times!!!

  • @DIOR-00000

    @DIOR-00000

    10 ай бұрын

    What bismuth do u use?

  • @thegobots
    @thegobotsАй бұрын

    Hey guys you can upgrade this formula by adding a cup of gas ! Works great!

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    Ай бұрын

    I'd personally ignore that suggestion.

  • @PyroPerchlorate

    @PyroPerchlorate

    16 күн бұрын

    @@nedgorski Hey ned. I had a quick question if you had time. I have liquid nc lacquer from fwcb, do I still need acetone or no? Thank you.

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    16 күн бұрын

    @@PyroPerchlorate For crackle, starting with the smokeless powder works better than just using NC lacquer.

  • @thenorthforty1032
    @thenorthforty10326 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great tutorial Ned, just made a batch and was amazed at how fast they dried. I lit one off with my torch, my ears are still ringing. Glad I waited for my 1/8 in screen to come in the mail. Could I prime them with Potassium dichromate mixed with water? Thanks again Ned

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    6 жыл бұрын

    No, you'll want to prime them with a good hot prime. Congrats on the success.

  • @user-mg2cl3lp9g

    @user-mg2cl3lp9g

    2 жыл бұрын

    Який состав. Будь ласка напишіть.

  • @EduardRitok
    @EduardRitok10 жыл бұрын

    what is that "maagic " crackle mix? missing the description

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    you have to buy a subscription to his website.., but beware.. a lot of the content is for U.S based pyros. you'll struggle to get most of the ingredients outside of U.S.

  • @johnanderson186
    @johnanderson18611 ай бұрын

    👍👍

  • @tonyf.8858
    @tonyf.88582 жыл бұрын

    Greetings. Say, can nitrocellulose lacquer that is used on guitar finishes be used instead of the nitrocellulose lacquer that is made from smokeless powder to make crackling stars, dragons eggs, Etc?

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, Tony. It has stuff in it we don't want in our stars, and doesn't have stuff we do want.

  • @tonyf.8858

    @tonyf.8858

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nedgorski Thank you so very much for your reply! Just in time to cancel my Amazon order for NC guitar lacquer. I'll go buy the ingr. to make my own with the help of your 'how-to' video on making NC lacquer. Thanks again.

  • @MinhNguyen-zn3gf
    @MinhNguyen-zn3gf4 жыл бұрын

    Could you tell me if polyvinyl alcohol (pva) is used as a glue for fireworks stars ????

  • @Pyrokartoffel

    @Pyrokartoffel

    3 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    dextrin (baked corn starch) is a cheap, effective binder

  • @213BRANDONP
    @213BRANDONP Жыл бұрын

    Thats pretty much how i make crackle stars what do you use to get prime to stick to them ive tried a few ways currently using alcohol wth monocapa

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    Жыл бұрын

    I use water to activate the dextrin in such a formula, Brandon.

  • @congnguyen-yc9ud
    @congnguyen-yc9ud6 жыл бұрын

    how much

  • @sandonacisandonaci9515
    @sandonacisandonaci95154 жыл бұрын

    hello I follow you congratulations. what composition do you use to make crackle stars?

  • @Pyrokartoffel

    @Pyrokartoffel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Look Pyro Data

  • @hooghlydistrictsettlementc3861
    @hooghlydistrictsettlementc38616 жыл бұрын

    what are the chemical composition of the mixture /????

  • @ikermorell1078

    @ikermorell1078

    4 жыл бұрын

    @H.E Master but what are the ratios?

  • @ikermorell1078

    @ikermorell1078

    4 жыл бұрын

    @H.E Master thanks

  • @shawnkiesel5349
    @shawnkiesel53493 жыл бұрын

    Are these the black copper oxide micro crackle stars..? Does anyone know the recipe..? Can't find it anywhere..

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shawn, we discuss that a lot, and explore variations of it, in the website.

  • @beingooljalool
    @beingooljalool6 жыл бұрын

    Dear sir, what is the basic formula for the calculation of size of rocket engine to be used for various sizes of shells/canister shells. Please reply

  • @danielmackey6594
    @danielmackey65947 жыл бұрын

    Another good way to flatten it is to use a rolling pin with your 1/16 shims.

  • @timgrov3

    @timgrov3

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or a tortilla press

  • @danielmackey6594

    @danielmackey6594

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@timgrov3 Just don't plug it in and warm it up :)

  • @DeliciousPyro
    @DeliciousPyro3 жыл бұрын

    What is the crackling star composition? I couldn't find it anywhere on the website.

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are several in the Formula database. Search under "star", "crackling microstar".

  • @DeliciousPyro

    @DeliciousPyro

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nedgorski do I have to subscribe to your website to find this?

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DeliciousPyro Yes, the site's content is only visible to subscribers.

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nedgorski and most of the conent is for U.S only citizens. a lot of composition ingredients are not available, at all, outside U.S. you should mention that so that folks can save money from subscriptions they dont need.

  • @josephheslin9338
    @josephheslin93383 ай бұрын

    If'n we're trying to attract folks to your website, don't you think some results from things like this might help?

  • @constanzeschwab9874
    @constanzeschwab98742 жыл бұрын

    What’s the composition?

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    you have to buy a subscription to his website.., but beware.. a lot of the content is for U.S based pyros. you'll struggle to get most of the ingredients outside of U.S.

  • @toddy2519
    @toddy25198 жыл бұрын

    How does black powder and acetone make nitrocellulose? (did I miss a part of the video??)

  • @MicahBurginGTVPO

    @MicahBurginGTVPO

    8 жыл бұрын

    the lacquer contains nitrocellulose. hence why it's called NC Lacquer.

  • @MicahBurginGTVPO

    @MicahBurginGTVPO

    8 жыл бұрын

    Pardon me, smokeless powder is based on NC it's not a mix of saltpeter / sulfur / charcoal

  • @fineartonfire_5327

    @fineartonfire_5327

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s shotgun powder to be specific. Like green dot. Or red dot.

  • @fixtable
    @fixtable3 жыл бұрын

    🧨🧨🧨

  • @sandmanbub
    @sandmanbub2 жыл бұрын

    @Whoop!

  • @alexvids9232
    @alexvids92326 жыл бұрын

    why are you using stainless steel with flammables?

  • @selfmadepyro3874

    @selfmadepyro3874

    6 жыл бұрын

    ned gorski So is it fine to mill BP using SSballs?

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hardened lead is the most forgiving, but non-sparking SS is OK. As always, care with where the milling occurs, and with emptying the jars is advised. I've milled a lot of BP with SS media.

  • @selfmadepyro3874

    @selfmadepyro3874

    6 жыл бұрын

    ned gorski thanks a lot! :D

  • @alexbald12
    @alexbald126 жыл бұрын

    Such a vigorous process! you must be very fit.I used ping pong balls for my nitrocellulouse.. same difference?whats the comp?

  • @garymoore9650

    @garymoore9650

    5 жыл бұрын

    No ping pong balls are made of Polyvinyl acetate, not NC.

  • @oryp7488

    @oryp7488

    5 жыл бұрын

    Quality table tennis balls are still made with celluloid. Light one and see what happens.

  • @Pyrokartoffel

    @Pyrokartoffel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ist works great

  • @gangwheelie8296
    @gangwheelie8296 Жыл бұрын

    Where to buy smokeless powder

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    Жыл бұрын

    Gun shops and sporting goods stores, Gang.

  • @madhanj8046
    @madhanj80463 жыл бұрын

    Wats the composition. No details in any of ur videos about composition.

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    you have to buy a subscription to his website.., but beware.. a lot of the content is for U.S based pyros. you'll struggle to get most of the ingredients outside of U.S.

  • @Jazz-ji9zu
    @Jazz-ji9zu Жыл бұрын

    What kind of smokeless powder do you use?

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    Жыл бұрын

    Any of the shotshell "dot" powders will work well.

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nedgorski for composition, you have to buy a subscription to his website.., but beware.. a lot of the content is for U.S based pyros. you'll struggle to get most of the ingredients outside of U.S. also, there is no trial period. all in or nowt.

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Palmit_ The website has members from around the world, and I often say that if you can get KNO3, charcoal, and sulfur, you can have a lifetime's worth of fun and challenge in fireworking.

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nedgorski not saying you're un skilled or anything like. but its fair to say that sometimes people can buy into something that is mostly useless except for reading. your course on safety for example is exemplary. and universal. but the compositions in the ad vids are mostly unacheiveable. and thats saddening. almost misleading. i'm sure you know what i mean in that those seeking composition are going to be disappointed. not hateful to you. but buyer beware.

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Palmit_ Let's say it this way. I've NEVER had a subscriber complain about not getting their money's worth in the site. Some of the best fireworkers in the world are in there. I'm proud of how it's shaped up. I only host it, and add content along with others. It's the community who makes it what it is. Nuf sed.

  • @frandibiase8771
    @frandibiase87719 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to trouble you tell me the components to make these stars grazzie

  • @ClownWhisper

    @ClownWhisper

    9 жыл бұрын

    TheRealUbehage while copper oxide is mildly toxic its not toxic as hell A while ago i was reading about health issues associated with copper as i have developed an auto immune condition and at that time i did not yet have a DX. i has been working alot with copper and was searching for ant clue. im not posting this to be contrary, i just thought that you would be interested.| its basically no more toxic than any of the transition states. Copper(II) oxide is an irritant. It also can cause damage to the endocrine and central nervous system. Contact to the eyes or skin can cause irritation. Ingesting cupric oxide powder can result in a metallic taste, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. In more severe cases, there may be blood in vomit or black or tarry stools, jaundice and enlarged liver. Blood cells rupture resulting in circulatory collapse and shock. Inhalation can lead to damage to the lungs and septum. Inhalation of fumes during smelting of cupric oxide powder can lead to a disease called metal fume fever, which can result in flu like symptoms. Copper (II) oxide can cause a toxic build-up of copper in a small subset of the population with Wilson's disease. Handling copper (II) oxide powder should be done in well ventilated area, and care should be taken to avoid contact with the skin or eyes.[3] However copper is an essential trace element for the normal function of many tissues, including the nervous system, immune system, heart, skin and for the formation of capillaries [4][5] as well as copper being extremely well metabolized by humans. Copper (II) oxide (Cupric oxide, not Cuprous oxide) has extremely low bioavailability (practically zero) and should not be taken in conditions of copper deficiency, especially as part of a multivitamin which also includes zinc or molybdenum.[6] Excessive zinc or molybdenum intake eliminates copper from the body. Copper oxide is used in vitamins supplements as a safe source of copper[7] and over-the-counter treatments. Copper oxide is also used in consumer products such as pillowcases and socks, due to its cosmetic and anti-microbial properties.[8][9][10][11] The risk of dermal sensitivity to copper is considered extremely minimal

  • @ClownWhisper

    @ClownWhisper

    9 жыл бұрын

    TheRealUbehage also i dont understand the extra aluminum. Magnalium is basically aluminum and magnesium with a little tin i think perhaps some lead?? damn im getting old and my memory is shit lol at any rate i would expect that one could simple use magnesium ans aluminum powders at roughly the average Magnalium formula and get the same results. they are the major constituents of Magnalium after all Magnalium is more expensive than its components combined. just a thought

  • @soylentgreenb

    @soylentgreenb

    9 жыл бұрын

    TheRealUbehage Bismuth has a half-life a billion times longer than the age of the universe. That's not radioactive. A banana is radioactive (K-40), bismuth is not. Bismuth has unusually low toxicity; it's even used in over-the-counter heart burn medication (peptobismol), which is metabolized to bismuth. Copper is essential to life. You must eat about 2 mg of copper per day for good health. LD50 for copper II oxide is ~1000 mg/kg of body weight in rats. Inhalation of anything is not great, but it's not like we are talking lead here and you are going to add water.

  • @Your_Tour_Guide_DK
    @Your_Tour_Guide_DK4 жыл бұрын

    Sir I am from India . You are doing a great job as you teach me lots of things regarding firework . I'm very much interested in fireworks . I have tried a lot to make crackling star at home . But failed every time as I doesn't have a reliable formula to make. Plz sir , can you share me the formula of crackling star ? Thanks

  • @Marble_Pie

    @Marble_Pie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Watch this video, Mr. Kundu: *_kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoqjzMmElpnegKTD.html*

  • @TecKnowFreak
    @TecKnowFreak10 жыл бұрын

    I would take my wax paper and cut the roll into the size you need why waste so much of it just take and use a razor knife and cut the roll down in to thirds that way one roll would last way way longer and save you lots of money.

  • @oxygen5491
    @oxygen54915 жыл бұрын

    I used dextrin glue to bond, but dried it but it was still hygroscopic?plzz

  • @MinhNguyen-zn3gf
    @MinhNguyen-zn3gf4 жыл бұрын

    Could you share a recipe for black explosives that burns star particles?

  • @MrBardenio
    @MrBardenio Жыл бұрын

    Seems like metal pans and whisk is sketchy

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    Жыл бұрын

    Naw, stainless steel on stainless steel. Not a prob.

  • @Acevern
    @Acevern8 жыл бұрын

    0:46 which powder??

  • @jordanconelias5396

    @jordanconelias5396

    8 жыл бұрын

    +FAISAL KHAAN smokeless powder

  • @Acevern

    @Acevern

    8 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    for composition, you have to buy a subscription to his website.., but beware.. a lot of the content is for U.S based pyros. you'll struggle to get most of the ingredients outside of U.S.

  • @user-dg2bg3cz1l
    @user-dg2bg3cz1l10 жыл бұрын

    если б ты еще писал епт чего ты там насыпаешь

  • @federicozacatzontetl8072

    @federicozacatzontetl8072

    5 жыл бұрын

    Otros

  • @normrubio
    @normrubio7 жыл бұрын

    What's your shipping address, I'll send you a tortilla press for the shaping

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    7 жыл бұрын

    I love that idea, Nathan. I ordered one on Amazon. Thanks. I make these thin patties for small colored stars, small crackle stars, and for screen-sliced -8mesh Black Powder grains. Thanks for the nifty idea. I'll try it. ned

  • @nounouberbez
    @nounouberbez8 жыл бұрын

    bordel c'est quoi la compositions exactement ? fuck what's the compositions exactly? :/

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    for composition, you have to buy a subscription to his website.., but beware.. a lot of the content is for U.S based pyros. you'll struggle to get most of the ingredients outside of U.S.

  • @RunningMan40510
    @RunningMan405102 жыл бұрын

    Main reason I never work outside is because too many times things start blowing away and I've lost composition that way. If you're a broke pyro like me, losing just a little is actually a VERY HUGE LOSS!

  • @twojstaryposejdon7339
    @twojstaryposejdon73392 жыл бұрын

    Imagine not telling what you have to mix

  • @redneckpyromania6965
    @redneckpyromania69654 жыл бұрын

    Why are you using a metal bowl and whisk...

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    4 жыл бұрын

    Because it works well, and is safe to do.

  • @redneckpyromania6965

    @redneckpyromania6965

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@nedgorski okay I was just wondering because the chance of static relatively new to the pyro world love your videos man!

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@redneckpyromania6965 no. static requires a conductor to enable build-up. and to ingite a massively wet composition takes a whole lot more energy than static alone can provide and needs enclosed, *tightly condensed* fumes and high (well above ambient) temperatures. also. the quantities being worked here are *very* small.

  • @rocketmakingbengal9984
    @rocketmakingbengal99846 жыл бұрын

    nothing hear,pls pronounced clearly

  • @kostyugudilov9768
    @kostyugudilov97682 жыл бұрын

    Вы растворили смолу в оцитоне, или я шибаюсь

  • @zippy3711
    @zippy37117 жыл бұрын

    Don't point your camera into the sun. Thanks

  • @mariov1743
    @mariov17434 жыл бұрын

    Well over half the video is a guy mixing acetone and smokeless powder. Really?

  • @nedgorski

    @nedgorski

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep, really. Many folks enjoy getting all the needed details, and seeing the whole process.

  • @mariov1743

    @mariov1743

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeahhhhhh.. no.

  • @daikin7777
    @daikin7777 Жыл бұрын

    No formula...no ratio????

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    you have to buy a subscription to his website.., but beware.. a lot of the content is for U.S based pyros. you'll struggle to get most of the ingredients outside of U.S.

  • @Pyrokartoffel

    @Pyrokartoffel

    Жыл бұрын

    Bro stop replying on every message, only because you cant get the ingredients doesnt mean others cant

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Pyrokartoffel kiss my grits, Bro.

  • @Exotic69420

    @Exotic69420

    9 ай бұрын

    He's right bruv@@Palmit_

  • @oxygen5491
    @oxygen54915 жыл бұрын

    I used dextrin glue to bond, but dried it but it was still hygroscopic?plzz

  • @oxygen5491
    @oxygen54915 жыл бұрын

    I used dextrin glue to bond, but dried it but it was still hygroscopic?plzz

  • @oxygen5491
    @oxygen54915 жыл бұрын

    I used dextrin glue to bond, but dried it but it was still hygroscopic?plzz

  • @Palmit_

    @Palmit_

    Жыл бұрын

    store in air tight container. and then store that container in another container. or better... just make and use what you need. mass storage is not good idea. stuff decays. even the containers decay.

  • @oxygen5491
    @oxygen54915 жыл бұрын

    I used dextrin glue to bond, but dried it but it was still hygroscopic?plzzz

  • @Strobe_rockets_

    @Strobe_rockets_

    Жыл бұрын

    I would like to kno too did the dextrin work

  • @Pyrokartoffel

    @Pyrokartoffel

    Жыл бұрын

    Dextrin works ok but with NC they are much louder and harder