Making Fireworks out of Bamboo, Sulfur, Potassium Nitrate, and Charcoal

00:04:21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byLxSAvp5Ik

Résumé

TLDRIn this week's video, the creator demonstrates the process of assembling fireworks after previously gathering the necessary ingredients. The video is a non-monetized production aimed at showing the practical aspects rather than providing a tutorial. Emphasizing safety, the creator cautions viewers against trying this at home without expert supervision. The steps include measuring and mixing ingredients, preparing fuses from leftover materials, and packing the fireworks, all while noting the importance of certain components to contain the materials properly. Despite some mistakes, the creator insists this is part of an ongoing learning experience and encourages support through Patreon to continue making content safely.

A retenir

  • ✅ Focus on safety when dealing with fireworks.
  • ⚠️ Don’t attempt this process without professional guidance.
  • 🎥 Expect weekly videos as the creator settles into a new studio.
  • 🧰 Properly measure and mix all ingredients for best results.
  • 🌟 Create black powder stars for enhanced fireworks effects.
  • 🔥 Use cotton thread soaked in black powder for fuses.
  • 📋 Always add a paper disc to contain black powder.
  • 🔄 Learn from mistakes; it's an ongoing process.
  • 💡 Encourage support on platforms like Patreon for better content.
  • 🚀 Enjoy the creative process of making fireworks responsibly.

Chronologie

  • 00:00:00 - 00:04:21

    In this week's video, I reveal the process of assembling fireworks, building upon the ingredient gathering discussed previously. This video is carefully crafted to avoid causing any issues with the previous filming, especially considering our recent move to a new studio for safer production. I encourage viewers not to attempt these activities on their own, but to consult local pyrotechnic organizations instead. I begin with measuring and combining various ingredients like sulfur and charcoal, followed by mixing them in a ball mill for size reduction. Fuses are created from leftover cotton, soaked in a black powder mix, which I let dry. I prepare black powder balls known as tiger stars and allow everything to dry thoroughly before proceeding to pack the bamboo with a fuse and layering with additional black powder and stars. I experience some challenges, realizing the need for a paper disc to contain the mixture properly during one of the firecracker attempts. Despite the ongoing learning curve, I conclude by asking for support on Patreon to continue producing videos without restrictions from YouTube's policies.

Carte mentale

Vidéo Q&R

  • What ingredients are needed to make fireworks?

    Sulfur, charcoal, saltpeter (potassium nitrate), and dextran are required.

  • Is it safe to make fireworks at home?

    No, it is advised to work with experienced pyrotechnic organizations.

  • What should I do if I want to learn how to make fireworks?

    Check out local pyrotechnic organizations to learn from experienced hobbyists.

  • Why did the creator delay releasing the video?

    They were concerned it might result in the removal of their previous video.

  • What new changes are happening with the creator's studio?

    They are remodeling and moving to a new studio space to improve production safety.

  • How does the creator feel about this video?

    They consider it a risk and advise caution.

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    In last week's video I showed the process of gathering and processing
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    all the ingredients to make fireworks.
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    In this weeks, I'll show you the process.
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    I went through to actually put them together in a non monetized video.
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    I dragged out releasing this video as I feared it could cause the previous video to get removed as well.
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    And because, if you don't follow us on social media
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    We've been pretty busy with remodeling and moving into a new studio space
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    that will allow us to streamline our production in a much safer environment.
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    So if all goes well, from this point on, you can expect a weekly video from us.
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    And keep the steps to this pretty vague,
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    As this isn't really intended to be a directional
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    and there are plenty of better guides
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    By much more experienced people that me
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    That would be better to follow
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    Again, I stress to not do this yourself,
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    but if you are interested in it
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    Check out a local pyrotechnic organization so you can work with the experienced hobbyists
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    And not take any unnecessary risks.
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    [MUSIC]
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    The first step is measuring out in combining the sulfur, charcoal, saltpeter (potassium nitrate,) and dextran.
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    [MUSIC]
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    Mix them all in a ball mill to reduce the particle size.
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    [MUSIC]
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    [BALL MILL ROTATING]
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    [MUSIC]
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    For my fuses, I'm gonna soak some of my
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    Leftover cotton thread from before in the black powder mix.
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    [MUSIC]
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    And then I'll so let that dry for several days.
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    With a slightly different proportion mix, a wet and form balls of black powder called tiger stars
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    [MUSIC]
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    I let these and my regular black powder to dry for several days.
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    [MUSIC]
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    [BALL MILL ROTATING]
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    [MUSIC]
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    Once everything is dry
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    I'll stick a fuse into the bamboo,
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    [STICKING FUSE IN BAMBOO]
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    Fill it with a bit of black powder,
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    [FILLING BAMBOO WITH BLACK POWDER]
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    And then the stars, mix with more black powder,
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    [MUSIC]
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    While packing in everything tightly
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    [MUSIC]
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    For the firecracker, I'm gonna try and use some my leftover cotton paper,
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    [CUTTING COTTON PAPER]
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    And try to pack something like a firecracker with a fuse attached
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    [MUSIC]
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    [STARTING FIRECRACKER]
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    [FIRECRACKER EXPLODES]
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    [FIREWORK EXPLODING]
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    After my first couple attempts
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    I realized I forgot one important step.
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    A paper disc placed above the last load of black powder which helps contain everything.
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    So I made one last attempt and gave it another shot.
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    [MUSIC]
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    [FIREWORK EXPLODING]
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    Probably still not quite right, but this is an ongoing process.
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    This video was a big risk for us
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    If you wanted to see more videos like this
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    Consider supporting us on Patreon so that we aren't limited to only what YouTube considers ad friendly.
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    Thanks for your support and thanks for watching.
Tags
  • fireworks
  • DIY
  • safety
  • pyrotechnics
  • ball mill
  • black powder
  • community support
  • studio
  • production
  • education