PINK STARS:
COMMENTS: This formula can just be mixed and burned in a lose pile to produce the desired color. If it is going to be rolled into stars, follow these guidelines:
Roll using water as a solvent. Prime with 2 layers; the first is a mixture of 50% black powder and 50% star mix, followed by a layer of plain black powder about 2mm thick. Finished stars should be about 1/2" diameter.
PREPARATION (parts by weight):
CHEMICAL | PERCENT/PARTS | AMOUNT |
Potassium perchlorate | 0.700 | |
Strontium carbonate | 0.150 | |
Charcoal powder | 0.010 | |
Red gum | 0.100 | |
Dextrin | 0.040 | |
Total |