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PURPLE 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):

CHEMICALPERCENT/PARTSAMOUNT
Potassium perchlorate0.613
Strontium carbonate0.074
Copper carbonate0.050
Parlon0.124
Red gum0.091
Dextrin0.048
Total