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RED 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 1 layer of black powder about 2 mm thick ONLY AFTER THE STAR IS COMPLETELY DRY. 
   
PREPARATION (parts by weight):

CHEMICALPERCENT/PARTSAMOUNT
Potassium chlorate0.380
Strontium nitrate0.380
Charcoal powder0.120
Parlon0.020
Red gum0.060
Dextrin0.040
Total