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):
CHEMICAL | PERCENT/PARTS | AMOUNT |
Potassium chlorate | 0.380 | |
Strontium nitrate | 0.380 | |
Charcoal powder | 0.120 | |
Parlon | 0.020 | |
Red gum | 0.060 | |
Dextrin | 0.040 | |
Total |