Making a 4in Ball Shell Tarheel Pyro Ep 5

[@scottkrieman8108]

The amount of time and work to build fireworks I have a new appreciation for the shows that are put on.

[@mickstr5295]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very educational.

[@tonyf.8858]

I'm making my first one right now. I'm using this and other video's as well as reading material to learn. I didn't have lift cups and my friend suggested a small, 9oz Dixie cup cut to fit the bottom of my 3 inch shells. Looks like it will work well. Thanks for your video.

[@cuhhwetes]

I made 2 and I have yet to make a successful one. I have some video of it in my channel.

[@tonyf.8858]

@@cuhhwetes What's the name of your channel?

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

you can also use a baggie or other small plastic bag and tape it well to the bottom. I've used plastic solo cups cut off for larger shells as well. For the 36" shell that they made at the PGI a couple of years ago I think they used a 5 gallon bucket.

[@cuhhwetes]

@@tonyf.8858 Just tap on the green "J" icon next to my name and tap view channel. I uploaded a new video with the most recent test I did.

[@cuhhwetes]

@@Tarheel_Pyro Did you type that correctly. You said 36" shell is that right?

[@bobharrison9620]

Glad to find your chanel. Did 8s and 12s and my 4s were ok, the 3s and below I don't really perfect. Years ago PGI and winter blasts.. I need help with small stuff at this time. I don't have my damaged firework dealer this year so product is low. I have a ton of end disks cases and tubes . Alot of Harry's sell out stuff to use this year. started but need to get a show this year from my Garage again. Bad time of year for accidents and when everyone is. cooking but I will try finding burst and paper on here. If ya want to teach an old pyro ... But keep it up. Bob

[@countryboompyro6746]

Very nice video!! I learned a lot that i thought i knew. Good technique. Simple, efficient and to the point.

[@binayakbanerjee4238]

Sir can you give me the composition of different types of stars?

[@paulwysocki8989]

Never under stood the time fuse and how the lift charge doesnt just set off the shell untill now. Still on the grucci wr shots thats just insane engineering of those things

[@zmonstamaui]

Awesome vid lots of details and techniques.

[@binayakbanerjee4238]

Sir can you give me the composition of different types of stars?

[@stumccabe]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@nymph9238]

trying this at home thanks for the idea

[@sanantonionolimitrcracing]

Very nice! I just completed some 3 inch they shot great.

[@LevosEntertainment]

Nicely done!

[@binayakbanerjee4238]

Sir can you give me the composition of different types of stars?

[@AB-80X]

@@binayakbanerjee4238 See his video about stars. Question. If you don't know the composition of stars, what do you need them for? If you need the stars, you've usually been trained in making them.

[@kevinduprey9326]

Question Ned, outstanding video. Why is flash powder like aluminum/perchlorate not used for lift? Would it even get shell in the air? It's just easier to make vs. milled bp .... Thanks

[@TarheelPyroChannel]

It’s too powerful. You can use a little to break the shell, but not the lift.

[@braddougherty3401]

It would blow your tube and shell apart

[@joeestes8114]

Just a quick tip is, i use a thin piece of plastic to hold the stars in place when i put the halves together!

[@TheNomads1]

where do you buy the stars

[@Fireworks_TV]

@@TheNomads1 You need to make them, you cannot buy stars

[@enonimousdefog]

that about the plastic separating the two halves ...will it hinder the ignition of the top half

[@Vodanh245]

can you show me how to make catapults what ingredients do they need

[@PeakOfHumor]

"Do not try this at home" So I can try this at garage, right?

[@ChiraqVet]

Im trying to coat some ricehulls and i got a feeling im not doing something right, the question is what, but the bp is slightly sticking to the hulls, an i do have dextrin in the comp an i spray the hull with water an shake it up then dump comp, shake some more. What am i doing wrong. I used a goof but of comp an it barley looks like i used any at all. I used about 100grms

[@cuhhwetes]

I'm fairly new to this too but, what I learned is that if you wet the rice hulls to much they start to stick to each other. You can always break them up with your fingers. But maybe try a few sprays of water then shake I usually do it in four layers. So add 25 grams at a time. Also maybe dont add dextrin to the last layer. So 75 grams with dextrin and 25 grams with out. That way when you dry them they won't stick to each other while drying. Hope it helps. A little trial and error is usually what it takes.

[@dannyruiz6868]

Thanks so much for this post. I was just now trying to get as much info as possible for my 4" shell. Your instructions are easy to follow. What was the amount of layers of the paper tape for the sphere? And once you added the lift cup, how much more of the tape did you need?

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

I usually do 5 rounds of both axis so basically 10 layers. A good rule of thumb is 3 x shell size for the circumference. The true circumference is actually multiplied by pi or 3.14. You don’t want it too tight in the tube and you have to take in account the quick match up the side. Nothing additional is needed after the lift cup is attached.

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

I use a pre made lift cups. I use just enough tape to secure the cup and quickmatch to the shell

[@judgementforevilones8150]

Perfect.😁😁😁😁

[@haydenemms6300]

I'd like to thank you for making all these amazing pyrotechnic videos. They've helped a novice like me make a couple really good fireworks👍 I just have one question. From where do you source your shell casings? Cheers from Australia

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

Thanks. Love Australia. I spent a few months in Melbourne years ago. I usually get shell casings from skylighter.com. What have you made so far?

[@haydenemms6300]

@@Tarheel_Pyro I've been into rocketry for a few months now, and I've got into fireworks now as well. On Sunday I made a 3" ball shell. The explosion and stars worked beaut, but the lift charge was not powerful enough, so it popped out of the tube, and exploded on the ground. Lucky I was a fair distance away!

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

Sounds like my first attempts. Turned out I made my BP with 60 grain charcoal instead of air float.

[@haydenemms6300]

@@Tarheel_Pyro hehe I make my BP from pine charcoal, but it doesn't burn very fast. Gotta try something else.

[@kennyeast2539]

Nice video, I used bp coated rice hulls for ball shells and granulated bp for canister shells, I also use some H3 burst charge for shells over 2.5" Look forward to you shooting it.

[@binayakbanerjee4238]

Sir can you give me the composition of different types of stars?

[@andy10001]

Binayak Banerjee www.cannonfuse.com/store/pc/Pyrotechnic-Formulas-Stars-d27.htm

[@jonatkins229]

Whats the best place to get supplies?

[@TarheelPyroChannel]

Several places- pyro direct, skylighter, fireworks cookbook, woodysrocks, etc.

[@stevepasquarella823]

How much 2FA powder would say you is used for each 4 inch shell?

[@elliottdeiters4630]

awesome

[@gameitup6227]

where can i get gunpower like this at?

[@MetalHeadPyro510]

I thought we're not supposed to use potassium chlorate for any kind of bursting or salutes? I thought we were supposed to use potassium perchlorate? And not with charcoal but aluminum? I'm still new to making a really good powerful burst color show shell. So I'm genuinely asking where did you get your information from and is the potassium chlorate and charcoal accepted as an industry-standard burst charge?

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

potassium perchlorate and aluminum is used for making flash powder for salutes, bottom shots etc. potassium chlorate and charcoal is used for burst charges. (I sometimes add a teaspoon or so for a little extra break in larger shells) You do not want to forcefully blow up your shell you want to break it and ignite the stars or other effects. I would suggest looking at fireworking.com, and subscribe. Ned Gorski is one of the best builders in the business and the site has a large amount of articles, how-to's and formulas, as well as a great forum.

[@Rumeel12708]

Hey what are the explosions called while the display shell is still traveling up? I can't seem to find the short video but it's a display shell with multiple small ball shells on top that look like braids, so as it's going up with a tail, there are single explosions at a certain heights.

[@TarheelPyroChannel]

It’s an ascending tail. I did one for competition a couple of years ago. There’s one of my videos that shows it.

[@Rumeel12708]

@@TarheelPyroChannel thank you! I going to check it out!!!!

[@PyroFalcon]

Good job man! thanks

[@binayakbanerjee4238]

Sir can you give me the composition of different types of stars? I don't know it.

[@joeestes8114]

@@binayakbanerjee4238 go join fireworking.com and learn about all the different formulas and technical side of building shells

[@binayakbanerjee4238]

@@joeestes8114 Thank you for the info.

[@Homemade-Pyro]

Is it possible to use flash powder for lift?

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

Nope, but You can use a tiny amount on top of the burst material.

[@Homemade-Pyro]

@@Tarheel_Pyro Got it thanks!!

[@codyoverdorff5655]

🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@maxliptack5404]

Did you say you use potassium chlorate in your burst?! Did you mean perchlorate?

[@finnegan777]

Can you use flash powder as a substitute for the rice hulls in that shell? Also, what size grain of lift charge should you use for a 4" shell? Smaller or larger?

[@TarheelPyroChannel]

If you use all flash it would break too hard. I use 2FA for the lift but either size would work.

[@BTech5]

is it most cost effective to buy or make your own and what's the different in cost

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

First of all you would need your federal license to purchase these, and it depends on the quantity purchased. Unless you buy the supplies and chemicals in bulk it’s fairly expensive to build the shells. I don’t know any hobbiest that saves money making them. It’s just the fun of it for me.

[@BTech5]

@@Tarheel_Pyro In the process of getting my ATF license Just curious Doing Backyard Shows it was worth the time to make your own

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

@@BTech5 Check with you're state and county to see what is required to shoot 1.3 shells at your show. My county requires a permit, and insurance. The permit has to be approved by the county commissioners. The fire Marshall issues these, and also inspects you're setup.

[@BTech5]

What the cost of a home made 3" shell look like and the cost of a 3" Store bought shell

[@СамПоСебе-х6е]

👍👍👍

[@pyrotekmanfred6503]

Hello Nice tuto, you mix h3 with bp?

[@AB-80X]

Hm, interesting choice with the clear wrap. I was taught not to use it, as it can hold a static charge.

[@TarheelPyroChannel]

I’ve been shooting professionally for 6 or 7 years. Been shooting for 40 years. Been building for several years. Shot at the last 2 PGI competitions.

[@audriusbalsys7204]

@@TarheelPyroChannel 24:17 what about that shake you gave with a hammer handle ? Is it dangerous ? can it give an accidental ignition ?

[@TarheelPyroChannel]

@@audriusbalsys7204 Tapping on the shell is a common method to settle and/or compact the ingredients. You will see professional Chinese shell builders doing this in videos as well.

[@Crossfirepyro2]

😎🔥nice n sub🔥😎

[@LadariusFlemons]

I feel like making fireworks when I get older.

[@Aidenf.]

Same

[@Astro_city_pyro]

What size shell do you recommend for a first time shell builder?

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

Well a 3" takes less material but I guess it depends on what stars you have and mortars etc. 3 or 4 would be a good place to start.

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

@@MrPyroguy1 No need for that.

[@jeffsnedeker150]

I agree 100% flash is something a beginner should not mess with. If you wasn’t to make 1” ball shells fill them with your homemade black powder to test your skills in making black powder.

[@nymph9238]

Hey I used this kit for me to get started and learn the basics: www.skylighter.com/collections/shell-kits/products/shell-and-rocket-training-kit-the-best-learn-to-make-fireworks-kit

[@fyrcrack1]

Where is the video of these shells being fired

[@KIDOMG559]

How much lift charge did u used??

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

I typically use 10% of the shell weight.

[@niklasvelichkov3208]

Where is the test video?

[@MinhNguyen-zn3gf]

Can you share with me the formula of Black powder Liftcharge

[@jeffsnedeker150]

75% potassium nitrate 15% air float charcoal 10% sulfur. Ball mill all these ingredients together with proper milling media (usually lead 1/2” balls) non sparking. When milling is almost done add 3-4% dextrin and mill an additional 10 mins. With the proper ball mill you should have good powder in 2hrs of milling. Now you must granulate with 75% water and 25% isopropyl alcohol.Add water and alcohol mixture slowly form a ball that Is glistening On the surface(should look like play doe).Now with a twisting motion run black powder ball through what ever size mesh screen you need. After this set in sunlight as quick as possible(fast drying helps make faster black powder). Also Eastern red Cedar Charcoal makes very fast black powder, as also Willow Charcoal does.

[@MinhNguyen-zn3gf]

Yes sir, thank you

[@MinhNguyen-zn3gf]

I want to buy a ball mill, you sell me a machine

[@purplealice]

I'm trying to figure out from your accent where you were raised. Every time you talk about "shales", I try to match it up with parts of the south I've visited, but you're from a whole lot deeper than I've ever gone. Okay, Tarheel.. that's deepper south than this Yankee lady ever dared to go.

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

I grew up in central North Carolina. Spent some time in northern Alabama and Tennessee that might have contributed.

[@VuPham-sv7uo]

You can share yourself the recipe and rate of black powder lift charge

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

I use a granular BP at 10% of shell weight

[@user-mm8re1ch6s]

Ssa for burst charg is Good idea?

[@makabra203]

no, whistle mix can be used as a booster instead of flash powder

[@sandmanbub]

@Whoop!

[@pyromike3002]

If you weren't taking the extra time needed to instruct in this video how long does a shell this size typically take you?

[@TarheelPyroChannel]

Putting the shell together can be done in 10 or 15 minutes or less if you’re in a hurry. The wrapping can take 15 or 20 minutes. Then a little while for fusing and putting the lift under it.

[@pyromike3002]

@@TarheelPyroChannel Thanks for the response. Im from Nebraska and am currently trying to find a pyro club to join so i can start learning to build rockets and shells

[@pyromike3002]

@@TarheelPyroChannel One more question? Is there a industry standard or guideline when it comes to inches of time fuse per in of shell. Like 1/2" per in diameter?

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

@@pyromike3002 I use 1 second per inch of shell. Make sure you test you're fuse to see how fast it burns.

[@pyromike3002]

@@TarheelPyroChannel If you don't have the appropriate materials for making the appropriate size stars can you take consumer stars out of standard canister or ball shells and turn them back to powder and resize?

[@CraftyZA]

NOOOOooooooo. 44 minutes invested, and did not see it go off? Me Sad now. If you have shot it, maybe just drop the link to that video in the description.

[@FeyScribe]

"That deaf, dumb, and blind kid... Shore makes a mean Shell Ball... He's the shell ball wizard...

[@danevertt3210]

I see what ya did there

[@tando9544]

How to make star 😙

[@waynerainey2606]

What the fuck is a shael?

[@judgementforevilones8150]

For God so loved the world,that He gave His only son,that whoever believe in Him should not perish,but have everlasting life. Jesus Christ willingly died on cross,had buried and raise from dead after 3 days. Jesus loves us. Have a great day everyone. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🙂🙂😀😀😀😀. Chocolate for everyone.🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫

[@WildernessMedic]

SHALE

[@AB-80X]

Dang my man, I know you're from the south, but "siaeels"?

[@Tarheel_Pyro]

Sorry. Can't help my up brangin

[@AB-80X]

@@Tarheel_Pyro Haha, ain't that the truth for us all. Very nice vid. Looking forward to see your work in action. Looks like you have a good eye for details. For how long have you been in the game? I'm a 15 year amateur/occasional freelance veteran myself.

[@popahh615]

Hot glue is not biodegradable...

[@homegrownpyrotechnics70-30]

Are you using an H-3 booster