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Fireworks for Dummies

Types and Descriptions for the Eager

Written by: R. Mays – Posted: Fri Jun 20th, 2008
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Sparklers
Typically bought for the kids, Sparklers do not produce loud noises. Instead, they are of the "fountain" genre of fireworks that give off colored sparks from the tip you light. They are such a child-pleaser because they are the only firework you can control yourself by hand. Morning Glories are a popular type of sparkler that have wooden rods and three burning phases: first with a red flame, then a crackling/snapping phase, and ending with a greenish white glame. Sparklers are also a cost-efficient way to celebrate, usually not priced above a few dollars.

Wheels
Usually nailed to a post or tree (needing some vertical support), wheels do as they suggest: spin! Light the fuse on a wheel and stand back to watch it spin very quickly, emitting sparks and whistling and crackling. Most wheels cost about five dollars, but some more advanced wheels can cost between $10-15.

Rockets
A simple, cylindrical tube attached to a stick, rockets blast up into the sky once lit and thereafter, begin their effect. Bottle rockets usually whistle and explode and are small, usually about one foot long. Skyrockets are greater than one foot in length and usually create stars, crackles, strobes, etc. Rockets are also a cost-efficient way to celebrate, generally ranging from about one dollar to five dollars.
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OOregon fireworks suck big time, there are NO fireworks that shoot
up in the air at all!!!!
All illegal here.
Please be safe if you are setting off fireworks! A 3rd degree burn
is not a fun thing to have for the rest of your summer vacay.