jeffro61 Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 My name is Jeff and I'm here to learn more about pyrotechnics in order to introduce them into the world of fire spinning! 1
TYRONEEZEKIEL Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Hello Jeff. Welcome. I am not too sure much of our hobby transfers over to fire spinning very well but I could be wrong. There are a few techniques you may find useful. Look up colored methanol flames for a start.
dagabu Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 AWESOME! http://th07.deviantart.net/fs9/PRE/i/2006/041/9/4/fire_spinning_by_ammre.jpg 2
BurritoBandito Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Dag, I somehow got the idea that your son is a fire spinner. Is that right? Edited July 18, 2014 by BurritoBandito
dagabu Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Yes, my second oldest is a performer in the summer time. We did Sugar Rocket fuel in tubes for him as well as colored flame for his poi.
dagabu Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Sunny, please take down your free $10 post, that's not cool.
SnakesnSparklers Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone!My name is Bill and I have been lurking here off and on for several years, finally decided to join, seems like a wonderful community yall' have created. I just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the great information. I'll continue to absorb all the info I can and hopefully be building small pyro projects before too long. Thanks again to all the contributors keep up the good work! Edited July 21, 2014 by SnakesnSparklers
halloweenpyro Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 HelloI have always been fascinated with pyrotechnics, and the chemistry thereof, and want to begin to learn to make them. I'm hoping this forum will be of help to me.
basg37 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Hey everyone I'm Ben.Majoring in chemical engineering with a minor in explosives from Missouri S&T. *insert recruitment comment here*I'm gonna be a little slow getting the hang of the site so bear with me
dennisM Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Hey all, name's Dennis (yea, pretty unoriginal name...oh well) I grew up with my folks always buying stuff every year for Independence Day. I want to take it a step further! I've been reading and already have taken in quite a bit. It will be quite a while before I get into making anything obviously, but someday! I tried to take a training seminar at Pyrotecnico since I live about 20 mins from their main office, but they aren't doing anything until next year. Looking forward to it!
nater Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Most of the display operator training classes are in March or April. If you are close to Pyrotechnico, you are probably close to a class offered by Zambelli as well. Extreme Pyrotechnics may also have a shooter school that way too. Once we get in to Winter, keep an eye out for announcements about them. They only teach the basics about shoot site safety and 1123. Students also get chance to fire a shell or two and witness a failure demonstation. I recommend the class to anyone interested in pyro, but you will gain more knowledge if you join a crew on shows or join a local club. Crackerjacks, Mid-Atlantic Pyro Association, or maybe NEOPAG if the greater Cleveland area is not too far.
kazmaier Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 greetings from s. florida, I am enjoying these forums, lots of good info here. I look forward to posting some of my creations in the future.
jsayer Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Hello,My name is Jim and I'm having fun researching pyrotechnics. I've read a number of extensive texts from the 40's through the 70's and feel like I'm getting a newcomers understanding of the subject. Now it is time to start putting the knowlege into practice and I look forward from learning from the members.
stretch88 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Hello everyone. My Name is James. Love your site and the info I've gained from all your knowledge. Look forward to continue using this site and gaining pyrotechnic knowledge. I am currently looking into ematches. Any info on what is the easiest, safest and where to purchase would be greatly appreciated. I'm just a small time camper outdoors type who amazed by beginner pyrotechnics and all the different tips and tricks everyone has. Safety obviously is my biggest concern but would like to start out making some small Ghost mines. Any recomendatiions are greatly appreciated. Sorry for the rambling.
Zumber Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Hi James..!!welcome to APC forum. Edited August 6, 2014 by swapnilsutar1988
nimrod669 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Hello everyone, My name is Nimrod, I'm from Israel. Loved pyro ever since I remember myself, I study Materials Engineering and Chemistry, served in Combat Engineering in the IDF. Hope to be part of this forum, it seems professional and serious. Always searching for events and gatherings around the Middle-East (Greece, Israel, Cyprus Etc..) so if anyone.. obviously I don't expect much Good day Nim
braddsn Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Greetings! I am Brad from Southern Illinois, USA. I am 39 years old, live out in the country on 40 acres. Have been interested in pyro, and specifically making my own ball shells for a few years. Have been reading on the subject for quite a while, and have finally decided to ''go for it'. Can't wait to get started!
medmike Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Hi..I'm Mike (medmike) and I'm crossing over to the dark side of manufacturing for hobby instead of just shooting. Wife not thrilled when I tell her "look what I made". She would rather I buy and shoot only! Just learning so will be lurking around for a while. Great site!
BurritoBandito Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Hey, I feel ya Mike. My wifes not too keen on the idea of me manufacturing these days either. Welcome to APC.
MrB Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Hey, I feel ya Mike. My wifes not too keen on the idea of me manufacturing these days either. Welcome to APC.Weird. Your wife should be thrilled you can still come up with that idea... I'll never figure out how females work.How are the hands healing up?B!
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