moondogman Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Hello all Whats the easiest formulation for colored cut stars?? Ive played a bit with some tiger tail stars and its time to add some color. Im tired of seeing my rockets cato in the same old color. Steve
dagabu Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) Red seems to be one of the most popular and the chems are pretty cheap but you will need to buy some stuff to make them. Red Metallic Fueled Star:Name: Truely RedSource: TrueBluePyro Potassium Perchlorate -60Strontium Carbonate -16Red Gum -9Parlon -8Aluminum, atom, spher, 120-325 mesh, 20 micron -5Charcoal Airfloat -2 Edited April 9, 2011 by dagabu
ballmill Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 I have the same level of experience as you. I made my first batch of blue stars and they turned out great. Shimizu Blue Star 70 potassium percholorate 63.8black copper oxide 12.9parlon 13.8red gum 9.5dextrin 4
pyrogeorge Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 I made emerald green mngal cut stars..try it and you will make the best green stars!!
moondogman Posted April 9, 2011 Author Posted April 9, 2011 Can saran be used instead of parlon??Steve
madmandotcom Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) i find that bp slurry mixed with whatever dye your using and put through a comet pump works fine Edited April 9, 2011 by madmandotcom
Mumbles Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 i find that bp slurry mixed with whatever dye your using and put through a comet pump works fine Being not that intelligent is one thing, but posting blatantly false thing is a complete different issue. I can and will ban you for that. I would think you might want to stick with organic stars, or low metal, if you are going to be pairing them with things like tiger tail. Any particular colors in mind?
dagabu Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Being not that intelligent is one thing, but posting blatantly false thing is a complete different issue. I can and will ban you for that. Please?
jimbo Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 i find that bp slurry mixed with whatever dye your using and put through a comet pump works fine what does blackpowder mixed with whatever dye you're using supposed to achieve,dyes are used for coloured smoke.
dagabu Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 what does blackpowder mixed with whatever dye you're using supposed to achieve,dyes are used for coloured smoke. That's what MMDC was saying, that simple BP with Easter egg dye would make colored smoke. Verbal diarrhea....
jimbo Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) I had a stupid mate once we called him ridiculizer Edited April 10, 2011 by jimbo
dagabu Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 Good one! When I screw up, I sing "I'm an Ig-nor-a-mus" out loud. There is something about that word that I like... Ignoramus
madmandotcom Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 i am not meaning smoke dyes but flame dyes such as cuso4
dan999ification Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 my "slurry" wont stay after pumping it just squirts out the top of the pump
madmandotcom Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 add slightly less ncl so that it come out thicker
moondogman Posted April 10, 2011 Author Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) I was thinking red and green for starters. "cut" stars, no pumps here yet. Any answers on the saran as a sub for parlon? Steve Edited April 10, 2011 by moondogman
moondogman Posted April 10, 2011 Author Posted April 10, 2011 I have the same level of experience as you. I made my first batch of blue stars and they turned out great. Shimizu Blue Star 70 potassium percholorate 63.8black copper oxide 12.9parlon 13.8red gum 9.5dextrin 4 Got any instructions to go with this?? are they wet with water or what?? Thanks Steve
Bonny Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Got any instructions to go with this?? are they wet with water or what?? Thanks Steve If dextrin is the binder, then they are wetted with water. Mix the ingredients, roll/press into a patty and cut. Also, IIRC, B70 is supposed to use copper carbonate, but the formula often appears using copper oxide. I've made them with copper oxide only and they were nice anyway. I haven't tried them with carbonate as I made a ton of cores with the oxide (didn't realize how much quinoa seed was in a 1/4 or 1/2 cup when I put it into the roller ) Edited April 10, 2011 by Bonny
dagabu Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 add slightly less ncl so that it come out thicker Nope, junior has decided that his disability gives him carte blanche to make dangerous and ignorant statements. Being the parent of a 21 year old MARINE who works on F-18 Super Hornets and has Asperger syndrome (look it up kids) like MMDC says he has as well, I understand that behavior modification is not only possible but necessary to the survival of an Aspie. This kid is riding the disability wagon.
madmandotcom Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) this kid is riding the disability wagon. i am not, i only posted that because you were telling me off for not picking up your sarcasm, if you really are the parent of an aspie, you would know that we do not pick up on sarcasm Edited April 11, 2011 by madmandotcom
Mumbles Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 I'd imagine everyone's condition and disabilities are different. The long and short of it is that no one is going to treat you differently than anyone else. If you cannot fully comprehend what we are saying (including sarcasm), you may not be able to fully pick up on the intricacies or dangers involved in this hobby. I'd really suggest you find other things to do with your time, as without proper mentoring, I do not believe that you have the full capacity to safely practice this hobby. Additionally, it would be questionably illegal to handle any explosives even under the supervision of a licensed mentor. Quit bringing up any sort of mental illnesses you may have, we're not going to change anything. You have to behave in a reasonable manner just like anyone else, and you wont get any special treatment. If you can't do this, you are not welcome here. You are quite disruptive here and you are seriously about to be banned for more than one reason.
Bilbobaker Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Can't we all just get along and stop posting nonsense? Edited April 11, 2011 by Bilbobaker
dagabu Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 Can't we all just get along and stop posting nonsense? Sounds great! Colored changing stars, anyone?
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