Make Your Own Fireworks: Firecrackers

Firecrackers are considered to be the oldest type of
fireworks. The Chinese invented them by packing gunpowder
into bamboo tubes and throwing them into flames.

They then popped and made loud noises. These noises, the
ancient Chinese believed, drove away evil spirits.

Firecrackers operate on a very simple principle and just
about anyone with the right materials can make them. But
before that, a word of caution.

Some of the materials used in making firecrackers are
highly-flammable. Therefore, extra care should be taken
when making your own firecracker.

First, you should have the materials needed in making a
firecracker. You need gunpowder, a cardboard tube long
enough to hold the powder, end plugs to seal both ends of
the tube, and finally, a fuse.

These materials can be bought from craft shops and
pyrotechnics specialty stores.

Keep in mind, however, that when buying a tube, you should
buy one that’s small enough to make a decent noise but not
large enough to create a powerful explosion.

Now, when you already have the materials, it’s time to
start making your firecracker. First, you will have to plug
one end of the tube. After that, tightly pack the tube with
as much gunpowder as you can.

Once that’s done, you have to put a hole on the other end
plug to accommodate the fuse. Insert the fuse into the hole
and close the tube with the fused end plug.

Voila! You now have your own firecracker!

By following this guide, we hope that you will be
responsible enough to check your local laws for what’s
legal and not in your area. Also, make sure to handle your
materials well to prevent injuries and fires.