What is a 500 Gram Cake Anyway?

A 500 gram cake is a multi-shot aerial firework in which pre-loaded tubes are arranged and fused internally. The “grams” are grams of pyrotechnic composition in the firework. The combined… Continue Reading…

The History of Fireworks

Fireworks first appeared in the 7th century. They were invented by the Chinese, and were originally believed to be a sign of luck and good fortune. Not until the 17th… Continue Reading…

Different Types of Artillery Shells

There are several types of artillery shells. Ball shells are round shells with a base. Ball shells can be single, double, triple or even quadruple break shells. A “break”… Continue Reading…

What is a Roman Candle?

A Roman candle is a classic type of firework in which the shots or “balls” are loaded into a heavy gauge cardboard tube. Candles can vary in length, being… Continue Reading…

M-80’s and Cherry Bombs

M80’s – The original M80 was a military simulator that was sold as a firecracker. It contained two grams of flash powder and was responsible for hundreds of serious injuries… Continue Reading…