Titanium starmines, when properly made, can
hurl a curving trail of white titanium sparks
and microstar effects (made by the bursting
of large Ti particles) over 20 feet into the
air. This is a relatively spectacular effect,
considering that the device is quite small.
To make one, you will need the following:
Titanium flake (mixed mesh)
3F black powder
Airfloat charcoal
Visco fuse
Film canister w/lid that has lip which grips
outside of canister (VERY important!)
Information About Lid
Types
I must point out that the clear Fugi FCs with
the snap-on lid which grips on the INSIDE of
the canister make for the most specacular
FAILURES known to mankind. It makes the
device function like a salute, not a
starmine.
Procedure
1. Cut a hole in the bottom side of the film
cannister, insert the fuse, and seal with
some hot glue and masking tape.
2. Weigh out 5g of 3Fg BP, and pour it into
the bottom of the FC. Tap the FC a couple of
times to settle the BP.
3. Weigh out 20g of titanium, 10g of 3Fg
black powder. and 5g of chacoal, and diaper
these components together until uniform.
4. Pour this Ti/BP/C mix into the film
canister. Place the cap onto the film
canister.
5. Transport the now-complete Ti starmine to
the firing site and initiate.
Safety
Remember, the addition of titanium to any
pyrotechnic composition increases the
sensitivity to friction and shock somewhat,
so be careful! Also, titanium sparks burn at
a very high temperature, and can cause burns
and blindness if they hit you. Have fun, but
be careful!
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