Visser W. Practical Pyrotechnics

Nederlands, 2003. — 173 p.A description of several chemicals used in pyrotechnics and instructions on how to make or where to buy them. Special attention has been paid to the preparation of chlorates and perchlorates. The tools of the trade, including instructions for building a ball mill and press. A collection of over 300 pyrotechnic compositions, modern and ancient, provided as a reference only. Instructions on making some actual fireworks, such as rockets, shells, fountains and starmines.