How Fireworks Work

Join pyrotechnics expert Mike Tockstein as he takes you through the inner workings of a fireworks display shell. How fireworks work, how fireworks get their colors, and myths about fireworks. Have questions? Leave them in the comments below! Our "How Fireworks Work" series: ► https://youtu.be/Y50hwkAkoDo ► https://youtu.be/t-UU7027dY8 ► https://youtu.be/Zr9qc2DiBfs ► https://youtu.be/6LJa5M4MV9M ► https://youtu.be/ydX8yV8lprA ► https://youtu.be/pHrGZebLLHs ► https://youtu.be/1zzs92DxngU ► https://youtu.be/G78-TTBWqYE ► https://youtu.be/TUsgkry7kDs ► https://youtu.be/t9A2aJgPtbI ► https://youtu.be/lsYjBet0rfU ► https://youtu.be/dt5op5OZCKI ► https://youtu.be/aEeQ60xndZQ ► https://youtu.be/HKfdNHJfV7Y ► https://youtu.be/UoiXHZFsXb0 ► https://youtu.be/Ogk9cCv4-Qo ► https://youtu.be/llBmed2pc8s ► https://youtu.be/C7lCoRVoxLM ► https://youtu.be/7j5nVdoJxvU Need a fireworks expert for your YouTube / TV / Media broadcast? ► https://pyroinnovations.com/fireworks-expert-for-television-movies-media FOLLOW US 📸 ► https://pyroinnovations.com ► https://www.youtube.com/@PyroInnovations ► https://facebook.com/pyroinnovations ► https://instagram.com/pyro.innovations Learn how to become a pyrotechnician by visiting our website: ► https://pyroinnovations.com 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Dispelling a Myth 00:53 How a Firework Shell Works 01:26 Quickmatch Fuse 01:55 Lift Charge 02:23 Time Fuse 02:51 Burst Charge 03:37 Cross Matching 04:14 Stars 05:14 Pattern Shells 06:16 Shell Casing / Construction 06:48 Outro