Pyrotechnic Resources

Fireworks Organizations and Advocates

The Fireworks Foundation works to preserve our right to enjoy the fireworks hobby under existing laws. The Foundation "invites all who can to make as large a donation as possible that we may be there to always and adequately assist those in need and to protect, defend and preserve all the remaining pyrotechnic freedoms currently extant; develop and institute new rights and freedoms where possible; and to, in all ways, ensure that hobbyist fireworks remains a safe and enjoyable, legal and thriving, craft/art/passion/hobby for all who wish to partake, for their children and for all future generations."

Pyrotechnics Guild International
Organization dedicated to the advancement of safety, skill, and artistry in pyrotechnics.

Western Pyrotechnic Association
West Coast-based organization dedicated to pyrotechnic hobbyists and professionals.

Cracker Jacks
The Crackerjacks, Inc. is a fireworks club made up of both amateur fireworks enthusiasts and professional display operators located in the Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New jersey, and West Virginia areas.

Fireworks International - UK

Pyrotechnic Materials and Supplies

Hobby Horse
Jim Biersach sells New England Paper tubes 4 oz, 8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb, 3 lb, 4 lb, & 6 lb and NOW CLARK'S FOUNTAIN TUBES.
1769 Thierer Road, Madison, WI 53704 USA
Phone: 608-241-3491 / 1-800-604-6229
Fax: 608-241-1313

Matthew McFarland
Sells tubes for Clark's Giant Fountain
Email for prices and availablity at: mmatthew@hoodoo.com

Paper Tubes
A paper tubes and paper tube manufacturers directory including cardboard tubes, shipping tubes, paper cores, mailing containers, spiral wound tubes, fiber tubes, fibre cores, fiber cans, paper cans, and cardboard tubes.

Pyro Creations
Specializing in top of the line supplies, high-quality visco fuse, and tubes.

Pyro Tube
Specializes in small tubes for small bottle rockets, shell inserts, small fountains, spoolettes and other pyrotechnic uses. They also carry ¼" ID, ³⁄₈" OD, ¹⁄₁₆" wall, and 2" long tubes for bottle rockets.

Information and Instructions

The Journal of Pyrotechnics publishes numerous books on pyrotechnics.

Pyrotechnics Hobbyist provides a forum for the serious fireworks hobbyist to share ideas. The site also provides links to reliable vendors for various firework and rocket building supplies to start and complete even the most complex pyrotechnic projects.

Wichita Buggy Whip - Fireworks
A collection of illustrated instructions on making fireworks and their ingredients. Includes Safety Tips, Basic Pyrotechnic Devices, Conversion Tables, and Sources for Information.

American Fireworks News
Dedicated to the people who love fireworks. A great source for information and ordering how-to books.

Dimrock's Pyro Page
Tom's page is a very comprehensive listing of pyrotechnic related web sites. Broken down by category, this is a great resource for fireworks information on the Net.