The purpose of the Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas, otherwise known as PAT, shall be to promote and encourage safe, legal and artful pyrotechnic design, construction, operation and enjoyment in Texas through training, demonstration and exchange of information.
You know you've got something special when the Club President spends the most of an afternoon teaching kids how to build rockets safely. I gave Nick sunscreen in later on, he was sun burnt, but the kids had a Blast. Thanks Nick!
We were teaching with the 8 oz super bp rocket tooling from Woody's. Worked amazingly well, even the smallest kids were able to hand pound successful rockets!!! Thanks for the help Caleb, I have another order for tube supports. That way I won’t get hit in the hand as much next time.
Tonight, Demo of Fireworks Factory Direct, a new multi-brand wholesaler!
Jealous! I won’t make it until tomorrow
Good product, they demoed product at Sky Wars.
Should be awesome!
How can I get hold one them sample boxes. And i am a retailer
How do I get tickets for the workshops on saturday?
š§Ø PyroFest is here! See you all there! š§Ø
I'll be there Thursday around 1 with even more fuel mines š
See y’all tomorrow!
I’ll be there mid afternoon on Friday!!! Excited!!! Who needs help?
Bring a mix of of clothing to Pyrofest, weather will be from 50 degrees at night to high's in the high 70's, & Sunny! And yes we're keeping an eye on the wind, looks gusty right now. We had a 50 degree temperature shift a couple years ago on Chalk Mountain, please just be prepared. (and we're still scared Nick might post another hot tub video...)
Thanks to everyone helping with PyroFest! Shout out to Woody's for rushing the rocket tooling!!! Excited seeing the brand new members signing up at Fireants.org for membership and event fee.
Woot! Can't wait to see videos!
Working on strobe star cores with Ray Williams for Tiger Willow stars for some hand built shells!
Thanks Ray Williams for taking the time to explain the different processes for star cores. Just so everyone know, we were using the method of dampening the stars with water cut with alcohol and then applying the dry star comp. This is to try and get the Rice Starch to soften and because the star comp doesn't take water well. The other method that Ray really like is the TORO method. In that case you mix your star comp with water, making a slurry. You apply that to the stars as they roll and then pack on dry on top of the slurry. This is much faster for building up the stars, because you are combining two step. But, not all comps take well to this method. So you have to learn when and where to use these methods.
Sky Wars just started tonight at 7:30pm. 8000 General Admission, 500 VIP, 500 Pyro's. Perfect weather. Final IPC show has 3600 cues. Rock on -> MO Pyro!
And no masks
Congrats MO Pyro, cannot wait to see some videos and pics!
Fireball Dudes at Sky Wars, 500 gallon Super Nuke.
TDIndustries we can work together and take on the WORLD RECORD Fireball!!! Your Help making the Guns, Our help on the Fuel and Pyro!!! Lets make this happen.
This looks like a good way to spend a weekend
I’m going to be there in Missouri to hear, see, and feel it!!! Can’t wait! Not sure I’m going to be able to sleep tonight...
Group buy for Fall PyroFest is Live, order cut off is October 8th. More info in link, talk.fireants.org/t/2020-fall-pyrofest-group-buy/390
Shout out Rachael Hill
Nick Sainz you’re awesome! I was totally kidding but thank you for that. š can’t wait to come hang out and have a blast (pun totally intended).
Thank you Nick for all you do
Fall PyroFest is a GO!!!
Members and family of members only!
Membership and event fees purchased at www.fireants.org
More info on the event page on Facebook.
I would like to try to make the drive and make it to this event. Is the membership per calendar year or 1 year from purchase?
So Nick Hill is lead and Rick Boss is designing the display show. Oh we are doomed! WAIT wrong people! Nemo Boss isn't the lead and George isn't designing a 30ft tower. OK, We are safe š
Dude! Where’s my shout out!? JK! You know if Nick is “leading” it’s really me behind the wheel instead of holding the clipboard!š We are soooo excited to head up this display! Gonna be so fun!!! šš„
Rocket Rodeo!
Let me know Nick Sainz membership current or past due?
Id love to help out! Put me to work!
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Can i come
I'm willing to help I'm needing to get sign offs this will be my first year at this event
š shooting small wedding show on the 17th. Can't wait to see all the videos and pics you guys and gals be safe and have fun.
Me and another guy can possibly help if our schedule allows. We need to get another sign off. Excited for the event!
Sweet my 50th is on Saturday 17th
I live in mesquite. Can I camp out there?
Is the main display on Saturday and Sunday is cleanup as usual?
Mmm, "Is this heaven? No it's Stasey Field", 1100 acres on Chalk Mountain, up to 16" shells(and I'm bringing a 16" shell), TDI Permits - sign-off's available, Open Shooting(really Open), Gas Mines, Creamora's, Builder classes & materials ready to go, 1.3G Club Display, oh, and BBQ Brisket Bonanza for Saturday night dinner smoked by our our host.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/09/world/middleeast/beirut-explosion.html
How a Massive Bomb Came Together in Beirut’s Port
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Fifteen tons of fireworks. Jugs of kerosene and acid. Thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate. A system of corruption and bribes let the perfect bomb sit for years.Best description I have seen.
Anthony Simonaitis, pretty good reading here.
Sept. 12th update for USA Consumer Cakes Issue.
1. Roughly 35 Chinese Suppliers (Dominator is one of them) have formed the āExport Fireworks Science and Technology Research Groupā. Yesterday the group launched an on-line funding drive and raised close to $100,000 USD in just over 5 hours from Chinese suppliers. Additional funding has been provided by large USA importers as well. The funding will be used to pay for lobbying efforts as well as a resolution of the āsubjective testing issueā. The group has requested a delay for the 2020-21 season, but so far this request has been denied.
2. The APA sent an unpdate e-mail to its members on Sep. 10th. APA is spearheading an effort for top USA PHMSA officials to engage the US Embassy, their UN counterparts, and their Chinese counterparts. The message is that APAās 87-1 should be accepted as equal to the UN Standards, because it is equivalent in safety to the UN Standards. Also, PHMSA officials have stated their desire to work with the APA on developing short-term interim measures to aid the industry if importers need to import consumer devices as 1.3G.
3. The NFA is also contacting the US State Department via its Washington contacts with a similar message.
Dominator recommends that USA importers do not agree to accept any wire cages yet. By refusing to accept wire cages, we will send a clear economic message that this is an important issue for USA.
Attached is a photo of about 1400 cases of Dominator 2 inch 10 shot cakes that are on-hold until we can resolve this issue. This photo illustrates how urgent it is that a fast resolution be made. Thank you to everyone who is working hard on this issue.
Sky Wars (the renamed Pyromania) - Sept. 24-26, 2020, Innsbrook, Missouri
The MoPyro Club iis running Sky Wars. From: www.facebook.com/skywarsevent/
Pyro-only Registration Page
mopyro.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=923468&module_id=409137
(only $25. for non-MoPyro Members)
Pyro's setup Displays on Friday and Saturday. Displays for only Pyroās on Friday night. Big Displays for Pyro's and the Public on Saturday night.
Public Details and Tickets: skywarsevent.com/
This Partyās Lit
Everyone asks whatās our āsecret sauceā to creating a mega hit production. Well, itās like this.
Secret #1: The people. We have hundreds of volunteers who give it their all when building the most incredible shows in the land.
Secret #2: The choreographers. Unbridled. Unmatched. Unusual. Each pyrotechnician produces surreal displays of perfection.
Secret #3: The shows. Sky Wars will literally ruin your ability to enjoy any other fireworks show. We will elevate your pyrotechnic palate so high that we have to apologize in advance for crushing your future fireworks experiences. Sorry. Our bad.
2020 Schedule of Events
This yearās show breakdown includes the following:
ā¢ The National Anthem (accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display)
ā¢ A 21-gun salute (honors first responders plus men and women in uniform)
ā¢ The Competition (a combination of artistry and ingenuity where Sky Wars limits the specific types and amount of fireworks, the number of electrical matches, and the timeframe)
This yearās participants: Ellery Ho of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Jim Priebe of Liberty, MO; and Scott Smith of Cedar Hill, Missouri
ā¢ Unlimited Shows (we take off the handcuffs and let the choreographer include as many fireworks as theyād like. And typically they like A LOT!)
We have two participants this year: Bo Domesick of Dayton, OH who will perform a display called āThis Heart of Fireā that includes music that he wrote, sang and produced; and Steve Hinkle of Indiana
ā¢ Fireballs (The Fireball Dudes from Memphis, TN, who hold a world record for their signature gasoline fireballs, will display two enormously enormous fireball extravaganzas)
ā¢ The Pro Shows (only the licensed professional big boys and girls can light these fireworks up)
This yearās participants: Casabella Pyrotechnics (Lanesville, Indiana); Spirit of 76/Stellar Fireworks (Columbia, MO and Wichita, KS); and a huge closing show by Innovative Pyrotechnic Concepts (Hughesville, MD).
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Sky Warsāpresented by the Missouri Pyrotechnics Associationāis a light and sound explosion featuring pyrotechnicians who are among the nation's top fireworks choreographers. Sky Wars is the creat...Ill be there!
Sky Wars Site Map
Hi- Spirit of '76 Fireworks is looking forward to being part of Sky Wars! We will be taking pre-orders over to the event, please see below: *Orders & payment are due by Wednesday Sept. 23rd *Pricing: Gold plus 10% discount *No minimum purchase *Free Delivery *Truck will be on site Friday,September 25th- Arrival time TBD *Orders can be placed from your online account, by using the promotion code "mopyro10". *If you have any questions or to get an online account set-up, please e-mail Tim@76fireworks.com. Should be a great event!!
Fast times with fast cars
Nick out there today with some fast cars.
It’s a hot SOB today even in the shade. Hope you’re staying hydrated buddy!!
Setting the second display now.
Did you shoot off of the roof?
Letter Shooting Video
(of course Rex just called us and he wants "PAT" at the next PAT Event)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DEhHGkrg3M&fbclid=IwAR1YOMSMDugqvXr-aX5z72haDQ-csIT_jVgsPiP-QfGa7xk12xc9...
We can make these, Nemo Boss can you get some of the extra long comets?
Same technique as the RNC “TRUMP” fireworks. But on a bigger scale
Western Winter Blast 30th Anniversary Amazing Cylinder Shells Beraq - Passfire Maximum Load Excerpt #1:
youtu.be/KEL3jNQtKcM
AM Pyro is a long standing domestic manufacturer of 1.3G shells. You can custom order from them. They are known for complex color and effect combinations. They have supplied product for displays at PGI and Western Winter Blast. Their website is: www.ampyro.com/
They are located and manufacture in Buffalo, Missouri.
Note, in addition to a demo they are offering the OK Pyro License Continuing Education(CE) Course, not the Initial(longer) Licensing Course. But, it sounds like a great demo, a chance to get outside and see some pyro.
www.ampyro.com/shooters-certification
From: Aaron Mayfield <aaron@ampyro.com>
Subject: RE: Oklahoma CE Course & Product Demonstration
To our friends and family members in the pyrotechnic industry: AM
Pyrotechnics will be hosting a very special demonstration combined with a
first class safety course this October 17th, 2020. For those wishing to
attend the safety course, registration begins at 8:00am until 9:00am, and
the class starts at 9:15am. We will cover standard NFPA 1123 teachings as
well as a course on shell manufacturing, fireworks choreography, and lots of
hands on experience. This class is registered in Missouri, Oklahoma, and
Arkansas as well as being good for many other states.
Domestic Product Demonstration News: For those wishing to only attend the
demo, what a demo this will be and it will commence at dark. We will be
debuting our new 1.4s Articles Pyrotechnics consisting of fan slices with
multiple types of color comets, color mines, and gold comet/mine effects far
above and beyond the quality of the Chinese counterparts and at an
affordable price. For those attending to see our spectacular large aerial
shells, we will debut multiple new effects in 8" and 10" large caliber color
shells, 4" to 6" Maltese style cylinder shells, beautiful comets with 250'
tails, duration gold effects like no other, and colors equal to few in the
world's pyrotechnic industry. With no less than twenty 8" shells and nearly
a dozen 10" shells combined with equal numbers of very unique color
combinations in 6" aerial shells as well as Maltese style shells, this will
be the largest AM Pyrotechnics product demonstration that we have hosted in
many years and one to see. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Aaron Mayfield
AM Pyrotechnics, LLC
www.ampyro.com
AM Pyrotechnics designs and manufacturers custom display fireworks ranging from 3 inches to 12 inches diameter. Our shells are known for superior color and duration, and are in large and well-known di...š š²š²š ššµš² š š®šøš²šæš
If youāre looking for advice about gasoline fireballs, then go to our pyro worldās āDear Abbyā for guidance. You have questions? Bill has answers.
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Driving with his wife and kids to a Fourth of July family celebration in 2002, Bill saw a massive trailer emblazoned with āPyrotechnics Productionsā and a 1-800 number. Thatās when Billāwho was overstressed from working two jobsāsaid a light bulb went off. He called to ask if they needed help (they did), so he joined the company at a dirt track racing event the very next weekendā¦and the weekend after thatā¦and the weekend after that. The excitement āhit me like a nuclear bomb and I said āthis is it.āā
Bill then became even more serious about pyrotechnics and reached out to High Tech Special Effects (www.hightechspecialeffects.com) that was literally located down the street in his very small town of Bartlett, Tenn. High Techāwhich creates year-round indoor and outdoor fireworks events all over the countryāhired Bill on a part-time basis. And the rest isā¦well, it is definitely history.
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A self-described workaholic, Bill is both a full-time boiler plant operator at a Memphis hospital and remains a part-timer at High Tech. Heās as modest as it comes regarding his experience (17 years of building industrial-grade fireballs) and his know-how (he and his posse of Fireball Dudes hold the world record for their signature gasoline fireballs.)
Bill joins the Missouri Pyrotechnics Association at Pyromania (from the creators of Sky Wars) nearly every year to be a big part of the fantastic event. What started as the Fireball Dudes serving as a filler between the crafted pyromusicals has evolved into one of the most popular crowd pleasers in the eveningās lineupā¦even if Bill poo-poos the praise. Case in point: pyros travel from across the country to be a part of his crew and their world. Think of the Fireball Dudes as The Beatles of the rock world, the Babe Ruth of the baseball scene, and the Wolfgang Puck of all fine chefs. You get the point. Absolutely H-U-G-E!
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According to Bill, everything they do is on a grand scale including bigger mortars (their largest mortars hold 33 gallons of gas) and more gas (most shoot one to five-gallon fireballs and maybe five or six at one time; Billās crew shoots 500 to 1,000+ gallons.) The Fireball Dudes (Bill emphasizes everything they do is a group effort and, if not for everyoneās hard work and dedication, the Dudesā shows would be duds) are fireball favorites thanks to their well-known countdown-from-the-crowd and chilling voice overs describing whatās about to happen. This year they plan to shoot one of their famous Super Nukes, which is comprised of approximately 70 pounds of black powder, 250 pounds of powdered coffee creamer, and 550 gallons of gasoline. The resulting two separate explosionsāfirst the creamer and next the gasācost a total of $2,500 to $3,000. KaBOOM!
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āJoin the closest fireworks club you can. I belong to four in four different states since Memphis does not have one. Clubs help you become more creative than most firework businesses.ā
Headed home with the gold!!!
PGInstead 2020 most impressive failure during testing! That rack will never be the same.
PGInstead hammer fest!
I thought you guys would like these videos. I plan to attend two of these festivals eventually.
See the smoke coming out Kevin’s mouth when he exhales !!!!! š awesome š
What is being hit?
Hmm
Marley the Pyro Dog
That dog is a freaking beast!!!!! It may be a hell hound
The dog is Marley and loves fireworks. The hardest part is keeping ahold of him while lighting salutes.
Brave dog!
Harley is working hard at rockets. Goal is 100 in a day. Already ā done
The best way I've found to crank them out is to buy an additional spindle/base or two, and supports to match. You'll use the same rammers for all of them, so no need for two full kits. Add an increment to all of them, and rotate them into the press with the same rammer, rinse and repeat. The efficiency really adds up. Having a buddy with a lathe helps with the cost of course. š
good goal work safe
Would love to learn how to make rockets one day. But I am still working on this daytime color smoke shells haha
A small titanium salute from PGInstead.
Am very glad you are observing "Salute Distancing"
Day 1 of PGInstead, Sawyer ND with Mum Pyro. Testing of rockets were successful, now in production mode.
Many PAT members are very sad that the PGI Convention was canceled this year. Let's all plan on attending next year. Here's an example display from last year.
"Tim Jameson, this week's "Meet the Makers", shares a video from his show last year at the Pyrotechnics Guild International in Wyoming. Simply stunning!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq7HeT6v7nE
#skywars
Well, I made a 4 color version. Looks awesome, but these will be so expensive to produce. Need to do water based printing so it doesn't feel like a sweaty shield and four screen charges and additional mark up for four color printing. $$$
Here is my idea for a one color design
Or put the fuse up top like this......
This was "Jake's Over Texas" in Nederland, TX, not related to Jake's Fireworks in Athens, TX or their locations other states.
www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/dea-agents-raid-nederland-fireworks-retailer/502-6008b85e-96...
www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/eight-arrested-connection-jake-s-fireworks-drug-trafficking-conspiracy
Eight Arrested in Connection with Jake’s Fireworks Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
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U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox announced today that eight individuals have been arrested in the Eastern District of Texas pursuant to a federal indictment which alleges drug and money laundering violati..."Jakes Fireworks: Our Rockets can Get Pretty High....and So Can You!"
www.dallasobserver.com/arts/plano-fireworks-show-ends-with-explosions-11924309
Plano Fireworks Show Ends with Accidental Ground Explosions Near Viewers, Brush Fires
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The rockets' red glare caused quite a scare during Plano's Fourth of July fireworks show. Some of the rockets in the city's annual fireworks display launched in private fields veered off course and la...Careful about joking on these topics. No one knows what will make it on the news to demonize the whole industry. Things we learned from this event, it reiterated the importance of maintaining safe distance. As distance is the biggest effect on damage and injury in an incident like this. It looks like a shell broke either in or just above the gun. This could have many causes from manufacturing, mishandling and storage, to moisture compromising the issue shell on site, misloading the shell. Not sure how the racks were laid out and if they could of been designed or arranged in a safer way. But, in the end this was a success in safety practices. As it is impossible to protect us from everything, however e we can drastically lower our danger.
Any info of cause? Rack failure? What was the Saftey zone on this shoot?
Yep! Here’s the last shot I got that set the field ablaze, as well as photos from the fire. Glad no one was injured! www.facebook.com/100000107942684/posts/3586381661375397?sfns=mo
Saw that and one shell did get close
Whoops. Not enough liftcharge?
VIP Tickets Now On Sale, They sold out a month ago. Or you can apply for a MoPyro Membership to be part of the club & crew, mopyro.org/
Thanks Harley for all the help with posts on Facebook. You're keeping our community moving!!!
Congrats to all the Home and Pro Pyros on their 4th of July displays!
Post pics and links here!!!
I'm getting out of my easy chair this year and wanting to learn everything I can from you guys..
USG Pyrotechnics kept the show going on our street after the city cancelled our show www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cwchs8vdBE
Aledo just a good ol back yard show
Photos from Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas (PAT)'s post
Go Ross! Faster, faster!
Is this for the Grapevine show?
Todayās Pyro activity adding tails to 6 and 8 inch shells.
Of course he's in flip flops...lol
Russell Walker
Got a couple hundred toppers ready for building.
Nice, at this point we are on track for an all lampare display! Got to figure out how to do different color lampares.
#MoreBoom
Welcome to the gun show.
My future back yard
Pretty new Racks
4s & 6s Nice!!
I so need this in my life
And I thought my dual 15 dr11 rack I just built was cool hahah
What show is that for?
Few pallets of guns, no bigs.
It was 16 double pallets in total.
I was gonna say “that’s too many!” But then I came to my senses and think you need about 2 more pallets. Must be the heat.
**insert evil grin here**
Sign us up:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfulgA-B6Z0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2oxczx4-rTC0FVfFoloqGx7l1x9FkzVYu...
Not sure about MLB, but there will be fireworks Fri.&Sat. night after wooden bat baseball in Frisco. It's not like Stasey Field Fireworks, but it's baseball with fireworks.
www.milb.com/frisco/tickets/texas-collegiate-league?
RoughRiders Texas Collegiate League
www.milb.com
The Official Site of Minor League Baseball web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips.Cleaning more toppers to make some booms.
There is a much easier better way to make lamps
I'll never understand why people need to use the metal cans
You clean them out?
beer cans?
Do you have a video of these going off
Wish I was there
No big Dallas or Denton July 4th Displays. But a scaled back Kaboom Town Event in Addison on July 3rd will have a display, and a scaled back Ft. Worth Event will have a display on July 4th. Lots of us will be working, be safe and thanks to all you Texas Pyro's!
www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/things-to-do/2020/06/10/heres-where-to-catch-fourth-of-july...
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Remote viewing is encouraged at many scaled-back events, including Kaboom Town in Addison.Fort worth is having a massive show on the 4th, I spoke with Mike about it the other day. Arlington is also having a rather large display on the 3rd at the ballpark. I'm personally shooting Little Elm, anyone interested in coming out to watch, or even better, help set up either of those shows, let me know!
Jacksboro will have a great firework show on June 27..
Not on the list of happening is Prosper’s show on July 3
I’m shooting 2 big shows this year.
In Zionsville, PA today, hope everyone is safe: www.facebook.com/6abcActionNews/videos/910913522665786/UzpfSTE3OTYzNTc2MjI3NzoxMDE1ODEwODYzMjU0Mj...