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A spider like effect in the sky, much like fine lace. The brocade effect is generally a silver tail effect, and is brighter than the willow or tiger tail effect. Most brocade effects use glitter to produce the long brocade tails.
A flower-like aerial pattern, usually resulting from a cake or mortar.
A type of star that leaves a long trail of sparks as it flies through the air.
A type of comet that breaks into multiple comets, usually forming a cross shape.
Bright balls of color that fly through the sky and burn themselves out after reaching maximum height.
A delayed crackle effect displayed in egg-shaped patterns, as seen at the end of this video clip.
Glowing embers that fall slowly in the air, creating a willow or waterfall effect.
An aerial effect that looks like a swarm of objects squirming though the air. This effect usually lasts only a few seconds. Fish are actually a type of fuse that propels itself through the air, creating a swimming effect.
An aerial effect that produces a gold or silver stem as the shell rises into the sky (known as a rising tail), followed by a brocade or willow effect that creates palm fronds. It resembles a gold or silver palm tree in the sky.
An aerial effect that looks like a spherical ball of colored lights in the sky. A very common aerial effect on most fireworks displays.
A ball of stars in the center of another ball of stars. Another way to describe this effect is a small peony inside a larger peony.
A strobe is a blinking effect. When used in a shell with hundreds of strobe stars, the strobe effect looks like shimmering water in the sky. Strobes can be a variety of colors, including white, green, blue, and orange.
The most commonly known type of firework, when launched into the air the rocket can climb to an enormous height. Exploding with a loud bang (also known as a report). They come in various sizes, from smaller quieter rockets, to a loud explosion filling the night sky.
Roman Candles are typically made up of a cardboard outer casing and filled with individual balls which shoot out stars periodically after ignition. Roman Candles can expel stars in just a single colour or a variety of colours.
A pre-packed box that contains a mixture of firework types to create their own unique effect. Varying in weight, size and length of time, which contains one fuse and will produce an entire fireworks display from the lighting of just that one fuse.
Also known as “cakes”, barrages are the most popular form of fireworks in the UK today, as they give an impressive display with minimum work. Traditionally, barrages point to the sky, but over time variations have developed, called the fan or angle cake.
Fountains are a great option for those who want to experience the beautiful visual element of a firework. Fountains release a shower of sparks. The size of the Fountain container will dictate the size of the shower and how long it will last. Some fountains can last for several minutes and reach enormous heights! Fountains are a true family firework as they are perfect for your garden display due to being mostly ground-based, easy to light and often spectacularly colourful.
Another name for a serpent. A tourbillion is a type of star that spins in the sky and gives off large quantities of gold, silver, or white light. These are generally constructed as a small paper tube with holes on each end that allow it to spin.
An aerial effect that looks like a giant gold willow tree in the sky. A true willow effect has delicate golden trails that hang in the sky ten seconds or more.
A traditional element of most firework displays. When ignited, the wheel will begin to quickly spin with sparks and flames being created simultaneously. The noise effects associated with Catherine Wheels can include crackles and whistles, which are emitted as the coil spins. Catherine Wheels are great to watch on their own and can also be set up in different arrangements.
Sparklers consist of a small, handheld metal stick which when lit emits a constant stream of golden or coloured sparks. Sparklers are ideal for putting an extra touch to your party, whether you need it for a birthday, wedding, or any other exciting special event. These sparklers will light the atmosphere in no time!
These can include everything from fountains to rockets, mines, roman candles and wheels! Fireworks of all sizes and grades. These packages are specially adapted to fulfil the buyers to enjoy various firework options, and to be able to fit any budget.
Mines are often used as one of the starting points for displays. This is because of the anticipation they are renowned for building. From the transition from a fountain at ground level, to an eruption of sound and colour into the sky.
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