Types of fireworks with the firework safety guide from Brilliant Fireworks

Fireworks Guide
Different types of fireworks produce different effects.

We have compiled the following firework guide, which describes the main categories of fireworks. You can relate these to the contents of each pack of fireworks detailed on this website.

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	Rockets An aerial firework with its own means of propulsion. A rocket motor lifts the device high in the sky. A stick is used to stabilise and guide the rocket in flight. Twilight Showtime is one of our most popular rocket packs. Duration and height Large rockets 7-8 secs 60 metres Medium rockets 6-7 secs. 55 metres Small rockets 5-6 secs. 40 metres

Mines Mine charge pre-loaded in a mortar tube, throws stars and flaming balls to a great height. Sometimes preceded by shower of sparks. There are lots of mines in our Thor’s Revenge pack. Duration and height 5-6secs. 33 - 35 metres
	Cones Ejects plumes of vividly sparkling colour from a firework that stays on the ground. Large versions can shoot sparks over 4 metres into the sky. Find a medley of beautiful cones in the Party Time 1 & 2 packs. Duration and height 30-60 secs 2-8 metres
Roman Candles Shoots out a brilliant shower of sparks and coloured balls, bangs and flashes in succession. A group of Candles is called a barrage or battery. When candles are joined in a fan shape they are called a bouquet. Find fantastic roman candles in the Fiesta Nights pack. Duration and height Large Candles 3--40 secs 48 -50 metres Medium Candles 35 secs 35 metres Small Candles 30-40 secs 23 - 25 metres
	Cakes Also called roman candle cakes. There are hundreds of different types available. Producing a vast range of multicoloured effects.From scintillating showers of sparks, through to humming, screeching and bangs and flashes. Duration and height Medium cakes 35-60 secs. 29 - 30 metres Small cakes 30 -40 secs. 23 - 25 metres
Fountains and Gerbs Shoot out a dazzling shower of silver or gold sparks. Small versions are called fountains. Duration and height 30-60 secs 2-8 metres
	Finales Normally a very large cake producing a barrage of light and sound, designed to provide a spectacular end to the evening. Duration and height Single Ignition fireworks 60 – 180 secs. 43 -45 metres Large Cakes 40-60 secs. 32 -35 metres
Set Pieces A number of fireworks mounted on a frame to produce varied plumes of fire and colour. Can be supplied to produce many different shapes and effects. Duration – 40-60 secs
	Waterfalls A row of gerbs spaced out along a rope that is suspended high above the ground to produce a superb cascading wall of sparks and flame Duration – 55 – 60 secs.
Lancework Letters and pictures created by fixing small fireworks to a frame. The effects created can vary from a simple Good Night to animated tank battles. This can add a sensational extra dimension to your display. Duration – 45 - 60 secs.