Glitter
Subtitle: Chemistry and Techniques
Publisher: American Fireworks News
Published: August 1989
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 90
ISBN-13: 9780929931012
Subjects: Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical; Technology & Industrial Arts; Reference; Fireworks; Pyrotechnics
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Oglesby / Glitter, Chemistry & Technique

Glitter, The Chemistry & Technique - Lloyd Scott Oglesby's definitive study of the phenomenon of glitter. It details the theory of glitter production, with plenty of photographs, then shows how to use the information to plan and develop your own glitter formulations. It's all here. 82 pages, 22 tables, 35 photos, 20 formulations. First published in 1983, completely reworked by the author in 1989.

Chapter List:
Preface
Part 1:
Chapter 1 -- Theory
Chapter 2 -- Charcoal
Chapter 3 -- Gunpowder
Chapter 4 – Sienko Hanabi
Chapter 5 – First Formulations
Chapter 6 – More Complex Formulations
Chapter 7 – Importance of Antimony Sulfide
Chapter 8 – Flitter vs. Glitter
Chapter 9 – Aluminum
Chapter 10 – Magnalium
Chapter 11 – Binders & Wet Reactions
Part 2:
Chapter 12 – Maximizing the Effect
Chapter 13 – Effects of Charcoal
Chapter 14 – Adding Flake Aluminum
Chapter 15 – Base Mix
Chapter 16 – Other Mixing Techniques
Chapter 17 – Designing the Effects
Chapter 18 – Studying Past Art
Chapter 19 – Formulating the Mix
Appendix