Join pyrotechnics expert Mike Tockstein as he takes you through the inner workings of a fireworks display shell. How fireworks work, how fireworks get their colors, and myths about fireworks. Have questions? Leave them in the comments below!

Our "How Fireworks Work" series:
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►    • How Fireworks Shapes are Made  
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►    • How Hot Are Fireworks?  
►    • How High Do Fireworks Go?  
►    • High Explosives Vs. Low Explosives: W...  
►    • How Do Whistling Fireworks Work?  
►    • Fireworks In A Hot Car: What Happens?...  
►    • How Fireworks Work  
►    • Can Fireworks Be Shot in Rain, Snow, ...  
►    • Consumer Fireworks Vs Pro Fireworks: ...  
►    • Would Fireworks Work on the Moon?  

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00:00 Introduction
00:12 Dispelling a Myth
00:53 How a Firework Shell Works
01:26 Quickmatch Fuse
01:55 Lift Charge
02:23 Time Fuse
02:51 Burst Charge
03:37 Cross Matching
04:14 Stars
05:14 Pattern Shells
06:16 Shell Casing / Construction
06:48 Outro