Whether it is the Fourth of July or Memorial Day, there is always time for a fireworks display. You can learn make your own display and have it ready just in time to celebrate the next big holiday. Children shouldn't attempt this project without close adult supervision.
Instructions
1. Make sure it's legal to set off fireworks in your neighborhood. Some neighborhood associations or cities have bans on fireworks due to extreme drought conditions, proximity to buildings or safety regulations. Violators may have to pay a fine or worse.
2. Choose what fireworks you will want to use for your display. Choose whether you want rockets, fountains, aerials and firecrackers. You can find a wide selection of fireworks to choose from and they have them in most stores. Many roadside stands sell fireworks during the holiday season.
3. Buy about 140 to 300 dollars worth of fireworks to really get the display you want. You must expect that all the fireworks you want will not be as cheap as the next. Rockets can be more expensive than other fireworks.
4. Set up your firework display on your front of back lawn without being near anyone that might get hurt. A wide open area would be best. Put the smaller fireworks such as the fountains in the front and put the rockets in the back.
5. Place your whole fireworks display on ply wood to protect it from burning the grass. It will also keep them sturdy before you launch the whole firework display.
6. Wire all of the fireworks together and make sure the fuse is close to the end of the board and away from any of the fireworks. Light it and stand back to see the display. Be careful.
