Shell Related Effects
Peony
A circular break of colored stars that burn without a tail. The peony is the most seen shell type.
Chrysanthemum
A circular break of colored stars, like a peony, but with stars that leave a tail of sparks.
Willow
Like a peony/chrysanthemum, but with long-burning silver or gold stars that produce a soft, weeping willow-like effect.
Palm
A burst of stars arranged in such a way that it burst to look like the curling bough, producing a palm tree-like effect.
Ring
A burst with stars specially arranged to create a ring. Variations include smiley faces in consumer products?.
Fish
Inserts that propel themselves rapidly away from the shell burst, often looking like fish swimming away.
Noise Related Effects
Crackle
The firework produces a crackling sound.
Hummers
Tiny tube fireworks that are ejected into the air spinning with such force that they shred their outer coating, in doing so they whizz and hum.
Whistle
High pitched often very loud screaming and screeching.
Bangs and Reports
The bang is the most common effect in fireworks and sounds like a gunshot, technically called a report.
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CNFA Fireworks Safety PSA
Safety First! Fireworks with a Spike
Safety First! Fireworks Without a Base
Safety First! Fireworks with a Base
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Safety First! Fireworks with no Base - Francais
Safety First! Fireworks with a Spike - Francais
Safety First! Fireworks with a Base - Francais
Safety First! Wheels - Francais