Fireworks have captivated audiences for centuries, igniting the skies with bursts of color and light, enchanting young and old alike. These dazzling displays of pyrotechnic artistry have evolved from ancient Chinese inventions to modern marvels of engineering, bringing joy and wonder to celebrations around the globe.

Fuel and oxidizer chemicals are used in three different ways. The fuse used to ignite the miniature rocket is made of very fine powder, which allows the wick to burn at a very controllable rate. This allows people who light fireworks to stay away for a while. Then, the burning fuse will ignite the larger powder particles at the bottom of the firework. The explosion caused the rocket to lift off.

Fountains are ground-based display fireworks that when lit will unleash a shower of sparks from ground level in a variety of patterns and colors. A mixture of pyrotechnic compounds can be poured into tubes singly or arranged with other tubes to make a bigger, longer lasting fountain with a greater variety of effects. Metal salts and other chemicals can be added to add color, whistling, crackling and other varying effects