The complete effect is 8 successive salute bombettes in the first break followed by a second break with 2 successive mosaic of salute bombettes, in the third break 2 successive mosaic of salute bombettes and closed by a bottom-shot. This shell with the superscription "8B 4 S o" written on the outside indicate "(scala a 8 botti) + (2 riprese) + (2 riprese) + controcolpo". This daylight display was fired by the company of the brothers Senatore from Cava de Tirreni in the Province of Salerno, Regione Campania. These photos were taken in the Province of Bari on November 9th, 2019 preparing for the daylight Festival San Trifone on November 10th in the town of Adelfia. This effect is also used in the "bomba da tiro", even with one more break, so "(2 intrecci) + (controbomba + intreccio botti al titanio) + (controbomba + intreccio botti al titanio) + (controbomba + intreccio botti al titanio) + (croce di Malta) + controcolpo".Īn example of "fermata" shell number 353: "(scala a 8 botti) + (2 riprese) + (2 riprese) + controcolpo". In the video between minute 7.08 and 7.29. "OX" = "controbomba + intreccio botti al titanio" = bouquet + a mosaic of titanium salute bombettes. "2X" = 2 intrecci = 2 mosaic in succession. In the third and fourth photo on the left side Antonio and in the middle Amodio with the first fermata and on the right side Salvatore with the second fermata with the superscription "2XOXOX croce di Malta. On the left side Antonio Di Matteo, in the middle the employee and on the right side Salvatore with the second fermata shell in this effect. Salvatore Di Matteo on the right side, Amodio Di Matteo on the back and in the middle an employee with the two "bomba di fermata" with the There are 2 of this type of 21 cm caliber, 4-break shells in this evening display. In the third break the same bouquet and in the fourth break a large bouquet with a pistel of red round stars + a Maltese cross and rings of red cilindrical stars and closed by a bottom-shot. In the second break a large bouquet with a pistel of red round stars + a mosaic of 9 titaniumsalute bombettes and rings of cilindrical green stars. The complete effect is two successive mosaic in the first break, a mosaic of 7 color bombettes in "pampanella" = white, followed by a mosaic of 7 color bombettes in goldglitter. " written on the outside indicate "(2 intrecci) + (controbomba + intreccio botti al titanio) + (controbomba + intreccio botti al titanio) + (croce di Malta) + controcolpo". This shell with the superscription "2xoxox crocediMalta. These photos were taken in the Province of Lecce on April 24th, 2010 preparing for the competition in the town of Castro by Amodio Di Matteo and brothers. Check out the video for these amazing shells at by clicking here .An example of "fermata" shell number 59: "(2 intrecci) + (controbomba + intreccio botti al titanio) + (controbomba + intreccio botti al titanio) + Our favorite 60 gram shells are our very own Smokin’ Hot Premium Shells, which can only be found at Keystone Fireworks. They are quite powerful and produce huge bursts and impressive effects. The premium shells will have more vivid colors and effects.Ĭanister shells have become very popular because the maximum load can be up to 60 grams. Another difference between a premium ball shell and the lower cost shells is the quality of the chemicals used to make the colors and effects.
A premium ball shell will have up to 40 grams.
The lower cost ball shells, like Festival Balls, generally have a total 15-25 grams. The circular ball shell generally has a maximum load of 40 grams (lift charge + chemical composition). The effect from a canister shell may be a wider pattern, and may be shaped like an oval or even a bowtie. Due to its oblong shape, the canister shell will break in a more unpredictable pattern. Since the pyrotechnic stars are placed around the edges of the ball in, the spherical ball shell will generally break in a perfect circular pattern.
The biggest difference between the ball and canister shell is the shape of the effect that is produced upon explosion. What’s the Difference Between Ball Shells and Canister Shells?