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WHAT ARE SPARKLERS?

Sparklers are generally made from a length of mild steel wire that is dipped into a thick slurry of pyrotechnic composition that, when dry, coats the wire for approximately 2/3 of its length.

The Sparklers are normally gray in color, but can be lightly spray-painted whatever color you want. Choose good quality spray paint, such as Krylon, and remember to use a light, even coat. Our wedding sparklers are made from a wire core - don't be fooled by cheaper options such as bamboo made sparklers which can emit smoke and drop hot ash which can ruin clothing.

Sparklers are not available in silver. Unfortunately, the chemicals used to manufacture silver sparks are not allowed under the current federal regulations for sparklers, and therefore silver sparklers are not currently on the market.

Sparklers are classified as novelties by the federal government and are not defined as consumer fireworks. Under this classification sparklers can legally be shipped through the U.S. mail system and do not require any complicated hazardous material paperwork or special packaging.

Sparklers are extremeley safe to us. The fact that the federal government reclassified and downgraded them from a firework designation to a novelty class points out their excellent safety record. As with anything involving high temperatures, proper supervision of young children and adherence to correct lighting and handling methods is necessary in order to avoid careless accidents.



LIGHTING SPARKLERS

One of the first things people notice about sparklers is that they are rather hard to light. Trying to light them with matches or in windy conditions is often next to impossible and can be very frustrating. The exception is a special type of sparkler equipped with a striking composition at the tip. Similar to a "strike on the box" kitchen match, the sparkler is lit by scratching the tip on a special strip conveniently provided on the side of the sparkler carton. For all other sparklers the following lighting suggestions should make the job easier. Children must always be closely supervised when using anything involving combustible material.

1. Pick a location out of the wind to do the lighting

2. Never attempt to light more that one sparkler at a time. Even one sparkler when it first lights can be rather surprising in that it does not come on slowly but instead bursts to life in a halo of sparks. Trying to light a bundle of sparklers all at one time can be unsafe.

3. Do not use paper or stick matches to light sparklers. Sparklers often require a fairly long period of time to light once the ignition source is applied to the tip of the sparkler. Matches generally do not burn long enough to raise the composition of the sparkler to its ignition point. Additionally, the hand of someone attempting to use matches will be uncomfortably close to the sparkler when it does light.

4. Butane lighters, barbecue lighters and propane torches can be used. Especially safe are lighters in which the flame is away from the hand holding the lighter.

5. By far the easiest method when lighting multiple sparklers at one time is to ignite just one sparkler using a butane or propane lighter and then using that sparkler to light other sparklers in turn. Having one person be the "designated lighter" and lining up everyone else in a row, each with sparkler in hand makes it very simple to light and quickly move down the line. Sparklers lit with another sparkler will light almost instantly and hands are situated well back from the burning ends.

6. Hold the sparkler horizontally or with the tip slightly lowered when lighting.

7. Always light a sparkler at the tip furthest away from the bare wire handle.

HANDLING SPARKLERS ONCE LIT

1. Always keep lit sparklers at arm's length, away from the face, body, or clothing of yourself or people nearby.

2. Good quality sparklers should burn in a continuos, smooth, even progression down the length of the coated portion of the wire, and should not have to be re-ignited at any point

3. A sparkler can safely be waved about in front of the person holding it, as long as there is adequate room to avoid contact with other people or objects. Lit sparklers should never be held in close proximity to the face or eyes. Young children should be monitored so that they do not throw sparklers, or run into a sparkler being waved by another person.

4. As with anything involving fire, such as cigarettes, matches, or lighters, sparklers are very hot when burning, especially at the point where the composition is adhered to the wire. Never bring the burning sparkler in close contact with any other material, as it will leave scorch marks or possibly ignite the material. Be especially aware of highly flammable materials, such a gasoline, hair spray, nail polish or alcohol that may be in the vicinity. Do not attempt to use sparklers in proximity to these types of substances.



DISPOSING OF SPENT SPARKLERS

1. Sparklers will remain hot for a length of time after they have stopped burning. Users should be cautioned never to grab or touch the burned portion of a sparkler after it has completed its effect, as the residue will be unpleasantly hot. Have a bucket filled with water or sand, or a metal tray available as a place for people to dispose of the burned out sparkler wires.

2. Once cool, the spent sparkler wires can be safely disposed of in the trash.

PLEASE NOTE:
These are a flammable products.
Please check with your wedding planner at the church or reception hall
to ensure that the use of sparklers will be allowed.


DISCLAIMER:

You must be 18 years old to purchase fireworks.

Use safety precautions when using sparklers. When purchasing sparklers you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Wax Wizard Candles & Bridal Shop from any and all legal consequences arising from the purchase, storage or use of sparklers. You also agree to abide by the laws of your state and locality.

De-regulated by the US DOT novelties are not considered or classified as fireworks. These items may be shipped via common carrier ground without a hazardous materials restriction. No items may be sent that have to travel by air such as items shipped via express or overnight, so please allow enough time for the items to reach you.

This item can only be shipped by Ground Service within the 48 states.
We do NOT ship outdside the contiguous US.

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