Yellow star #8

Composition

10  
Cryolite
10  
PVC
10  
Shellac

Description

These compositions are part of a matched set invented by Robert Veline. The compositions mix compatibly to produce a wide range of other colors. Examples are given below. The wood meal in the prime (see miscellaneous compositions) makes the stars a little 'fuzzy', making the stars much more easy to ignite. Without the wood meal prime the stars are often blown blind.

Source: 
rec.pyrotechnics