Phenol (carbolic acid) is pretty restricted--if you're making Picric Acid, try using Aspirin.
Atomized Al flake is made in India with Al powder, stearin, and castor oil, lots of balls, and lots of time; I think. See the post about it on "meshStrainers" for the particulars (I didn't post it.)
EDIT: You may be able to "open doors if you can convince suppliers you need it because you do pyro for a rock band....
Last edited by ninefingers; 09-28-2009 at 01:42 PM.
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