Become a part of Pyrotechnic History, set a world record.

A project in Aurora, CO by Fred Hopper
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A team of pyrotechnical geniuses to design, build and successfully fire the world largest Fireworks Display Shell. 60 inch in diameter.
Mixed Media
Backers: 25
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $1,705 of $55,000
Dates: Mar 3rd -> Apr 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Fred Hopper
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Latest News

Project on hold. Will restart soon.

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Ladies and Gents. After a few discussions and a bit of soul searching, I am putting the project on hold for a couple of weeks. Mainly concerns over th expense of the taping machine, and many suggestions on how to accomplish the same thing far less... (Read More)

A question for my backers.

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I am considering cancelling this project and rethinking the expense of the taping machine. I have had a number of suggestions on how it could be done with less expense, and I am very hesitant to ask for or spend money that is not mine, that could... (Read More)

Meet the Team for the design!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Myself, Fred Hopper Aaron Enzer Derrick Miller Robert Kesling Lloyd Sponenberg. All of us have many years in the Design and Building of Large Shells, and if anyone can make this happen, it is our team.  (Read More)

Hello Everyone!

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we have had a couple of pretty slow days, but I am hoping it picks up as we get closer to the deadline. Don't worry though, if we don't make the goal, no one will get charged, no service fees or anything. Please pass the word around, as this is... (Read More)

I have been asked to post about how the funding will be used.

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is an estimated Breakdown, The $55,000 is based on the estimate of having the shell supplied with Chemicals,  1500 pounds at $6.00 per pound average from Aaron. that is $9000.  We will also need to have the Stars made at a cost of about $5000... (Read More)

OK Guys, Day 2, 28 to go!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are at 2% funded right now, and it appears that we are beginning to gain some momentum here! Please keep sharing the link. Facebook and Twitter are huge. I think this is going to be a long term goal realized and we are really making some progress... (Read More)

Our Facebook page now has over 500 members.

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Seems like the word is spreading quickly. The face book link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/463645057098035/ Please feel free to send it around the globe. Fred  (Read More)

We just hit $1000 dollars!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We seem to be generating a little bit of excitement here folks! Not yet 24 hours, and what a milestone to hit! I can't wait to start shipping the awards! Fred  (Read More)

After being away from my computer this morning....

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
 have come back and my in box has blown up! We are now better than 1% funded, in a bit less than EIGHTEEN HOURS! A huge thanks to everyone who is so generous. I think we can make this happen!!!! Fred  (Read More)

WOW! WOW! WOW!

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Barely 30 minutes after the Launch, we have recieved our FIRST pledge. It is a level two pledge, and much thanks go out to David! I am excited for this, and can not wait to get "off the ground" so to speak. Fred  (Read More)

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