Introduction to Building Fireworks
Tent 2 | Seminar
Saturday, 02/17/2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Presented by: Eric Krug
This seminar is for people that want to start building pyro and don’t really know where to start. Topics include the following: Legalities, Good Reference Websites, Safety, Setting up a place to work, What to steal from the kitchen when nobody is looking, Low-cost tools to purchase, and Basic chemicals. A few projects will be demonstrated including making Meal Powder, Cutting Stars, and Pumping Comets.
Additional Session Information:
- Beginner Friendly: Yes
- PPE Required: Not Applicable
- Age 18+: Yes
- PIT Crew: Not Applicable
About Presenters
Eric Krug
Eric Krug graduated in 1985 from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. He then moved to Loveland Colorado and specializes in electrical and mechanical product design. He owns his own development company that includes a full machine shop. Eric also teaches advanced CNC machining at the local community college. Eric has been very active as a licensed professional pyrotechnician since 1981. He has had the opportunity to compete in the Montreal International Fireworks Competition twice and is the lead pyrotechnician for many large pyro productions. Eric is very active in the PGI and other groups. As a part of his product development company, Eric also produces a wide variety of tools for the pyro industry.
Eric is also an accomplished musician and plays a variety of instruments.
