What types of candles are there?
Candles come in different sizes and effects. Their size is usually specified in millimeters (mm) and their effects can range from comets, screamers, shells, and more. They are more traditionally known as “Roman” candles. Smaller candles usually come in “battens.” Battens just means a group of the same type of candle. So you might get three battens, but each batten might consist of a half dozen candles all bunched together. This is typically done with the smaller candles to allow multiple simultaneous shots from the same location, or give the apperance that a single candle is firing faster than it really is. This makes the smaller devices more impressive. How do we setup a fireworks candle? When securing candles in a rack or on any other structure, you must make sure they can take numerous shots and remain stable. As with fireworks cakes, candles also can not be stoped once they are ignited, so extra care should be taken in securing them. The most common method of mounting candles is in
