Fox Fireworks produces specialized 60-gram artillery shells under their "Visual FX" line that are known for producing precise, Japanese-inspired effects, specifically Ring and Pistol effects.
Fox "Ring" Effect
These shells produce distinct, colorful rings of stars in the night sky.
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Description: A single, sharp burst creates a perfect, hollow ring shape.
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Variations: Often feature different colored stars, such as blue rings.
- Effect: They are designed to mimic high-end Japanese shell design, often featuring a center "pistil" of a different color or effect, such as white strobe
Fox "Pistol" (Center) Effect
In pyrotechnics, a "pistil" refers to the center of a burst, different from the outer ring.
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Description: This effect produces a colorful ring of stars with a contrasting center.
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Specific Examples:
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Glittering Horsetail Pistil: A ring of colored stars surrounding a trailing, glittering center.
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Crackling Pistil: A ring with a center that produces a crackling noise.
- White Strobe Pistil: A ring with a bright, flashing white center