What You'll Need:
1. Star comp.
2. wetting solution (75/25 water/alcohol)
3. a knife
4. a plastic bag, rolling pin, and a sheet of Reynold Wrap
How To:
Start with a star comp. for instance a simple one is a Chrysanthemum star such as KNO3.....55%
S.............7%
C.............33%
Dex..........5%
Put all of your comp. in a plastic baggie. It is almost always easier to make large batches. Now slowly add your wetting solution to the Comp. mix and mix it around until the mix is like playdough. Remember not to over wet or it'll be a mess and not set up right! Once its wetted to the proper consistency mold it into a large blob and set it on a hard surface. Lay the Wrenalds Wrap over it and use the rolling pin to level it out to the size you want the stars to be.
Once its in a flat pancake shape use your knife to cut it into strips one way and then the other to make cubes. Spread these cubes out and let them dry. Stars can take several days to dry depending on the kind it is! Once they are completely dry you may or may not need a prime (check your star comp.). If you do need a prime heres how it works..... just use a spray bottle and lightly spray the stars after theyre dry and roll them in Meal powder. Primes are needed on hard to ignite stars since Meal burns hot enough to ignite them even if the shell or mine can't.
Well ther are your completed stars. Theyre now ready to be used in shells, star mines, fountains, etc..