# DIY Holiday Sparklers These Handheld Independence Day Fireworks Will Light Up Your 4th of July By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/independence-day-fireworks References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/13269-how-to-diy-sparklers-for-a-brighter-4th-of-july) Sparklers are like miniature Independence Day fireworks, which are an essential part of any 4th of July celebration. These gorgeous homemade sparklers are sure to make a flashy statement. These handheld Independence Day fireworks are made using [bamboo skewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-holder-kit). Start by mixing 25 milliliters of ethanol and 75 milliliters of water into a measuring cup. Separately mix strontium nitrate, steel powder, aluminum, charcoal, and boric acid in a bowl and remove any clumps by sifting the ingredients. Stir together the dry and wet material. Then combine 25 milliliters of this paste with dextrin. Keep stirring it and add 65 millimeters more of the wet paste. The next step is to coat the bamboo sticks in this newly made material and leave them to dry for about 24 hours. These beautiful sparklers are the perfect way to end your [4th of July celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frutta-bowls-red-white-blue-bowl)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Fireworks:** Creating fireworks at home can be a fun and unique trend that may disrupt the traditional fireworks market. - **Eco-friendly Celebrations:** Making environmentally-friendly alternatives for traditional holiday practices, such as sparklers, may be a trend that disrupts the party supply industry. - **Personalized Celebrations:** DIY fireworks and personalized touches for celebrations may lead to the disruption of the event planning industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fireworks Industry:** DIY fireworks may directly compete with the traditional fireworks market, leading to potential disruption of the industry. - **Party Supply Industry:** Increasing interest in eco-friendly alternatives to party supplies may disrupt the traditional party supply chain. - **Event Planning Industry:** Personalized celebrations and DIY fireworks may lead to consumers seeking individualized event planning services, disrupting the traditional event planning industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patriotic Blended Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firework-frappuccino.md) - [Limited-Edition Firework-Covered Foils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-foil.md) - [Independence Day Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-sweetness-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition Americana Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-4th-of-july-treats.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Patriotic Grocer Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-desserts.md) - [Patriotic Blended Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecracker-freeze.md) - [Indulgent Independence Day Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-fourth-of-july.md) - [Patriotic Popping Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popping-candy-bar.md)