# Burst: Black Powder Coated Rice Hulls

Part of [Western WinterBlast 2026](https://www.westernpyro.org/events/winterblast/2026).

- When: Wednesday, February 11, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM MST
- Category: Workshop
- Where: Tent 2, Sara Park, Lake Havasu City, AZ
- Presenters: [Mike Garrett](https://www.westernpyro.org/presenters/mike-garrett)
- Beginner friendly; PPE required; Ages 18+; PIT Crew (12+)

Fireworks shells built during the workshops need burst in them so they open and display properly in the sky. In this workshop we will make all of the burst required to support the shell workshops. This year we will make two types of burst - black powder coated rice hulls (BPCRH) and Nitrate Booster for the round shell workshops. Come prepared to get your hands dirty.