hey ive looked everywhere on the net to find out how to make squibs, but i can only seem to find these gas powered ones which aren't that great to b honest. im wonderin if neone can help me with the real deal ones. i got it all sorted out except for the minor charge/explosion that is needed to burst the bag. i would really appritiate it if neone could tell me how the charge is made and how to use it.

hey ive looked everywhere on the net to find out how to make squibs, but i can only seem to find these gas powered ones which aren't that great to b honest. im wonderin if neone can help me with the real deal ones. i got it all sorted out except for the minor charge/explosion that is needed to burst the bag. i would really appritiate it if neone could tell me how the charge is made and how to use it.
I'm a licensed pyrotechnician. But I'll have to let the UK folks answer. I don't know the laws in the UK regarding explosives.

What ever you do, please be careful. Even the tiny charge used to fire a squib can severly hurt the performer.

This kinds of posts give me the willies. If you can't afford to hire a licensed pro PLEASE use the compressed air effect. With good acting, creative editing and sound effects you can do so much.

ok cheers for answerin my question anyway, i'll just keep trying to make it look better than it does

I'm a licensed pyrotechnician. But I'll have to let the UK folks answer. I don't know the laws in the UK regarding explosives.

In the UK you need a licensed pyro guy and full insurance to use squibs on a film set. The legal consequences of not doing so are dire.

I completely agree with directorik, this is NOT something any filmmaker should be trying without professional help. I also agree that it's how you shoot it, not what effects you use.

there are many alternitives to squibs..

Check out these sites:

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dont know if you have seen it or not, but this is a kool site on how to make squibs. http://www.exposure.co.uk/eejit/blood/index.html. Work on the compressed gas technique and its more or less the same when you add effects , editing etc. Not to mention its more fun.

well cheers guys you bin a lotta help. ill just keep usin the gas powered ones and try and make the editin make them look better.