I'm working on a couple of bits that would use some flashes of fire - nothing huge! I ordered flash paper from a couple of places and am finding that it takes a little more spark/time to catch fire (from a hand-held Tesla coil) and then takes a while longer to burn than I'd like. I'm looking for a bright flash of fire and not a longer burn that would allow the mind to process its way to "is that going to set something, like me, my home or loved ones on fire?"

I think flash cotton would work well. Google searches turn up the usual suspects for sourcing. $10 plus special shipping for 5 grams.

Any sage advice on use and sourcing of flash cotton would be appreciated. I do around five shows a day and, from what I've seen, I'd rip through 5 grams pretty quick. Does quality vary by manufacturer? I have the plans to make it at home - but don't want to go down that road.