Questions? Popped!

Twist the base until you hear the pop — that's the whole operation. A sealed compressed-air chamber does the work and launches confetti, powder or streamers up to 25 feet. No fuse, no flame, no batteries, no setup.

Nope! TUR cannons are completely non-pyrotechnic. There's nothing to light and nothing to plug in — just twist and celebrate.

Up to 25 feet, depending on the cannon size and how you aim. For maximum height and the best photos, hold the cannon at roughly a 45° angle, pointing up and away from people.

Confetti gives you that classic slow-falling shower — the most photogenic all-rounder. Color powder creates a big, dramatic cloud of color, which is what you want for reveals and photo shoots. Streamers launch long paper ribbons and are the easiest cleanup of the three, since you just pick them up.

A good rule of thumb: one cannon per person for a group send-off, or 2–4 cannons for a single focal moment like a gender reveal or cake cutting. For weddings, most couples hand one to each guest lining the exit. When in doubt, order a few extra — nobody has ever regretted having one more.

Absolutely, and it looks incredible. Count down out loud so everyone twists together, and have everyone aim in the same general direction so your photographer catches the full burst.

Store them upright somewhere cool and dry and they'll stay ready for years. Avoid hot cars, damp garages and direct sun — heat and humidity are the only real enemies of a sealed cannon.

Confetti and streamer cannons are — they run on compressed air with no flame, fuse or pyrotechnics, so venues and planners generally welcome them indoors. Powder cannons are best kept outdoors, since the color creates an airborne cloud.

Always point away from faces and ceilings, and keep a little distance from light fixtures and sprinkler heads.

TUR cannons are designed for adults to operate. Children can absolutely be part of the moment, but an adult should do the twisting, and kids should be supervised and standing clear of the launch direction.

Our confetti and streamer cannons produce no smoke and no heat, so they won't trigger a smoke detector. Color powder creates a visible cloud that could theoretically be mistaken for smoke by a very sensitive optical detector — another reason we recommend keeping powder outdoors.

No, and this is an important difference. TUR powder cannons launch colored cornstarch powder with compressed air — not burning smoke. You get the dramatic color-burst look photographers love with no flame and no pyrotechnics, which is why they're legal and shippable in places where smoke products often aren't.

We don't recommend it. Because they contain a pressurized chamber, airlines typically treat them as prohibited in both carry-on and checked bags. Ship them to your destination instead — that's what most destination-wedding couples do.

Our color powder is a non-toxic, cornstarch-based formula, the same family of product used at color runs and Holi festivals. It brushes off skin and hair easily and washes out of most fabrics, but as with any pigment we'd suggest not wearing your most delicate white heirloom for a powder shoot.

Most do, especially once you explain they're non-pyrotechnic compressed air. Many venues specifically require biodegradable confetti for outdoor use — which we make. Always clear it with your venue first, and ask whether they require biodegradable material.

Many of our lines are. Our biodegradable confetti and color powder break down naturally with rain and time. Our metallic and streamer lines are not biodegradable. Every product page lists exactly what's inside, so you can match the cannon to your venue's rules.

Outdoors with some moisture, typically a few days to a couple of weeks. Several customers have told us that after a rain they couldn't find a trace of it on the ground.

Easier than you'd think. Streamers are the simplest — you just gather them up. Confetti sweeps or vacuums up indoors, and biodegradable confetti outdoors can often be left to break down naturally. Color powder outdoors settles and washes away with the next rain.

A cornstarch base with non-toxic cosmetic-grade colorant. It's the same category of powder used in color runs and Holi celebrations.

The tube body is cardboard and recyclable in most municipal programs once it's empty. The base cap is plastic and should be checked against your local guidelines.

Yes — our biodegradable paper confetti lines are the ones to look for. If you need a fully plastic-free celebration for a nature venue or beach, email us and we'll point you at the right SKUs.

Yes! Reveal cannons are sealed and color-concealed, so nobody — including you — can see what's inside. Hand the sealed cannons to your party and let everyone find out at the same moment.

Powder gives you the huge, cinematic cloud of color that fills a photo — it's the more dramatic choice and the one most reveal photos you've seen online are using. Confetti gives a longer, gentler shower that's easier to use in tighter spaces and won't dust anyone. Plenty of couples use both.

That's a very popular approach. Have a friend or family member place the order and keep the packing slip. Since the cannons are color-concealed, even the person handing them out won't spoil it.

Wind is the one thing that can shorten a powder reveal — the color disperses fast. Position everyone so the wind carries color away from the camera, launch with the wind rather than into it, and consider confetti or streamers as a backup if the forecast looks rough.

Yes — many customers buy multiple reveal cannons so several family members can pop simultaneously, and we've had plenty of twin reveals where two colors go up at once. Order a couple of extras so you have room to play.

They're one of our most popular uses. Hand one to each guest lining your exit, count down, and you get a full tunnel of confetti for the photos. Our biodegradable lines are the ones to choose for outdoor and garden venues.

White and ivory read beautifully against greenery and stone. Gold and rose gold catch the light and photograph warmly at golden hour. Butterfly-cut confetti falls slower, which gives your photographer more time to catch the shot.

Yes, and indoors it's a great fit since confetti and streamer cannons are non-pyrotechnic. Coordinate with your DJ or coordinator so the pop lands on the beat, and let your venue know in advance.

We do. For large events, weddings with big guest counts, or anything you'd call a bulk order, get in touch through our wholesale page and we'll sort out pricing and timing with you.

We'd suggest ordering 2–3 weeks out for a wedding. Shipping is usually much faster than that, but wedding timelines have enough moving parts already — having them sitting in a closet early is one less thing to think about.

Fast shutter speed is the key — 1/1000s or faster freezes individual confetti pieces and the leading edge of a powder cloud. Shoot in burst mode, since the peak of the burst lasts under a second. Backlighting the cloud makes the color glow.

That's exactly what our color powder line is built for. It gives you a vivid, controllable burst without the flame or shipping restrictions that come with smoke products.

Powder is fine dust, so treat it like a beach shoot: use a lens filter, keep a rain sleeve or plastic cover on the body, avoid changing lenses on location, and stand upwind of the burst. Wipe gear down before packing it away.

Golden hour, without much competition. Low, warm side-light makes powder and confetti glow and separates it from the background. Overcast midday is the safe fallback — flat light, no harsh shadows.

Free US shipping on every order. We process orders within 1–2 business days, and standard delivery is typically 3–7 business days after that. If you're planning around a specific date, order about two weeks ahead to be safe.

Not at the moment — we currently fulfill orders within the United States, excluding Hawaii. If you're outside that, you may still find TUR at a retailer near you; check our stockist map.

Yes. You'll get an email when your order is confirmed and another when it ships, with tracking included as soon as it's available.

Email us at contact@turpartysupplies.com as soon as you can. We process orders quickly, so we can't promise it'll be in time — but if it hasn't shipped, we'll do our best.

Email us and tell us your event date. We can't bend the carriers to our will, but we'll tell you honestly whether it's going to make it and what your options are.

Every order placed on turpartysupplies.com is covered for 99 days from delivery. If a cannon misfires or arrives damaged, we replace it free. If you're simply not thrilled, you get your money back. No forms-within-forms — email us and we'll make it right.

That shouldn't happen, and when it does we just replace it. Email contact@turpartysupplies.com with your order number and, if you can, a quick photo. We'll get replacements out to you.

Yes, within the 99-day window. Reach out and we'll walk you through it. Full details live on our return and refund policy page.

The 99-Day Perfect Pop Guarantee applies to orders placed on turpartysupplies.com. For Amazon purchases, use Amazon's returns process; for a retail store, check with that retailer. That said, if something's wrong with our product, we still want to hear about it.

We'd love that. TUR is stocked by dozens of independent retailers across the US and Canada, from gift shops and boutiques to balloon and party stores. Head to our wholesale page to get started.

Our stockist map shows the shops that carry us, and our products are also carried by major retailers including Party City, Canadian Tire and Dollar Tree.

We do — a good number of our retail partners order through Faire. Mention it when you reach out and we'll point you to our catalog there.