Smoke flares are one of the most versatile pyrotechnic products you can buy. Whether you're planning a gender reveal, celebrating a special occasion, a wedding, or a large outdoor event, the right smoke flare delivers a bold, vivid visual effect that photographs and films brilliantly. At Jordans Fireworks, we stock a hand-picked range of coloured smoke flares that produce dense, sustained clouds of coloured smoke lasting around a minute, giving you enough time to capture the moment properly.
Smoke Flares: Coloured Smoke for Every Occasion
What Do Smoke Flares Do?
A smoke canister is a handheld device that releases a thick, continuous stream of coloured smoke when activated. They're designed for outdoor daytime use, which makes them a genuine alternative to night-time fireworks when you need an effect that works in natural light. Our coloured smoke flares are operated with a simple ring pull, require no specialist training, and are safe and easy to use straight out of the box.
It's worth noting that smoke flares are different from smoke grenades and smoke bombs, which are typically associated with military or tactical use. Everything in our range is designed specifically for civilian events, the focus is on colour, visual impact, and simplicity.
The Most Popular Use: Gender Reveals
The single most popular reason people buy colour smoke products right now is the gender reveal. A pink or blue smoke flare is a clean, dramatic way to announce your baby's sex to friends and family. The moment the coloured smoke erupts, a cloud of soft pink or a rush of blue smoke, it creates an instant reaction and a photograph that lasts a lifetime. It's simple to set up, takes seconds to activate, and the result is genuinely spectacular.
Other Uses for Coloured Smoke Flares
Coloured smoke flares are used across a wide range of settings beyond gender reveals:
Photography and film: Dense smoke effects add atmosphere and depth to portraits, fashion shoots, music videos, and creative productions. Smoke bombs and handheld smokes are a staple of outdoor photography for this reason.
Weddings: Smoke canisters frame outdoor ceremonies, line a confetti exit, or add a theatrical backdrop to couple portraits.
Sport and celebrations: Supporters and clubs use colour smoke products to add visual drama to match day moments and team celebrations.
Festivals and large events: Coloured smoke flares create instant atmosphere at outdoor gatherings, adding colour and energy at scale.
A Wide Range of Colours
Our coloured smoke flares are available in a wide range of colours including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, and white. If you're planning a themed event or want to mix shades together for a layered effect, there's plenty of choice across the collection. Each smoke canister produces approximately one minute of thick, vivid coloured smoke, consistent, reliable, and bright enough to stand out even in direct sunlight.
Delivery on Smoke Flares
Smoke flares are classified as explosives under UK law and must be shipped using specialist hazardous goods couriers; they cannot be sent via Royal Mail or standard delivery services. At Jordans Fireworks, we handle this for you as standard. Orders are dispatched for a flat delivery fee of £4.99. There is no minimum order.
Browse our full range of coloured smoke flares below.
