Abstract: A machine for making fireworks such as sparklers and the like includes a casing disposed over a tabletop and wherein means are provided to effect vibration of sparkler sticks in the casing. A plurality of depressions in the tabletop have a central opening through which individual sparkler sticks pass. A raised edge is provided around the central opening to facilitate processing the sparkler sticks through the openings. A receiving plate and insertion plate are located below the tabletop to receive the sparkler sticks after they have passed through the openings in the tabletop.