Cool glow sticks add more than light to evening events

Since their invention 25 years ago, glow sticks have become a familiar and popular party gadget. For starters, these light-emitting sticks can be carried by Halloween goers who want to create a ghostly effect, taken to outdoor evening concerts, or can be used by marching band conductors during night-time performances. Now, where else can cool glow sticks come in handy?

• People go crazy over glow sticks at parties or bars.
• They make great favors for kids parties.
• Glow sticks are cheap. If you want to raise a few extra bucks during an evening event, charity or fundraiser, get a variety of these devices for the guests to choose from.
• If you have a poster or sign that needs night-time attention, glue or tape on a couple of glow sticks. It works miracles!
• During mystery dinners, place a few glow sticks in the table centerpieces to enhance the atmosphere.
• Because they are portable, glow sticks can help you find the way during late-night scavenger hunts.
• They are valuable light sources and light markers for soldiers, campers, and divers doing recreational night diving.

Cool glow sticks are made from non-flammable and non-toxic materials. They are harmless if used correctly. Do not expose them to high temperatures. Of course, the chemicals should not be ingested and their warning label also mentions that if these substances are spilled on the skin they can cause a slight irritation.

Glow sticks come in many sizes and colors. They are portable, waterproof, inexpensive, disposable and do not require batteries. Most types will last approximately 8 hours once activated. The chemical reaction in the sticks is activated through a slight twist, snap and shake. It is so simple anyone can do it, from children to your retired neighbor next door.

Millions of glow sticks are sold annually and not just to the United States Department of Defense. ‘Raves’ and ‘glow stick dancing’ are taking the techno and hip hop scene by storm. It is all about having fun and swinging to the rhythm, while holding a glow stick between your fingers.

Party lovers who adore their glow-in-the-dark sticks, also often own glow necklaces, illuminating bracelets and other cool glow accessories, which they may have ordered from coolglow.com. Headbands, eye glasses and even a Margarita cup are all fun gadgets than can light up a party and make you the king or queen of the ball!