Like many universities around the UK Freshers’ Week is by far the most anticipated event. With so many different events happening, UV themes are the most popular. Trying to organise an outfit and pick up the essentials is always a tricky situation. When it comes to UV cosmetics there are so many options. Below is a list of some products that Glowtopia have and what they do;
UV Face & Body Paint– Our most popular cosmetic to date, easy to apply to the face and body with no worry about irritation to the skin as each product contains Vitamin E and organic beeswax.
UV Hair Streaks– Let your hair glow bright with this product under UV light. Vibrant and versatile this hair cosmetic product is easy to apply and wash out. Along with 6 colours to choose from you won’t want to miss out on this.
UV Lipstick– A stunning UV reactive lipstick provides that added touch to your night. Easy to apply to the lips and can last for hours under UV light.
We love a good glow stick, but it’s not the only thing we do, introducing light-up party accessories! From light-up bowler hats to inflatable saxophones, we’ve got a massive selection of party favourites to get you in the mood for celebrating. In fact, you might be surprised at what else we sell.
Here are a few of our favourite crowd pleasers as well some new light-up party accessories that we’ve just added to our collection:
LED Sound Activated Glasses
We’ve yet to meet someone who hasn’t been blown away by these LED glasses when we’ve worn them on a night out. Maybe that says something about the kind of company we keep, or maybe it’s because they’re just so darn cool! These glasses light-up in response to the rhythm of any music that’s being played. So whether you’re throwing some shapes at a festival or boogying on down at a disco, these light-up glasses are the perfect party accessory to compliment your killer dance moves.
Flashing LED Bowler Hat
I’m gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse… Add a touch of glamour to your 1930s gangster look with this be-sequined, multi-coloured flashing bowler hat. It’s got a little button discretely hidden on the side that activates flashing red, blue and green LEDs. You’ll be the star of the show.
LED Light Sword
Move aside Luke Skywalker! The force will well and truly be with you with one of these LED lightsaber swords in your hands. I’m not sure there’s an adult or child in the world who couldn’t resist swinging one of these bad-boys around. They’re great for kids parties, fancy dress, or just for big kids wanting to re-enact their favourite Star Wars moments.
Hen night badges
Girls, make sure the bride-to-be gets noticed with this flashing, feathery hen night badge. Top it off with a pink feather bower and some LED bunny ears to complete the look. You could even get hold of one of our hen night party packs so that everyone in your squad looks the part.
Inflatable Saxophone
OK, so it doesn’t light-up. But, come on, what party is complete without an inflatable saxophone? They make a great little extra for events or work well as inexpensive party bag fillers. Just inflate and you’re ready to break-out your best jazz saxophone mime.
Light-up Balloons
Our bright and colourful light-up balloons are great for birthday parties and other celebrations. We’ve got lots of different colours and styles, including marble effect, stars, smiley faces and birthday balloons. Once activated, they last for 15 hours, so they’ll keep your party glowing well into the night.
We’re always updating our product range. So if there’s something you’re looking for that you can’t find here, give us a shout. We’d love to help!
Glow sticks are wonders of the universe aren’t they? Who cares about the great wall of China, the Horsehead Nebula, the Northern Lights or Donald Trump’s hair, when you’ve got glow sticks?
If you aren’t yet convinced that glow sticks are something that should definitely be discussed in a Brian Cox podcast, check out these 10 things you never knew about glow sticks to be amazed:
1. Glow sticks were a military tool first
In the 1960’s the Sailing Branch of the military started researching how different chemicals react to create a light source. The blended different chemicals to create a special reaction which brought glow sticks into fruition. They were developed for use in lots of different aspects of the military, from experimental bombs, to creating targets for airstrikes. They were also a much more safe alternative to the traditional flare.
2. Green & yellow glow sticks are used for emergencies
When glow sticks are used in emergency situations, green and yellow are the colours used because they give off the brightest light, this is closely followed by orange glow sticks which is the third brightest glow stick colour.
3. Glow sticks are the only safe light source to use in a catastrophe
Glow sticks are considered to be the only light source that is safe to use immediately following a catastrophe. That’s because they’re the only manmade light source that produces light without heat.
4. The way a glow stick gets its light is via a cool name
The chemical reaction that takes place in a glow stick tube is called Chemiluminescence. Pretty cool right
5. Glow sticks can have a shelf life of two years before they have to be used
How long a glow stick lasts on the shelf depends on how it is stored and how it is packaged. They are supposed to be kept in cool, dry conditions and if they aren’t, and are kept in say, a damp environment, they will go ‘out of date’ a lot quicker. Green glow sticks also have a longer shelf life than red glow sticks, but all tend to last up to two years if stored and packaged properly.
6. There is a dance associated with glow sticks called glowsticking!
Did you know that the special dance associated with glow sticks is called glowsticking? You can either do glowstringing (dancing with one or more glow sticks on a string) or freehand glowsticking. Check out this epic glowstringing:
7. A glow stick doesn’t get hot when it lights up
Hence the reason it is used as a safe alternative to heat-emitting forms of light.
8. Glow sticks are waterproof
So the safety uses of a glow stick extend far beyond land, hence why scuba divers use them.
9. There are tons of different uses for glow sticks
They are used in night time sports, they are used as emergency lighting in lots of situations, they are used for glow wars at festivals, as jewellery, to light walkways on temporary paths, as decorations – there’s always a new use for pretty lighting right?
10. You can speed up or slow down the effect of a glow stick
Any glow stick is affected by temperature. Chemiluminescence is sensitive to temperatures, and so your environment will affect how long your glow stick lasts. Higher temperatures cause the glow stick to brighten up, but last for a shorter period of time. Lower temperatures cause the glow stick to glow much less, but last a lot longer.
We hope you have been truly wowed and astonished by our magnificent glow stick facts. We hope to see you glowstringing soon!
Recently one of our Glowtopia team attended the Reading and Leeds festival. Packed with our festival gear essentials he turned the campsite into a glow hub with our premium glow sticks. As you read on you can see the benefits on taking glow sticks to a festival.
Location- Hundreds of tents and poor visibility makes it difficult to find your tent at night. The 6inch premium glow stick can be spotted from a distance. Simply attaching it to a flag pole or your tent can help you find your way back safer.
No need for a fire- A fire is usually the best way to light up a campsite, however this is dangerous at festivals with such a close proximity to others. By adding bunting or string around the campsite and hanging your glow sticks will light up your site. No mess or burning smell, which makes this ideal.
Stand out- Make sure you stand out from the festival crowed! With thousands of people packed into the main arena glow glasses and glow bunny ears will help point you out to friends and photos.
At Glowtopia we regularly sell glow sticks and glow in the dark body paint for children’s parties. Seems like everything gets better when it’s glowing and a children’s party is perfect. Carry on reading to find out three top glow stick and body paint ideas that will make a children’s party.
Party Bag- Glow sticks are ideal for the goody bag at the end, Children love them!
Fancy Dress- Glow Earrings are so much fun at the party for children, especially a girly party. Glow stick swords are an ideal party essential for a boy’s birthday. Easy to use and can last up to 12 hours.
Glow in the dark- By applying glow in the dark paint to children’s faces, which is safe and easy to use. Children will love seeing their cool face paint designs light up!
Can you add to the list? We would love to hear from you!
We love hearing all the great ways our products are being used and what for, including ways that youth groups can use glow sticks for fun & games. We sell a range of glow products to youth groups, such as sport teams, youth clubs, the Scout association & Cadets’ for their outdoor night time activities.
Night time Football – Use our 8” Glow Sticks (a.k.a. bracelet style sticks) to mark out a pitch to your size and then assign teams using Bracelets & Necklaces with the remaining 8” sticks that haven’t been used to mark out the pitch. With such a variety of colours to choose from you can have multiple teams to get involved for a tournament.
Capture the flag glow stick style – Great fun at night in a woodland or larger open spaces. Our premium 6” Glow Sticks or 12” Glow Sticks are ideal as ‘the flag’, emitting a strong light which can easily be seen from a distance. To identify the two teams for fair play use our 8” Sticks to make Glow Bracelets & Necklaces which can be worn by the players.
Night time orienteering with glow sticks – Orienteering at night is a great way to teach or improve navigation skills and our 4” Glow Sticks act as a great companion. Because of the quality of our glow sticks they can last the whole night to mark out different points that teams have to get to as they venture across rough terrain. The sticks can also be used to aid map reading without bright torches ruining your night vision.
If you have a great group game that can be played with Glow Sticks then be sure to let us know!
Glow Sticks are commonly seen in festivals, night clubs, raves, events and other celebrations. At Glowtopia we sell to many customers that love scuba diving. Exploring the vast wonders of the underwater world will make your memories for years to come. Yet night time scuba diving can create safety issues for divers that can easily be avoided with glow sticks!
One of the most popular lightening equipment for divers is the common glow stick. More divers are using glow sticks as they have realized the potential of these affordable and safe products. Light-weight
Glow sticks are very light and can emit a powerful glow underwater allowing divers to focus on exploring rather than carrying added weight underwater.
Long Lasting
Our glow sticks can emit a light for up to 12 hours, which makes it a great tool for marking up locations and helping with underwater directions.
Unique Colours
During your diving training our multi coloured glow stick bracelets can be given to each diver to assist in communication and coordination.
Emergency Situations
The bright light that glow sticks emit can be used for on-deck emergency situations.
So next time you are heading out on a scuba dive check out Glowtopia’s glow sticks to keep yourself safe.
Glowsticks are more than just a UV party accessory. They have so many uses that can brighten up your evening, and the team at Glowtopia would love to share with you some ideas that we think are essential.
Having a summer party? The lovely weather we have been having gives you no excuse to not have a garden party or gathering down the beach. If you are planning or have an event soon then make sure you try this neat trick. Place a good amount of glow sticks at the bottom of a large glass or plastic bowl, fill with ice and use it to chill and light up your drinks.
Glow Stick Ring Toss As the night draws in it doesn’t mean we have to end the party outside. The game ring toss is perfect for the children and adults to play but the only thing that could possibly make ring toss more fun, is playing it in the dark with our necklace glow sticks. The necklace glow stick is ideal as you can make the rings different sizes with the connecters.
Glow Stick Chandelier Fancy being creative? We got sent a great photo by a customer who created a glow stick chandelier. If you have a plant hanger that is not being put to good use, then you must try this. Hang the plant hanger upside down, and then hang the glow sticks from it to create this glowing chandelier.
At Glowtopia we are always receiving customer feedback about our products and how they made their night. Best of all we love hearing innovative ways on how our customers use our products. One idea we absolutely love is glowing water, this mysterious, glowing neon liquid is a mood changer without the burden or cost of electricity & batteries. Very simple to put together, all you need is a bottle with regular or tonic water in for and two premium glow sticks to create this great effect.
Open the bottle of water (ideally a 500ml+ bottle).
Have a cheeky swig or give a bit to your favourite plant pot so when glow sticks are added there is enough space.
Snap the premium glow stick and give it a good shake, repeat again for the other.
Add the glow sticks to the bottle and screw the cap on and give it a shake.
Within minutes the water will light up and give off an impressive glow which can be used for a long period of time. Very easy to put together and within minutes you can add that special something to your next camping trip, festival, school disco or just a simple chilled out evening with friends and family in the garden.
Give this a go, if you have any other ideas you wish to send us we would love to hear them. Give us a follow and like on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and we hope you enjoy your summer whatever you do.
We can officially say that Summer is here and the festival season is in full swing. From what I have seen over social media so far that Glastonbury, Camp Bestival and Summer Gathering has been a great experience for many people. I also couldn’t resist noticing all the glow glasses and UV products that everyone was wearing. It was amazing to see so many smiling faces and creative UV body patterns. However, at Glowtopia people think we supply to festivals and party events etc. When actually during the summer holidays we distribute many glow and LED products to families and large groups of people heading on a camping holiday. As the night time draws in glow sticks come out and light up the campsite. In my opinion I think it helps set a chilled out environment. We have recently tested our premium glow sticks that give off a strong color glow and were impressed with how long they remained before dimming down. Each individual wrapped glow stick comes with a Lanyard, which makes it easy to hang off tables, supporting hooks on tents or just use it as a necklace.
So if you are heading on a camping holiday this summer be sure to check us out!
