They even make an ideal lamp for SCUBA divers and campers. But how do glow sticks work? While it may seem like supernatural magic, the technology behind glow sticks is actually very simple. Let's look inside a light stick to find out how it gives off such a strong light with no bulb...
Glow sticks contain hydrogen peroxide and phenol, and when bent create a chemical reaction that produces a glow for an hour or so. Higher temperatures make them glow brighter but less long. If you bend them after activating the chemical reaction the plastic outer layer can crack or break, spi...
Anglers are always looking for an edge and a way to make their baits more attractive to fish. That is why many of them -- especially ice fishermen -- use glow sticks. Although glow sticks are most useful at attracting fish in stained or murky water, you can also used them to attract ...
Have you ever wondered how to make slime or are you looking for new ways to make it? Making slime is one of my kids’ favourite things to do. They could sit at the table for hours and play with it. If you think there is just one way to make slime, you’re wrong. There are mu...
During festivals, night clubs or parties on the beach, the glow stick can help enhance the party atmosphere. By a process called chemiluminescence, when the glow stick is cracked, the ingredients composed of hydrogen, peroxide, water, sodium carbonate an
Oh, and if you have a selfie stick, don’t be afraid to use it! Yeah, people poke fun at selfie sticks, but they take better photos. Sometimes you need more than an arm’s reach to take a nice pic, and a selfie stick gets the job done. Make every photo your best one yet Star...
Phosphor -- like the kind in light sticks and other glow-in-the-dark products -- is the key to electroluminescent wire. Phosphor is a solid material that gives off light when exposed to an energy source, like electricity. Next, two very thin copper wires are twined together to make one ...
Ask guests to dress in glow-in-the-dark clothing and hand out glow sticks Incorporate paper lanterns or light-up balloons and release them as a group Playspiritual musicor personal favorites of the person you’re honoring Plan a short nature walk with your guests, as long as the area has...
Learn how to make the most incredible soft breadsticks at home in just one hour. Once you see how delicious and easy these are, you’ll crave your own homemade breadsticks all the time! Baking bread can be so therapeutic and the results are always delicious! Try this perfectno-knead Dut...
The light from the glow sticks is on the ground so it is not distracting to the camera mounted on the tripod. Reply Reply Quote Todd V. 3 years ago Hi Paula, Great idea! Thanks for that and thanks for reading! Best, Todd Reply Reply Quote Stanley V. 3 years ago Great guide - ...