Glow sticks have become quite popular for parties, school dances, Halloween, camping and even scuba diving. You can find glow sticks in the familiar stick form but it is not uncommon to find glow necklaces and even glow bracelets. The latest trend in glow stick technology are these tiny glow sticks that look like bright little toothpicks. No matter what type of glow stick or glow necklace you are thinking about here are a few useful tips that will make your experience more enjoyable and long lasting.

First of all, glow sticks create their light from a chemical reaction that takes place inside the glow stick tube. The length of time your stick will glow is mainly based on the amount of material available for the chemical reaction. A larger glow stick will tend to last longer than a smaller one. Also, temperature will affect the speed of the reaction and the brightness of the glow stick. If you want your glow stick to last longer, use it in cool temperatures, or chill it. You can even make a glow stick last overnight by placing it in you freezer. Keep in mind that a cool glow stick will not glow as brightly as a warm one. You can find 4” and 6” glow sticks on the Internet for about $0.70 each in bulk.

For longer lasting glow sticks, you can find glow sticks that are used by the military. Some of these glow sticks will last up to 16 hours depending on the color of the stick and other conditions. These glow sticks are known as industrial glow sticks and they normally cost around $1 each in bulk.