Glow-in-the-Dark Themed Party Good science takes place after the lights go out!
All good scientists know that good science takes place after the lights go out! That’s right, the best science is glow-in-the-dark science. So, why not have an entirely glowing birthday party?!? Break out the black lights and get ready for a eerily wonderful party that everyone will be talking about.
Here’s What You Need...
- Atomic Glow
- Atomic Worms
- Atomic Slime
- Shaker Cups and Lids
- Glow Powder
- Water Jelly Crystals
- Baby Soda Bottles
- Black Lights (large and small)
- Zipper-lock bags
- Glo-Germ (optional)
- Water
- Tonic Water (optional)
- Glow Sticks (optional)
- White Glue or craft paint (optional)
- Black construction paper (optional)
Tips and Planning
Our Glow-in-the-Dark products offer such a wide array of activities that you could probably plan to spend three or four days doing just glow activities! With that in mind, each of the glow items comes with an extensive activity guide that will give you lots of activity ideas. Your activity guides will also guide you through the entire process... from set-up to clean up! Listed below are our favorite glow activities, but we understand that each group is different, so make sure to use your imagination and choose the projects that will suit your children the best.
Almost every activity for your Glow-in-the-Dark Party requires a black light. We recommend the long-sized black lights that are widely available during Halloween. If you are not having a party during Halloween season, party stores usually carry a large assortment of black lights year-round.
Atomic Glow
Atomic Glow can be used to color almost any water-soluble substance (it is, however, non-toxic but not food grade). Remember, though, that Atomic Glow will only GLOW when it is under a black light.
Atomic Worms
Atomic Worms are a must-have for any Glow-in-the-Dark party! Just set up your materials before the guests arrive and you will be ready for a slippery, slimy, ooey, gooey, glow-in-the-dark good time! When you mix the two materials, kids will squeal with delight as a slimy “worm” instantly appears in the water! The only thing that could be cooler is worms that eerily glow under a black light. After the worms are made, each party-goer can take home their favorite worm creation in a plastic zipper-lock bag.
Atomic Slime
Atomic Slime is our classic slime recipe in this new amazing slime color! Just like our Atomic Worms, shine a black light on the slime and it will glow an amazing color! For easy mixing and transportation after the party, we recommend using Shaker Cups and Lids for your slime. However, if you would prefer, you can mix your slime in plastic cups with stirring sticks. Then, put each child’s portion in a plastic bag for them to take home.
Glow Powder
Glow Powder, unlike Atomic Glow, glows in the dark after it is charged by light (like a black light). Glow Powder will not dissolve in any liquid like Atomic Glow but it is a great additive to lots of your favorite activities. Glow Powder can be added to Slime and Worms (even the Atomic variety) for a whole new look.
Try sprinkling Glow Powder over some hydrated Water Jelly Crystals. Then, let each child stuff the crystals into their own Baby Soda Bottle test tube. Now they have their own glow stick, tube or fireflies or whatever else they can imagine! If you don’t have Baby Soda Bottles, don’t worry, each child can mix their own glowing crystals in a zipper-lock bag.
You can also add Glow Powder to substances like glue or paint and have party guests paint their own glowing masterpiece on black construction paper.
More Glow-in-the-Dark Fun...
If you love these glowing creations, you should also check out Glo-Germ for a whole new way to look at germs and glow-in-the-dark fun!
More Info:
The activity guides in each of your kits will provide everything you need to know about your Glow-in-the-Dark items, but for videos, demonstrations and even more fun, check out these experiments:
- Make Your Own Bubbling Lava Lamp (substitute Atomic Glow for food coloring)
- Light Sticks - Liquid Light
- Glowing Tonic Geyser
- Atomic Slime
Party Favors:
Each child will be able to take home their own portion of slime, whether it is in a Shaker Cup or a plastic bag. Each child will also be able to take home a portion of the Atomic Worms, just don't forget plastic bags! They will also have other glowing creations... glow sticks, painted crafts, bubbling lava lamps and anything else your imagination created. You may also want to consider the following products as party favors:
- Mini Black Lights to continue the glowing fun
- Invisible Ink Markers
How Much Do I Need?
Atomic Glow: Atomic Glow is a highly concentrated liquid. You will receive enough Atomic Glow to color A LOT of fluid.
Atomic Worms: Our large Atomic Worms kit will make enough Atomic Worms for 40 children. Our small Atomic Worms kit will make enough Atomic Worms for 20 children.
Atomic Slime: Our Atomic Slime kit will make enough slime for 20 children. Our Atomic Shaker Slime kit will make enough Slime for 24 children. If you don’t want to use the Shaker Slime, we recommend using one plastic cup and stirring stick foe each child, as well as a zipper-lock bag for each child to take home their slime.
Glow Powder: Our Glow Powder comes in jars of 75 grams, which should make over 50 batches of Glow-in-the-Dark activities depending on the amount of powder used for each project.
Water Jelly Crystals: In order to fill a Baby Soda Bottle with glowing crystals, we recommend that each child has approximately 2 grams of crystals. Our crystals are sold in packages of 40 grams, 230 grams, 454 grams or 2.27 kilograms.
Baby Soda Bottles: Baby Soda Bottles come in packs starting with 15 all the way up to 120.
