If you're looking for a festive way to light up the tables or pathways at your Fourth of July shindig, I have a super easy craft for you. These are ridiculously easy to make and a great way to get your kids involved in prepping for the big night.
Supplies
- Red, white & blue glow sticks
- Old glass jars, clean & label removed
- Glitter (optional)
- Dish soap (optional)
Directions
OOO... cool! My kids would love this. Thanks for the 4th of July idea!
ReplyDeleteDo you know if a plastic jar would work as well? I'm just concerned about our kids breaking them in the darkness!
ReplyDeleteYes! This works with plastic jars too.
DeleteEr, just a thought, but how is this 'recycling' when you are using single use PLASTIC glow sticks?!
ReplyDeleteI'm recycling the the glass jars I used to make the lanterns.
DeleteI realize this isn't he most super-green craft ever (and if you feel uncomfortable making it, please don't). If you become aware of a re-usable glow stick option please let me know. I'd be delighted to try them.
Put the glow sticks in the freezer after use(when they are still glowing). You can pull them out and recrack them for another nights use.
DeleteThese were a HUGE hit at my craft camp this week! The younger group played with them for at least an hour in the dark!
ReplyDeleteThere is a glow in the dark solution using My Dew I think
ReplyDeleteIf you put used glow sticks in the freezer, you can use them again.
ReplyDeleteSuper cool!
ReplyDeleteHow long will the light last?
ReplyDeleteA few hours. It really depends on the quality of the glow sticks. Some have a 3-4 hour lifespan. Some have a 12 hour life span.
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DeleteAwe! SOME! Gotta do this immediately!
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