Glow Necklaces/ Bracelets

[DisneyGigi]

Just wanted to let you guys know that Michael's Craft stores has glow bracelets for $1.00 for a set of 15 multi-colored bracelets with connectors. They have tons of them with the Halloween stuff and up front. It is the cheapest that I have seen for that many, plus they can be made into larger sizes with the connectors. I stocked up for our upcoming trip and just wanted to let you guys know.:wave:

 

[urbanvegan]

Let's have a rave!!!

 

[DisneyGigi]

Really good deal for those that don't want to pay a fortune for those things at the parks.

 

[mousefan1972]

Just wanted to let you guys know that Michael's Craft stores has glow bracelets for $1.00 for a set of 15 multi-colored bracelets with connectors. They have tons of them with the Halloween stuff and up front. It is the cheapest that I have seen for that many, plus they can be made into larger sizes with the connectors. I stocked up for our upcoming trip and just wanted to let you guys know.:wave:

Thanks for the tip, She! :wave:

 

[DivineMadness7]

I just bought some there the other day! I agree, it is the best deal I've ever seen on them. It isn't usually something I purchase, but this October's trip will be with 5 kids under 18 (4 going for the first time) so I thought this may be a fun thing to pack. They also come in a very travel-friendly tube!

 

[Tiggerfanatic]

Shoot! I was just in town this afternoon, and wouldn't you know, didn't stop in there. Hopefully, they'll still have some in stock next time.....

 

[AliceinWhoville]

Beware!!
The Michael glow wands leak horribly. I dont know what the stuff is inside but it has ruined many of my things. Think of all that stuff being recalled thats made in China.

My dd got into them and started to bend them to make them light up and she would leave them laying around i'd find them oozing.

So I had 3/4 the can left and i tried to bend a few and sure enough they would leak also I cant remember if it took awhile for them to leak out, or instantly start to ooze.

Just watch out with these. I threw all mine out.

I never had a problem with Targets dollar spot kind.

 

[DivineMadness7]

Shoot! I was just in town this afternoon, and wouldn't you know, didn't stop in there. Hopefully, they'll still have some in stock next time.....

They were by the register when I bought them. However, after reading the below post....

Beware!!
The Michael glow wands leak horribly. I dont know what the stuff is inside but it has ruined many of my things. Think of all that stuff being recalled thats made in China.

My dd got into them and started to bend them to make them light up and she would leave them laying around i'd find them oozing.

So I had 3/4 the can left and i tried to bend a few and sure enough they would leak also I cant remember if it took awhile for them to leak out, or instantly start to ooze.

Just watch out with these. I threw all mine out.

I never had a problem with Targets dollar spot kind.

Ack! Thanks for the heads up, I'll definitely watch out for this. Wouldn't want anyone's clothes to be ruined by oozing glow....ooze!

 

[cm1988]

Something different?

As a cast member doing cross-u (temporary assignment during busy times) many years ago, I sold a lot of those things around World Showcase. The ones we sold were either green, red, or blue and they only lasted one evening.

One of us would have to stop by a warehouse (back of China, somewhere) and sign-out a cooler (or two) filled with the things. They were issued out of a deep freeze (-30 below zero, as I recall) a couple of hours before sunset. We were told they were filled with a microorganism - plankton or something - that would only glow for a few hours after the tubes thawed.

So I truly don't understand how a comparable product could be purchased days in advance and not stored in cold temperatures.

Please note, I'm not saying anyone is lying; I just think the product sold at discount stores has to be something different. Maybe something with a chemical reaction rather than plankton (or whatever)?

 

[DisneyGigi]

We opened one pack and there were no leaks so far and they are still as bright as any of the ones we bought at WDW. (Several hours later)

** if you put any of them in the freezer, I do believe you get a little bit more time out them bu not much. **

 

[WhatJaneSays]

As a cast member doing cross-u (temporary assignment during busy times) many years ago, I sold a lot of those things around World Showcase. The ones we sold were either green, red, or blue and they only lasted one evening.

One of us would have to stop by a warehouse (back of China, somewhere) and sign-out a cooler (or two) filled with the things. They were issued out of a deep freeze (-30 below zero, as I recall) a couple of hours before sunset. We were told they were filled with a microorganism - plankton or something - that would only glow for a few hours after the tubes thawed.

So I truly don't understand how a comparable product could be purchased days in advance and not stored in cold temperatures.

Please note, I'm not saying anyone is lying; I just think the product sold at discount stores has to be something different. Maybe something with a chemical reaction rather than plankton (or whatever)?

These are a different sort of product - non organic. They are just smaller versions of your standard safety glow sticks with the two chemicals that cause the glowing separated until you activate them.

I'll confirm that I've had some issues with some of the Michael's glow sticks, but not recently. I've never had any problems with the ones from Target or Dollar Tree. I normally stock up from the Dollar Tree as they have a greater selection; bracelets, necklaces and regular "rave" sized ones that twirl and spin quite nicely. (Not that I would ever go to a rave ... wink wink nudge nudge.)

 

[Trishnh]

I picked some up the other day, too! I have also seen those same ones at the dollar store. Theya re always a big hit when we go & we bring a ton so we can share with other kids while waiting for the fireworks.

edit to add..we also had an issue with a few of them leaking..not all but maybe 5 total from 10 packages--just beware around small children and obviously never let them put them in/near their mouths!

 

[SleepingMonk]

....We were told they were filled with a microorganism - plankton or something....

Either someone was having fun at your expense or they were simply misinformed.

How they actually work....

http://www.cyalume.com/faq.php

 

[MissM]

I've been picking those up for over a year and I've never had a single one leak or break or whatever. I'm not saying it's not possible, but I don't think it's as wide spread panic type situation as some have implied.

It's 15 bracelet sized ones with connectors for $1. They'll glow all night and the pack is a variety with green, yellow, orange, pink and purple in a random assortment. They're made by Darice and look just like these. They come in a black cardboard tube that looks exactly like this.

I often connect several and wear them on my hat, or wear a couple as bracelets. It's a lot easier to carry the little tube of them in my bag until the evening than a larger, battery-operated lighted toy and at 15/$1 you really can't beat the price.

My two cents.

 

[raven]

Dollar Tree has been selling packs of them for $1.00 for years. We always get them for New Years, Halloween, 4th of July and other holidays. They have bracelets, necklaces, glasses, etc. In fact I still have a few packs of them around.

 

[DisneyWall-E]

good to know. My DW and I bought a bunch of these last year from a halloween store that cost more. We liked handing them out to little children just to see them smile. I like adding to the "magic" as much as I can.

 

[UberPlannerMom]

I got mine from the Dollar Tree and I have never really had a problem with them. I didn't buy the bracelet or necklace ones though. I got the ones that are thick stick type things. I am hoping that there will be fewer of those around so that if my son gets away from me (God forbid) I will be able to spot the difference a little more easily. Maybe it's wishful thinking:shrug: