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How to Make Glow Sticks Brighter

Method 1 Method 1 of 2: Boiling Water Method
  1. 1 Snap the glow sticks so you can activate the chemical reaction needed for the sticks to glow.
  2. 2 Fill a pan with warm water and have it boil.
  3. 3 Place the glow sticks in the water and allow it to boil for about a minute. The heat will speed up the chemical reaction, making the glow sticks twice as brighter than they were originally.
  4. 4 Remove the glow sticks from the water using tongs.
  5. 5 Go in a dark room. Now your glow stick can glow brighter!
Method 2 Method 2 of 2: Microwave Method
  1. 1 Snap the glow sticks so you can activate the chemical reaction needed for the sticks to glow.
  2. 2 Place them on a plate.
  3. 3 Microwave them on high for about ten seconds. The heat from the microwave will energize the hydrogen peroxide in the glow sticks, making the glow sticks react faster and brighter. .
  4. 4 Remove the glow sticks from the microwave and allow them to cool for about five minutes.
  5. 5 Go in a dark room. Now your glow stick can glow brighter!