In a few weeks it will be that time again: On the night before All Saints' Day, children dressed as witches, ghosts, etc. go from door to door and go on the hunt for trick-or-treaters. But it's not just the little ones who love the holiday - adults also particularly look forward to Halloween and organize interesting theme parties where they...their cool Halloween costumesflaunt. If you're planning on celebrating at home this year, it's time to start planning for the spookiest night of the year! But you can't think of anything original? How about a “glow in the dark” party, for example? Black light decorations that glow in the dark are something special and fascinate young and old alike! Light up your house or garden this year and create the right spooky atmosphere by getting inspired by our decoration ideas! Have fun decorating and celebrating!
Halloween is the perfect day to make a statement and unleash our creativity. Whether with a scary costume, a cute oneHalloween costume for teenage girlsor a cool and unique party – we have endless options to choose from. There is something mysterious and magical about black light party decorations and is an excellent option to stand out from the crowd. Glow-in-the-dark clothing, on the other hand, is perfect for people who want to stand out and impress everyone on October 31st.
Blacklight decoration: What exactly is a glow in the dark Halloween party?
Blacklight decorations for a glow in the dark party usually include a range of bright, colorful, neon objects, decorations and costumes that glow in the dark! This creates a unique and visually spectacular atmosphere that ensures a good mood and lots of smiles. The guarantee for the success of your party with black light is of course the perfect preparation and equipment and believe us - it's much easier than you think! The key to making everything glow is, of course, black light. Whether individual black light bulbs, LED black lights or entire sets - you can now get a large selection of different black light lamps in every hardware store and online.
Logically, the glowing effects are best seen in a completely dark room, which in turn creates an even more spooky atmosphere. If possible, cover the windows and walls with black film.
Luminous mason jars for your “glow in the dark” party
If you're a hobbyist and DIY enthusiast, then you already know that you can create all sorts of things out of mason jars. It's no surprise that these are also ideal for homemade black light decorations.
Materials required:
- Mason jars
- Colors that glow in the dark
- black spray paint or acrylic paint with a brush
- black cardboard
- Scissors
- Hot glue
- printed templates of your choice
- Pencil
It's that easy:
- Paint the lids with the black spray paint and let them dry completely.
- In the meantime, trace the outline of the templates on the black cardboard and then cut them out.
- Now paint the motifs with the bright colors and stick them onto the glasses.
- Depending on your wishes, you can decorate the mason jars with decorative spiders or artificial cobwebs.
Halloween decorations glowing – it’s so easy to make your own spooky Halloween eyes
These glowing eyes are made from toilet paper rolls and are an excellent way to make inexpensive yet unique and spooky black light decorations for the party!
Materials required:
- toilet paper roll
- Black adhesive tape or washi tape
- Glow sticks in different colors
- Scissors
Quick step-by-step instructions:
- Draw scary eye shapes on the toilet paper rolls and then cut them out.
- Cover the toilet paper rolls completely with the black adhesive tape or washi tape.
- Now put the glow sticks inside. Bend the ends slightly and secure them with the tape around the edge of the toilet paper roll.
- Turn off the lights and admire your homemade black light party decorations!
Glowing pumpkins are an absolute must for any “glow in the dark” Halloween party
Whether spooky or funny painted – pumpkins are a must-have decoration at any Halloween party! Light them up and you have created the ultimate black light decoration for your “glow in the dark” party! If you want to create something with your kids for Halloween, then this DIY project is for you!
Materials required:
- Pumpkins
- Luminous colors of your choice
- white spray paint or acrylic paint
It's that easy:
- To make the pumpkins glow in the dark, you first have to paint them completely with white spray paint or acrylic paint and let them dry completely.
- Next, sketch your chosen design onto the pumpkin with a pencil.
- Finally, trace the design with the glowing colors and your glowing pumpkin is ready!
Or how about a Halloween costume that glows in the dark?
To make a “Glow in the Dark” party really complete, the right costumes shouldn’t be missing! Take your Halloween costume to the next level this year and make your clothes shine! You don't need any special equipment for this and you can use any item of clothing from your wardrobe. A glow in the dark dress looks really enchanting and magical. Bright white cotton clothing is ideal for this. Or let your creativity run wild and spray your dress with different neon colors that react and glow with the black UV light.
Glowing drinks as part of the black light decoration
You have the classic onesHalloween appetizersand finger foods for the party buffet have already been prepared, but you lack originality? Well, to up the fun factor and blow your guests away, just light up your drinks! Clear alcohol such as vodka, gin and white rum glow a sunny yellow under the black light. In principle, the more vitamin B a drink contains, the more intensely it glows in the dark. Luminous ice cubes are an excellent alternative for anyone who doesn't want to drink alcohol. To do this, mix tonic water and water in a ratio of 2:1 and pour it into ice cube trays. Of course, you have to make sure that the taste of the ice cubes matches your drink. Good options for this would be gin or for the non-alcoholic version – fruit juices or Sprite/Fanta.
More simple ideas for black light decorations for your “glow in the dark” party
To make your “Glow in the Dark” Halloween party look really fabulous and unforgettable, we have created a list for you with lots of cool ideas for black light decorations. Most items can be found in any well-stocked carnival store. Others, however, are super simple DIY projects that you can whip up in no time.
- Spider webs in white, green or neon orange
- Orange tablecloths or simply spray an old bed sheet with a bright spray and use that as a tablecloth.
- Print different Halloween signs and templates and paint them with fluorescent colors of your choice.
- Use fluorescent paints or neon pens and markers to brighten up different decorations in your home.
- Pirate flags with white skulls that glow in the dark add to the spooky atmosphere!
- Print fun “poison” labels on white paper and attach them to the liquor bottles.
- If you don't want to spend money on glowing cups and plates, you can simply add neon stickers to the edges of your dishes. This would make the “Beer Pong” game much more fun and entertaining.
- Or how about youPainting stonesand place them in front of the house or in the garden?
- Hang large black plastic sheets to darken the room, then paint them with bright colors to create a special atmosphere.
- Add a few drops of red food coloring to white clothing to create a spooky blood-like effect.
- Transform your teddy bear into a scary mummy by wrapping it with toilet paper or white bed linen and using it as a black light decoration.
- In general, there are no limits to what you can create! Anything you like is allowed - so let your creativity run wild and use your imagination to organize a unique “Glow in the Dark” Halloween party!
