Frequently asked questions

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NIGHTCLUBSHOP.COM now offers Glow LED Drinkware, Ice cubes, Barware Accessories, bar and liquor body lights, mardi gras beads, security wrist bands, latex balloons, lumi-loon pro balloons in color and white plus necklaces, bracelets, shapes and novelties.

We don’t have everything listed on the web site that is available to us so if there’s something specific you’re looking for, please tell what you need as we can probably get it for you as long as it can legally ship via UPS, USPS or freight and then we’ll put it on the site (we only put items that can legally ship via USPS or UPS legally on the site) so it’s available to you the next time you want to order it.

Flashing Blinky Items

Light up the party, light up the night with our Flashing Blinky Items! Choose from L.E.D. Jewelry, L.E.D. sunglasses, L.E.D. Drink ware, L.E.D. Ice cubes, Fiber Optic Hats and more. We have something for everyone. If it flashes and blinks we probably have it. Our Flashing Blinky Items are great additions and final touches to outfits and can also make great gifts; from Birthdays to Housewarming parties.

Just tell us what you need in the form below and we’ll do what we can to get it for you.

Whether your house is the bar and restaurant on party night or you’re shopping for your own bar and restaurant, we can probably get everything you need for a special event or drink! Create a signature drink and serve it in one of our L.E.D. Drinkware or glow drinkware. Decorate tables and drinks with amazing L.E.D. Ice cubes! Having a sports night? Personalize a sports customer banner on our website!

Just tell us what you need in the form below and we’ll do what we can to get it for you.

Make some noise at your next party with our fun and extensive selection of noisemakers! We have everything you could possible need at your next fiesta; from maracas to tambourines and hand clappers to horns. Cheer on your favorite teams with the unique sound of our colorful cowbells and hand clappers. Noisemakers are great for any event from Sports to NYE!

Don’ see what you’re looking for? Ask us. We haven’t listed everything that’s available to us. Just fill out the form below or give us a call and we’ll see what we can do to find the right product for you at the right price.

Glow Products

Get ready to light the night with our fabulous selection of glow products!  With glow sticks in every color of the rainbow, you will be able to find the perfect products to add a little flair and fancy to your next nighttime event! Our selection of glow products includes green glow sticks to hail the mother ship when you’re waiting for your next alien encounter, red glow sticks to cheer on your favorite football team, oversized glow necklaces to give you that extra pizzazz on the dance floor, glow drinkware for your next party, and other fun glow products that will thrill kids and adults alike!

Light up the night with selections of light up martini glasses and margarita glasses. Ring in the New Year with glowing champagne classes. Whatever the occasion, glow drinkware can add a fun element to the party! Our red glow sticks, green glow sticks, are activated with a simple snap. Popular with concert goers and perfect for nighttime parades and fireworks displays, simply rip open your bag of glow items of any other color if you need to coordinate with a specific theme, sports team, or school, and start tossing these glow products to the crowd!

Other glow products are available by simply contacting us. They include the multi-colored selection of glow bracelets and glow necklaces.  These are extremely popular during the summer months and Halloween time, especially when trying to coordinate some glow accessories with that perfect Halloween costume and the orange glow necklaces are crowd pleasers! With pre-attached connectors, these glow necklaces are ready to give out at your next event!

So get ready to rock the night and light up the dark with our great glow products. Just tell us what you need in the form below and we’ll do what we can to get it for you.

Find everything you need for the perfect party here – from party supplies to scene setters; special occasions to seasonal events; and fun party ideas to unique party favors. We can find products for everything you need for an unforgettable event: themed electric party string light sets, party kits, stand ups, piñatas, customizable banners and balloons. Search through our selection of matching paper goods and tableware for unique and fun party supplies. Need a new party idea? Don’t forget the glow!

 

How to Light Sparklers

Sparklers make a wonderful accessory in weddings and parties. Sparklers, once thought of as something only to be bought and used on the Fourth of July, are finding their way more and more into other types of celebrations. With their scintillating show of gold sparks, the humble sparkler is now being used to spice up the festivities at parties and weddings across the U.S.A.

They can be used both indoors and outside. At some weddings they are held by guests to form either a passageway or a sparkling tunnel for the married couple to pass through or under. They are used as party favors, and left beside each place setting. They can be painted to match any color scheme. They can be used on cakes. Large ones, which burn several minutes, can be stuck into the ground to make a sparkling light-show effect at a reception.

By carefully following the suggestions given here, sparklers can be used in a wide variety of situations and even a first time user will feel safe and confident.

Sparklers are generally made from a length of mild steel wire, the most common sizes being 8″, 10″, 14″, 20″ and 30″ long. The wire core is dipped one or more times in a thick slurry of pyrotechnic composition that, when dry, coats the wire for approximately 2/3 of its length. Good quality, well-made sparklers should have their composition applied in a smooth, even coat without cracks or excessive bumpiness. The wire and the composition should exhibit no signs of rust as the presence of rust indicates sparklers that have been subjected to high moisture conditions. Rusty sparklers will burn only with difficulty, if at all, and should not be used.

In the last few years some of the Chinese manufacturers have tried to introduce sparklers made with a bamboo splint (not to be confused with “Morning Glories”, a different type of device altogether). Instead of a metal wire as the core, a thin section of bamboo has been substituted, sometimes dyed a bright color. Bamboo sparklers should be used with caution and are best avoided, especially if the metal variety is available. The problem with the bamboo type is that as they burn, the bamboo splint becomes charred and is easily broken off in short pieces as the lit sparkler is waved about in the air. These short charred pieces remain very hot for some time and as they break off and fall to the ground can cause burn marks on floors and carpeting. Bamboo sparklers should not be used indoors for this reason and if outdoors, they should only be used with care.

Most people are familiar with gold sparklers, and in the larger sizes this is usually the only type available. However, sparklers with 5 grams (or less) of composition can be purchased that burn red, green or blue in addition to ones, which burn with a whistling or crackling effect. These sparklers are generally ten inches in length or shorter.

Colored sparklers (red, green or blue) do not burn with the familiar branching halo of sparks normally associated with gold sparklers. Instead they have a more central, smaller ball of flame of the appropriate color which is surrounded by a coarser, less dense display of silvery-gold sparks. The color tends to be somewhat pale, especially the blue. Whistling sparklers are an interesting variation that the Chinese have introduced in the last few years and consist of a normal gold sparkler that emits a shrill whistle as it burns. Another variation is the crackling sparkler that produces a series of sharp popping or crackling sounds in addition to the normal display of sparks.

For weddings, many people inquire about the availability of sparklers, which produce silver sparks. Unfortunately, these are no longer manufactured, as the required chemicals are not allowed under the current federal regulations for sparklers.

Sparklers are classified as novelties by the federal government and are not defined as consumer fireworks. Under this classification sparklers can legally be shipped through the U.S. mail system and do not require any complicated hazardous material paperwork or special packaging. Most states allow the use of sparklers, however some states and counties do not, even though sparklers are no longer considered fireworks. If in doubt over your local ordinance, it is always a good idea to check with your local or state fire marshal’s office before buying.

Contrary to what anti-fireworks groups may indicate, sparklers, when used as intended, are extremely safe. The fact that the federal government reclassified and downgraded them from a firework designation to a novelty class points out the excellent safety record of these devices. As with anything involving high temperatures, proper supervision of young children and adherence to correct lighting and handling methods is necessary in order to avoid careless accidents.

In order to avoid sparkler surprises on the day of your wedding or party, always test out your chosen sparkler a few weeks beforehand. Try some of the different lighting methods and decide which one will work the best for the event. If children will be present, decide how the sparklers will be handed out so that there will not be any possibility of unsupervised use of the items.

They light instantly with just a touch of flame to the exposed paper end. We recommend using a candle lighter or barbecue lighter or a punk stick…those lighters with the long ends. Fireplace matches work well, too. The ones that are several inches long – not the short ones.

The new 5″ sparkler’s paper is already exposed. Just stick the pointed end into the ground or non-flammable container filled with sand or stones and light the paper.

Sometimes, you need to hold the flame to the paper long enough for it to ignite. They will light, just have patience.

It’s always a good idea to test the sparkler before your big event to make sure you understand what you have to do to light the sparklers so you’re not having to figure it out when you’re frustrated and stressed.

Lighting Sparklers

One of the first things people notice about sparklers (especially gold sparklers) is that they are rather hard to light. Trying to light them with matches or in windy conditions is often next to impossible and can be very frustrating. The exception is a special type of sparkler equipped with a striking composition at the tip. Similar to a “strike on the box” kitchen match, the sparkler is lit by scratching the tip on a special strip conveniently provided on the side of the sparkler carton. For all other sparklers the following lighting suggestions should make the job easier. Children must always be closely supervised when using anything involving combustible material.

1.  Pick a location out of the wind to do the lighting

2.  Never attempt to light more than one sparkler at a time. Even one sparkler when it first lights can be rather surprising in that it does not come on slowly but instead bursts to life in a halo of sparks. Trying to light a bundle of sparklers all at one time can be unsafe.

3.  Do not use paper or stick matches to light sparklers. Sparklers often require a fairly long period of time to light once the ignition source is applied to the tip of the sparkler. Matches generally do not burn long enough to raise the composition of the sparkler to its ignition point. Additionally, the hand of someone attempting to use matches will be uncomfortably close to the sparkler when it does light. The exception to this is sparklers that have been specially treated at the tip with a black powder priming that is much easier to light and affords time to remove your hand before the sparkler develops its full sparking display; check with your dealer for availability. Also colored sparklers generally are somewhat easier to light, however, even under these conditions, stick matches are recommended over paper matches.

4.  Butane lighters, barbecue lighters and propane torches can be used. Especially safe are lighters in which the flame is away from the hand holding the lighter. Gas or charcoal barbecues can also be used. The “instant on,” push-button type propane torches (these are equipped with piezoelectric igniters), if available, are the quickest and best lighting method

5.  By far the easiest method when lighting multiple sparklers at one time is to ignite just one sparkler using a butane or propane lighter and then using that sparkler to light other sparklers in turn. Having one person be the “designated lighter” and lining up everyone else in a row, each with a sparkler in hand makes it very simple to light and quickly move down the line. Sparklers lit with another sparkler will light almost instantly and hands are situated well back from the burning ends.

6.  Hold the sparkler horizontally or with the tip slightly lowered when lighting.

7.  Always light a sparkler at the tip furthest away from the bare wire handle.

1.  Always keep lit sparklers at arm’s length, away from the face, body, or clothing of yourself or people nearby.

2.  Good quality sparklers should burn in a continuos, smooth, even progression down the length of the coated portion of the wire, and should not have to be re-ignited at any point

3.  A sparkler can safely be waved about in front of the person holding it, as long as there is adequate room to avoid contact with other people or objects. Lit sparklers should never be held in close proximity to the face or eyes. Young children should be monitored so that they do not throw sparklers, or run into a sparkler being waved by another person.

4.  As with anything involving fire, such as cigarettes, matches, or lighters, sparklers are very hot when burning, especially at the point where the composition is adhered to the wire. Never bring the burning sparkler in close contact with any other material, as it will leave scorch marks or possibly ignite the material. Be especially aware of highly flammable materials, such a gasoline, hair spray, nail polish or alcohol that may be in the vicinity. Do not attempt to use sparklers in proximity to these types of substances.

1.  Sparklers will remain hot for a length of time after they have stopped burning. Users should be cautioned never to grab or touch the burned portion of a sparkler after it has completed its effect, as the residue will be unpleasantly hot. Have a bucket filled with water or sand, or a metal tray available as a place for people to dispose of the burned out sparkler wires.

2.  Once cool, the spent sparkler wires can be safely disposed of in the trash.

Sky Lantern F.A.Q.'s

Is launch permission required?

In most cases, no, but it is advisable to contact your local authorities including the coast guard, if applicable, for advice on possible regulations.

Do not use near main roads or in areas  where Sky Lanterns could be misinterpreted as a distress signal.

Important: The use of Sky Lanterns abroad must be approved by the local authorities of the country in question. The user in the respective country is responsible for following the set safety guidelines and regulations.

We recommend using Sky Lanterns in a clear open space free from obstructions, i.e. power cables, trees or buildings. For maximum visibility, a clear sky is preferable. Keep away from sites with flammable gases and liquids.

One Sky Lantern burns and flies for approximately 5 – 10 minutes, in optimal weather conditions, the Sky Lanterns can reach heights between 200m and 500m. Factors affecting Sky Lanterns flight include: Size of lantern, Size of heat source (fuel cell), Ambient temperature at launch site (Ground Degrees Celsius/Fahrenheit), Temperature fluctuations at various heights above launch site (Air Temperature), Location of Launch site (valley, mountain, launch site shaded by wind etc), Wind speed and direction at launch site (Ground), Wind speed and direction above launch site (In Air).

What are the suitable weather conditions for launching Sky Lanterns?

Best Conditions for launching: Still weather conditions with little wind.  A maximum wind force of 2 on the Beaufort scale (4 – 7 miles per hour) must not be exceeded at the time of launching the lanterns, due to the risk of the lantern flying off course.

We do not recommend using Sky Lanterns when it is raining. Light precipitation/drizzling may still allow Sky Lanterns to fly, but we strongly discourage using them in heavy downpours.

For best results, we recommend using a large felt-tip pen on a flat, even surface, free from dirt and moisture.  This is to ensure that the paper does not tear when written upon. To ensure best results minimal pressure should be applied.

Once the Fuel Cell has expired, there is no flame or fuel material left, so the lanterns float gently back to the Earth. Falling Lanterns with extinguished fuel cell pose no fire risk.

The Sky lantern and fuel cell may in no way be modified or altered from its original state. Sky Lanterns are made from biodegradable materials; Rice or Mulberry paper, on a Bamboo frame, which means they decompose in the shortest of times.

Please adhere to the safety guidelines and instructions laid out before you at all times.

Why is my Credit Card Denied?

The reason most credit card transactions are declined is because the billing address in your order is wrong. You must put in the Billing address exactly as it appears on your monthly statement/bill. If you put anything else, such as the shipping address, the transaction will be unfortunately declined.

look at your latest statement / bill and use that address. If you do that, your transaction should go through without any  problems.

If you’re still having problems, please call us and we will look into the matter.

As a note, the more often you try your card, you will see several transactions on your online statement. Because the card was declined, they should disappear within 7 days. However, it may tie up your money for those 7 days as the bank is waiting for the transaction to complete even though the card was declined. Less is best. If it doesn’t go through the first time, Make sure to Check your billing address.

 

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My State Law (FireWorks/Sparklers)

10 point Safety Check before Launching Sky Lanterns

  • Ensure that the wind is very light - 7 miles per hour or below is suitable for launching Sky Lanterns of all sizes.
  • Only launch Sky Lanterns in a large clear space away from trees, powerlines and buildings. Do not use Sky Lanterns within 5 miles of an airport.
  • If there is a slight breeze, ensure that when launched, your sky lanterns do not fly towards buildings, trees, airports, roads or any area they may pose a danger.
  • Ensure that the wind is very light - 7 miles per hour or below is suitable for launching Sky Lanterns of all sizes.
  • Do not use it during prolonged periods of dry weather.
  • Ensure that all spectators stand upwind of the people launching the Sky Lanterns.
  • Do not launch torn or damaged Sky Lanterns.
  • It is advisable to have a bucket of water or some sand close by in case of emergency.
  • Sky Lanterns are not a toy. Sky Lanterns should only be launched by a responsible adult.
  • Do not Launch Sky Lanterns if the glow could be misinterpreted as a distress signal.
  • Read all safety instructions carefully before launching Sky Lanterns.