Glow in the Dark Stickers

What Are Glow in the Dark Stickers? 

Glow in the Dark Stickers absorb light and glow in the dark, making them perfect for fun designs, creative decorations, and safety applications.

Are Glow in the Dark Stickers Waterproof?

Yes! Our Glow in the Dark Stickers are water-resistant and suitable for outdoor use. They are also dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

How Long Do Glow in the Dark Stickers Last? 

They glow for several hours after charging under light. UV light or household lighting works best for charging.

Can Glow in the Dark Stickers Be Used Outdoors? 

Yes! They are weatherproof and suitable for outdoor use, though prolonged submersion in water is not recommended.

Tips for the Best Glow Effect:

• Use lighter colors for the best glow—white ink glows the same as the material.
• Transparency enhances the glow effect.
• Stickers must be charged with light (UV or household) to glow.
• Leave notes in the Special Instructions about which parts of your design should glow.

Artwork Setup Requirements:

• Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
• Color Mode: CMYK for accurate printing
• File Formats: AI, PSD, PNG, SVG, TIFF, PDF, or EPS
• Art Types: Vector or high-resolution raster files preferred
• Size Limits: 1” x 1” (minimum) to 11” x 14” (maximum)

How Do I Order Custom Glow in the Dark Stickers from StickerGiant? 

Ordering custom Glow in the Dark Stickers from StickerGiant is easy:

• Customize: Select your desired lamination, shape, size, and quantity.
• Upload: Submit your design (AI, EPS, PDF, PNG, PSD, SVG, TIF, TIFF, JPEG, JPG) or upload it later.
• Add Instructions: Leave notes in the "Special Instructions" section, especially for glow details.
• Check Promotions: Sign up for our mailing list for 20% off your first order.
• Place Your Order: Complete your checkout and track your order by creating an account.
• Review & Approve: Approve your digital proof to start production.

Production Time: Due to high demand, please allow 3–4 weeks for production after proof approval.

Make sure your files are set up for success! 

Tips for the best glow effect: 

• The glow effect works best with lighter colors! The darker the color, the less powerful the glow. White ink will glow just as much as the material. Transparency works best for the glow to really come through.
• Stickers must be charged! Either UV light or your household lights will work.
• PLEASE leave notes in the comments section about what you would like to have glow in your artwork!

For the best possible product, we recommend the following for your art files:

• 300 dpi resolution or higher for printing
• Ensure your file’s color space is set to CMYK (otherwise colors may appear off)
• Upload any of these file formats: AI, PSD, JPEG, PNG, SVG, TIFF, PDF, or EPS
• Vector or high-resolution raster art files are preferred for best results
• There are some size limitations with our glow-in-the-dark stickers – our smallest size is 1”x1” and our largest size is 11”x14”.

Need art help?

For detailed instructions on setting up artwork for stickers and labels, please refer to our "How to Set Up Artwork" article. 

We offer graphic art support! Our design team is here to help ensure your files are set up for perfect printing. We can even make easy corrections if needed – the simpler the art, the more we can help.

Glow-in-the-dark stickers can be used on almost anything you can think of!

• Fun wall or ceiling stickers – great for parties!
• Glowing decorations
• Put them around a jar for a glowy night light
• Swag to hand out at events
• Items to promote your brand
• Great for bumper stickers
• Artistic expression that sticks
• Put them on water bottles or laptops to gussy up and personalize your stuff!

For best results:

• Charge your glow-in-the-dark stickers in light before sticking.
• Stickers glow best in complete darkness.
• Apply stickers to clean, flat surfaces.
• Rounded or curved surfaces (like a helmet) may cause wrinkles in your sticker when applied. Just FYI.
• Glossy lamination is durable outdoors and ready to stick as bumper stickers, window stickers, and more.
• Our stickers are even dishwasher and microwave-safe (so nobody will mistake their food storage containers for yours and eat your lunch…)
• They are weatherproof and waterproof, but can’t stay submerged in water (like on the bottom of a boat)
• Go ahead and stick it!

Just Don’t:

• Don’t pretend they’re labels. Glow-in-the-dark stickers are not great for labeling products. But we also make labels! We highly recommend going the label route for things like bottles, jars, and other packaging.
• Don’t put them on food. The adhesive on these stickers is NOT food-safe. Do not place directly on food or any edible items. Please also do not eat the stickers. That should go without saying.
• Don’t do anything your mom wouldn’t appreciate, but that’s just generally good advice.

When it comes to ordering custom stickers, one of the most important decisions you can make is figuring out the best size to get. Choose a size that is too small, and your design may get lost in the shuffle. Get a size that is too large, and it may fail to impress your fans or potential customers.

Here are a few size comparisons to things we see all the time.

A quarter is about an inch in diameter, and this size works great for supporting branding labels, or small easy to hand out stickers. 

An Oreo cookie is about 2 inches in diameter for a size that allows for an easy to see logo or visible designs, in a size that will still be easily seen if applied to the back of a phone or laptop.

Standard business cards are usually 2x3 inches, and ovals and rectangles in this size are popular options for custom stickers. This size is easy to share with your fans at events to get your logo out in the world.