Q&A for How to Make Glow Jars

You could make a lighting display by getting really thin strands of lights with the lights embedded into the strands. Wrap those up and stick them in a dyed jar. You can dye the jar with a mixture of food coloring and mod podge or PVA glue. Then coat the jar evenly.

It depends what sort of jar you are making. You will only need a black light if you are using fluorescent paint. If you are using glow-in-the-dark paint, you will not need a black light, but you will need to "charge" it for 10 to 15 minutes under a regular light bulb.

It only lasts for a few hours, after which it fades and then dies out, just like glow sticks.

You need a black light whenever you are using highlighters for glow in dark stuff. You can make polka dots instead, if they stay on without dripping down.

It will fade and die out for a couple hours, since it's not photoluminescent. It cannot be recharged.

You can get glow sticks in most major retail stores or party stores. You can also buy them online.

Yes, it will still work the same way. You can also add glitter.