In Honor Of Hurricane Sandy...

Hurricanes are not fun. They destroy plans for nights out, and also can cause serious harm to people and property. But ya know what? Sometimes you just need to relax. Here's a link to a delicious drink that will put your mind at ease as your house washes away.

The Hurricane

A Warning On Eye Tattoos

At Inky Glow, we believe in partying and self expression as long as it is safe. This is why we need to warn our customers about ocular tattoos, and the recent damage that tattoo artists have been seeing. Eyes are very sensitive to any sort of chemical, including tattoo ink. Unfortunately, one of the newer trends in tattooing (eyeball tattoos) has been known to cause serious side effects, including blocked tear ducts and permanent black eyes in the long run. Don't do it!

Famous Writer's Hangover Cures

Writers love to drink. Then again, so does everyone, especially when you are a fan of some of the drinking games Inky Glow currently has on sale. With so many famous authors penning their finest works while intoxicated, you have to wonder how they managed to nurse those painful hangovers in the morning. Ask no more - we have the answers!

William Faulkner, author of some of the best works in the 20th century, actually used his hangover to fuel his work, and used his work to soothe his hangover. We at Inky Glow would like to applaud Faulkner's ability to soothe a hangover with work, and also wonder how that is physically possible.

Author of A Clockwork Orange, Anthony Burgess, was known for choosing a very strong drink to avoid a hangover. This wicked cocktail is called Hangman's Blood, and it apparently never left him a hangover.

• 2 parts gin
• 2 parts whisky
• 2 parts rum
• 2 parts port
• 2 parts brandy
• 1 bottle of stout beer
• A dash of champagne

Just mix it all together in that order, and enjoy.

Hemingway was known to rely on tomato juice and beer as his hangover cure. He also was known for using absinthe as a way of soothing that aching head, too.

When asked for his hangover cure, Dean Martin simply said, "Stay drunk." (Well, that's one way of looking at the issue.)

No matter what your hangover cure is, make sure that you try out one of Inky Glow's drinking games to make the entire experience better. Or, better yet, pick up one of our Walk of Shame packs to help you out the morning after!

5 Myths About Glow Sticks

Glowsticks are a raver's best friend, and the fact is that Inky Glow can't seem to get enough of them. They are bright, colorful, shiny bastions of light! What's there not to love? Glowsticks are filled with glowy goo and myths about how to make the most of them. Before you decide to crack your next glowsticks, consider the following 5 myths about them. 

Myth #1 - Glowsticks won't make you feel sick if you eat them or swim in glowstick juice.

Fact: Yes, it does say non-toxic on the glowstick packages, we know. But, any smart toxicologist will tell you that the dose makes the toxin. This means that getting a little glowy glop on your tongue won't hurt, but eating a bunch of glowsticks will. (But really, you generally shouldn't eat glowing things, period.)

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There was one incident at a rave where ravers with VIP tickets got the choice to play in a tub that was glowing green. The green glow was caused by...you guessed it, glowsticks! Two ravers lost their sight permanently, and the group which threw the party was sued. The moral of the story is don't break glowsticks open and swim in stuff that glows.Yikes.

Myth #2 - If you freeze glowsticks, they'll last longer. 

Fact: Okay, there is some truth to this. Freezing glowsticks will slow the chemical reaction in some kinds of glowsticks. But, from what we've seen, freezing glowsticks doesn't really make them last too much longer. Nor can you refreeze them and snap them again. These are old raver jokes that people would tell to newbies who are just learning to glowstick. If you want glowsticks that last for more than 8 hours, go for the LED glowsticks that Inky Glow has for sale. If you're looking for the old school "snap and glow" style, and want the glowsticks to last the whole night, steer clear of the ones that are being marketed as "Ultra Bright". Those have a tendency of lasting about an hour or so at most. 

Myth #3 - Going to a rave with only two glowsticks is a good idea.

Fact: Let's just face it. Glowsticks get lost, sometimes get borrowed (and not returned), and it's quite usual to end up sans glowsticks by the middle of the night. If you absolutely must enjoy glowsticking all night long, buy at least 4 glowsticks - 2 for you, and 2 for whoever want to stick with you.

Myth #4 - You can't make glowsticks brighter than they are made to be.

Fact: Believe it or not this is false. You CAN make your glowsticks super bright by popping them in the microwave for 10 seconds. (NOTE: DO NOT DO THIS FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS. THEY CAN POP!) You can also put them on a radiator or in hot water before you head to the party. See?

Fresh out the kitchen! (Image from instructables.com)

Myth #5 - You can't revive a dead glowstick. 

Fact: You can, but it won't stay glowing for too long. Just run the glowstick under hot water, and turn off the lights. ("It's aliiiiiiive!")

No matter whether you're waving them, freezing them, boiling them, or nuking them, make sure to get your glowsticks from Inky Glow!

Introducing The Inky Glow Manifesto

We have all heard stories about how regular Joe Schmoes realize their dreams of becoming real estate salesmen, or how the regular type of girl went to college to become a teacher and became a teacher, right? They live normal lives, they have kids, they go to work, and that's about it. But what about people who aren't your typical Joe?

For people who aren't quite the norm, and want to be who they really are without having to worry about what others think about them, there are places, people, styles and events that grip them. They live lifestyles beyond the normal reach of things, and they adore it. They go under many labels - raver, goth, GBTLQ, hipster, alternative - just to name a few. No matter what you call yourself, Inky Glow is a company that celebrates you.

You, the bizarre, the unique, the beautiful person that you are.

We celebrate people of all walks of life, and do our best to educate others on tolerance, safe sex, and responsible partying.
We host photoshoots and workshops for people who want to have a visual reminder of their uniqueness, as well as those who want to become models.
We provide the alternative clothes that are hard to come by, and always admired.
We provide the ink that makes you "pop" under UV light.
We provide the party supplies that make you the smash hit at your next get-together.
We help you be the you that you've always wanted to be, and help you come alive at night.