The Glowstone is a rubber flashlight that can be customised for almost anything, whether its for DIY, Photography, or even SCUBA diving.

 

Housed in a strong silicone body, it is waterproof, dust-proof and gas-proof. With its stiff metal spine and composite construction, it’s as tough as it is bright.

 

 

There are 2 options available, the 900 Lumen Flashlight, which has a runtime of 1.5 to 60 hours, or the 2000 Lumen Flare which can operate for between 4 to 320 hours between charges. 

Yes, a pocket-sized light that stays continuously lit for 2 weeks!

 

 

The flashlight has 5 brightness modes, edge lighting and 4 flashing modes including SOS and strobe. It also has charge indication.

 

 

The Glowstone Flare takes everything good about the Flashlight and added even more brightness, power and functionality. 

 

 

It is aimed at those with professional lighting needs, or those that take their recreation seriously. It’s perfect for those week-long hikes, working on a construction site or as a photographers portable lighting tool.

 

 

The 2000 Lumens Flare is roughly twice the width of the Glowstone Flashlight and twice the depth, but with more than 5 times the battery power.

 

It has colour temperature adjustment, UV lighting, red/ green lighting modes and even an app for controlling your flare remotely.  It also acts a wireless power bank. Combine this with the attachments that allow you to customise it and It truly is the Swiss-army knife of lights.

 

 

The Glowstone Flare has an incredibly powerful 10.5Ah (3.7V) lithium-ion built into it, which is why it’s so bright for so long. It’s a serious piece of kit.

 

Both the Flare and the Flashlight are available in Arctic white or Graphite grey.

 

 

The Glowstone is a completely sealed rubber pebble of light with a stiff metal spine. It’s wireless recharge only, has no sockets and therefore no weak points on its body, making it inherently tough.

 

 

It means you can put it in some pretty extreme conditions, like a boiling pan or a block of ice, and it keeps working. You can even throw it off a 4 story building and it still work. That’s the benefit of having an IP69K waterproofed and ATEX rated product.

 

 

The patented design of the Glowstone makes it reliable and as it’s flat and lightweight, its ideal for almost any job.

 

 

Emergency services such as mountain rescue and the RNLI (lifeboat rescue) are looking at using the Glowstone as part of their standard issue gear.

They like that it’s fully waterproof, wearable, small and lightweight, has a long battery life and floods the area with a clean bright light. 

 

When people’s lives are at stake, it’s important to have your hands free and to clearly see what you are doing.

 

 

But underneath that tough exterior, is a high quality, photography standard light.

 

 

The light output is clean and even, making it great for selfies, zoom calls or for applying make-up with. Its also a very comfortable light to work under.

 

Just look at the clean blanket of light the Flashlight emits compared to a traditional flashlight.

 

As well as being a convenient everyday carry Flashlight, it’s a great light for photography and filming, because of:-

1) High CRI. With a colour rendition of 95+, the Glowstone shows the natural colours of the subject accurately.

 

2) Natural Colour Temperature. The Flashlight emits a 5600K white light, equivalent to daylight at noontime. The Flare allows colour adjustment from between 2600K to 7000K.

 

 

3) LED panel. The Glowstone is a rubberised, miniature version of the LED panels seen on movie sets. 

 

The Flashlight has 30 LEDs, whilst the Flare has 44 LEDs, all of which are individually controlled.

As we use an LED array, the light from the LEDs merge to create a constant and clean blanket of white light.

 

There are no lenses over the LEDs either, as these create halos and hotspots to the light output.

 

Another benefit of the LED panel over normal flashlights is that the heat isn’t concentrated in one spot. As the light is spread over many LEDS, the heat is spread over a larger area, so less heatsinking is required, making the Glowstone both smaller and lighter.

 

 

We were lucky enough to have the Flashlight reviewed on a BBC TV program where members of the public review products. 

 

It was during the development stage of the Flashlight and we sent them our first 6 functional prototypes. How did we get on? 

 

 

Yes, that’s right, we got the highest score ever awarded (at the time of filming)- 44.5/50!  We were very proud. I can be excused for shedding a tear… I hope!

 

 

There are many ways to use your Glowstone, so we’ve created some fantastic accessories to extend its use in many different situations. 

These are provided in the packs and are also available individually as add-ons.

 

 

The tripod handle can be used in multiple ways. Simply attach the light to its handle to use as a traditional Flashlight. Then, with the slide of a collar, transform it into a tripod, clamp or stand.

Pivoting head lets you change the light angle so you can light those hard to reach places.

Simply transform the handle into a clamp, a stand or even a hook that can be hung off pipes and branches.

Measures: 145mm x 35mm (5.7″ x 1.4″)

You can also use it as a handle for your GoPro or other action camera by attaching it to the same mount. Or mount it to the side with a t-piece as it makes an excellent action camera light.

This tripod handle uses the light bracket to attach to your Glowstone. 

 

 

This fits around the outside of your Glowstone Flashlight or Flare and allows you to use the huge range of Glowstone or Go-Pro accessories.

If you have selected on of our pack add-ons (SCUBA, bike, Photo or Go pack), we will supply the size you need depending on whether you’ve selected a Flare or a Flashlight.

If you are selecting your add-ons individually (rather than buy a pack bundle), please make sure you have also selected a light bracket.

Each light bracket comes supplied with a thumb screw when selected as an add-on. 

NOTE: You need the light bracket to attach your Flashlight or Flare to the following add-ons. 

·        Bike mount

·        Camera mount

·        Helmet rail

·        Helmet strap

·        Head strap

·        T-piece

·        SCUBA handle

·        Head strap

·        Tripod handle

This clip turns the Glowstone Flashlight into a wearable light. You can use the clip with an arm strap or head band. 

You can take the band off your existing head lamp and attach it to the belt clip in the way shown above. Please note, this head band is different to the head strap we offer as an add-on.

 

As the name suggests, you can also clip it to your belt or clothes. This clip gives you hands-free lighting.

 

This is the attachment that really converts the Glowstone into a multi-tool light. gives you many quick ways to use your light. 

Its has the following features:

·       Magnetic back attaches to metal surfaces

·       Clips to your clothes or MOLLE gear

·       Can be worn with the arm strap 

·       Attaches to a Carabiner

·       Clip also acts as a stand, with a ratchet mechanism built in

We’ve also procured a few choice accessories to give you even more customisation options. A full list is available in the add-ons.

We weren’t exaggerating when we said that the Glowstone can be adapted to over 100 different uses.

 

 

There are many ways to use your Glowstone, so we’ve provided a few tailored packs to suit your needs. Some packs are available as rewards. The others can be chosen in the add-ons. 

These are the different packs we’ve created.

·        Flashlight/Flare Pack (reward)

·        Flashlight/Flare + charger pack (reward)

·        Bike Pack (add-on)

·        SCUBA Pack (add-on)

·        Photography Pack (add-on)

·        Professional Pack (reward)

The Flashlight pack comes supplied with a nano-suction pad and belt clip, but NO WIRELESS CHARGER. Please make sure you already own a wireless charger if you select this pledge. If you don’t, select the Charger pack or the Professional pack.

If you choose the Flare pack, you will be supplied with the magnetic MOLLE clip stand instead of the nano-suction and the belt clip. NOTE: This pack does NOT come with a wireless charger.

 

These packs come supplied with  a QI slim-line wireless charger that can also be used to charge your other wirelessly powered devices such as later smart phones, (or those wonderful smart mugs that people love so much.)

 

Be the envy of all bike riders with this pack. Caters for a range of bikes and helmets.

This add-on pack includes a Glowstone Flashlight for your rear bike light.

As well as the extra flashlight, this add-on includes:

The helmet Slider and rail is designed to stick to your helmet. It has a curved mounting face and comes supplied with an 3M industrial strength adhesive pad. This can be removed when needed by heating with a hair dryer. 

An adjustable helmet strap and rail is designed to fit to vented bike helmets.

2 x bike mounts so you can mount the Flashlight to your bike frame.

The Glowstone make an excellent action camera light if you want to shed light on any road incidents that may happen (heaven forbid) to you at night. 

 

The Glowstone makes a great SCUBA or snorkelling light, at a cheaper price than you would normally pay for a SCUBA light. 

The Glowstone Flashlight being used for SCUBA diving.

You can use it for lighting you way beneath the waves, taking those underwater snaps, or using the flashing modes to notify nearby divers to that you need their attention. I hope in the future it becomes a part of every SCUBA divers kit or water-sports enthusiast. 

Whether you want to be look good on your next Vlog, look stunning on your next Instagram post or have a convenient light that you fit into those small gaps to light those scenes better on a film set, this pack will provide you with the accessories needed.

And for those that want to be ready for anything, anytime, we’ve made The Professional pack. 

This is the real Swiss army knife pack. As well as a huge range of quality accessories, you get a beautiful carry case to keep it all tidily in one place.

We’ve patented the design and construction of the Glowstone. But how can it be innovative in a market where thousands of flashlights already exist?

1) Seal everything in Silicone.

Silicone is a wonderful material. It’s soft and lightweight but tough. It’s resistant to saltwater and environmental degradation and it’s fire-resistant, with a melting point of 1410 degrees Celsius. 

Silicone’s made from sand rather than oil, so it’s manufacture is more environmentally friendly than plastic.

By covering everything in silicone, both inside and out, we create a solid rubber pebble of light, with no weak points. 

Combine that with its metal spine and the Glowstone just bounces it’s way to safety.

Even when you put it in the most uncomfortable of situations, like freeze it in ice, THEN throw it off a building. Have a look at this video!

Covering everything in silicone makes the Glowstone inherently robust and waterproof, but it also acts as an oxygen barrier. When things are isolated from oxygen, they can be preserved for a very long time, just like DNA in a mosquito trapped in amber.

Silicone is used in heat pastes to remove heat from electronics. As the components are potted in silicone, the Glowstone is very affective at removing the excess heat.

Our patented construction means the Glowstone passes the highest standards for waterproofing (IP69K – completely dustproof and can withstand washdown at pressures of 80 to 100 bar/1,160 to 1,450 PSI, in phases of 14 to 16 l/min, and at temperatures up to 176°F/80°C.)

Its designed to meet the highest standards for use in hazardous areas. The electronics are potted in silicone,  the silicone will isolates any sparks from the electronics, which prevents an explosion. As the inside is filled in, there is no internal gas that could quickly expand and cause an explosion. This is how we meet the highest ATEX rating (Zone 0), without any extra features such as gas vents which would have increased the size and cost.

Atex rated: safe for use in Zone 0 (where Ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapours are present for long periods of time)

 

 

ATEX flashlights typically cost many hundreds of dollars, but through good design, we’ve provided the highest standards for safety and functionality at a consumer price.

 

On top of all that, silicone makes the Glowstone so satisfying to hold and squeeze.

2) Make it wireless recharge only. 

Nearly every electronic device I’ve owned have failed because of the power socket. My last phone died because water got inside, through the power port. The phone before became unusable because I couldn’t get the power cable to connect. Even my laptop’s power port was recently repaired too. All that expensive equipment made redundant by the failure of one simple component. 

 

The socket is also a weakpoint in the body of electrical devices. If I was to drop my device, it would tend to break around the power port.

Not only that, but the socket itself takes up a lot of space on a device. It’s time to say goodbye to the power port and replace it with a very thin, lightweight wireless power coil.

 

 

This means that the Glowstones are surprisingly small and thin. The Flashlight is just over 1/2″ thick (Dims: 68x51x14mm) , whereas the Flare is 1.2″ thick (86 x 69 x 30mm).

The wireless coil can also transmit power as well as receive it. So the Flare can be used as a wireless power bank, should you need it.

 

3) Change the shape

Making it flat and rectangular makes it convenient to carry. It doesn’t roll away when you place it somewhere and Its rubber exterior grips well when perched on surfaces.

Its flat back meant that we could use cool new things like nano-suction pads to stick it to flat surfaces.

It shape also made it easy to customise, which brings us to the final point.

 

 

4) Make it modular

We have hand lamps, head torches, bed-lamps, inspection lanterns etc, all for specific lighting needs. What happens? Because they are single-use, they are seldom used. So you end up with a drawer full of lights that when you try and use them, the batteries are dead, or worse, leaking.

Why can’t your head torch be a hand lamp, a bike light or even an desk lamp? 

 

 

One of the most exciting things about the Glowstone is that it can be adapted to almost any scenario. Whether it’s stuck to the side of a sewing machine to help an elderly lady with failing eyesight continue her hobby or a disabled user that simply couldn’t find a light to fit their wheelchair, the Glowstone unlocks many new applications and, in some cases, can improve someone’s quality of life as a result. 

 

 

Work began on the Glowstone back in early 2016. We purchased a bunch of SMD LEDs, soldered resistors to them and some standard batteries and, after a week of assembly (mainly with tape, solder and sealant) were dazzled by the prototype. Have a look yourself.

 

 

We then spent 2 years trying to squeeze that assembly you see in the video into something smaller than a credit card.

There was nothing else like it in the world so we excitedly launched the Glowstone on Indiegogo in late 2018.

The original concept was to mould the body around the electronics and batteries. For 2 years we worked on moulding the Flashlight. Sadly though, the moulding process was too hot for the batteries, even if we froze them beforehand. These 2 years of manufacturing development cost many thousands of pounds and nearly killed the product and our company.

 

 

So we went back to the drawing board and changed the design. Instead of moulding around the components, we moulded just the outside and filled the inside with a silicone. This was a much more reliable process and less damaging to the batteries. At last we had a process that we could produce the Flashlight with.

Finally, we could fulfil our Indiegogo project and send our backers a better product than we had promised them during the campaign. They appreciated our tenacity and we appreciated their kindness and patience.

 

The journey to create the Glowstone has been long and challenging but rewarding for all involved.

We return to Indiegogo 5 years later with the perfected Glowstone Flashlight. We are so proud of it – it is truly a product that wouldn’t exist without crowdfunding.

For this campaign, we have created 2 major additions to the accessories that make the Glowstone the multi-tool light we dreamed it would be. The belt clip was upgraded into the Magnetic MOLLE stand and a light diffuser was created. 

 

 

This campaign is in part to create these new accessories, but it is mainly to give birth to the Glowstone flashlights bigger brother, the Glowstone Flare.

 

The Flashlights are being built now and will be ready to ship as the campaign closes.

 

The new accessories for the Flashlight and Flare will be made once the campaign closes. Flashlight packs that contain the new accessories will be shipped in February.

The Flare requires more electronics and software development and will be shipped in April 2024.

 

 

The Flare’s manufacture is similar to the Flashlight, with the addition of a protective steel enclosure around the electronics and batteries. Which brings us nicely to our next section….

The Flare has a very powerful battery (3.7V, 10500 mAh), is a little larger than an action camera and weighs around 11 Oz (275 grams).

It also has:

Stainless steel internal lining

We’ve added even more strength to the Flare by encasing the electronics AND batteries in a 1mm thick stainless steel enclosure. This shell will be filled with and encased in silicone to give it even more strength. It may even make the Flare bomb-proof. We are looking forward to testing that out 🙂

 

UV LEDS

This enables you to a number of cool things like authenticate bank notes or spot scorpions when you are out in nature.

 

 

Red and Green LEDs

A lot of ramblers, early morning dog-walkers and military personal requested a red/ green light option as this light doesn’t travel far. So we’ve added both colour options to the Flare. 

 

 

Temperature colour adjustment

This is the photographers new best friend, so we needed to give it the ability to finetune to their needs. 22 of the LEDS are at 2600K and 22 of them are at 7000k and you can adjust between the two, either using the two buttons on the Flare, or via the app.

App controlled

Because of it’s enormous battery life and its extra features, we are developing an app to better control your Flare. This will give you a few extra features as well allowing you to leave your Flare mounted in a wall for example but turn it on and off, check its battery level or change its colour temperature.

And of course, because it has the same patented construction as the Flashlight, It is waterproofed to the highest standards (IP69K) and Intrinsically safe to use in hazardous areas (Atex rated – zone 0)

 

 

Combine that with it’s 6 times more battery life and you are left with THE ULTIMATE LIGHT.

The Flashlight was designed to be the new age of personal lighting, the Flare has been made for your professional lighting needs – Where you need a really bright clean light all night and day.

Thank you for reading this far, I hope you back this project and help bring the improved FLASHLIGHT and the brand new FLARE to life.

We are the archetypal crowdfunding company. We rely heavily on the support of our wonderful backers and are very engaged with them, We use their feedback to improve the product. It’s a very satisfying process for all involved.