Neon Creations

Handcrafted glass neon from a Bolton workshop

Neon Creations is a family-run business based in Bolton that designs and manufactures genuine glass neon signs. The company states that it has been making neon in its UK workshop since 2005 and that its team brings together more than 60 years of combined experience in the neon sign industry. Every piece is described as handmade and one of a kind, and the firm says it has appeared on the BBC.

The workshop produces custom neon lights and neon artwork rather than LED imitations. Neon Creations argues that there is no such thing as "LED neon": a sign is either neon or LED, and it presents real glass neon as a 360-degree light source that fills a room, whereas most LED signs are lit only on the face. The company also claims glass tubes can be recycled and that neon signs last more than ten years with little or no maintenance, while LED signs fade over time. It lists more than 40 standard colours, with occasional access to further shades.

Custom work and design service

The core offer is made-to-order signage built to a client's exact requirements, whether that means a logo, a phrase or a specific design idea. A "Design Your Own" tool lets customers visualise a sign before ordering. The gallery on the site is organised by lettering style, covering plain and script fonts, client handwriting, logos, non-writing designs and double-outline pieces, alongside before-and-after examples.

Buying, hiring and ready-made signs

Beyond bespoke commissions, the catalogue includes a range of ready-to-buy handcrafted glass signs that can be plugged in immediately, plus a sale section and gift cards. Neon can also be hired, an option positioned for weddings, parties and events where a sign is wanted as a focal point without the commitment of a purchase. The product range extends to neon art, neon on print, neon infinity boxes, supply-only neon, UV neon, premium LED and LED flex signs.

Workshops in the studio

Neon Creations runs neon sign making sessions at its UK studio. The formats listed are a group neon taster session, one-to-one and two-to-one full-day workshops, and corporate sessions, alongside a dedicated neon sign making workshop product.

Sectors served

The site groups its work by client type: business and retail (including branding, health and fitness, offices, salons and shops), interior design and decorative wall art, home installations (bedroom, dining room, home bar, kitchen, living room and outdoors), events such as weddings, and hospitality venues including bars, hotels and restaurants. Music, films and television form a further category. The company publishes a client list and testimonials that reference work for Tate Britain, Netflix/Red Productions and Warner Music London.

Guides and background material

The site carries reference content for buyers, including guides to neon backing options, colour charts, safety, buying advice, frequently asked questions and a section addressing common myths about neon. A blog covers topics such as the cost difference between neon and LED, the sustainability of neon signs and the protection of the neon sign industry, and recounts a visit from the BBC programme David & Jay's Touring Toolshed.

Practical notes

Delivery is limited to mainland UK. The company operates as Neon Creations Ltd, registered under company number 05470206, from a workshop at Unit H6, Swan Business Centre, 4 Higher Swan Lane, Bolton.