How to make glow-in-the-dark paint

Video: DIY Glow In The Dark Paint(High Luminescence)

Content

Method 2 of 2: Prepare with the help of available tools
Warnings
What do you need

1 Choose a glow-in-the-dark powder. You can order glow-in-the-dark or phosphorescent powder online, or buy it from an art store.

Powders come in a variety of colors and particle sizes. Larger particles are brighter, but the paint is rougher and may ripple. Fine powder makes the paint smoother, but not so bright.

2 Choose a medium to paint. This is essentially a paint that you have to mix with fluorescent powder.If you want your paint to be out of sight in sunlight, choose a clear paint such as acrylic gel. If you want to be visible during the day, choose an acrylic or tempera paint in your favorite color.

Make sure your medium is compatible with the phosphorescent powder. For example, if you plan to use a water-based medium, you will need a “high opacity glow powder”, also known as “high opacity phosphorescent pigment”. For solvents or oily substances, standard or non-comparable glow powders can be used.

3 Pour phosphorescent powder into a bowl. You will need to mix powder with paint in a ratio of 1 to 5 (or powder in a volume of 20% by volume of the medium).

4 Pour paint into a bowl. Gradually pour the medium into the serving of the powder in the bowl. Stir the mixture thoroughly. You can add more paint for a thinner consistency.

The powder will not dissolve in the paint on its own, so stir until you have a smooth, lump-free mixture.

5 Use your paint. Most glow-in-the-dark paints should be used immediately after preparation. The shelf life of the prepared mixture depends on the composition of your powder or medium. So make a serving that you can use within an hour.

If you wish to store the paint, pour it into an airtight container and be sure to stir well before use.

Method 2 of 2: Prepare with the help of available tools

1 Open the marker and remove the felt core. Break off the edge of the non-toxic marker with pliers. Pull out the felt core and remove the plastic body of the marker.
- Check if your marker is actually glowing under the black lamp. To do this, write something with a marker on a piece of paper. Then turn off the light and shine a black lamp on it. You should see your trial scribbles.
2 Rinse the felt core with water. Place a cup or jar in the sink. Slowly rinse the felt with a stream of water so that the yellow liquid from the glass marker directly into the cup. Stop pouring water when the insert turns white.
- You may need several markers to prepare the correct amount of colored water.
3 Place the cornstarch in a bowl. You will need 1/2 cup of white cornstarch. It will be the basis for homemade glow-in-the-dark paint.
- This mixture will turn out to be pretty runny. Mix equal parts cornstarch and colored water from the marker.
4 Add colored water from a marker. Gently pour in 1/2 cup water and stir until the starch is completely dissolved.
5 Add food coloring. If you want to change the color of your paint, add a few drops of food coloring and stir. Add food coloring until you get the color you want.
- Pour the paint into several smaller containers. This way you can prepare several different colors with food coloring.
6 Paint on something with paint and let dry. The paint will turn out to be quite runny, so you can wait until it dries and apply several coats. The extra layer will make the paint appear brighter and last longer.
7 Watch the glow. Turn off lights everywhere and close blinds or curtains. Turn on a UV-A black lamp to observe the glow intensity of the paint.

Warnings

If you have children in your home, keep paint out of reach. The substance may be harmful if swallowed.
Although phosphorescent powder is generally harmless to health, it can be hazardous if inhaled. Many paint mediums also carry other threats. Therefore, when working with luminous paints, children should not be involved in the process.