Glow in the Dark White Paint

Glow in the dark white paint is a very useful tool for artists and crafters. It comes in many different colors and is used for painting murals, illuminating walls and ceilings, creating star paintings, highlighting art work, and other creative projects. These paints contain phosphorescent powder that absorbs light during the day and emits it at night. They can be applied to a variety of surfaces including canvas, wood, metal, paper, and plastic. These paints are also non-toxic and water based making them safe for use on children’s artwork or other projects that will be handled often.

These luminous acrylic paints can be applied by brushing, spraying or using a sponge to create different effects. They come in an assortment of colors including green, aqua, yellow, orange and blue giving the user plenty of scope to produce glowing works of art. They are also perfect for use on children’s projects and can be applied to a range of porous surfaces including wood, canvas, tin, terra cotta, and fabric.

While a variety of media can be mixed with these glow paints, the most successful results are achieved when they are mixed with acrylic or tempera paint. It is recommended to apply several coats for even color distribution and a brighter glow. This white glow paint also dries quickly and can be overcoated as required.

The time that the paint glows will depend on how much energy it is given during charging and what type of light it is exposed to afterward. For the longest and brightest glow, it is recommended to use a Europium doped Strontium Aluminate Glow pigment. These are the highest quality crystals available which provide a longer glow than the standard non-Europium doped particles.

It is important to understand that these paints are not like regular acrylics or even regular household paint as they need to be charged with UV rays to glow properly. The best source for this is the sun as it can give these pigments an ambient glow that will last for hours. Household lights tend to absorb the rays and this will diminish the duration of the glow.

When applying these paints make sure to cover the entire surface of the painting as this will ensure it is as bright as possible in the dark. The thickness of the coat will also impact the brightness. Thicker coats are usually brighter but will also cause more streaking as the phosphorescent crystals ridge up when applied to the surface of the paint. If this happens try adding a little more paint to the mix or use an airbrush for a smoother finish. Using an undercoat of white will also increase the luminosity as dark colors tend to absorb the rays and reduce the glow.