![]() There are, however, a line of very weak pigments that have been approved for use around kids. They must be handled under laboratory conditions. ![]() Kiddie Paints- These UV reactive pigments are not for children. Craft-store paint usually has this type of pigment and will not glow under black light. If you come across a great deal on "black light" posters or paints, make sure they will actually glow under black light Most will not. The same pigments are used in many household glow in the dark gimmicks.įluorescent Pigments- These are very bright in white light but do not glow under black light. The most common color is sort of a pale yellowish green. These pigments will glow for a minute or two in total darkness. Glow in the dark pigments- These are often confused with UV reactive paints because they fluoresce under black light. These paints are fine for consumer level projects such as science fairs, home haunts, parties and garage projects. UV reactive, Chinese made pigments- If you buy a paint that has a suspiciously low price, it was probably made in China. They are excellent for commercial indoor applications such as clubs, bowling alleys, museums and haunted houses. UV reactive, professional grade, American made pigments- These are the kinds of pigments we use in our paint. Below is a little guide to help you choose the right paint for your job. This is the big point of confusion for people looking to complete a project. There are many different pigments used to make UV paint, or paint that looks florescent. UV pigments will fade when exposed to sunlight, so outdoor use is limited, often to about three or four months. Coverage is about 200 square feet per gallon, 160 square feet per gallon if thickly applied. The best method of application is spray, so our paint is made ready to spray. The paint base is made from a very high quality 100% acrylic rated for outdoor use. We make our own UV reactive paint based on pigments that are made in the USA. NOTE: The sensor of a modern digital camera is not designed to record in the UV specturm. Two sets of examples are shown, the first set on plain wood and the second set with normal white primer. These tests were done with an inexpensive chip brush. If the nuance of brush strokes is desired please use a fine natural hair brush. Large flat areas with even coverage should be sprayed. They are not designed for coverage, but for brilliance under UV lighting. Light and become even brighter under UV lighting.Īll UV pigments are translucent. Cleans up with soap and water.įluorescent paints are bright-fluorescent colored under white ![]()
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