If you want to make your own Glow in the Dark paint, or you live outside of Australia, (we only sell Glow Paint within Australia), below we provide all the information you need to know on how to make your own Glow in the Dark Paint. By making our own Glow Paint you will be saving money. And the good news for people living outside of australia is that we export our Glow Pigments to most Countries.
Making Glow in the dark paint is easy if you follow a few basic rules.
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Use a clear Paint medium, is best; if not use white.
- Use small size Glow in the dark pigments, sometimes referred to as Glow Powder. Using large Glow Pigments will make the Glow in the Dark paint surface rough.
- Purchase the correct series of Glow in the Dark pigments. Use "W" series Pigments for water based Paint mediums (Acrylic).
"S" and "W" series Glow in the Dark Pigments
If you are not sure a to the type of paint medium you will be using we suggest you use the "W" series as they are suitable for solvent, oil and Acrylic based Paints.
"S" series refers to Standard series non water resistant, Glow in the Dark Pigments. These Glow Pigments (Powders) can be mixed with Oil and Solvent Based Clear mediums, but not Water based (Acrylic) paint mediums. All of our range, unless specified, are suitable for Acrylic - water based paint media.
"W" refers to waterproof series Glow in the Dark Pigments. These Glow Pigments (Powders can be used with oil, solvent and Acrylic (water) based mediums.
Glow in the Dark Pigment sizes
The majority of our Glow in the Dark Pigments are small enough to be suitable for a acceptable finish. Our premium Green Glow Pigments have the largest size for our normal range of Glow in the Dark pigments; but if a rough surface is acceptable, then use these when possible as they give the brightest glow, combined with the longest glow time.
Image above: Differant Glow In The Dark Pigment - Powders Glowing
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Paint mediums
- If Glow Paint is to be used outdoors, be sure to buy a clear Paint medium, suitable for exterior use.
- Clear Solvent, Oil, or Acrylic Paint mediums are suitable.
- White Paint can be used but will lower Glow effect.
Mixing Instructions
- Do not mix Glow Paint in metal container
- Never mix glow in the dark pigments together. This will create an inferior glow.
- Do not use metal spatula or similar item to mix the Paint.
- When mixing start off with 20 percent Glow pigments. Mix well and continue to add more pigment until you believe the paint medium will give the best coverage.
| Amount of Paint needed | Amount of Glow in the dark Pigment (Powders) needed | Paint coverage |
| 250ml of based Paint | 125g Glow in the Dark Pigment | |
| 500ml of based Paint | 250g Glow in the Dark Pigment | |
| One Litre of based Paint | 500g Glow in the Dark Pigment | 3.5 square meters |
| Two litres of based Paint | 1Kg Glow in the Dark Pigment |
Getting the best illumination effect
- Paint over a white surface
- A few coats of Glow in the Dark paint is required for complete coverage.
- Thoroughly mix the Glow Pigment - Paint mix before applying.
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Did you know?
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We are releasing new and beneficial Glow and Black Light Products on a weekly basis.
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We have a Glow in the Dark Tutorial Section.
