Glow in the Dark Pigments work well with Polyester Resin. The result is like a Glow in the Dark Plastic. The result can be recharged by interior or exterior lighting over and over again to give a beautiful glowing effect under night time or low light conditions.
A small list of craft ideas using Polyester Resin and Pigment mix;
Glow in the dark ornaments.
Glow in the Dark signs or text.
Glow in the Dark Necklace and bracelets.
Glow in the Dark Gear shift knob, in your car.
Glow in the Dark Halloween masks, spider webs, etc.
Glow in the Dark Property name on the front of your house.
Glow in the Dark street numbers for your letterbox or front of house.
Glow in the Dark Christmas decorations for internal or external use; (zero electricity and electrical hazard).
How to Make Glow in the Dark Polyester video -
Duration - 2 minutes
Size - 4.1 mb
Some other great craft ideas include, Glowing in the dark letter boxes, Speaker enclosures, and various children's toys. The list could go on forever, so let your creativity flow, you may even discover something no one else has thought of and is a sellable item.
Green Glow in the Dark Pigment mixed with Polyester Resin.
Items needed
Glow in the Dark Pigments.
Polyester Resin with included hardener. (Purchase from hardware)
Acetone; for washing up brushes etc immediately after use, (Purchase from hardware)
Mould or backing board depending on the project you will be making.
Plastic spoon or Paddle pop stick, for mixing.
Plastic or ceramic mixing bowl. (Do not use metal containers with Glow in the Dark Pigments).
Bees wax or similar non stick substance. (Use to stop resin/pigment mix sticking to mould, backboard or any object pigment will come into contact with, excluding the mixing equipment).
Special note; If you intend to make a project for outdoor use, we suggest you purchase a Polyester Resin with a sun inhibitor (Tint) in it.
The above images show the different colours of the glow in the dark pigments mixed with Polyester Resin in low light conditions. The Red/Blue colour is a mix of Polyester Resin mixed with Red and Blue Glow in the Dark Pigments.
Mixing Directions
The Pigment/Resin mix in daylight.
Polyester Resin Safety Directions
Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist.
Store and use in a well Ventilated area only
Using Safety glasses is highly recommended.
Polyester Resin is a flammable liquid, so care must be taken when using it.
We suggest you do not allow children to use Polyester resin, unless under adult supervision.
Read the container warnings and directions carefully to gain maximum benefit from this product.
A bit of trivia on Acetone(I use to work in the cosmetics Pharmaceutical industry, as a fitter, line setter, and if my memory is correct, Acetone is used as nail Polish Remover). Hint, Hint.
This Glow in the Dark Spiders web was made using Glow in the Dark Pigment and Polyester Resin.
My next Resin/pigment project will be a large sign "Merry Christmas". I will attach it to a front window of my home, in the pre Christmas season, with blue tack. After Christmas I will remove it until next year.
Merry Christmas
After lots of research on using Polyester Resin with Glow in the Dark Pigments, We conclude they do work well together. As you can see from this tutorial, Glow In The Dark Pigments really do have near infinite uses. Its uses are only restricted by our imaginations.
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Hello Paul, Thank you for your response. You guys are going about it the right way and doing everything right. Its still an unfamiliar concept to many AustraliansKate 2007
Great idea, will subscribe to the newsletter; I like the idea of painting the helmet, also gives the idea of painting tendon boots etc., (use of the lower leg of the horse), and then put them on. Wendy 2007
Hay, Thanks a lot Paul for your encouraging words and also for your learned advice, it seems to me you know your stuff, so don't blame me if I pick your brains a bit more......... So that is about it for now, I will look for the products necessary after I receive your answers, and begin to experiment, Paul I must say you have inspired me with your confidence, I will surely keep you notified on the development of the project.sincerely yours ..... Karl 2007
Thanks Paul recieved package yesterday Regards Al
Many thanks for the reply. The silicon idea sounds absolutely perfect - solves all my worries of washing away with the added bonus that it will keep the weeds at bay. Have to dash out with the kids for the day now but will get an order through to you over the weekend Tim
Hi, I just knew there would be someone out there who could supply me with what I need! I have an idea to paint or tape or whatever a dead tree on my property. It would be the beginning of a moonlight garden Jerelynn
The Pigment/Resin mix in daylight.
