To make glow in the dark paint, all you need is a highlighter and some cornstarch. First, open the end of a non-toxic highlighter with pliers, and pull the felt strip out from the center. Then, place the felt strip in a small bowl of water, and massage it with your fingers to release the ink. Once all the ink is out, mix the highlighter water with equal parts cornstarch to make the paint. Finally, use a paintbrush to apply the paint to a piece of paper or other surface. To see your paint glow in the dark, turn off all the lights and turn on a UV-A blacklight. To learn how to make glow in the dark paint with a highlighter and food coloring, keep reading! Show Did this summary help you?YesNo Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1,899,202 times. The five different Glow in the Dark Standard Series Pigment colours we stock at present. The Green Pigment represents the normal and Premium Green Pigments. The Red/Blue is a mix of Red and Blue Pigments. Glow In The Dark Pigment In Light Glow In The Dark Pigment To Paint Mixing Ratio Mixing Instructions This Night time Moon has a 240 volt light that illuminates it from the inside when switched on. We will be painting it with glow in the dark pigment so when the power is switched off it will continue to glow and should look very nice. As it is is partly transparent we will also paint the inside of it for an even better effect. We will make the moon part green and the cloud section (bottom) blue. The lips will be red. We will choose the colour of the other sections as we progress. Ways to apply The Glow Paints Method One; Mix Glow in the dark Pigment, with clear vanish, or similar clear finish. You may need to give the item more than one coat of Glow in the dark Paint. Using this method gives the best glow effect. Method Two; Mix Glow in the dark Pigment, with a suitable White Paint. You may need to give the item more than one coat of Glow in the dark Paint. This method will give a slightly less glow effect. Matt Painting a container with white Glow In The Dark paintMaximum Effect
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To Paint small items we recommend using Artists Brushes. We sometimes use white Artists Acrylic Paint mixed with Glow In The Dark Pigment if we are painting an item for interior display. Note; Glow in the dark products will not glow in bright light conditions. The more light the less glow effect. Glow in the dark painted items will not glow in normal external daylight conditions. Street light intensity will effect the ability of glow in the dark products to glow.
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