Invisible fluorescent paints appear transparent or pale under daytime lighting, but will glow under UV light. Visible fluorescent paint also has ordinary visible light pigments, so under white light it appears a particular color, and the color just appears enhanced brilliantly under black lights. Fluorescent paints are best viewed in a darkened room.įluorescent paints are made in both 'visible' and 'invisible' types. It has a dark blue filter material on the bulb which lets the invisible UV pass but blocks the visible light the bulb produces, allowing only a little purple light through. So viewing fluorescent paint requires a longwave UV light which does not emit much visible light. The painted surface also reflects any ordinary visible light striking it, which tends to wash out the dim fluorescent glow. Human eyes perceive this light as the unusual 'glow' of fluorescence. The fluorescent chemicals in fluorescent paint absorb the invisible UV radiation, then emit the energy as longer wavelength visible light of a particular color. Fluorescent paint is available in a wide range of colors and is used in theatrical lighting and effects, posters, and as entertainment for children. These UV wavelengths are found in sunlight and many artificial lights, but the paint requires a special black light to view so these glowing-paint applications are called 'black-light effects'. However, very thick applications may need longer than an hour.Further information: Blacklight paint Fluorescent body paint under a black lightįluorescent paints 'glow' when exposed to short-wave ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In general Aurora will dry within 30-60 minutes. However Aurora dries quickly, so don’t leave brushes out for long without rinsing them. Be sure to only add one drop of water at a time because Aurora can thin quite quickly.Īurora can be cleaned easily with soapy water. This gives you the option to retain that thickness or, for more detail orientated work when a thinner consistency is required, you can thin with water as desired. We formulated Aurora to be thick for maximum glows. Once dried, Aurora lasts longest on hard, rigid surfaces. However, for use outdoors it’s best to varnish over as this will protect it from moisture degradation. If Aurora is cared for, a painted surface will charge up endlessly without loss of glows for years!Īurora glows brightly whether wet or dry. One strong charge can create glows that last until morning! Even when viewed very closely Aurora’s glow is as smooth as can be with zero graininess, unlike competing brands!įor best results, common to all glow in the dark paints, apply thickly (ideally 3mm+), preferably on lighter backgrounds, and charge for a few seconds with a strong light source (ideally a UV flashlight or direct sunlight). This paint can’t be beaten on both strength and duration of its glows. With Aurora you can recreate beautiful memories from when you were a child, everyone remembers the first time they saw something glowing in the night!Īurora by SpaceBeams is a non-toxic glow in the dark paint which uses top grade europium-doped aluminate oxide pigments in durable & ultra-adhesive acrylic solution.
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