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QuestionDo I have to use a black light to see this paint?Community AnswerIt depends. If you are using the phosphorescent powder, you do not need a black light. The paint will glow in the dark. If you are using a highlighter, however, you will need a black light.
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QuestionI would like to paint an exterior stone pathway with glow in the dark paint. Will this paint stand up to the elements?Community AnswerMost paints will not stand up to long term exposure to the elements, but a sealant coat of acrylic or polyurethane will help.
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QuestionCan I use any detergent to make glow in the dark paint?Community AnswerYes, instructables.com has a way to make glow in the dark with laundry detergent.
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QuestionCan I stain over the glow paint on a deck and still see the effects of the glow in dark pattern in the wood grain?Community AnswerIf the grain is deep enough to let the powder be flush with the rest of the deck, then I believe you could stain over it without any issue. Use a light colored stain to maximize exposure to the sun.
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QuestionWhere can I get glow powder?Community AnswerYou can buy it from Amazon, eBay, or another online retailer. You may also be able to find it at a crafts store.
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QuestionCan you use salt instead of cornstarch?Community AnswerNo, because the salt will mix in with the water.
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QuestionDoes the glow from phosphorescent powder fade with time?Community AnswerIt depends on the exposure to light and elements. It should last for a couple of years if painted on an internal wall, less than that on an external one.
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QuestionCan I make my own glow powder?Community AnswerYes. Just follow the steps carefully. Try having a friend or an adult to help you with your powder.
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QuestionIs this paint safe to use on my body?Community AnswerYes. It's just cornstarch and highlighter.
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QuestionCan I use corn flour instead of corn starch?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionCan I use the 2nd method as body paint?Community AnswerYes! Both methods can and are safe to be used as body paints. In addition, they both look great under a black light.
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QuestionWill this make my fidget spinner glow in the dark?Community AnswerIt depends on which method you use and what material your fidget spinner is made of. If you can get the paint to adhere to the spinner, then yes, it will glow in the dark.
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QuestionHow do I use the highlighter method to make glow in the dark paint?Community AnswerCarefully follow the steps. First put the felt of the highlighter in water, then with cornstarch. You can see the paint when the lights are off.
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QuestionCan glow in the dark paint be used for bracelets?Community AnswerYes. It will work best on metal bracelets, but make sure to put a sealant over the paint.
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QuestionIs phosphorescence edible?Community AnswerNo, it will make you sick.
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QuestionCan I use anything other than cornstarch?Community AnswerYes, you can use flour instead.
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QuestionHow can I make my rocks I used glow spray paint on last longer?Community AnswerGet a rubber sealant and mix with the glow in the dark paint, then dip the rocks in the mixture and let them dry.
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QuestionI wanna make a gold glow-in-the-dark paint so I can put it on my ceiling. Does it exist, or can I make it somehow?Community AnswerYes, in step 2 it says choose a paint medium to mix with your phosphorus pigment. Just choose gold paint to mix with it.
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QuestionWhat can I use instead of cornstarch?Community AnswerYou can use flour instead of cornstarch.
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QuestionWhat brand of glow powder should I use?Community AnswerYou can use any brand, as they all work the same.
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QuestionHow do I make it without glow powder?Community AnswerYou can make your DIY glow paint using the highlighter method, which is listed below the powder method.
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QuestionCan I use a glow in the dark face paint on an interior wall?Community AnswerNo, I wouldn't recommend using any face paint on an interior wall.
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QuestionCan I use glow in the dark paints on cloth?Community AnswerYes. If you add doped glow powder, tumeric or titanium dioxide with fabric glue, you can make designs that will last for a very long time.
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QuestionHow long does the highlighter method last?Community AnswerUnless you use a special glow-in-the-dark highlighter, it will only last a few minutes.
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QuestionHow long will glow in the dark paint last?Community AnswerIt depends on the brand and the amount of paint that you use. Most will last for several days up to several weeks.
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QuestionHow do I make a glow-in-the-dark counter top?Goodvillain034Community AnswerUse the first method, but make large quantities of the paint and apply it to the surface area of your counter top. If you want to just have the counter show through under light, use clear paint or acrylic gel instead of colored paint.
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QuestionWhat if I mixed the powder with a colored paint instead of white? Will it give the same glow?Community AnswerYes, the glow effect will always be much brighter over a white background, so applying a base coat of white primer or regular white paint beneath the glow will work great.
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QuestionCan I add colors to make a color other than yellow using the phosphorus method?Community AnswerAdd food coloring. If you want to change the color of your paint, add a few drops of food coloring and stir. Add more food coloring till you achieve the desired color. Consider pouring your paint into a few smaller containers. That way, you can create different colors using different food colors.
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