I bought a small container from eBay and didn’t know quite what to expect.
However I like to experiment with new materials…
My first try
My first project was to use it on a lighthouse window in a picture I had previously painted. I thought that if the lighthouse window would glow in the dark it would add an interesting dimension to the picture.
The picture is displayed in quite a dark hallway and I was disappointed that there was no glow. I applied several layers of the paint but there wasn’t any improvement.
I have it so I will use it!
Seeing as I had most of the paint left I decided to give it another try. The hallway is fairly dark and maybe the paint wasn’t getting enough light in that position.
This time I applied the paint to the landscape so that the glow would look like a shimmer in the sky that was reflected on the watery section in the centre of the picture, indicated by the marked area in the photo.
As in my first attempt, I applied a few layers of the glow-in-the-dark paint. This is recommended in the instructions that came with it.
Display and Glow
I hung the painting and forgot about it. But this time it worked. :-)
As soon as the lights were out the areas that I used the glow in the dark paint on gave off a slight glow – enough for me to see even without my glasses on!
The picture is displayed on the wall on the same side of the bedroom as the digital clock. I don’t know if this gives enough light to make a difference or not, I only know that it works there.
Green Might be Better?
According to the website the brightest glow comes from the green paint. The one I have is white, which is second in their table.
I can imagine painting a sunset with over hanging trees and using the green on the leaves for an interesting glow look. I might get around to that some time.
For the Full Range
You don't need to look on eBay for this paint supplier. They have a website at www.kilabitzzz.co.uk with their full range.
They also sell some other interesting paints. There is one for UV lights and a temperature changing one too. If you're looking for something different it may be worth a look.
