Best selling pigments for glow in the dark epoxy in 2022

If you use fluorescent epoxy to coat a table top or an engraved item, the pigment will settle well in the grooves. The layer of resin will be thick enough to plane, sand or buff off.

The glow in the dark powder itself is effective for about 20 years. After that period of time, the glow diminishes by around 10%. The powder generally outlasts the medium it is mixed with.

Be mindful to buy a paint or an artificial dye that is specifically destined for use in resin. Colorants such as children’s watercolor paint can also be used. They produce a smoother finish and are easier for beginners. Nail polish and alcohol inks are also commonly used to color epoxy resin.

It is recommended to mix pigment at a ratio of one part pigment to four parts of resin or epoxy (1:4) by weight. Make sure to mix the pigment thoroughly to avoid clumps. It takes about 20 minutes before the epoxy resin becomes sticky and harder to work with.

You have to be very careful when mixing larger quantities of resin or epoxy. The resin expands upon mixing the two parts together and create heat. If the resin sits too long it will start curing in the container, which can create smoke. The resin might then be too sticky to use and pour.

No, it is odorless.

You can mix this with most mediums including most liquids, so you can mix it with a clear primer or a setting spray.

You can dissolve this in a acrylic pouring medium to make fluorescent paint.

Yes, this is completely normal. When you mix pigment and epoxy or resin, a chemical reaction takes place. This creates the heat and the smoke.