Concocting Illuminating Paints


The illuminating pigment can be made into illuminating paints along with various varnish and resin. The paints of the type are able to absorb light 10-30 minutes before emitting for 12 hours in a row. The light absorbing function can be repeatedly used.

Illuminating paints are made of illuminating pigment, organic resin, organic solution and auxiliary agents. The components determine the functions of the paints

1. Select resin and varnish

a) The absorbing functions are determined by the size of pellets. So preferably select the resin and varnish of without color or good transparency.
b) As the pigment is a substance with low alkalinity, it is recommended to select the resin with neutral or mild acidity.
c) Preferably select the resin or varnish; epoxy resin, polyurethane resin, amino varnish, polyster resin, acrylic acid resin, etc.

2. Select Illuminating Pigment
The size of the pellets of the pigment for paints should be smaller in size, so preferably choose the pigments of type C, D, E, F, SP-2, SP-4, RR-7, etc.

3. Select Agent
the agents used for illuminating paints are mainly dispersing agents and sediment-free agents.
Dispersing agents: Methyl xylene solution with 1% of density
Sediment-free agents: Silica

4. Dosage of Illuminating Pigment
Decide dosage in accordance with the desired brightness and emitting duration. It is recommended to make the portion 15%-50%. The optimal match should be 30%.

5. Concocting Illuminating Paints
a) Select Receptacle: Glassware, pottery, interlining of enamel, plastic receptacle.
b) Techniques of Crafts: Preferably use the high-speed mixer to formulate illuminating ink. The procedure is: put resin inside receptacle and add agent before stirring. Then add in sequence the sediment-free agent, illuminating pigment and begin to increase spinning pace.