Fluorescent Colors

Definition

  • Liquitex Fluorescent Acrylics Colors are intense, brilliant colors, produced from dyes surrounded by a polymer coating. The dyes absorb invisible ultraviolet light and emit visible light of a longer wavelength, reflecting more light than they receive. As a result, they fluoresce or glow and will visibly overpower paints made from traditional pigments.
  • The fluorescent effect, as well as the color, fades rather rapidly, as the dyes are not stable; these colors are non-permanent/fugitive and should not be used for work that is meant to be permanent.

Attributes

  • Fluorescent colors are translucent and greater intensity can be achieved by working over a bright white surface.
  • If a greater permanency is desired, a topcoat of Liquitex Soluvar® Gloss Varnish or Soluvar Matte Varnish (which contain Ultra Violet Light Stabilizers) is recommended, although it will eliminate the fluorescent "glow" under black light.

Available Sizes

  • Soft Body 2 oz. jars.

Characteristics of High Quality Acrylic Paints

  • Water soluble colors while wet.
  • Flexible colors when dry. Built-up surfaces will remain free of cracks and chips. Less flexible in cold weather. Softer in warm weather.
  • Air-dry by evaporation. Thin paint films: 10 - 20 minutes. Thick paint films: 1 hour - 3 days.
  • Surface of a dry acrylic painting can be cleaned by gently washing with soap and water.
  • Keep brushes wet. Clean up brushes, hands and palette with soap and water.
  • Little odor, no fumes, nonflammable. Uses non-toxic thinners and mediums.
  • Do not mix with turpentine or oils. Mix only with other acrylic emulsion paints or mediums.

Cleanup of Acrylic Paints

  • From hands: Wet or dried acrylic paint cleans with soap and water.
  • From brushes: Clean wet brushes with soap & water. Clean dried acrylic brushes with acetone, denatured alcohol or equivalent product. These cleaning solutions are toxic. Care should be taken during use.
  • From clothing: While paint is wet, clean with water and/or window cleaner. Dried acrylic paint is permanent on fabric.
  • From painting surface: While paint is wet, wipe with damp rag, clean with water. When paint is dry, simply paint over surface with desired colors and motif.

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