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.
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.