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    Glow powder or paint??

    I am still here. I try not to post "advertisements" to CPF. So, if I can answer questions, I do. Otherwise, I keep quite.
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    Glow powder or paint??

    bshanahan14rulz, Thanks for the kind words. If you are interested, we sell a variety of particles sizes of the Grade 0 Green (aka V10) on the Specialty Powders page at Glow Inc. fritzhid, I try to leave the bias out of the messages. I think everything I mentioned here is factual and can...
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    Glow powder or paint??

    There is no difference in brightness between a QUALITY glow paint and a similar powder mixed into epoxy or other medium. For the case of Glow Inc. brand, the water-based paint would be brighter than epoxy because the medium is perfectly clear where epoxy has a tint. There is no significant...
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    Phosphorescent Pigment Price Increase

    Two of the major raw components of phosphorescent pigment, Eu2O3 and Dy2O3 have increased in price 6 fold in less than two months. The result is that the wholesale cost of phosphorescent pigment has more than tripled in the same time period. The result is that glow powder and glow in the...
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    Glow Powder and Flashlights Article Author

    Glow Inc. is releasing a new monthly newsletter on everything glow in the dark. Would any of you be interested in writing an article on using glow powders to modify flashlights? Danny [email protected]
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    Black Lights

    Great ideas guys! I will get them incorporated.
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    Black Lights

    I have been working for about 8 months collecting information regarding black lights. I have wrote a detailed article that compares the various technologies. You can find it here: Black Lights I would really like to hear suggestions or corrections from the CPF techies. Danny
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    Fluorescent Pigments

    While not exactly "glow in the dark", Glow Inc is preparing to release a new line of high-end fluorescent pigments. Fluorescent Pigment Discussion on Glow Forum
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    GITD paint for plastic - water or solvent based?

    Solvent Base will adhere better because it will literally fuse to the plastic. However, water-based paints easier and looks better as a result. Either one would do well. :hitit:
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    Glow powder

    Assuming they are using at least grade 1 strontium aluminate pigments, then 12 hours is a fair claim. Of course, a stencil and glow paint would be cheaper and brighter.
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    Pyrotechnics and Fireworks

    In a past life, I was actually a pyrotechnics chemist. With July 4th coming, I thought some of you may be interesting in trying your hand at hobbyist pyrotechnics. Keep in mind, this was the flashlight of choice before batteries. Every few years, I also feel the need to plug the company from...
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    Night at the Museum - Glow in the Dark Flashlight

    I don't want to spoil the surprise. You won't miss it. The major thing I am referring to is at the very beginning of the movie. Danny
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    Night at the Museum - Glow in the Dark Flashlight

    We have had to keep quiet about this for a long time. But the movie Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is finally out. Fans of glowinc.com and CPF will truly appreciate the beginning. I just wish we got the plug that Maglight did.
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    Glow in the Dark Photography

    Objects and paintings that glow in the dark make unique photo subjects. However, like fireworks, lightning, and other self-illuminating objects, they pose serious complications for the photographer. This article discusses the issues regarding phosphorescent photography and offers solutions and...
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    Glow Powder/Epoxy Translucency

    GreenLED is dead on with his answer. Glow Inc. ships within 24 hours on 98% of orders. Anything sumbitted before 10am EST usually ships on the same day.
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