How to Airbrush With Glow-in-the-Dark Paint

Adding glow-in-the-dark paint to airbrushing can be the element that makes your design stand out. Consider the effect in using it on t-shirts, body art or even airbrushing glow-in-the-dark fishing lures. Grab yourself some paint and get ready to glow.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Learn basic airbrush techniques. Airbrushing is an art form and learning the basics gives you a solid base of knowledge before attempting advanced techniques.

2. Pick from pre-mixed glow-in-the-dark paint or powders. You can add powder to almost any paint to create a glow-in-the-dark effect, however, it changes the color and makes the paint thicker. You must use a gravity feed tip when using these powders. There are a wide variety of pre-mixed colors.

3. Practice using the paint before you attempt an actual project. You must get used to the thickness of the paint and the way this new paint adheres. Also, experiment with mixing and layering colors. Glow-in-the-dark paints look well layered on dark colored paint.

4. Work in a dark room with a black light. This enables you to see your design glow as you paint. Being able to see the effect allows you to add intricate design details.

5. Experiment with different objects, once you have the feel for using glow-in-the-dark paint. Consider airbrushing temporary body tattoos, nails, models and even fishing lures.

Tips & Warnings

• Always paint in a room that is well ventilated. Consider using a protective mask to avoid breathing in harmful fumes from the paint.