How to Make Brushes Glow

Glowing brushes can be used as an accent for a costume.

When you are putting together a whimsical Halloween costume, it is helpful to add on elements that will glow in the dark to make the costume safer to wear at night while trick or treating. You can transform many items into glow in the dark accessories by using glow in the dark powder, which can be purchased at an art supply store. For example, you can create glowing paintbrushes as an accessory for an artist costume.

Things You'll Need

• Paintbrushes
• Spray adhesive
• Glow in the dark powder
• Art fixative

Instructions

1. Cover the bristle end of a paint brush with spray adhesive. You can use any size and shape of paintbrush you prefer.

2. Insert the sprayed paintbrush bristles into glow in the dark powder. Coat the bristles thoroughly.

3. Tap off the excess powder by tapping it against your hand.

4. Spray the powder-coated bristles using art fixative, which will make the glow in the dark powder stay on the bristles.

5. Allow the paintbrush to dry, following the instructions from the art fixative's manufacturer. Repeat for each glow brush you want to make.