Glow-in-the-Dark

Sometimes abbreviated to "GITD", glow-in-the-dark clay works in the same way as other glow-in-the-dark products. It absorbs light when it is present, and when it is not, has a luminescent quality that can last for hours.

Information

Polymer clay Sculptor Dinko Tilov uses glow-in-the-dark clay for skeletons because of its bone color. You can also use GITD clay instead of white for eyes or teeth in sculptures.

Several brands carry glow-in-the-dark clay. Some feel that Fimo's is the brightest. Sculpley III offers four colors of GITD clay-green, orange, blue and yellow. Liquid Poly Glo is a glow-in-the-dark liquid clay available in six colors.

It is possible to mix your own color of GITD clay-just add a tiny pinch to any standard glow clay. Be aware, though, that if you add too much color, you'll greatly diminish the glow.

Baking

Glow-in-the-dark clay may be more susceptible to scorching than other clays. Carefully monitoring the temperature, not curing longer than necessary, and protecting the clay with a tent of aluminum foil can help reduce the likelihood of scorching.

Availability

Glow-in-the-dark clays are sold in the same size units as regular clays and are cured at the same approximate temperatures. They are also available in sample packs.