Glow-in-the-Dark Luminous Powder Pigment — 5g, for Candle Making & Resin

Phosphorescent luminous powder pigment that glows in the dark after exposure to light. Add to candle wax, resin, or soap for a striking glow effect. Each color has a distinct daytime appearance and a different glow color at night. Sold in 5g pouches — choose your color from the dropdown.

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Colors & Glow Colors

Sky Blue — pale blue powder, glows blue in the dark
Yellow Green — pale yellow-green powder, glows bright yellow-green in the dark
Pink — pale pink powder, glows pink/violet in the dark
Purple — pale purple powder, glows purple/violet in the dark
Orange Yellow — warm orange powder, glows bright yellow in the dark

Details

Type: phosphorescent luminous powder pigment — not a liquid dye
Size: 5g per pouch
Charges under natural or artificial light; glows in the dark without UV light
Compatible with soy wax, paraffin wax, beeswax, coconut wax, UV resin, epoxy resin, and melt-and-pour soap
Mix into wax or resin before pouring for a diffused glow effect
Recommended for decorative candles — see wick note in FAQ

How to Use

Melt your wax to pouring temperature. Add luminous powder and stir thoroughly to distribute evenly before pouring — the powder tends to settle, so pour promptly after mixing. For resin, mix the powder into your resin before adding hardener. The finished piece will absorb light and glow in the dark after the light source is removed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this pigment clog my candle wick?
Luminous powder is a particle pigment, not a dissolved dye, so it can contribute to wick clogging in candles with a high pigment load. Use sparingly and test with your wick size. These pigments work best in decorative or low-burn candles, or in resin and soap applications where wick clogging is not a concern.

Does it need UV light to glow?
No — this is a phosphorescent pigment, not a UV-reactive pigment. It charges under any light source (natural daylight or indoor lighting) and releases that stored energy as a glow in the dark. No black light is required.

How long does it glow?
Glow duration varies by color and how long it was exposed to light before darkness. Typically glows for 1–4 hours after a full light charge. Brighter initial light exposure produces a longer, stronger glow.

Can I mix colors?
Yes — the powder colors can be mixed to create custom glow blends. Note that the daytime color and glow color will both shift when mixed.

Is this suitable for resin?
Yes — luminous powder works very well in UV and epoxy resin. Mix evenly into your resin before adding hardener and pouring into molds.