:laughing: Don't ask me why. It's a sudden idea I had. I wondered if the white strong and flexible material powder existed in a "glow in the dark" version. See what I mean?
There are some awesome paints that would help you get this effect! http://www.hobbyglow.com/ -Whystler
I've been considering making light fixtures using shapeways, which i then would put LEDs or other bulbs in after receiving them. This idea would be cooler though, and a more practical use of Shapeways that anyone could make without having to add electronics into it later. I think people have asked before as well about printed models using more than 1 material. How cool would it be to print a sculpture in black with glow in the dark features (eyes, etc). I really hope all that can be possible in the future.
Dude! That is an awesome idea! thanks for the link Whistler! (Us really g33ky people get excited about such little things as glow in the dark LOLZ :laughing: )
Perhaps Shapeways could do a small scale test using their powder mixed with phosphorous additive. If they would like to do that, I can direct them to a supplier of those materials. I used these additives in another application, and they worked fine there. They are available in a greenish variant, and a blueish variant.
If you want long lasting, riskreactor.com glows for 100 hours but is $19 an oz. Economical is teachersource.com 5.50 an oz.
Luminophore is used in combination with a lacquer. The lacquer that you use should be appropriate for the type of material you wish to paint: for metal, wood, plastic and the like.