How To Make A Light Container
Children often want to leave the lights on when they go to sleep. They feel safer. However, the costs of light increase and children begin to acquire a kind of addiction to these lights which become essential to help them sleep. A bright container can be a good solution.
We are talking about a luminous container that can be made with few materials at home, resulting in an object that magically shines when the lights go out.
Today we want to share with you two very simple ways to make them. Try it!
How to make a light container with sticks
In many party decoration shops, sticks that emit a fluorescent light and glow in the dark are sold .
They are commonly known as glow bracelets and are generally used to create a sparkling ambiance during celebrations of any kind.
These are sticks about 20 cm long and with a diameter of about 0.50 cm which also include plastic connectors about 2 cm long.
They can be of various colors, all flashy, such as red, yellow, green, fuchsia, lilac, orange and blue.
In some cases, moreover, there are various colors in a single stick, a feature that makes them more interesting.
To create your jar, you can choose your favorite colors by combining more than two.
Materials
- Glass containers or jars (as many as you like)
- Bright sticks
- Plastic gloves
- Scissors
- Old tulle
Step 1
Look for glass containers and jars, such as those used to store jam or sauces.
Step 2
Cut a piece of old tulle a little longer than the container and place it inside the container so that it sticks to the glass.
Step 3
Wear gloves to protect your hands and cut the glow sticks to extract the fluorescent paint.
Step 4
Move the stick around inside the container, making sure to create stains on the tulle and glass, so that they then glow in the dark.
Step 5
Since the idea is to create beautiful colored containers, ta gliate another stick of a different hue and repeat the previous step.
Step 6
Close the container with a secure lid and shake it.
Step 7
Turn off the light and enjoy this beautiful lighting!
How to make a bright container with paint
The paint we will use to make this container is of the fluorescent type that is now on sale in a large number of specialized shops.
It is a photoluminescent pigment that can glow in the dark after absorbing energy in the form of short-wave electromagnetic radiation.
Depending on the pigment used, it can reflect colors with shades of green, blue, yellow or pink.
As in the previous case, we recommend combining two or three colors to make the container more graceful.
Materials
- Glass containers
- Fluorescent paint
- A brush
- Water (the necessary amount)
Step 1
In a clean container, mix the fluorescent paint with a little water until the particles begin to gradually dissolve.
Use a brush and gloves to protect the skin on your hands.
Step 2
Wash the containers well and make sure they are dry.
Step 3
Use the brush to apply the paint inside the container, making small dots until it is completely covered. The more points you score, the more the container will glow in the dark.
It will take some time, but the result will be astounding.
Step 4
Place it for a few minutes next to a lit light bulb to make it shine more when the lights are turned off.
While the container may not look like much during the day, seeing how it glows in the dark will pay off all the effort.
Did you like this idea? As you can see, both methods are easy to follow and the results don’t go unnoticed.
You will just need some time and creativity to be able to start designing your light container. If you like the idea, you can do this activity in the company of your children to have fun together.
Of course, make sure they are wearing gloves and wearing old clothes, so that there are no problems with paint splatters or spills.
