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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Amazing DIY Ways To Use River Stones In Home Decor
Amazing DIY Ways To Use River Stones In Home Decor
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Dwell Of Decor:
Hey there my lovely people! How are you? Are you enjoying the beautiful days? I’m always here to inspire you and awaken your creativity. For today, I have a collection of Amazing DIY Ways To Use River Stones In Home Decor.
You are going to be fascinated with the array of possibilities that exist out there. I bet that you have never thought that the stones from the rivers can be used to decorate your interiors. The stone is one of the most cherished materials in the process of designing a home because it’s elegant and sophisticated, and immediately elevates the level of style. If you wish to make your homes more stylish, check out the ideas below and see everything that you can do with stone!
The book worms are going to love this idea. Even if you are not a book worm, you probably have some books in your home that you want to display on your shelves, and it’s hard to put them stand upright unless you have a bookend. Get some big river stones, paint them with spray and you will get your cool bookends in no time and for no money.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Amazing DIY Glow in the Dark Stepping Stones
Amazing DIY Glow in the Dark Stepping Stones
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| Amazing DIY Glow in the Dark Stepping Stones |
Stepping stones that glow in the dark make a helpful and attractive addition to a dark pathway. They also don't require electricity, which makes them useful in areas where there are no electrical outlets. The phosphorescent chemical in them recharges in normal daylight conditions, and can glow in the dark for anywhere from about 30 minutes to 10 hours. They can be somewhat expensive to make yourself because the earth aluminate phosphors used in most glow powders are somewhat rare.
When constructing tiles using a mosaic method where grout is used, the glow-in-the-dark powder can be mixed in with the grout. This will result in a glow over much less of the surface area, but should still produce a satisfying result, especially if earth aluminate powder is used. This is a handy method to use if you do not want as much light in the area as you would get if the entire stone glowed. When using grout that requires a sealant, make sure the sealant does not contain any agents that block ultraviolet light. The glow-in-the-dark powder requires exposure to UV light to activate the phosphorescent properties.
Paint is best purchased from a company that specializes in glow-in-the-dark products. Attempting to mix glow-in-the-dark powder into normal paint most often does not produce the desired results. This is because normal paints often contain UV barriers that block the light required for activation of the phosphors. Paints also do not have the right suspension properties to distribute the glow powder evenly throughout the paint, and subsequently on the painted surface. The paint pigments can interfere with the amount of light that the pigment is exposed to and can greatly increase recharge times for the phosphors as well as decreasing the amount of light that is given off. The earth aluminate powders that produce the best and longest-lasting glow do not mix well in water-based paints, so avoid these if you want a longer-lasting glow unless they specify that the aluminates have been specially coated.
