There are substances that glow due to stored energy. Their glow can continue very intensely even for several hours after preliminary illumination. Recipes for just such compounds are given below. Compared to other light compositions, they have a number of advantages: they do not oxidize, do not contain radioactive impurities, can glow regardless of air access, and do not require any friction or shaking, unlike triboluminescents. Their only two drawbacks are that they need to "recharge" from time to time to store energy, and it's still quite difficult to get their ingredients.

Violet Blue Recipe (Long Glow):

Recipe orange-red (medium intensity):

Yellow:

Thinners for luminous paints:

As diluents for all of the above luminous colors liquid glass (silicate glue) turpentine can be used. You can dilute luminous paints with dammar varnish, which includes: dammar resin 52%, xylene 43% and castor oil 5%. The resin is poured with xylene and thoroughly mixed after dissolving the resin, castor oil is added. The resulting mixture is filtered through suede. The varnish has a straw-yellow color and evaporates easily, so you need to store it in a glass container with a ground stopper. If over time a precipitate appears in the dishes, then the varnish must be filtered again. 2.5 parts of luminous paint are dissolved in 1 part of Dammar varnish and the mixture is thoroughly mixed.

Reklamno-production company "White Stripe" designs, manufactures and installs illuminated signs to order of any models, complexity. This is an information carrier that emphasizes the corporate image of the company, combined with architectural style building. Depending on the type of lighting, signs are:

• not light. Volumetric or flat designs without illumination. They cost less than lights. For additional lighting, lamps on brackets, halogen or neon lamps are installed;
• light. At the manufacturing stage, the backlight is mounted directly into the construction box.

The success of the company, brand recognition depends on the quality of workmanship: the connection of the elements should be invisible, and the illumination should be uniform. We use certified materials in our work, which ensures the strength, durability of structures, resistance to impact external factors(precipitation, temperature changes, direct sunlight, etc.) The production of illuminated signs in the company "White Stripe" is:

• design according to the given dimensions, taking into account the wishes of the customer;
• professional installation and service maintenance;
• quality control at each stage of work.

The price for manufacturing and installation depends on the selected materials, dimensions of the structure, complexity, scope of work. The cost is pre-calculated, agreed with the customer and remains unchanged until the full provision of the service.

Varieties

Illuminated signs on the facade of the store are made in the form of:

• lightboxes. Aluminum or metal frame, for the front part Light-diffusing Plexiglas of "milky" color is used. Due to a special film, UV - printing any advertising information is applied to the front panel. The sizes, shapes of the box are not limited, they depend on the place of installation, the method of installation. To illuminate advertising at night, LED clusters are mounted inside the structure;
• bulk letters. conspicuous and efficient view outdoor advertising. A large selection of materials, lighting methods allows you to choose a model for any building, company;
• Panel-bracket. This is a lightbox mounted on brackets on the facade of the building. The presence of two planes for advertising allows you to save money and the front area on which they are installed. Designed for brand awareness and promotion;
• neon signs. They are made of neon tubes, curved in the form of signs, letters or any other image (animals, objects, etc.) A large selection of colors, unlimited shapes allows you to choose a model for any advertisement;
• LED signs. Minimal heat generation and power consumption, as well as the duration of operation, make them common among customers. With the help of LEDs, an advertising surface is created, on which interchangeable images or a running information line appear;
• roof installations. An effective and noticeable form of advertising. Emphasizes the status, prestige of the company, designed for brand recognition. They are installed at a height, on the roof of the building, which ensures the visibility of structures at a great distance.

PRICES

Reklamno-production company "White Stripe" will produce signs of any complexity, size. The average duration of operation of structures is 5-8 years, after which they are subject to replacement or restoration. In our work we use durable, economical LEDs. Behind additional information, to place an order, call the operator or fill out the form on the site.

Do-it-yourself luminous paving slabs are a new tile material that is used for paving paths and open areas on the street. The composition of the coating includes substances that have a light-accumulative effect. Thanks to them, paths that look ordinary in the daytime begin to emit light in the dark.

What is a light tile?

Paving slabs glowing in the dark - a fashionable detail landscape design. It is often used as a bottom light to highlight plants or mark the limits of a walkway. What is a light tile?

Conditionally luminous coating is divided into two categories:

1. Luminescent. Making a luminous paving slabs in this case, it involves the use of a phosphor, which impregnates the upper layer of the material;
2. LED:
   • Accumulating solar energy. LEDs are mounted in the coating, working like capacitors. They accumulate energy received from the sun, and at night they begin to glow;
   • Operating from external source nutrition. LED-elements built into paving slabs are powered by electricity. They are rated for 12 or 24 V.

Luminous paving slabs - the moon path, stands apart in a number of luminescent tile coatings. The manufacturing technology of this type of paving stones is not disclosed by the manufacturer. The only thing known is that light tiles are made from special raw materials, which are pressed into polymer chips.

Throughout the day, such a coating accumulates solar energy, and in the evening it emits a greenish light. According to the manufacturers, the production of miracle tiles does not require sand and cement. According to some experts, a material made from an extruded polymer contains phosphors. And this means that the manufacturer is engaged in the production of well-known fluorescent lamps, but only in the form of paving stones.

Features of the production of tiles with phosphor

The production of luminous paving slabs involves the use of luminescent substances of one of the two existing types:

• Inorganic. In most cases, they are represented by crystalline phosphates, which have long been used for the production of cathode ray tubes;
• Organic. Special substances - photoluminophores, used for the manufacture of special luminous paints. It is they who accumulate solar energy during the day and “give it away” at night with a beautiful glow.

The manufacturing technology of light tiles is not much different from the production process of ordinary paving stones. It is made by vibrocasting, but the mixture includes special plasticizers and luminescent solutions:

1. First of all, a mixture is made, into which components with a light-accumulative effect are added at the initial stage;
2. The prepared composition is poured into molds on a vibrating table;
3. The solution is compacted and hardens already for 3-4 days.

The production of this type of coating is technologically not much more complicated than the production of ordinary paving stones. However, light slabs in recent times became very popular with many people. You can often find such a coating on summer grounds near cafes, in private courtyards and near gas stations.

According to the manufacturers, the luminescent material does not lose its unique properties for 200 years. Its thickness can vary from 30 to 90 mm. Available in a variety of colors:

• orange and green;
• blue and red;
• yellow and pink.

Thanks to this variety, it is possible to create a non-standard luminescent design of paving stones.

Features of LED tiles

LED boards are made from durable composite materials and impact resistant glass. In fact, they are LED-lamps in the form of floor tiles. Inside such devices, an LED board is mounted, which, when powered from the mains, emits a bright light.

It should be noted that the price of LED paving stones is slightly higher than that of fluorescent ones. It calmly tolerates the effects of low and high temperatures in the range from -30 to +70 degrees. One floor element can contain from one to four led elements. The photo below shows interesting design options for sites and paths with diode paving slabs.

Independent production of tiles with phosphor

How to make glowing paving slabs with your own hands? The coating process is quite simple. If you already have tile installed, but would like it to glow at night, you can simply cover it with fluorescent paint on top.

For the direct process of manufacturing light tiles, you will need:

• vibrating table;
• molds for filling the solution;
• container for the preparation of raw materials;
• cement and luminescent substance;
• granite screenings and plasticizers.

How to prepare a solution:

1. Mix the luminous component with a plasticizer. In relation to the weight of the entire mixture, the plasticizer should be 0.5%, and the phosphor - 2%;
2. Before use, immediately mix the plasticizer with water and only then add the luminous components. For 1 liter of water, no more than 200 g of plasticizer should go, and at least 250 g of phosphor;
3. Now knead the main solution of cement, sand and water;
4. The compositions are poured into molds in two layers: the main (first) - a mixture of cement and sand, decorative (second) - a solution of a luminescent substance and plasticizers;
5. The filled forms are placed on a vibrating table for tamping the compositions for several minutes;
6. After that, the forms are transferred to a room where there is no access to light, and left for several days.

Luminous tiles manufacturers

Do-it-yourself luminous paving slabs are a relatively short-lived material. If you want to purchase a really high-quality coating, you should give preference to such manufacturers of LED and fluorescent plates:

• JORIS. The Dutch manufacturer produces led coatings that can simultaneously operate both from the mains with a voltage of 12 V and from the consumption of solar energy;
• SVET PLITKA. During the production of paving stones, the manufacturer uses light elements that are devoid of the stroboscopic effect (flicker);
• OSCAR-SIB. The manufacturer of the "lunar path" uses a 100% exclusive technology for the manufacture of material with a phosphor. Such a coating can last 200 years.

Luminous tiles, powered by LEDs or luminescent substances, have unique qualities. During the day, it is not much different from ordinary paving stones, but at night it begins to glow with a bright green, red, orange or blue glow.

A photo printing business will pay off faster if you offer customers non-standard solutions. In search of new ideas, look at the ability to take photos that glow in the dark. This exclusive service will attract new customers to long-established photo studios and help newcomers stand out from competitors.

The technology is based on the ability of a number of substances to accumulate light. The material consists of two layers of a special film and a polymeric luminescent plate. The effect of "glow" after recharging lasts up to 5 hours. Production capacity allow to produce 1 A4 sheet in 3-5 minutes.

The target audience

The demand for photo printing services does not depend on the season, fashion trends, or income level of consumers. By offering glow-in-the-dark printing, you cover a wide range of target audience, which, in addition to private clients, includes:

• professional photographers;
• advertising agencies who will be interested in the production of luminous announcements, signs, souvenirs;
• designers and interior stores;
• suppliers of goods for print shops.

Location selection

The photo studio should be located in a large shopping or business center. 10 m² is enough for accommodation necessary equipment, which in size does not exceed the size of a desk.

In addition, you can organize home-based business, leading the search for customers through the Internet and ads. In the latter case, you can significantly save on rent, but you will have to give up clients from the street.

Project Economics

In today's oversaturated market with services and goods, it is quite difficult to surprise a spoiled buyer. Therefore, with the seeming freedom of action in the field of business, making money is not so easy.

In order to secure a high and stable income required original idea, a service or product that has no analogues in the country or a particular region.
It is this idea that is the production and sale of glow-in-the-dark stones.

Luminous stones will serve as a true decoration of any site ennobled by landscape design. The feeling of a beautiful fairy tale created by them will please anyone, even a beautiful person far from feeling. That is why glow-in-the-dark stones will first of all attract the attention of experienced landscape designers, who will become the main clients that bring income to your business.

This is not surprising. After all, anything can be created from such stones. Everything is limited only by the imagination and talent of the project developer.

In addition, luminous stones allow you to save electricity on the site, as they are partially or completely able to replace street lighting. Everyone will agree that in our time economy is the basis of a prosperous existence. This fact will also play into your hands, because the owners who want to minimize their expenses for suburban real estate without sacrificing beauty and style will also be interested in your products.

In addition to landscape design, your products will be in demand when creating soil for aquariums. There are a lot of fans of aquarism and this activity is just as profitable as site design.

An aquarium with luminous soil is just a fabulous sight and will not leave indifferent neither children nor adults.

In addition, there is a high profitability from the aquarium hobby. The cost of a good aquarium is very high and income from work on only one order can vary from 10,000 to 300,000 rubles.

Given the relatively low cost of production and materials, as well as a huge segment of consumers who want to purchase these products, high profitability and a quick payback for your business are guaranteed.

Production of luminescent stones.
The easiest way, of course, is to buy finished products and resale to the direct consumer. However, in order to obtain higher incomes, it would be more expedient to establish the production of luminous stones. This is all the more relevant, because the production of these products is, in principle, a simple process that does not require huge costs.

And so, for the production of original glowing stones, we need:
Wear-resistant and durable plastic. This is the main material for production, and it is on its quality that your products will be so durable.

The main thing you should pay attention to when purchasing plastic is its increased resistance to aggressive environment and above all to alkalis. Good plastic costs from 500 rubles per kilogram, which, in general, is quite inexpensive given the high profitability of the output.

In addition to plastic, you will need a high-quality luminescent pigment in at least several colors.

As a rule, in the production of stones, the TAT 33 pigment is used. At the moment, its cost ranges from 200 to 800 rubles per liter and depends on the quality and the specific manufacturer.

Detailed calculation of income.

Packaging and resale.

If you plan to buy and resell glowing stones, then the following profit calculation example will come in handy:
Let's say you decide to pack ready stones in bags of 30 pieces. Your costs will be approximately 1 ruble for the pebble itself and 20 kopecks for packaging. In addition, it will cost a ruble or two to make a beautiful label for your products. Well, about 1 ruble will be the wages of a worker packer.
As a result, we get the maximum cost of packing luminous stones 34 rubles. That is, even if you sell a package of 68 rubles, the yield will be 100%. But in the absence of competitors (and competitors in this business really a little), the retail price of 68 rubles is far from the limit.

Income from production.

Consider the average profitability of a business for the production of luminous stones, using the example of the manufacture of luminous facing tiles based on gypsum and plastic per 1 sq. meter. In this case, the cost of one stone, taking into account the cost of the material, will be approximately 1 ruble.

Now let's move on to the calculations:
And so on m it will take 200 stones. This is 200 rubles. You will also need 5 kg of gypsum. % kilogram of gypsum will cost us about 50 rubles. 50 rubles, equals the average price of wages for an employee who will work in your production. Total costs will be about 250 rubles.

That is, the cost of one 20x20 tile will be approximately 10, and 25x40 25 rubles.
Considering the average retail price for a similar tile is 500, and in the absence of competitors and 1500 rubles per 1 sq. meter, the profitability of your business will be at least 100-300%!
You can achieve even greater profitability by making original and simply unusual products glowing in the dark. After all, the more original the fruit of your imagination, the higher its price.