Four Different Ways to Get a Glow in the Dark Tumbler

I was asked to make a glow tumbler using glow powder, something I don't do very often! So here it is, 2 different glow powder cups and 2 other glow methods. And they all look pretty darn glowy in the end, if you ask me! The halloween gods laughed and laughed and laughed.
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[@Luxinda]

What’s your preferred way to create a glow in the dark tumbler??

[@Wickedkittin]

The most fun one I did was mixing various colours of glow powder into neon glitters to make a tumbler inspired by Sally Ragdoll's dress in NBC. That I stuck on with Mod Podge. Usually I do a glow in the dark spray paint or mix the powder into resin.

[@Luxinda]

@@Wickedkittin ooooh, that sounds very cool!!

[@patriciamnosselliott1893]

Spray paint!

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

The hogg and makerflo sub ones are so bright you can basically use them as a flashlight and just so easy to grab and go. But I actually think glow vinyl is pretty easy and consistent. The powders sometimes frustrate me 🤣 but I have a ton...

[@Luxinda]

@@RaesTurquoiseTurtle I don’t think I’ve ever used the vinyl - I have some, just sitting in a drawer 🙄🙄🙄🤣

[@christineking7469]

Look how they sparkle just in the snow

[@Dmedgin7]

Absolutely love the graphic. I’m pleasantly surprised at how similar all of the methods came out

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! 😊😊 I think glow powder has come a long way in its glowiness 🙄🤣 I didn’t used to find it very effective, but that may also have been my inexperience with it at the time.

[@kendall5523]

I'm so happy you did a video on this! I've been wanting to do one, have ALL the glow products, but just didn't want to do it in a method that made them splotchy. Now I know. Most informative video I've watched since starting 2 years ago. Thank you!!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you so much!! Good luck with your glow 😊😊

[@margaretsmith7284]

OMG LOVE THEM

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!!😁

[@truefemale66]

I Love them!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!!😊

[@sherryk5313]

That was awesome thanks

[@Luxinda]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@joycepugh5347]

Cool - this is good to know - thanks for the awesome share have a great weekend

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Enjoy your weekend too!! 😊😊

[@tinawaller37]

Thank you for this video. So informative!

[@Luxinda]

Thanks very much!! Glad it was helpful!

[@dowarnette]

Looks like with the spray paint does give it a green look even in daylight. The others still looked white with a very faint green tint. Thank you for this experiment.

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Yes, I would agree that when a white tumbler is coated with the glow spray paint, it’s definitely not white anymore. Plus, being next to cups that do look white makes it even more obvious 😁

[@AngieO68]

Great video. Thank you for making this

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lennescustomcreations]

Thank you so much for doing this!!! This helped SOO much

[@Luxinda]

Thank you - I’m so glad it was helpful!!🥰🥰

[@sherrihammack5403]

Love the tumblers!! They all turned out awesome!! Love the sparkle!!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!!😊😊✨✨

[@sherrihammack5403]

You are very welcome!! Love that you reply!!

[@xirtanimodiyotonka7731]

I love them all. Thank you for showing options.

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! 😊😊

[@Wickedkittin]

The tack it probably looked the closest to the sub cup, but they all look awesome! On a side note, the music woke up the husband-creature and he muttered something about "Bach, nice". I was a bit confused because I just associate it with Dracula! 🤣

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! 🤣🤣 kudos to the husband-creature for knowing his classical organ music 🎶

[@robinlosee3411]

Awesome! Thanks for showing four different methods!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Sure thing 😊

[@MDGlasspainter]

So super cute.

[@Luxinda]

Thank you! 😊

[@cathyhall7457]

Amazing results ❤❤

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!!😊

[@ocdogmomreviews697]

Very cool tutorial. Thanks for that. It's exactly what I was looking for!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Glad it was helpful!😊😊

[@jurissafebrescraftingspot2162]

Lv it

[@Luxinda]

Thanks!😊

[@winonataylor9978]

These look so cool. I mixed some glow pigment powder directly into some mod podge when I made some glow glass cans. Made kind of a gel consistency that was easy to paint on. I blow dried mine to make drying time go a little faster as well.

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! That's a great idea!

[@Artiefrog]

The glo sub cup was a little brighter glow to me but all looked nice

[@Luxinda]

Thanks! Just some different options -- the glow sub cup is definitely the easiest and probably also the most consistent glow over the entire cup 😊

[@gourdhead22]

Great comparison. Thanks for video...hugs Sheryl 💙🎨💙

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!!!! Thanks for watching!😊

[@ArtByFancyNancy]

wowww. totally impressed at the glow you got from all 4 options. they were all equally glowing at a decent level. sooo cool! thank you for doing this!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Sure thing - hope it’s helpful 😊😊

[@naomiward5573]

Thanks for sharing. I didn’t think they be so similar. Amazed!!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! I was pleasantly surprised by how well they all turned out! 😊

[@jmeeks78]

That’s so awesome. Thank you soo much for sharing this with us you are awesome for doing this. And they look adorable 🥰 love them. ❤️❤️

[@Luxinda]

Thank you very much!! 😊😊

[@kimsnyder8997]

I think the tack it method came out the best. It’s more vibrant in my opinion. The spray paint has a more muted color to it if that makes any sense. That’s just my take on them.They all turned out great though.

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! 😊😊

[@nancyjette7]

I have one sitting here editing for a decal or whatever. I used a glow vinyl sheet and i have a large tattoo to put it on .

[@Luxinda]

Oh, that sounds great!!! I thought about vinyl but opted not to try it here just because I’ve never done a glow cup that way before. I bet it’ll look wonderful with the tattoo on it!!

[@maryeaves4195]

Thank you so much!!! Just wanted I needed to move forward with my glow cups. 😁❤️

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Glad it was helpful! 😊😊

[@Sulzie65]

Love the graphic. All 4 glow well. Great comparison video. Super cute tumblers.

[@Luxinda]

Thank you so much!!😊😊

[@susanplunket2717]

Watching you sparked an idea of different glow powder on a cup like a coffee swirl tumbler! Now Ive got to try! Thanks

[@Luxinda]

Happy to help 😁😁 have fun with it!!☕️

[@wtglb]

They all look very close, but I’d have to give the slight edge to the sub cup. Very cool though!

[@Luxinda]

Thanks! It definitely wins just for the ease factor 😁

[@stacy_thecraftycat6611]

These all look awesome! A fifth way and one I like to use as well is glow in the dark glitter. Glitter Makes It has a large selection of different ones both fine and chunky and I think I have them all. lol

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Yes, absolutely ✨✨✨

[@daniellewhite7096]

I think I like the glow sub cup best, but they all look great!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! It’s definitely the easiest 😊😊

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

These all worked great! I have one A few ofbthose coffee drink character images in the works as well because they are sooo cute!

[@Luxinda]

Thanks! I look forward to seeing them!!!

[@prptink]

How cool is this! Awesome job. They are all gorgeous. I love the tack it method for sure. Thank you stay blessed 🥰

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!!😊😊

[@CrystalWilliams-rt3zm]

Omg Cindy These turned out GORGEOUS and AMAZING Thank You For making this video showing us how to make glow cups four different ways I Love Your videos and I Love The Music you choose Your Awesome and Amazing ❤️‼️❤️‼️❤️

[@Luxinda]

Thank you so much!!!😊😊

[@kathleenscattaregia1620]

Thank you for doing this video. I have been stressing over doing a cup that won’t be completely covered with glow in the dark and I think you have shown me the way to go! And btw, the music is perfect for this video. Love it!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Glad it was helpful!😊

[@patriciagregorowicz8141]

They all turned out pretty similar. Very cute waterslide. I have glow powder from GC in different colors of glow. II like the resin method. Working on stuff for a craft show. Thanks Cindy 👏👍😊

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Yes, I was pleasantly surprised by how fully glowy each of the methods looked at the end 😁😁

[@Goldie1201]

Thank you so much for this video. I think the tack it method is a brilliant idea. I’ve mixed it in resin before and used the spray paint but didn’t love the results of either of those methods. I definitely need to try the tack it one.

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!!! I’m not sure why I had never thought to try it before - I guess it’s just most commonly used for holo glitter so that’s usually what my brain thinks of 🤪

[@patriciamnosselliott1893]

All 4 came out great. Same amount of glow. Loved your music choices, very appropriate. I have only ever used the spray paint, I guess for me it's just easier to obtain. And you proved that it works just as well. Thank you for that! Because of you, I did my first ever waterslide and it came out awesome. So thank you for that, too! 🙃🙂

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Yay on the waterslide!!! 🥳🥳

[@wintrydragon]

yep yep great video... i just went crazy and bought a bunch of glow hogg tumblers...i think now i want more..you're awesome by the way 🥰

[@Luxinda]

Thank you so much!!🥰🥰🥰

[@sandyhardman2268]

I’ve had glow powder for a couple years. Never used. Thx for your info!!!! Those all are neat!

[@Luxinda]

Thanks for watching! Have fun with the glow powder!!!

[@lilaflohr602]

To me, it looks like one is not better than any of them. Thank you for this! It really helps out considerably! I love when you do comparisons, it helps me to determine what I want to do. Love ya!! ❤💛💚💙💜🌠

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Glad you found it helpful!😊😊

[@luxinastarchild8875]

Scented Expressions Supplies has glow powder. They have a peach and orange red thats absolutely amazing!

[@Luxinda]

Good to know! Thank you!!

[@staceysmith375]

Great tutorial! I always enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for your time in showing these comparisons. Did you spray alcohol into wet epoxy?

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Yes, I tend to mist with 99% alcohol to pop bubbles after applying resin to most of my tumblers. The only time I use any heat now is my heat gun on alcohol ink tumblers mostly to encourage movement of all the swirls.

[@wendyrobinson249]

Thanks for doing the experimenting for us. The sub cup seems the way to go as far as being the simplest. Spray paint is too yellow. Tack it is a great idea and looks like it eliminates the blotchiness you can get from putting the powder in resin.

[@Luxinda]

Sure thing!! Excellent assessment! 🥰🥰

[@pennys7317]

Learned a lot but was wondering why you put the alcohol spray on the resin tumbler. I had never seen that before. Awesome job!!!!!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! I prefer misting with 99% alcohol to pop bubbles rather than using a torch or heat gun. It’s just personal preference 😊😊

[@michellesweet667]

Very cool have you tried with glow paints by folk art..I have some but not sure how to use on a tumbler

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! I have used those but not since I switched to tumblers. I used the FolkArt glow paint back when I was mostly paint pouring, and I was never very impressed. That doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be good on tumblers, but my guess is you’d get a better overall application and coverage with glow spray paint than a brush on paint (but that’s just a guess).

[@kimsnyder8997]

when I mix my tack it with water, I don’t measure. I just go by consistency. Comes out perfectly. The cups are amazing as always.

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Yeah, I agree - I try to impart the idea that a strict measurement or ratio isn’t really a rule that *must* be followed, more of a general guideline. 😊😊

[@amyaustin513]

this is amazing. Thank you Cindy. Just from looking at the finished video, it looks like the tack it method looks the smoothest and the brightest, is that what you found?

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Yes, I would say that's the overall takeaway, although the glow/sub tumblers are pretty good, too (and easier, obviously). I was very pleasantly surprised by the tackit glow's look and consistency!

[@pennys7317]

I saw you spray something on to the cup that you use the powder and resin but I couldn’t tell what it was that you sprayed and why you sprayed it. I’m relatively new at this and I am trying to learn you did an awesome job by the way.

[@Luxinda]

Thanks!! Yes, after I applied the layer of resin with glow powder mixed into it, I misted the entire cup - once all the way around - with 99% (or 91% if that’s what you have) isopropyl alcohol. A lot of people use either a torch or a heat gun to pop bubbles in resin once it’s on the tumbler, but I prefer misting with alcohol - it just works better for me. This is the misting sprayer I use: amzn.to/3RHwnVO

[@allijmccoy]

I love this and thank you for showing us the different ways!! I’ve got a couple questions, hopefully not to annoying. Is there a reason you stopped using the Marabu Rainbow Additive? And lastly, which cup do you prefer out of those 3? If say one didn’t have a sublimation gid cup.

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Not annoying at all 😊 I still use the Rainbow alcohol ink, but I noticed awhile ago that it really doesn’t show up much unless it’s on black, so that’s why I started using the 504 for everything that’s not black, so the sparkle actually shows up. If I didn’t have the glow sub tumbler … ? I’m so used to using the glow spray paint that I’d probably choose that just because I’m so familiar with it. But I think once my glow spray paint stash is used up, I’ll switch over to the powder with tackit - I was really impressed with how that turned out! Great questions!!

[@allijmccoy]

@@Luxinda thank you so much! That helps me so much!! I do have about 1/2 can of glow left over from a separate project for my sons room so ima try that! I do have glow powders and I love this tack it method, so ima definitely try that!! And I also have 504 from mng I just didn’t know that it was as awesome for showing up on non black surfaces!! Thanks again Candy I love your videos and your advice and input!!!🫶🦋🔥

[@Luxinda]

@@allijmccoy thank you!!! 🥰🥰

[@dorleejohnson8506]

Thank you so much doing this video I have a request for a glow n the dark tumbler and I was wondering which method was better. One of the cups had a yellowish tint to it can you tell me which method that was?

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Yes, the yellowish one was the spray paint cup - it’s not drastic but definitely no longer white 😁😁

[@heidiewing6566]

I super duper enjoyed this tutorial because I had so many question....with my own products sitting here and didn't quite know how to use! I have one final question. How long does the glow from the sunlight last? I hope you answer ~even if it's just a guestamate. Thanks for this answered tutorial from another!!

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!!! The glow can actually last quite awhile, although it keeps fading. I would guess you would keep seeing it for about 20 minutes before it fades out completely, but I’ve never actually tested it.

[@savagetwin52]

I haven't done one yet, I think one with a Christmas theme might be interesting. Although I bought some waterslide paper a while ago, I lost my nerve. Must have something to do with the water. But I gonna try. I found some glow in the dark powder in the clearance section in Michael's. They were so cheap, I didn't say a word. No yippee or anything cuz other customers will sneak up on you and grab for themselves not even knowing what it is🤣. So, I think I'll just try it with a name. Thanks for the inspiration 🥰

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! Go for it!! And congrats on the great find! 😊😊

[@janebellco]

When prepping the Hogg Glow cup, do you do anything to prep the cup?

[@Luxinda]

I wipe it down with 91% or 99% isopropyl alcohol, but that’s all. However, if you’d prefer to sand it, then that’s fine, too. Another option is to clean it with alcohol and then spray with matte clear spray. I know I’m not providing a cut-and-dry answer, but I have yet to see actual proof that one method works better than others. I think it’s whichever method you’re most comfortable using. Thank you for the question!!

[@dawntrail]

Could you engrave in the spray painted one??

[@Luxinda]

That’s a great question, but I have no idea because I have never experimented with engraving so I’m not sure what would happen. I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful.

[@marilynjohnson2488]

I have done power in epoxy and I get streak lines. How do I get rid of those?

[@Luxinda]

Well, in this case, after I applied the resin with glow powder mixed in, I misted the whole cup with 99% isopropyl alcohol. That usually evens everything out, but you’ll need to test it to see if it works as well with your particular resin.

[@a.ielimba78]

I'm gonna make a 7 inch pyramid, how much glow powder should I use ?

[@Luxinda]

Wow! That’ll be amazing!! I don’t actually know the calculations for a solid piece like that. I mean, technically you can add as much glow powder as you want - there’s really not a limit. But at some point, there’s probably an amount beyond which the final piece won’t glow any brighter, if that makes sense. Ok, if you already know how many ounces of resin you’ll need for a 7” pyramid mold, I would suggest - and this is just a guess - 10% glow powder. So say the mold requires 10 ounces of resin, you’ll mix in 1 ounce of powder. OR you could do an experiment first with a much smaller amount, like get a silicone ice cube tray, mix up resin to fill several cubes of the tray, and mix different amounts of glow powder into each cube (10%, 20%, 30%, etc). After the resin sets up, test the cubes under UV light and decide which you like best. Then use the same ratio of powder to resin for the entire pyramid mold. Hopefully this makes some sense. Good luck!!!! I’d love to hear how your pyramid turns out!!

[@christineking7469]

Where do you get the spray bottle for the rubbing alcohol and the metal stir sticks please,,thank you

[@Luxinda]

Sure, here's a link to the ultrafine mister: amzn.to/3CcJ7M3 and here's a link to the metal stir sticks: amzn.to/3LHvpUs

[@christineking7469]

Thank you

[@amyfarr1120]

What type of sandpaper did you use to sand the tumblers?

[@Luxinda]

Thanks for the question! I usually use an 80 grit sanding block from Walmart, but a sheet of 80 grit sandpaper would work just as well.

[@luxinastarchild8875]

Do you have to put epoxy over them in order to sublimate on them?

[@Luxinda]

Actually, no - once there is epoxy resin on a tumbler, then you can't do sublimation. Only the sublimation tumblers straight out of their box -- with nothing on them yet except the layer of polyester added by the manufacturer -- can be sublimated. So none of the 4 tumblers in this video were actually used for sublimation at all.

[@aliciabarbarini1640]

Did you put epoxy on the SSD cup before you put on waterslide?

[@Luxinda]

Yes, there is epoxy resin on each of the 4 tumblers before I apply the waterslides, just to keep everything as equivalent as possible. You can see that at time stamp 9:53. Thanks for the question!!

[@aliciabarbarini1126]

@@Luxinda thanks.. loved your vids, and i just got 1 from SSD and wanted to make sure that I was correct that you added epoxy before.. thanks again for your vid..

[@teenamckinney1753]

Did you also add epoxy to the cup that came ready to go? I literally hate the feel of those glow in the dark tumblers.

[@Luxinda]

Yes, to keep this a somewhat level playing field for the comparison, I resin’d all 4 tumblers.

[@MsBLHaley]

What is the 504 that makes is sparkle, where do I buy this?

[@Luxinda]

Thanks for the question 😊 504 is a glitter sold by Mr. Nola’s Glitter. Here’s the link: bit.ly/3A1AIdB

[@PennyStetson]

I bought a Hogg Glow in the dark tumbler, but I couldn't stand the rough feel of the tumbler. Did you have the same issue or have you found a less rough option. My customer who wants them is definitely not interested in the feel of that one.

[@Luxinda]

Thank you - great question! I haven’t tried the MakerFlo glow sub tumblers yet, so I honestly don’t know if they are smoother than the Hogg brand. I know Rae over at Raes Turquoise Turtle has used MakerFlo glow cups, so she might be able to help you with that. If you can’t find a smoother tumbler, then another option is a layer of resin over the tumbler once the design is sublimated onto it. It works well but obviously adds to the time and cost of making the tumbler.

[@daniellewhite7096]

When you order from Ali express, how much do you have to order?

[@Luxinda]

Usually just one of anything. If there’s a different minimum, the listing should say so.

[@tiatuck3047]

What is 504? To make it sparkle?

[@Luxinda]

504 is the name of an ultra fine opal white/rainbow glitter I use a lot. Here’s the link for where I get it: www.mrnolasglitter.com/products/504

[@rubyrobles7955]

How do I activate my glow in the dark cup? I left it in the sun? Not working

[@Luxinda]

That could be a problem - the thing that usually happens most often with glow-in-the-dark items is overexposure to sunlight or UV light, and the glow stuff loses its ability to recharge. I don’t think there’s a fix for that, not that I’ve ever heard of. I’m sorry!

[@RainorShine1]

Im to scarer to try expoy i would love making tumblers id have 3 of each holiday an some arusim ones an breast cancer ones lol id go tumbler crazy haha.

[@Luxinda]

Once you get started, it can definitely be addicting 😁

[@phyllisgast8357]

OMG Cindy, it is like they are duplicated even though I saw you use 4 different techniques...... I bet if you wanted them to do that it wouldn't happen LOL 😉😅👍

[@Luxinda]

Thank you!! I bet you’re right!! 🤣

[@susanplunket2717]

Buy a glow in the dark sublimation tumbler, lol

[@Luxinda]

Definitely the easiest way 😁😁