Create a Masterpiece Glowing Scratch Art

What can we use if we can't find glow-in-the-dark paint?

If glow in the dark paint is unavailable, use bright fluorescent acrylics or diluted highlighter ink in the palette wells from step 3 and still 'charge' them under a bright lamp as described in the final step.

My black layer is flaking or the paper tears when I scratch—what should I do?

If the black acrylic from step 6 flakes or the paper tears when you use the wooden stylus in step 12, make sure the glow paint was fully dry before applying a thin even black coat, practice pressure on the small corner test in step 12, and switch to heavier cardstock if tearing continues.

How can I change the activity for younger or older kids?

For preschoolers, simplify step 2 with big bold shapes and let them scratch with a blunt popsicle stick instead of the wooden stylus, while older kids can create intricate designs and use a finer-point stylus during step 12 for detailed lines.

How can we make the finished piece more special or display-ready?

To enhance the project, blend two glow colors in the palette wells from step 3 for gradients, use stencils before scratching in step 12 for repeating patterns, and frame the charged artwork after holding it under a bright lamp as in the final step.