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Hi Kat,

If you're redoing your 'shadow wall' you may want to look into a 
laminate product from Abet-Lamaneti  called "Lumiphos." It's not cheap, 
but it is quite durable and, barring outright and determined vandalism, 
should last indefinitely. It's sold in 4X8 sheets (and maybe 5X10) and 
is applied like any laminate products. I would say it's a better deal 
than trying to paint it yourself.

If you're determined to 'paint' the wall yourself, check out "Glow Inc." 
(http://glowinc.com/) They have paint and powders to be mixed in their 
medium. These guys are glow-in -the-dark lunatics and have tons of 
information and suggestions on the uses of their products. Just make 
sure you read the information very carefully to chose an appropriate 
product.

Just a note. I have found that the laminate is not quite as bright as 
the old time standard vinyl, which these walls were often covered with. 
But the difference is only noticeable when compared side by side. To me, 
the laminate offers lots of benefits and the trade off is worth it. 
Lumiphos is what we most often use in our products.

Joe Ruggiero
www.TheExhibitGuys.com


Carnegie Museum -- Catherine Burkhart wrote:
> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
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> Hi everyone, 
> We are also working on creating this exhibit at our museum. The paint for
> the wall seems to be VERY expensive. Do you have any suggestions for finding
> paint that is less than $73 for half of a pint of paint?  How did you
> prepare the wall where the shadows are "frozen"?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Kat Burkhart
>
>
>
> Kat Burkhart, Curator
> Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County
> 222 South Washington Street
> Crawfordsville, IN 47933
>
> www.cdpl.lib.in.us/carnegie
> 765-362-2242 x 622
>   
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