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Use it straight for stenciled designs on walls, or blend it with appropriate binders for different surfaces: combine with Fabric Medium for costumes that glow through multiple wash cycles, or mix with acrylics for wood, papier-mâché, glass, ceramics, even Styrofoam. The glow recharges repeatedly with light exposure, natural or artificial, making pieces functional rather than single-use novelties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean brushes with soap and water. The medium maintains DecoArt's non-toxic formulation, suitable for projects where safety matters alongside effect. 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