Thermochromic Liquid Crystal

Product Overview

Description

LIQUID CRYSTAL IS THE RAW MATERIAL FOUND IN MOOD RINGS AND LCD SCREENS.  THE MATERIAL CHANGES MULTIPLE COLORS BASED ON REACTION TO HEAT.  FOR BEST RESULTS THE INK MUST BE APPLIED OVER A BLACK BACKGROUND, OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT SEE THE COLOR CHANGE AS WELL.

Liquid Crystal
Thermochromic Ink - "Mood Ring" Effect!
Speciality material changes in the range of the activation temperatures
6 Color Liquid Crystal changes between 80F - 90F

12 Color Liquid Crystal changes between 60F - 90F
Colors resemble shades of:
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, Yellow, Green Blue & Purple.

At room temperature, this liquid crystal coating appears to be colourless. However, as the temperature rises the coating will change from red, to green and finally blue. This spectral colour change takes places within a range of 5°C.

Liquid crystal looks its best on a black background. However, the liquid crystal ink does work well on other colours such as blue and red. Please avoid coating light colours.

Liquid crystal ink can be sprayed or brushed onto most surfaces. Liquid crystal ink has been used in hundreds of innovative applications including, jewellery, footwear, CD covers, packaging, business cards, thermometers, hot warning labels, thermochromic sheets, thermal mapping, interior design, automotive coverings. The list is endless! 

Instructions:
Shake bottle/jar well before use
Apply desired amount of coats over a black surface and let dry completely
Note: Liquid Crystal is water based and brushing multiple layers can peel up the previous coat.
For best effect, spray the Liquid Crystal in light coats, drying completely with a hair dryer in-between each coat. Recommended spraying 4 coats per project.
Seal with clear epoxy resin or enamel to prevent the Liquid Crystal from peeling or scratching off.