Are Glow-in-the-Dark Stars Safe for Kids?
Strontium Aluminate is the new generation glow in the dark powder used in glow in the dark toys, safety equipment and for art. It is safe for the environment, for people and pets.
Glow in the dark stars have long been a favourite among kids, turning bedrooms into fun night sky galaxies. While these luminous decorations are 100% magical, parents sometimes wonder and ask me about their safety.
A common misconception about glow in the dark stars is the fear of radiation. The new generation and even the previous generation glow stars illumination was not the result of using radioactive materials. The luminescent effect is achieved through a completely safe process, giving off a harmless glow. Your child’s bedroom will glow with celestial magic not hazardous vibes!
The paint I use is a water based acrylic one. You may be able to smell fresh paint from newly painted decals when you open the tubes. This is because the paints are been continuing to fully cure while in the tube and especially if they have been in a warm area the acrylic vapours build up in the tube. This should fade quickly, the decals themselves will be aroma-free.
Ensure the safety of glow-in-the-dark stars by avoiding placing the tiny stars in areas where small children can pick them up if they fall. The stars are small and could cause a choking risk.
UV lights used to charge the stars should be used with care, although these lights are not needed to charge my stars! If used, select lower powered 395nm UV lights, mount them high up on walls, angle them away from kids eyes. Even the weaker 395nm UV light can make eyes irritated if staring into them. Never use stronger 365nm UV lights in the bedroom to charge glow paint.
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"These are brilliant. They have turned my kids room into a beautiful night sky. They love to switch off all the lights and look up at the stars. Thank you so much."
"This exceeded my expectations! My son wanted stars in his room. He got a beautiful starry night with a moon that was out of this world."
"My son loves these so much!! We converted his room to Star Wars theme and it was a perfect addition!"
"These are just incredible! I bought them for my son’s room and couldn’t wait to give them to him. He spent hours putting them up on his wall. SO bright and so much detail! Absolutely amazing ! I recommend the ceiling canopy - exceeded expectations!!"
"I bought this for my little grand daughter who moved to Hawaii. She is thrilled with it. Thank you so very much. 💕"
"We couldn’t wait to put the stars on my son's ceiling! They turned out awesome and he loves to turn out the lights at bedtime to see all of the stars glow. Would highly recommend"
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About Stella Murals
Stella Murals is an Australian based glow in the dark art studio. Started in New Zealand in 2011, owned and operated exclusively by artist Esther Iranyi.

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