Glow in the Dark Shadow Wall

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Glow in the Dark Shadow Wall

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Take “Glow-in-the-Dark” to a new level with a full size “Shadow Wall''.  This life-sized wall utilizes a camera flash and will take a “picture” where the shadows will stay dark and the background will glow.  The image will slowly fade away and be ready for the next set of shadows.  Shadows can include people and objects, even in motion!  “Drawing” on the wall is also fun with a flashlight.

Supplies

(See "Glow in the Dark Shawdow Wall.pdf" document for materials needed)

Glow in the Dark (White to Green) Heat Transfer Vinyl Roll 12in x 10ft

Camera Flash (2.GHz remote)

Tripod

Ceiling Clamps for blankets (as needed if using drop ceiling)

1 1/2” PVC Schedule 40, 10ft

Packaging Tape

Cut and Tape Sheet

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(See "Glow in the Dark Shawdow Wall.pdf" document for instructions and pictures)

Mount on PVC and Ceiling

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Tape sheets onto PVC and attach PVC to drop ceiling braces

Enclose Area for Darkness

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Clip blankets to ceiling tiles to create a dark room for wall

Mount Flash

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Mount camera flash onto tripod.

Place Tripod into dark room on opposite side as glow in the dark wall

Create Shadows

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Place item (or person) next to wall, close your eyes, and take a "picture" with the flash.

Step away from wall and see shadow. Shadow will fade of time.