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Edit: 11th Feb 2010
I’ve just taken a picture of my touched-up Orchid Shell Fledge. I think Jennifer did a great job on it. ^_^ Thanks again!
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I bought Jen’s Orchid Shell Fledgling on Ebay that time and it just occurred to me today – didn’t it used to look more pink?
I don’t even keep it in direct sunlight so I’m confused as to how it faded so fast. It’s been beside my Pink Lap Dragon too and that one looks fine. Maybe the pink paint was just extra sensitive and I should keep the Fledgling in a dark corner from now on but it looks like the damage has been done.
Just a warning to others who buy special hand-painted pieces I guess. 🙂 I’m keeping Crispin the frog in a dark corner too as he’s specially painted and I wouldn’t want him to fade too.
How sad 🙁 Seeing as how the red fire paint is fading and now some sort of pink paint that they used on your guy it would seem red pigments are the most sensitive to light. Just a guess, although it doesnt seem to be affecting the pink lap dragons yet so that’s good news at least
I don’t remember the exact physics of it, but red pigments are more light sensitive. I think it’s that the molecules to make the pigment decompose when exposed to UV radiations. It’s most prevalent in red (so pink, which is just diluted red in most cases, would fall in this catergory) so any red colored dragons/sculpts/etc should probably be kept away from direct sunlight. Just in case.
It’s the same reason red cars fade first. 🙄
I am so sorry it faded on you. As others have said, red (and pink) pigments are especially prone to fading. Was he near a bright window or under any flourescent lights? It’s the UV in sunlight/artifical light that causes fading as it breaks down the pigments. UV can be ‘bounced’ from a strong light source even if it’s not direct.
I’m sad that he faded for you. If you want I can fix him up for you, if you can help me cover shipping costs!
The pigment I used on him is actually made for automotive use and was rated to be lightfast and archival. 🙁 So I am doubly sorry it happened.
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My art: featherdust.comJennifer wrote:I am so sorry it faded on you. As others have said, red (and pink) pigments are especially prone to fading. Was he near a bright window or under any flourescent lights? It’s the UV in sunlight/artifical light that causes fading as it breaks down the pigments. UV can be ‘bounced’ from a strong light source even if it’s not direct.
I’m sad that he faded for you. If you want I can fix him up for you, if you can help me cover shipping costs!
The pigment I used on him is actually made for automotive use and was rated to be lightfast and archival. 🙁 So I am doubly sorry it happened.
I don’t have any bright lights and the window he’s nearest isn’t that close as such (he doesn’t get direct sunlight on him at least) but I guess just that small amount of daylight coming through must have done something. 🙁
If you could fix him for me Jen I’d really appreciate it. 🙂 And I’ll keep him in his new dark corner from then on lol. I can pay for shipping both ways and maybe a bit extra for your time and all. If you can PM me with details I’d appreciate it. He needs to get his pink back. 🙂
That’s odd. My Conch Keeper, which looks an awful lot like that, is as lovely as the day I got her. I’m sorry she’s fading on you. lighter pigments can do that sometimes.
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My art: featherdust.comUV and direct light damage are huge problems. It’s virtually impossible to eliminate this kind of damage over the long term, as we always will need light to see something! That, and those gorgeous Windstones look their best in a sparkling display case or a full-on sunbeam.
For those that are really worried about sunlight and UV exposure from their outside windows and/or display cabinet lighting, I’d look into UV filters. They are either films that can be applied to glass panes, or plastic sleeves that slip over light bulbs. They’ll need to be replaced occasionally, but do a world of good for displaying sensitive materials.
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Jennifer wrote:I used the same exact pigment on the Conch Shell keeper, Ski’s pink PYO I did for her, and the Orchid Shell mother. Did anyone else have any problems??
I have the Orchid Shell Mother and so far shes doing just fine. I have a flourescent light in the cabinet where I keep her but I dont always use the light and when I do its been on for 4 to 8 hours at a time. I will let you know Jen if I notice anything later. I also have the Crocus Fledge and that one has some light colors too, but again no problems yet.
Zelda wrote:UV and direct light damage are huge problems. It’s virtually impossible to eliminate this kind of damage over the long term, as we always will need light to see something! That, and those gorgeous Windstones look their best in a sparkling display case or a full-on sunbeam.
For those that are really worried about sunlight and UV exposure from their outside windows and/or display cabinet lighting, I’d look into UV filters. They are either films that can be applied to glass panes, or plastic sleeves that slip over light bulbs. They’ll need to be replaced occasionally, but do a world of good for displaying sensitive materials.
Thanks for the tip, I’ve just bought a sheet of UV protective film from the ‘bay. The nearest window to the Fledgling is a roof window (like a few metres away) but like I said he’s no where near in direct sunlight. I guess just the UV coming through from normal daylight was enough to fade him.
Wow 😮 . That little guy did fade a lot. Thank goodness there’s hope for him to regain his lovely ‘pinkness’ 😉 .
skigod377 wrote:Thats rough… losing pink is a tragedy
Hrm. I was going to say I actually like the little tyke better in the picture on the right. 😕
Here she is, all touched up and pink again! Good as new. She’ll be flying back to Misato soon!
I’m sorry this happened, again. I go great lengths to research and pick my pigments for their quality and archival properties, just as Windstone does (I use mostly the same paints they do).
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