196: Thou shall use fluorescent inks with a purpose

Commentary Fluorescent inks can add such a shine to a project, from the equivalent of an enormous glittering gold necklace swinging from your neck, to a crisp shoeshine on your patent leather loafers. They always make an impact. Using them in the proper manner can be the tougher part. Not every occasion is suited to flashy neckwear, though a snappy pair of loafers goes well with most everything. Using these types of ink brings an intense brilliance and you can add a spot color of fluorescent orange or green or yellow and instantly grab all of the available eyeballs, but it has to be appropriate and you should know that those looks are generally reserved for youthful entertainment and fashion-based applications. The more versatile option is adding it into your process inks to increase their intensity and shine. The ink comes into specialized use when the clear version is used on a project as a security measure, where it is only seen when exposed to UV light. JF