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Frequently Asked Questions
General
What can Bare Paint be used for?
What can Bare Skin be used for?
Can you change the colour?
Do these materials 'light up' or glow?
Can you use Bare Paint and Bare Skin together?
How much is shipping?
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
Questions about Bare Paint
How conductive is Bare Paint?
How do I apply Bare Paint?
How do I remove Bare Paint?
What can Bare Paint be applied to?
How long does Bare Paint take to dry?
Can you make Bare Paint dry faster?
Can I use another paint as an insulator?
Can Bare Paint be applied to clothing/textiles?
How long does Bare Paint last after it has dried?
Can I use it for screen printing?
Is Bare Paint waterproof?
Can I use Bare Paint on my skin?
Questions about Bare Skin
How conductive is Bare Skin?
How do I apply Bare Skin?
How do I remove Bare Skin?
Is Bare Skin waterproof?
What can I power with Bare Skin?
How long will Bare Skin last?
Is Bare Skin Food Safe?
I have skin irritation after using Bare Skin, is this normal?
Can I use Bare Skin as a tattoo ink?
If your question is not answered here please feel free to contact us at:
info@bareconductive.com
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General
What can Bare Paint be used for?
Lots of stuff! We generally split applications into two simple classifications, signaling and powering. Signaling could include using the Paint as a potentiometer while interfacing with a micro-controller, as a conduit in a larger circuit or as a capacitive sensor. Powering a device would include lighting LED's or driving small speakers. The most interesting stuff happens when you combine these properties into something new. Keep an eye out on the Tutorials and Community pages for projects that give specific examples of Bare Paint in use.
What can Bare Skin be used for?
Bare Skin has a wide variety of applications. As we do for Bare Paint, we tend to describe these applications in two broad categories of signaling a computer or powering a small device across the skin. Bare Skin has been used in dance performances to turn a dancer's movement into sound and has been used as a decorative makeup effect, powering LEDs across the skin. See the Tutorials and Community pages for projects that show all the wild stuff that you can do!
Can you change the colour?
Both Bare Paint and Bare Skin are currently only available in black. Both materials can easily be over painted with a wide range of other paints, opening up a range of color possibilities.
Do These materials 'light up' or glow?
Not in themselves, but they can power light sources (such as LEDs) which do glow.
Can you use Bare Paint and Bare Skin together?
Sure! There are innumerable possibilities for combining "off body" and "on body" circuitry.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is Free! to anywhere in the world.
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
We aim to dispatch on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
On Monday we dispatch orders from Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
On Wednesday we dispatch orders from Monday and Tuesday.
On Friday we dispatch orders from Wednesday and Thursday.
Once dispatched the shipping/delivery times vary by country;
UK: 1 - 2 working days
EU: 3 - 5 working days
US and Rest of the World: 7 - 10 working days
We try to get your oder to you as soon as possible but if there are any problems with your order please contact us at orders@bareconductive.com.
Please note that we ship in packages of three pots; for example if you orderd 4 pots you would recieve 2 packages one containing 3 pots and one containing 1 pot.
Bare Paint
How Conductive is Bare Paint?
We’re currently developing a Technical Data Sheet for Bare Paint, which we will be releasing soon.
How do I apply Bare Paint?
You can apply Bare Paint like any other water-based paint. You can use a brush, a roller, printmaking equipment, or anything else that you can think of. We often use stencils cut from adhesive-backed vinyl for detailed work and big brushes for paintings. Some intrepid users have even tried to spray the material through an airbrush!
How do I remove Bare Paint?
Bare Paint is water soluble so soap and warm water will take Bare Paint off of most surfaces.
What can Bare Paint be applied to?
Bare Paint can be applied to a wide variety of materials, including (but certainly not limited to) paper, cardboard vellum, wood, metal, plaster, some rubbers, plastics and many textiles. Some materials like polypropylene exhibit hydrophobic behavior and will need surface preparation (such as light sanding) before applying Bare Paint. Experiment and send us some photos of your results!
How long does Bare Paint take to dry?
Drying time depends primarily on two factors, how much Paint you've applied and the ambient temperature. In general, the thinner the layer of Paint applied, and the warmer the ambient temperature, the shorter the drying time will be. A small drawing on a piece of paper should dry within 10 minutes in optimal conditions. It's important to note that as Bare Paint dries the conductivity increases (and will continue to increase to a certain extent even after the Paint "feels" dry), so if your project requires calibration, let the Paint dry completely before testing it.
Can you make Bare Paint dry faster?
Yes and no. A little bit of extra heat can certainly help the material dry faster. A lot of extra heat can over dry the material causing it to crack and compromising its performance.
Can I use another paint as an insulator?
Definitely! Standard acrylic or water-based paints can be used alongside Bare Paint to act as insulation or to create multi-layer circuitry. Painting over Bare Paint is also an easy way to hide a circuit or ‘change’ the color.
Can Bare Paint be applied to clothing/textiles?
Definitely! Check out our blog posts on our aprons for Maker Faire NYC 2011 to see some examples. Bare Paint adheres well to a wide range of synthetic and natural fabrics. Its important to note that as Bare Paint is water soluble, washing the textile would remove any Paint which has been applied.
How long does Bare Paint last after it has dried?
A long time. Our internal tests have shown the material can last years if treated properly and kept dry. In February of 2009 we printed a book cover which is still conductive and intact (though most of the book pages have fallen out).
Can I use it for screen printing?
Yes. Bare Paint is well suited for screen-printing. In our studio we tend to use screens with meshes ranging from 43t to 90t. The material prints well on paper, fabric and many other substrates. Though Bare Paint works well for screen-printing, we're hoping to launch a screen-printing specific product soon.
Is Bare Paint waterproof?
The current formulations Bare Skin and Bare Paint are not waterproof, but depending on what your application is you can paint over it with a waterproof paint or varnish.
Can I use Bare Paint on my skin?
No. For anything on the skin, you need to use Bare Skin. Though Bare Paint is a material that is safe to have around the body, it is not specifically approved for use on the skin.
Bare Skin
How conductive is Bare Skin?
We’re currently developing a Technical Data Sheet for Bare Skin, which we will be releasing soon.
How do I apply Bare Skin?
Bare Skin can be applied just like any other body paint. You can apply it with a brush, a stencil or directly with your hands. For precise application, you can use stencils or masking.
How do I remove Bare Skin?
Since Bare Skin is water-soluble, warm water and soap are all that you need to remove the product. We find that makeup wipes work well at removing small portions of product without disturbing the surrounding work.
Is Bare Skin waterproof?
No, Bare skin is water-soluble so any significant amount of moisture will remove the material
What can I power with Bare Skin?
We recommend that any interaction on the body does not exceed 5V and 100 mA, leaving plenty of scope for LED’s, sensors, signlaling and Arduino work.
How long will Bare Skin last?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as every application is different. In ideal conditions where Bare Skin is applied with consistent layer thickness on a part of the body without extreme flexing (such as the forearm) the material can last for up to four hours. If the material is applied in a place with a lot of movement or mechanical agitation (like the elbow), its life will be shorter.
Is Bare Skin Food Safe?
No. Bare Skin is certified as a cosmetic under the rules set out by the European Cosmetics Product Directive so it should only be applied to the outside of the body and it is not for consumption or for internal application.
I have skin irritation after using Bare Skin, is this normal?
Before using Bare Skin, you should read the precautions for use and test the product on a small patch of skin. Do not use Bare Skin if you have an allergy to any of the listed ingredients.
Can I use Bare Skin as a tattoo ink?
No. Bare Skin is designed as a temporary enhancement and should only be applied to the outer layer of the skin.
If your question is not answered here please feel free to contact us at info@bareconductive.com
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