Thank you, Minjin! I am glad you enjoyed learning about the overlap between chemistry and art history. If you would like to learn more about the research being done at ����Vlog��ý that combines these two fields, I would recommend contacting my chemistry advisor, Dr. Sobeck. If you want to learn more about the mechanics and history of daylight fluorescent paints I would recommend visiting DayGlo corporation’s website at . In brief, these paints work by emitting light through the process of fluorescence. The fluorophores contained in the formulas are what sets daylight fluorescent paints apart from traditional paints that solely rely on chromophores for their color. Additionally if you would like to learn more about my research, I would be happy to answer any questions via email at ghopps-weber21@wooster.edu. To answer your question, unfortunately there is no way to restore the fluorescence once it has been lost, but lots of art does not exist in its original condition which is ok! One might consider artificially aging daylight fluorescent pigments before using them to retouch a damaged painting that contains daylight fluorescent paint. It is of most important to responsibly display these works to prevent any further degradation in the years to come.

Thank you, Minjin! I am glad you enjoyed learning about the overlap between chemistry and art history. If you would like to learn more about the research being done at ����Vlog��ý that combines these two fields, I would recommend contacting my chemistry advisor, Dr. Sobeck. If you want to learn more about the mechanics and history of daylight fluorescent paints I would recommend visiting DayGlo corporation’s website at . In brief, these paints work by emitting light through the process of fluorescence. The fluorophores contained in the formulas are what sets daylight fluorescent paints apart from traditional paints that solely rely on chromophores for their color. Additionally if you would like to learn more about my research, I would be happy to answer any questions via email at ghopps-weber21@wooster.edu. To answer your question, unfortunately there is no way to restore the fluorescence once it has been lost, but lots of art does not exist in its original condition which is ok! One might consider artificially aging daylight fluorescent pigments before using them to retouch a damaged painting that contains daylight fluorescent paint. It is of most important to responsibly display these works to prevent any further degradation in the years to come.

Thank you, Heather!

Thank you, Heather!

Thank you so much, Marcel!!!

Thank you so much, Marcel!!!

Thank you so much Mr. Balasundaram! I absolutely love all of the overlaps between science and art!

Thank you so much Mr. Balasundaram! I absolutely love all of the overlaps between science and art!