LUMINESCENT ARTICLE
A luminescent article is made by applying a base layer on the article, by applying an intermediate layer on the base layer, and by applying a luminescent layer on the intermediate layer. Color fading of the luminescent layer is minimized. The multiple layers create a pronounced three-dimensional decorative impact, with a longer and brighter glow.
1 . A luminescent article, comprising:
a base layer applied on the article;
an intermediate layer applied on the base layer; and
a luminescent layer applied on the intermediate layer.
2 . The luminescent article of claim 1 , wherein the base layer is printed on the article, wherein the intermediate layer is printed on the base layer, and wherein the luminescent layer is printed on the intermediate layer.
3 . The luminescent article of claim 1 , wherein the base layer is a white layer screen-printed on the article.
4 . The luminescent article of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer is an oil layer screen-printed on the base layer.
5 . The luminescent article of claim 4 , wherein the oil layer is constituted of a golden oil.
6 . The luminescent article of claim 1 , wherein the luminescent layer is screen-printed on the intermediate layer.
7 . The luminescent article of claim 1 , wherein each layer is applied in a different pattern.
8 . The luminescent article of claim 1 , wherein the luminescent layer is formed of multiple successive printings on the intermediate layer.
9 . A luminescent article, comprising:
a white base layer screen-printed on the article;
an intermediate oil layer screen-printed on the white base layer; and
a luminescent layer screen-printed on the intermediate oil layer.
10 . The luminescent article of claim 9 , wherein each layer is applied in a different pattern.
11 . The luminescent article of claim 9 , wherein the luminescent layer is formed of multiple successive printings on the intermediate oil layer.
12 . The luminescent article of claim 9 , wherein the article is a shoe.
13 . A method of making a luminescent article, comprising the steps of:
applying a base layer on the article;
applying an intermediate layer on the base layer; and
applying a luminescent layer on the intermediate layer.
14 . The method of claim 13 , and printing the base layer on the article, and printing the intermediate layer on the base layer, and printing the luminescent layer on the intermediate layer.
15 . The method of claim 13 , and screen-printing the base layer as a white layer on the article.
16 . The method of claim 13 , and screen-printing the intermediate layer as an oil layer on the base layer.
17 . The method of claim 16 , and constituting the oil layer as a golden oil.
18 . The method of claim 13 , and screen-printing the luminescent layer on the intermediate layer.
19 . The method of claim 13 , and applying each layer in a different pattern.
20 . The method of claim 13 , and forming the luminescent layer as multiple successive printings on the intermediate layer.