Shop by Effect
Know what you want your project to do, but not what the material is called? Start here. Choose an effect to see every SFXC product that creates it — inks, pigments, paints and films.
Colour-changing
Thermochromic →Changes colour with temperature
Liquid Crystal →Shows a spectrum of colours across a temperature range
Hydrochromic →Turns clear when wet, revealing what's underneath
Photochromic →Changes colour in sunlight or UV light
Light & glow
Glow in the Dark →Charges in light, then glows in the dark
Fluorescent →Vivid neon colours that glow under UV light
Invisible UV →Invisible until lit by UV light
Reflective →Bounces light back towards its source
Shimmer & shine
Pearlescent →A soft, pearl-like lustre
Holographic →Rainbow, light-splitting sparkle
Colour-Shifting →Changes colour as the viewing angle changes
Glitter →Sparkle for inks, resins and coatings
Metallic & speciality
Metallic & Gold →A metallic sheen, from bronze to gold
Conductive →Paint and ink that carry electricity
Scented →Releases a fragrance when rubbed
Metallurgy →Gallium, gold and silver leaf, and specialist metals
Kits, Trial & Demonstration Packs
Kits & Packs →Try several effects at once — ideal for schools, students, designers testing ideas, and anyone new to smart materials.
Not sure which effect you need? Contact us — our team has over 20 years’ experience with colour-changing and special-effect materials and will point you to the right product.