Absolutely loved the products! The quality exceeded my expectations and shipping was incredibly fast. Will definitely be ordering again.Sarah Johnson
Description
SFXC Thermochromic Colour Switch Acrylic Ink, which is water-based, changes colour from Green to Neon Yellow when the surface it is applied to reaches or goes above 28ºC. This change will begin a couple of degrees beforehand.
Touch the painted surface with warm hands to witness a colour change.
Use this ink on fabric, canvas, plaster, paper or board.
Apply this product with a screen and squeegee, a small gloss roller or a standard paint brush. Once you have applied this product you can use a hair dryer to cure the paint.
Coverage is 50ml per square meter per coat.
If applying the ink to a smooth surface such as ceramic, metal or glass, please leave a note at checkout requesting that we formulate the ink with lacquer instead of our standard binder.
Thermochromic paint can be used for arts, crafts, education, design and promotional items.
Read instructions on how to make Thermochromic colour changing paint here.
Please consult the MSDS (safety data) before use. Please click here to view the Safety Data (MSDS).
Please contact us if you require trade pricing or bulk sizes.
The information supplied in this product description is for guidance only.
Please fully test our products before print runs, projects, installations and production.
This product is NOT made to a specific pantone reference. Colours vary from batch to batch and packaging may vary.
Please consider the variations of colour in batches, and order your specific batch for long print runs to ensure same colour.
Sizes under 250ml are samples and these are sent out in a re-sealable, bio-degradeable pouch.
Orders over 1 kilo cannot be shipped via economy shipping due to there being a 1 kilo maximum allowed for liquids and must be shipped via DHL.
What Our Customers Say
Great customer service and even better products. The team went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied with my purchase.Mike Chen
I've been shopping here for over a year now and the quality is consistently excellent. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable products.Emma Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is SFXC ?
SFXC is a family-owned UK-based business specialising in innovative and creative materials for commercial, domestic, and educational projects. Since launching in 2008, we’ve grown into a trusted brand for special effects and smart materials worldwide.
What makes SFXC different ?
As smart material specialists, we not only source, manufacture, and distribute unique pigments, coatings, and plastics — we also offer expert advice, extensive testing, and a passion for pushing the limits of creativity.
What industries do you work with ?
We work with everyone — from artists and universities to automotive giants, film productions, fashion labels, printers, space exploration, and even the military! If your project needs a creative spark, we’re here to help.
What special effect materials do you offer ?
Our technologies include Liquid Crystal, Thermochromic, Photochromic, Hydrochromic, Glow in the Dark, Fluorescent, Pearlescent, Colour Changing, Holographic, Conductive, Reflective, Scented, Invisible, and Infrared materials. We also offer a range of additives and binder systems.
Do you offer project support ?
Absolutely! Our full Design Service can help with R&D, material sourcing and consultancy, product design and manufacturing, direct marketing, print and design, and installations. We love helping our customers bring their ideas to life.