how to make engraved plastic glow?

[xtremedge]

I am trying to engrave a logo into some 1/4" acrylic and I would like to know how I can make the etched areas glow. I know that leds can be used but is there any other ways to do this like using a UV light. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[xmastree]

UV won't work as it relies on UV sensitive paint. You could use a highlighter pen to mark the engraved area and shine UV on that.

[Luke122]

If you etch a piece of acrylic, and edge light it with any light source, the etching will light up. :) Works with any color, not just UV.

[SgtM]

I found this on make.com. There used to be a thread on here that explained it even better than what I found, but I can't find it. Anyway, enjoy.
http://metku.net/index.html?sect=view&n=1&path=mods/glowpad/index_eng

[xtremedge]

if i use 2 of these and place them on each side on the edges will it glow? http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2980/lit-125/Logisys_5-LED_Lazer_Light_Kit_-_Green.html?tl=g6c77s121
and thanks for the link at metku.

oh and will it be brighter if it is etched on the back of the plastic as a mirror image, it said is is brighter that way