You may want to make a homemade UV light if your UV lamp is broken, but You just need to manicure your nails now. Or just because you're a DIY lover, nail science hobbyist who want to create your own UV light that can be useful and safe.  A professional UV light can be used to curing nail polish for nail art lovers. You need to understand what UV light is and how you can use it before you process into the creating.

How does ultraviolet light work?

Ultraviolet light is a kind of electromagnetic radiation with different wavelengths, which is shorter than visible light. The UV light is not visible to human eyes, but it surely has significant effects on lots of materials, such as gel nail polish.

You also need to know there are three types of UV light: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C.

1) UV-A (320-400 nm): The UV light is the least harmful; it is usually used in nail lamps.

2) UV-B (280-320 nm): more harmful than UV-A, often responsible for sunburns.

3) UV-C (100-280 nm): The largest harmful UV light, but it's belcked by the Earth's atmosphere.

UV light works when it emits and causes chemical reactions in substances. For example, the UV light made the gel nail polish solidify when exposed to UV light. The UV light can also be used in healthcare, art restoration, and everyday life.

Step-by-step Guide to Making Homemade UV Light

Essential Materials Before Your Start:

1) A standard LED flashlight

2) Violet cellpphane or plastic wrap

3) Transparent tape

4) Scissors

5) UV filter material (recommended)

Certain smartphone apps can mimic UV light if you don't have a UV filter. And, most important, you must have protective eyewear. Because UV light can be harmful to your eyes and skin, it's important to take the necessary protection. Another thing is that you should prepare your work space—a simple but clear work area—that will make the DIY process of assembly smoother and safer.

Begin to Assemble the UV light components.

Choose the right light source.

You can begin with a standard LED flashlight; you need to ensure the flashlight is in good working condition with power.

Try to apply the UV filter.

1) Cut a piece of violet cellophane that is large enough to cover the flashlight's lens.

2) Wrap the cellophane tight over the lens, then protect it with transparent tape.

As for effectiveness, you can add two or three pieces of cellulose.

Testing your UV light now

Now, you can turn on the flashlight and shine it on a white surface; keep safe and don't shine it on your body. Your DIY UV light should be ready when the light appears bluish or violet. You can test it by shining on items such as gel nail polish.

Troubleshooting any potential issues.

You may not succeed the first time. The UV light may not be working as you expected, but you can try to add more layers of cellophane or ensure the flashlight's batteries are fully charged.

The importance of safety

We don't recommend that you make a homemade UV light if you don't have any experience or professional knowledge. Because the UV light may cause your skin burns and eyes damage. So you should always use protective eyewear to avoid any damage. We highly recommend you buy a nail UV lamp from a professional nail online store.

Using the UV light correctly

You should limit the duration of exposure and keep the light away from kids when you use your homemade UV light. It may cause skin burns when you spend too much time under the UV light.

You need to keep the UV light in a cool place when you store it; keep the place dry when you do not use it. Regularly check the components of the UV light and replace them usually. Once again, we recommend you buy professional UV light if you use it regularly.

Final words: it's not difficult to make a homemade UV light project. The UV light provides you with a handy tool for various applications; it also helps you explore the world of creative possibilities. The homemade UV light is a good addition when you use it for practical purposes such as gel nail polish curing. So, you really can make a homemade UV light after you gather the listed materials and follow the steps. The most important thing should be to keep safe when you make it. And we don't recommend that you try to make the UV light if you don't have any experience or protective eyewear. We highly suggest you buy a UV light from an online store; it's more safe.