Ultra-powerful UV Wood's Lamp: principle, operation, and uses

The world around you is full of hidden things. Things that are concealed in your environment and are barely suspected. The art world is no exception to this observation. One might even say that in terms of things one tries to hide, the art world is rather well endowed. Fakes, fake sculptures, fake paintings, among others, have plagued the art world forever. So how do you cope, how do you spot the deception? By calling on experts, for example. Passionate and rigorous in their work, experts undoubtedly help distinguish a fake from a real one. But as we know, to err is human, and a way must be found that no forger can circumvent. That's why we strongly recommend using the Wood's Lamp for your paintings. Easy to use, it will quickly allow you to spot any traces of excess paint applied to your canvas and subsequent repainting for routine restorations.

The Wood's Lamp is ideal for detecting paint additions applied to your painting over time. This indispensable tool allows for quick verification of your painting's authenticity. Indeed, the fewer paint additions there are on your canvas, the more valuable your painting is. Your paintings finally reveal all their secrets to you.

How to appraise a painting with a Wood's lamp?

To appraise a painting using a Wood's lamp, it is essential to create optimal observation conditions. The first step is to place the artwork on a painting display stand, slightly tilted, to obtain an ideal viewing angle. This position allows for unobstructed analysis of every square centimeter of the surface, from often-overlooked corners to more central areas where subtle restorations may be hidden.

Next, it is recommended to work in a dimly lit room. An overly bright environment would diminish these effects, making the appraisal less precise.

Place the lamp about 30 to 50 centimeters from the canvas and move it slowly to scan the entire surface. It is also important to let your eyes adjust to the darkness for a few moments before observing, to better perceive the nuances of fluorescence. Finally, remember to protect your eyes with appropriate UV glasses and to note your observations as you go: they will be invaluable for assessing the painting's state of preservation or detecting any past interventions.

And what exactly do you see?
So here's what you see when the Wood's lamp is shone on a painting that has paint additions.
A purple light halo appears. The more intense the halo, the more significant the addition.

Let's delve more specifically into the operating details of the Wood's Lamp. First, a small revolution: the Wood's Lamp we currently offer is rechargeable. You can connect its battery to a USB port for optimal recharging time. The ultraviolet ray has an electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible light. This technology makes the Wood's lamp very effective at detecting invisible things. Made of aluminum, it is very lightweight. The Wood's lamp is easily portable in a pocket thanks to its case. Easy to use, simply press the button on the back of the device to turn it on. The Wood's lamp we offer for online sale is of superior quality to all those you will find on the market. It is a high-quality product used and recommended by professionals in the art world.

Focus on the battery charging system, charging cable like for your mobile phone. Charging cable included in the box. Please note that the plug is not supplied.
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The Wood's Lamp is known for its use in the artistic field, but there are other areas where this lamp is also recommended and used. And you're in for a surprise. Indeed, this ultra-powerful lamp, as we've seen, has a light beam visible even during the day, so it is used by some veterinarians to detect ticks and other parasites on the skin of dogs or cats. At home, the Wood's Lamp can be used to detect any traces of urine left by your pet. If you are a merchant, you can also use this flashlight to detect any counterfeit banknotes that might circulate through your hands. Indeed, if the ultraviolet light beam does not reveal a watermark in the center of the banknote, then you are dealing with a counterfeit banknote. Ultimately, the Wood's lamp is an everyday tool that can be used in many areas.

Watch the excerpt from Affaire Conclue
Finally, the Wood's Lamp is a flagship accessory of the now cult France 2 show, "Affaire Conclue, la vie des objets".
It is regularly used to verify the authenticity of objects brought by participants to the show.
In this video excerpt, you see Julien Cohen, the antique dealer at the head of the Mes Découvertes stores, checking an Asian dish. Immediately you see the light spread over the object.

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