Depotting cremeblushes?
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BlahWah
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Hrm...well, the person who depotted the cremeblush said it made quite a mess, so I assumed the blush was nearly ruined.. my impression is that if recoverable, it wouldn't be quite in a similar state. Lemme see if I can find that thread ...
| Originally Posted by Lalli could you put it back in the fridge when it melts to make it hard again? my sis does that with her lip balm wen its hot it melts 
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Hrm...well, the person who depotted the cremeblush said it made quite a mess, so I assumed the blush was nearly ruined.. my impression is that if recoverable, it wouldn't be quite in a similar state. Lemme see if I can find that thread ...
aziajs
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Well could you use the freezer method of depotting? I know some people do that with their shadows. But I have heard that it's not a good idea to depot them cuz they dry out.
http://swap.beverlys.net/freeze.html
http://swap.beverlys.net/freeze.html
BlahWah
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Sorry, threads already exist..=P
I didn't bother doing a search before b/c it's been so wonky, but this merged thread's shown up...doesn't give tons more info, but at least something more to think about..maybe someone's tried sthg new recently?
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...g+blushcr eme
I don't think someone's tried the freezing method w/ a blushcreme b/c someone else's ccb dried up when they did it. Another person used the candle method just on the side of the pot, enough to peel it off, but I don't want to use a candle (I use a hybrid of the blowdryer and drill methods =P). I'm sure I read somewhere about someone depotting one without ruining the actual blush but the pan came out distorted. =T
I didn't bother doing a search before b/c it's been so wonky, but this merged thread's shown up...doesn't give tons more info, but at least something more to think about..maybe someone's tried sthg new recently?
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...g+blushcr eme
I don't think someone's tried the freezing method w/ a blushcreme b/c someone else's ccb dried up when they did it. Another person used the candle method just on the side of the pot, enough to peel it off, but I don't want to use a candle (I use a hybrid of the blowdryer and drill methods =P). I'm sure I read somewhere about someone depotting one without ruining the actual blush but the pan came out distorted. =T
Macoholic
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I tried depotting CCB before n ITS a mess! but i managed to ressurect it.. i was using the flame method n the whole thing turn liquid.. so what u can do is quickly transfer it into a temporary container or pan.. than u remove the metal pan from the pot n place it in ur palette.. warm up the blushcream in the temporary container so that it turn into liquid again n pour it into the pan that is already in the palette... do not need to put in fridge as it will solidify in a matter of minutes but best to leave its alone for some time.. BE WARNED ITS MESSY!!! n u might waste a lil of the blushcream from transfering here and there!
bellaetoile
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this may not help you if you already have blushcremes in pots, but they DO sell pans of blushcremes in the freestanding and pro stores. they just don't make the LE ones in pan form.
koolmnbv
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I have done this using the candle method and it is kind of a mess, mine did get liquidy but the trick is to heat it up a lil over the flame(like 30 seconds) then let it cool a little, heat a lil more, let it cool, keep doing this back and forth and the blush will be a little liquidy but not runny and pouring out. The whole time keep checking if the pan will pop out, even if you have to use a lot of pressure to pop it out it is better to do this than to keep heating it up more. HTH just go slowly and careful
BlahWah
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Yeah, mine are in pots. =P I bought Brit Wit on eBay not realizing it's a perm item (I got into MAC just before Naturally Eccentric and thought all would be LE), otherwise I would've bought the pan. Now I'm eyeing the Lure blushcremes and after getting those two would have just have enough for a pallette, but I don't know how to depot them!
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Thanks for the tip! I may end up using this, tho I'm really hoping not to use the candle method cuz I'm living w/ my in-laws and they aren't the type to encourage arts and crafts to this extent. I'm also not the smoothest operator - let's just say I'm thankful my depotted shadows are still intact!
| Originally Posted by bellaetoile this may not help you if you already have blushcremes in pots, but they DO sell pans of blushcremes in the freestanding and pro stores. they just don't make the LE ones in pan form. |
Yeah, mine are in pots. =P I bought Brit Wit on eBay not realizing it's a perm item (I got into MAC just before Naturally Eccentric and thought all would be LE), otherwise I would've bought the pan. Now I'm eyeing the Lure blushcremes and after getting those two would have just have enough for a pallette, but I don't know how to depot them!
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| Originally Posted by koolmnbv I have done this using the candle method and it is kind of a mess, mine did get liquidy but the trick is to heat it up a lil over the flame(like 30 seconds) then let it cool a little, heat a lil more, let it cool, keep doing this back and forth and the blush will be a little liquidy but not runny and pouring out. |
Thanks for the tip! I may end up using this, tho I'm really hoping not to use the candle method cuz I'm living w/ my in-laws and they aren't the type to encourage arts and crafts to this extent. I'm also not the smoothest operator - let's just say I'm thankful my depotted shadows are still intact!
lara
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http://mac.larahill.com/depotting.htm
Definately don't use candles or anything of that nature on cream products (don't use flames at all on anything, really, unless you like breathing in some seriously nasty chemical fumes). The above is my way of depotting products, and I've successfully depotted cream blushes and cream foundations this way. The trick is to put an ice bag, gel pack or other really cold product underneath the handtowel. At a pinch I've also used bags of frozen peas and a frozen steak.
The coolness from below helps to counteract the heat applied from above, and the iron is a controlled heat, as opposed to using a flame. If the product starts to get too melty, you just take the iron away and let the ice do it's work, then start again.
Definately don't use candles or anything of that nature on cream products (don't use flames at all on anything, really, unless you like breathing in some seriously nasty chemical fumes). The above is my way of depotting products, and I've successfully depotted cream blushes and cream foundations this way. The trick is to put an ice bag, gel pack or other really cold product underneath the handtowel. At a pinch I've also used bags of frozen peas and a frozen steak.
The coolness from below helps to counteract the heat applied from above, and the iron is a controlled heat, as opposed to using a flame. If the product starts to get too melty, you just take the iron away and let the ice do it's work, then start again.
BlahWah
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Awesome Lara, thanks so much! I'll definitely have to try this. Just a couple of questions to make sure the first time goes (fairly) well. How do I check if it's getting too melty, i.e. would I check after the initial 30 secs or during? Also, does the heating time vary for blushcremes, or perhaps should I heat for 20 secs, cool for 5 secs....or am I just being to anal about the process? =P Sorry for the q's, I just afraid of ruining them! Thanks again for the url!
| Originally Posted by lara The coolness from below helps to counteract the heat applied from above, and the iron is a controlled heat, as opposed to using a flame. If the product starts to get too melty, you just take the iron away and let the ice do it's work, then start again.
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Awesome Lara, thanks so much! I'll definitely have to try this. Just a couple of questions to make sure the first time goes (fairly) well. How do I check if it's getting too melty, i.e. would I check after the initial 30 secs or during? Also, does the heating time vary for blushcremes, or perhaps should I heat for 20 secs, cool for 5 secs....or am I just being to anal about the process? =P Sorry for the q's, I just afraid of ruining them! Thanks again for the url!
lara
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If the product starts to slip from the pan, quickly turn it right side up and decide whether it's safe to try removing the blush pan, or chill it down and start again. There isn't much glue on the bottom of most blush pans, so it shouldn't take too much heat to get it loose.
Generally it's just a softly softly approach - if it starts to go wrong, quickly stop what you're doing and pop everything into the fridge to reset, then calm your nerves and try again. It's generally fairly easy IMOE.
| Originally Posted by BlahWah Awesome Lara, thanks so much! I'll definitely have to try this. Just a couple of questions to make sure the first time goes (fairly) well. How do I check if it's getting too melty, i.e. would I check after the initial 30 secs or during? Also, does the heating time vary for blushcremes, or perhaps should I heat for 20 secs, cool for 5 secs....or am I just being to anal about the process? =P Sorry for the q's, I just afraid of ruining them! Thanks again for the url! |
If the product starts to slip from the pan, quickly turn it right side up and decide whether it's safe to try removing the blush pan, or chill it down and start again. There isn't much glue on the bottom of most blush pans, so it shouldn't take too much heat to get it loose.
Generally it's just a softly softly approach - if it starts to go wrong, quickly stop what you're doing and pop everything into the fridge to reset, then calm your nerves and try again. It's generally fairly easy IMOE.
asraicat
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they wont dry out. its not as tho the original pot is airtight
i have depotted 6
yes its slightly messy but if you work VERY carefully & dont rush it'll be fine w/ very minimal product loss
i simply turn the blush over & use the hot screw driver method, i make sure to work around the perimeter where the pan is the strongest & 'punch' many many holes thru the plastic to loosen the glue. youre more likely to melt the glue than the blush this way. when free, pop it into the freezer very horizontally to reset & wipe away any mess after
| Originally Posted by aziajs I have heard that it's not a good idea to depot them cuz they dry out. |
they wont dry out. its not as tho the original pot is airtight
i have depotted 6
yes its slightly messy but if you work VERY carefully & dont rush it'll be fine w/ very minimal product loss
i simply turn the blush over & use the hot screw driver method, i make sure to work around the perimeter where the pan is the strongest & 'punch' many many holes thru the plastic to loosen the glue. youre more likely to melt the glue than the blush this way. when free, pop it into the freezer very horizontally to reset & wipe away any mess after
BlahWah
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UPDATE:
Just depotted my Brit Wit with NO BIT OF MELTING!! I took Lara's advice of having something cold underneath. My method of depotting is, after popping apart the 2 plastic bits, I drill a hole in the back and, keeping the shadow face-down, I warm up the glue with a blowdryer fairly close to the back of the shadow, say 2 cm max. After 20-30 secs, I use a mini screwdriver (one from an eyeglasses kit) to nudge the pan a bit and pop it out.
For my blushes, I drill 3 holes forming a triangle around the centre so I'm not applying pressure just to one side/area. I do the same thing with the cremeblushes but with an extra hole (forming a square), a cold pack facing the blush and splitting the heating time into two 10-15 secs blocks, pausing for a few secs in between. I actually left the blush sit on top of the cold pack (face-down) for a bit before I started the process.
It's only one depotted - I can't bear to depot my Maidenchant, it's the remaining Lure item left intact - but I'm sure the process will work with the other blushes as well. HTH someone!
Just depotted my Brit Wit with NO BIT OF MELTING!! I took Lara's advice of having something cold underneath. My method of depotting is, after popping apart the 2 plastic bits, I drill a hole in the back and, keeping the shadow face-down, I warm up the glue with a blowdryer fairly close to the back of the shadow, say 2 cm max. After 20-30 secs, I use a mini screwdriver (one from an eyeglasses kit) to nudge the pan a bit and pop it out.
For my blushes, I drill 3 holes forming a triangle around the centre so I'm not applying pressure just to one side/area. I do the same thing with the cremeblushes but with an extra hole (forming a square), a cold pack facing the blush and splitting the heating time into two 10-15 secs blocks, pausing for a few secs in between. I actually left the blush sit on top of the cold pack (face-down) for a bit before I started the process.
It's only one depotted - I can't bear to depot my Maidenchant, it's the remaining Lure item left intact - but I'm sure the process will work with the other blushes as well. HTH someone!
