Depotting Shadows/Quads/Blushes/Blushcremes etc.
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cmonster
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i usually use one of the heating methods to depot my shadows, but sometimes I just wedge an exacto into area between the pan and the holder and load it up with rubbing alcohol. I don't even bother with the cutters XD. It takes a little longer but it works just as well
wifey806
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i buy my empty pans and pigment samples from this lady:
starauctions online store's categories
you might wanna ask her if she can get the size if she doesn't have it in stock.
Originally Posted by ssudiva
hi all, quick question. does anyone know of anywhere that sells empty pans that are cream color base/mineralize shadow size? |
i buy my empty pans and pigment samples from this lady:
starauctions online store's categories
you might wanna ask her if she can get the size if she doesn't have it in stock.
Lapis
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I depotted today for the first time ever!!!
I used a embossing heating tool and it was very easy, seriously I saw people talking about candles and the like and I was not even trying with open flames.
The first one I depotted I went a tad too far with the heat and it warped the plastic but the others are perfect and I was able to close the pots and they look great, no broken shadows, no issues at all.
This is a heating tool I used
Craft Tools, Embossing Heat Tool Marvy Uchida 2500 $18.29
I bought mine from Micheals with a 40% off coupon and it was cheaper than $15
I used a embossing heating tool and it was very easy, seriously I saw people talking about candles and the like and I was not even trying with open flames.
The first one I depotted I went a tad too far with the heat and it warped the plastic but the others are perfect and I was able to close the pots and they look great, no broken shadows, no issues at all.
This is a heating tool I used
Craft Tools, Embossing Heat Tool Marvy Uchida 2500 $18.29
I bought mine from Micheals with a 40% off coupon and it was cheaper than $15
just_jill325
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okey dokey...I did my first ever depot today!! so happy! i managed to do 19 e/s within 1 hour! Amazing! My first one, I was really nervous and was scared I would scratch the e/s with the knife (I used the curling iron method), but once it popped out easily, I felt relieved and it was straight sailing from there! One tool that really did help was something from my nail set. i'm not quite sure what it's called but it looks like a fork with two tines and it was really small. It fit in the grooves of the pots easily and it just tweaked it a bit and the e/s popped open! I think that tool saved me today otherwise I might have wrecked one or two eyeshadows!
I got 5 4xeyeshadow pallettes so I can separated them by color (neutral base, highlight, brown, purple, blue, black/grey). I was originally thinking of gettin gthe 15x e/s but if I was going to do my makeup in the gym or at my bf's house or touch up, I do'nt want to carry the big pallette with me. I also like hthat the 4x e/s has a clear case so you can see through.
This depotting thing really gave me more room in my make up drawer and now I can get 4 or 5 more eyeshadows for FREE!!! How awesome is that! I really don't care for MAC lipsticks or glosses I'm all about the eyeshadows, so that is a real winner! I might even B2M the lipsticks I got for free...maybe, we'll see. lol.
over all I am happy!
PS..most of my purple e/s were LE like (Amethyst, Top Hat, Fertile..also the new Deep Shade) and I had a little bit of fear depotting them, but alas, everything worked out fine! Just be patient!!
Good luck! I frankly quited enjoyed myself! lol.
I got 5 4xeyeshadow pallettes so I can separated them by color (neutral base, highlight, brown, purple, blue, black/grey). I was originally thinking of gettin gthe 15x e/s but if I was going to do my makeup in the gym or at my bf's house or touch up, I do'nt want to carry the big pallette with me. I also like hthat the 4x e/s has a clear case so you can see through.
This depotting thing really gave me more room in my make up drawer and now I can get 4 or 5 more eyeshadows for FREE!!! How awesome is that! I really don't care for MAC lipsticks or glosses I'm all about the eyeshadows, so that is a real winner! I might even B2M the lipsticks I got for free...maybe, we'll see. lol.
over all I am happy!
PS..most of my purple e/s were LE like (Amethyst, Top Hat, Fertile..also the new Deep Shade) and I had a little bit of fear depotting them, but alas, everything worked out fine! Just be patient!!
Good luck! I frankly quited enjoyed myself! lol.
panda0410
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This works really well for e/s but not so well for blushes - I damaged quite a few blushes using this method and I have used this dozens of time on e/s without trouble
| Originally Posted by Kimmer
Here's a video I found of Enkore Makup (i.e. the individual's name is Koren and he has a few awesome suggestions, recommendations and techniques). I've taken to depotting without heat, so as to avoid inhaling noxious/poisonous fumes from the burning plastic. I figured sharing the video might help someone who'd be interested in this method  .Here it is: |
This works really well for e/s but not so well for blushes - I damaged quite a few blushes using this method and I have used this dozens of time on e/s without trouble
YSLGuy
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Ive gotten the depotting down with the candle. I've done six now and it's super easy and quick.
One of the things I discovered is that I can take the outer pot with the sticker on it and hold that quickly over the candle and I can peel the sticker with the name on it off.
I cut out the name and finish (matte, frost, etc) and put that onto magnetic sticky on the back of the pot so I dont have to write anything.
One of the things I discovered is that I can take the outer pot with the sticker on it and hold that quickly over the candle and I can peel the sticker with the name on it off.
I cut out the name and finish (matte, frost, etc) and put that onto magnetic sticky on the back of the pot so I dont have to write anything.
xbrookecorex
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Did a live video on my Youtube of how I depot, hope it helps someone!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEwSOUWCNto
Also I hit 1,000 subscribers on youtube yesterday, so THANKS to anyone from here who has supported me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEwSOUWCNto
Also I hit 1,000 subscribers on youtube yesterday, so THANKS to anyone from here who has supported me!
coquetayloca
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I dont have the Heatherette pallettes, but I did depot the Hello Kitty pallets. If someone needs help with that let me know...
| Originally Posted by Holstrom4
Has anyone found an easy way to get the e/s out of the Heatherette Palettes? I was attempting to do it today, but felt I was going to destroy the case & e/s's. |
I dont have the Heatherette pallettes, but I did depot the Hello Kitty pallets. If someone needs help with that let me know...
tres_gatos
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I tried doing that, but thought I was going to break the box (it bent). Also, it appears that it's not magnetized like the regular quads, so there's no way to use the box as an empty quad pallet. Did you find this as well?
| Originally Posted by coquetayloca
I dont have the Heatherette pallettes, but I did depot the Hello Kitty pallets. If someone needs help with that let me know... |
I tried doing that, but thought I was going to break the box (it bent). Also, it appears that it's not magnetized like the regular quads, so there's no way to use the box as an empty quad pallet. Did you find this as well?
