Pressing pigments
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Ode to Joy
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Re: Best product to press loose shadows/pigments?
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doesn this happen happen with non mac pigments to you, too?
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Originally Posted by darkorchid
I've used Fyrinnae's Powder Modifier and EzPrez by Coastal Scents - and while the Fyrinnae's is really temperamental (I couldn't really do each pigment with the same amount because some worked and some didn't) I found EzPrez was horrible. I am still finding some of my pressed mineral pigments are powder, but then after I put more of the medium in it becomes an oily mess and you cannot use it OR even dry it out to start again! :S I must be using it wrong or something... |
doesn this happen happen with non mac pigments to you, too?
NeonKitten
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Re: Pressing pigments help
normally i use about a half tsp sometime less it really depends on the pigment i'm pressing but normally with mac its about half a tsp
normally i use about a half tsp sometime less it really depends on the pigment i'm pressing but normally with mac its about half a tsp
HustleRose
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Re: Pressing pigments help
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the ones i used when i pressed mine i got on ebay. i can't remember the exact price but it was fairly cheap. you should do a quick search and check it out.
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| Originally Posted by nursee81
where do you get the tins to press the pigments? I wanted to buy some. |
the ones i used when i pressed mine i got on ebay. i can't remember the exact price but it was fairly cheap. you should do a quick search and check it out.
HeavenLeiBlu
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Re: Pressing pigments help
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Coastal Scents:
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| Originally Posted by nursee81
where do you get the tins to press the pigments? I wanted to buy some. Oh can you press the BE e/s too? |
Coastal Scents:
NeonKitten
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Re: Pressing pigments help
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i got my tins from big lots they had a bunch of bonnie bell old e/s so i just tossed thoses an used the tins and yes you can press be e/s you just need to add some glycerin (like 3 drops) to make it stick together. i just pressed a bunch for my mom cause its easier for her to use the loose hth
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| Originally Posted by nursee81
where do you get the tins to press the pigments? I wanted to buy some. Oh can you press the BE e/s too? |
i got my tins from big lots they had a bunch of bonnie bell old e/s so i just tossed thoses an used the tins and yes you can press be e/s you just need to add some glycerin (like 3 drops) to make it stick together. i just pressed a bunch for my mom cause its easier for her to use the loose hth
Fataliya
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Re: Pressing pigments help
I got my tins from Coastal Scents. I pressed 3 e/s, and 2 blush palettes today. I need to purchase more.
Anyhow, for me, 1/2 tsp + a smidge will fill one pan just about to the top on e/s.
For the Coastal Scents blush palettes, 2 tsp. will fill the tin.
Oh, and for the blush tins, I used a Gatorade cap to press.
I got my tins from Coastal Scents. I pressed 3 e/s, and 2 blush palettes today. I need to purchase more.
Anyhow, for me, 1/2 tsp + a smidge will fill one pan just about to the top on e/s.
For the Coastal Scents blush palettes, 2 tsp. will fill the tin.
Oh, and for the blush tins, I used a Gatorade cap to press.
panda0410
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Re: Pressing pigments help
It actually depends what pigment you use - 1/2 tsp of one pigment will NOT press the same way as 1/2 tsp of another pigment..... some press more easily than others and becoe quite shallow when pressed. The pigments with a thicker density fill a pan more easily than the powdery type pigments.
I have pressed quite a few of my own, I usually get my pans from here ~
https://www.starsmakeuphaven.com/ind...c6cf 9ce9e0d1
I think Coastal Scents are prob just as good though
Here is a really good link for pressing, it works beautifully ~
mac_cosmetics: May I Introduce To You...
It actually depends what pigment you use - 1/2 tsp of one pigment will NOT press the same way as 1/2 tsp of another pigment..... some press more easily than others and becoe quite shallow when pressed. The pigments with a thicker density fill a pan more easily than the powdery type pigments.
I have pressed quite a few of my own, I usually get my pans from here ~
https://www.starsmakeuphaven.com/ind...c6cf 9ce9e0d1
I think Coastal Scents are prob just as good though
Here is a really good link for pressing, it works beautifully ~
mac_cosmetics: May I Introduce To You...
starryluvly
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Pigment/Shadow Pressing Questions
Hi there! I hope I'm posting in the right place -
I've noticed that My Metal-X Goldspice eyeshadow has come loose from its pan. I was thinking of crushing the eyeshadow and repressing it into the smaller pans, like you would with pigments. But I just realised that it's been classified as a cream shadow. Will pigment pressing with alcohol still work or will it alter the texture of the shadow?
Also - has anyone had experience pressing Dark Soul pigment?
Hi there! I hope I'm posting in the right place -
I've noticed that My Metal-X Goldspice eyeshadow has come loose from its pan. I was thinking of crushing the eyeshadow and repressing it into the smaller pans, like you would with pigments. But I just realised that it's been classified as a cream shadow. Will pigment pressing with alcohol still work or will it alter the texture of the shadow?
Also - has anyone had experience pressing Dark Soul pigment?
christinebezans
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Re: Pigment/Shadow Pressing Questions
As far as I know you cannot press cream eyeshadows, since it doesn't contain the same properties as powder based shadows.
As for the pigment, u can press any pigment as long as it is not a *MATTE* pigment, for some reason they do not press and dry properly.
If you need some help, from my experience the best stuff to use to press pigments is available at Coastal Scents: called EZ press pressing medium, which is there own blend of ingredients for pressing pigments, and trust me it works like a charm, must easier than using alcohol, this stuff is foolproof. After putting the mixture in the pans i pop the pans in the oven for a few minutes, take em out, then press them with a quarter, fabric and tissue to absorb excess liquid and voila!
As far as I know you cannot press cream eyeshadows, since it doesn't contain the same properties as powder based shadows.
As for the pigment, u can press any pigment as long as it is not a *MATTE* pigment, for some reason they do not press and dry properly.
If you need some help, from my experience the best stuff to use to press pigments is available at Coastal Scents: called EZ press pressing medium, which is there own blend of ingredients for pressing pigments, and trust me it works like a charm, must easier than using alcohol, this stuff is foolproof. After putting the mixture in the pans i pop the pans in the oven for a few minutes, take em out, then press them with a quarter, fabric and tissue to absorb excess liquid and voila!
Mabelle
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Re: Pigment/Shadow Pressing Questions
Gold Spice has done the same thing for me. It came loose from teh pan, so i got a little travel jar @ MAC, popped it in there and stuck it in the microwave for liek 10 seconds. it melted and in now "pressed" into the container. the only thing is these dry out quickly... so be aware of that. i might remelt mine and add a drop of glycerin to give it some sass back
Gold Spice has done the same thing for me. It came loose from teh pan, so i got a little travel jar @ MAC, popped it in there and stuck it in the microwave for liek 10 seconds. it melted and in now "pressed" into the container. the only thing is these dry out quickly... so be aware of that. i might remelt mine and add a drop of glycerin to give it some sass back
gildedangel
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Re: Pigment/Shadow Pressing Questions
You should be fine in pressing the dark soul piggie, but I am not sure about the cream shadow. ^^I love Mabelle's idea though!
You should be fine in pressing the dark soul piggie, but I am not sure about the cream shadow. ^^I love Mabelle's idea though!
starryluvly
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Re: Pigment/Shadow Pressing Questions
Oooh thanks for all the input everyone! I might do what you said Mabelle
I was just a bit concerned about dark soul because it had sparkly bits in there and I thought I read somewhere that you couldn't press sparklies. I could be wrong, especially since MrsMay managed to press it!
Oooh thanks for all the input everyone! I might do what you said Mabelle
I was just a bit concerned about dark soul because it had sparkly bits in there and I thought I read somewhere that you couldn't press sparklies. I could be wrong, especially since MrsMay managed to press it!
MrsMay
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Yep, you can definately press sparklies, you just cant press metals and mattes.
I remember seeing somewhere here that there's no "m" in pressing... that's the way I remember it
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| Originally Posted by starryluvly
Oooh thanks for all the input everyone! I might do what you said Mabelle
I was just a bit concerned about dark soul because it had sparkly bits in there and I thought I read somewhere that you couldn't press sparklies. I could be wrong, especially since MrsMay managed to press it! |
Yep, you can definately press sparklies, you just cant press metals and mattes.
I remember seeing somewhere here that there's no "m" in pressing... that's the way I remember it
MrsMay
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Re: Pigment/Shadow Pressing Questions
sometimes pigments that arent mattes or metals can be a bitch to press, which is why some people say they have problems...
I know for instance that Sweet Sienna is tricky to press... there was a thread a while ago about pigments that were difficult to press, have you done a search to see what comes up?
sometimes pigments that arent mattes or metals can be a bitch to press, which is why some people say they have problems...
I know for instance that Sweet Sienna is tricky to press... there was a thread a while ago about pigments that were difficult to press, have you done a search to see what comes up?
