Pressing pigments

[hello_kitty]

Re: I finally pressed my pigments!!! *pic heavy*

Very nice!

I need to do this to mine, as I never use my pigments... unfortunately I've misplaced all my empty pans

 

[Brittany88]

Re: I finally pressed my pigments!!! *pic heavy*

Those look really great. Thanks for sharing. I haven't bought any pigments yet, but I'm definitely looking forward to starting my collection.

 

[Kirsty]

Re: I finally pressed my pigments!!! *pic heavy*

I pressed a bunch of mine a while ago, but still haven't really used them since.. I just forget to, since they are in a seperate palette..I need to shop my stash for sure this week!

 

[cookayhaikoo]

Re: I finally pressed my pigments!!! *pic heavy*

they look so pretty! i really need to press mine cuz they don't get much love. time to invest in some empty pans!

 

[redenvelope]

Re: I finally pressed my pigments!!! *pic heavy*

these look great! i really should press mine - sometimes i don't reach for them because they're so messy

 

[GlamQueen21]

Re: I finally pressed my pigments!!! *pic heavy*

Pretty!!!! I should press my pigments one day if the OCD in me decides it's time.

 

[Susanne]

I have merged a few threads to create this new pressing pigments thread

 

[martiangurll]

Re: Pigment/Shadow Pressing Questions

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Originally Posted by starryluvly 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?

I have re-pressed eyeshadows (MAC and others) and it will change the texture but I don't think it will be noticeable visibly after its on your eye.

I have a pressed eyeshadow of Dark Soul. (I purchased it pressed, did not press myself) Dark Soul pressed is very, very fragile, will come apart if you push hard with e/s brush, but it can be pressed and looks the same (no loss of properties or shineyness with pressing for me) (Same is true for Vanilla--very fragile but press-able)

HTH

 

[Hilde]

Approx how much goes into filling a pan? I was thinking of getting a few samples, just to press. But I don't know how much i need.

 

[micmac]

what is the best medium to use for pressing pigment? alcohol, if so what ratio?