Where can I find ALCOHOL for pressing PIGMENTs?

[sherry_sun]

I went to all the chemists or pharmacy near my house but I couldn't find any of them that has the percentage above 70%....
can any of you tell me where did you get ur alcohol and if possible, the brand and name of that alcohol, plz????
thank you so much!

 

[lara]

Try asking for surgical spirit or even just plain old Isocol.

I prefer surgical spirit because it has a minute quantity of oil in it that aids in powder binding.

 

[sherry_sun]

thank you so much, i will try again tomorrow!!!!

 

[Vesu]

Most people use Isopropyl Alcohol (70%) but Lara is spot on with the surgical spirit, otherwise known as methylated spirit or 'metho'. The element of oil present assists with binding and is commonly used in the art world for that very purpose.

Acetone and drinking alcohol are different substances altogether. Thought I'd mention this as they often go hand in hand in threads such as this.

Why would you require Isopropyl 99% though? It's highly flammable and really only used for industrial work. It's also a toxin. Suppresses your central nervous system. This is part of the reason why you won't get it readily available to you. Not a good idea to use indoors. Actually, not a good idea to use, period.

That said, you'll get the Isopropyl 70% at supermarkets, hardware stores and pharmacies.

 

[gsbn]

If you can't find it in a shop, you can try e-bay. I got a bottle there, and you have the choice between many different sizes!

HTH!

 

[aussiemacluvrrr]

You can buy 100% Isopropyl Alcohol from Bunnings or any other hardware store. It comes in a 250ml bottle and is about $12. At Bunnings it is in the section where they have methylated spirits and substances like that. They also sell 1 litre bottles of acetone for $10 that you can water down and make your own nail polish remover.

If you use 100% alcohol, make sure it evaporates completely before using the pigment.

I would avoid using Isocol. IMO it has a really offensive scent added to it and the scent lingers in the pigment after you have pressed it.

HTH

 

[xLongLashesx]

Really? I love the smell of Isocol! But then I kind of like weird smells

 

[aussiemacluvrrr]

^^

 

[simplyenchantin]

^^ I like it too haha. They use it on MAC counters to sterilise their lippies haha.

 

[redambition]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiemacluvrrr I would avoid using Isocol. IMO it has a really offensive scent added to it and the scent lingers in the pigment after you have pressed it.

Oooooh - I'm not alone! I also hate the smell of Isocol... and I have two bottles of the stuff at home.

 

[friedargh]

I use Isocol as well - you can get it from Priceline for under $10

 

[Lindalooby]

try this site www.scottysmakeup.com.au i just bought 99.9% alcohol 250ml for about $10. They are sydney based and they also ship. Hope that helps.

 

[pinkvanilla]

I've never pressed pigments before... can you do this with MAC pigments as well?