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Originally Posted by Sirvinya
I'm getting one of these kits for my birthday this year. What do you need to make shimmery eye shadow? I want to do foundations and blushers as well.
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To make shimmery eyeshadows and I'm thinking you're talking the type similar to Fyrrannae (you rave their shadows
) I would suggest that you use the Mica color of your choice and TKB carries a boatload of them or Coastal Scents, they also have a nice selection. Anyway, if you want extra sparkle, go onto the TKB site and check out their Sparkle White Mica, Satin White finish Mica, or Diamond Cluster White Mica. These are all white micas but the finishes are going to alter the end of your product. Mica only has average adhesion so you might want to add just a very little bit of Calcium Carbonate (which is good for the skin too) or Micronized Titanium Dioxide. This will increase adhesion and it's not as opaque as other Titanium Dioxides/not as whitening. These will both increase the adhesion rate of any product. Make sure you just add a small touch because these are very white products and will lighten your mica color. 1% should do the trick just fine.
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Originally Posted by ruby2
Wow, all this talk about making your own minerals is fascinating to me! I am excited for those of you that are venturing into this. Someday when I have more time I would love to do it too (and maybe use my art background/degree too, LOL!) , but for now I'll just stick w/my favorite companies. Hoozey, how easy is it to make your own soap? Do you need any special equipment/molds, etc? I'd love to know more about that. I can't/won't use any of those commercial soaps-way too many chemicals and way too drying on the skin.
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Hi Ruby2, not Hoozey but I made soaps, lipsticks, and nighttime treatments today! Now it's might become an obsession cause I'm learning how to make hydrosols and serums! Never even used them much before but why let that get in the way of fun
As far as soaps go I've only made M&P soaps which is melt and pour. Basically all you need for that is your M&P soap base, some molds, fragrance (if you want) add ins (if you want like lavendar flowers, oatmeal powder, oats, honey, green tea, etc...) and colorant (can use powdered mica or liquid dyes). In addition you either need a microwave or a double boiler/ make shift will do but I just used the microwave.
It's too simple. You just melt the soap base in the microwave in 30 second intervals, when fully melted - don't let it bubble! Just add your add ins, color, and fragrance last. Mix well and pour into the molds. Easier than baking cookies! And trust me - I know about cookies!
Next I'm getting into the Lye method but that's a little down the road.
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Originally Posted by LadyOttoline
That is so awesome, congrats!!! I really envy you - I"ve been toying with that idea for a while but I don't think it'll happen for me, at least not now. A) because I'm not a very patient person and while I think it would be loads of fun, I don't really have that time right now. and B) I really enjoy sampling different products!!
Although I bet it is fun to try and make different products too!! But you do need a lot of extra stuff - mortar and pestle, containers, and I guess you also have to make sure to keep everything clean and sanitized. And don't you have to wear a mask or something because you aren't supposed to breathe in the dust from the minerals?
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No mortar and pestle because I bought a coffee bean grinder from Walmart. A food processor too but the grinder alone is fine as I later found out. The grinder only cost $12 and makes everything
really smooth. Some jars, zip lock baggies and yes I have masks too and I got those from TKB trading too. Also I have a big plastic cover that I put over the processor when it's going to make sure any fine powders stay under the tent. Basically for the total price of a little over $100.00 I got everything needed and still have lots to work with. And like Cozawa said, I'm looking at what I m
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