tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post59665146513632454..comments2024-02-20T03:18:09.671-05:00Comments on Polish and Pigments: Color Recipes 3MKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16815882603574227881noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-48965202997334390142011-09-27T07:33:55.320-04:002011-09-27T07:33:55.320-04:00Erin, thank you for visiting. I don't own any ...Erin, thank you for visiting. I don't own any Lippman polishes so bear in mind this is guesswork. Looking at the Lippman you mentioned the glitter is probably 1 to 2mm, the size of Wet 'n' Wild's Party of Five. 1mm is "fine" grade or .040" and Confetti.com sells glitter in that size but I cannot say if it bleeds or not. Kit Kraft Inc has a large selection of fine MKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815882603574227881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-75959651937019010502011-09-27T07:04:01.109-04:002011-09-27T07:04:01.109-04:00Denise, I hve stunt hands lol- the hand shaped rin...Denise, I hve stunt hands lol- the hand shaped ring holders. I'm surrounded by males so I have to content myself with plastic.MKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815882603574227881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-5856570622390142072011-09-25T01:58:53.342-04:002011-09-25T01:58:53.342-04:00This blog is an incredible source of information. ...This blog is an incredible source of information. Thank you! <br /><br />One question that you might have an answer to-<br />Do you have any idea where I can get glitter in a medium-large size (like the pieces that are in Lippmanns Glitter In the Air) that does bleed? I'm dying to find a black one but I'm not having any luck at all.<br /><br />Thanks again for recording all of your info Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466437084572311603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-2376841904596077422011-09-25T01:00:51.173-04:002011-09-25T01:00:51.173-04:00Haha...That really IS ironic. Maybe you need &quo...Haha...That really IS ironic. Maybe you need "stunt hands" to stand in for yours! I'm patient. I can wait.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094053104635867074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-82771304527327042192011-09-24T22:33:32.670-04:002011-09-24T22:33:32.670-04:00My rugrats are 12 & 14 and yes, it still count...My rugrats are 12 & 14 and yes, it still counts even if you go to school because you are setting a good example for your kids. I plan on posting a few of those frankens, got three or for ready to post soon but no, I don't wear them often outside of color testing. My little secret is that I don't paint my nails well and dont enjoy doing it which is rather ironic considering the hobby. MKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815882603574227881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-72259475841363009562011-09-24T20:58:49.509-04:002011-09-24T20:58:49.509-04:00I'm a stay @ home mom too, 14 & 22 yr old....I'm a stay @ home mom too, 14 & 22 yr old. But now I'm in college pt time. Does that still count? I understand the sheer polish issue. And I've wondered about the frankens made from commercial products also. But I still would like to see some of your final products. Do you wear them?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094053104635867074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-37996134501699035132011-09-23T10:53:35.511-04:002011-09-23T10:53:35.511-04:00Don't feel bad, I'm a little intimidated b...Don't feel bad, I'm a little intimidated by the SpectraFlair myself and have not used it yet. If you have both the mica and glitter bases, I'd probably use the glitter. Even at its smaller particle size, its still got metal in it and would be heavier than mica (I would assume). Me, I'd probably dilute it a little with clear polish too.MKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815882603574227881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-54445569754277292002011-09-23T10:49:14.918-04:002011-09-23T10:49:14.918-04:00I'm a stay at home mom, my boys are in middle ...I'm a stay at home mom, my boys are in middle school so I have LOTS of time to invest and sometimes I have more fun doing the research than frankening. My blog helps me keep track of information too so it seemed like a good idea to share it. <br /><br />As far as my creations, well, you can't sell people an inferior product. I hate sheer polishes so I have a tendency to over pigment it. IMKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815882603574227881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-32197765446458152432011-09-23T10:49:11.968-04:002011-09-23T10:49:11.968-04:00Oh, I forgot...I got my spectraflair from kitties2...Oh, I forgot...I got my spectraflair from kitties26 a few days ago and am a bit intimidated by the prospect of mixing. I got both suspension bases from TKB too. I want to make a topcoat. Does it matter which base I use?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094053104635867074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-85739515228320091292011-09-23T10:37:48.181-04:002011-09-23T10:37:48.181-04:00All the research you've done and the info you&...All the research you've done and the info you've blogged is amazing! It blows me away that you've put in so much time and obviously brain power, not to mention money. I would REALLY love to see your creations swatched. And for sale. Please, please, please?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094053104635867074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-56457757538883762392011-09-23T06:55:14.115-04:002011-09-23T06:55:14.115-04:00I use mine exclusively for nail polish because I d...I use mine exclusively for nail polish because I don't wear makeup. They coould be eyeshadow though, I am 99% sure the various micas are cosmetic grade and eye-safe. However, I find mixing colors an exercise in frustration so I don't do it unless I'm extremely bored.MKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815882603574227881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-34571931772873486952011-09-22T22:20:21.031-04:002011-09-22T22:20:21.031-04:00What do you do with these powder mixtures? Are th...What do you do with these powder mixtures? Are they for nail color? Eye shadow?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094053104635867074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-7533798674168098392011-09-22T14:50:40.431-04:002011-09-22T14:50:40.431-04:00Thank you, Robert.
As you may be aware, suspensio...Thank you, Robert. <br />As you may be aware, suspension is always an issue in making your own nail polish. TKB Trading now sells a suspension base but the ingredient is not Stearalkonuim Hectorite. It works as advertised but cost keeps it from being something I use in every fanken. Unless the Stearalkonium Hectorite could be purchased for less, there isn’t much point. As far as what they don’t MKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815882603574227881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452256267642301191.post-8418499908687608742011-09-22T14:25:55.993-04:002011-09-22T14:25:55.993-04:00Very nice work. I'm thinking of starting a bus...Very nice work. I'm thinking of starting a business similar to TKB Trading's - can you tell me what you need that they do not have? I've been part of the cosmetic industry for a bit, so I may be able to get things unavailable elsewhere. Do you still want to get Stearalkonium Hectorite? Do you want an easier way to color nail polish?Bob & Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673748788667868927noreply@blogger.com