Mini Jam - Face Paint Powders!!

Here is my complete order...

Items Ordered
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Hot Side Pink Mica (#MP-042-S): 1
Options: Choose One::Sample 1 teaspoon
Item Total: $1.00

Reflecks Truly Turquoise: 1
Options: Choose One::Sample 1 teaspoon
Item Total: $2.50

Very Coral Mica (aka True Coral) (#MP-102-S): 1
Options: Choose One::Sample 1 teaspoon
Item Total: $1.00

Cellini Blue (#MP-023-S): 1
Options: Choose One::Sample
Item Total: $1.00

Chrome Carmine Mica Powder (#MP-030-S): 1
Options: Choose One::Sample 1 teaspoon
Item Total: $1.00

Mauve Quartz Mica (#MP-052-S): 1
Options: Choose One::Sample 1 teaspoon
Item Total: $1.00

EZ Prez&trade Pressing Medium (#PL-EZP): 1
Item Total: $9.95

8 pcs Empty 44mm Magnetic Palette (#PL-053): 1
Item Total: $9.95

Gold Rush (#MP-040-S): 1
Options: Choose One::sample 1 teaspoon
Item Total: $1.00

Gemtone Emerald (#MP-112-S): 1
Options: Choose One::Sample 1 teaspoon
Item Total: $1.00


I didn't use much mixing medium, there is definitely enough left if I wanted to do it about 4 more times.

MY FAVORITE Is: Gold rush... Looks like it would make a spectaular princess crown

Ooh, pretty!!!!

Did it go on and dry like regular face paint?

I've tried using mica powder with saline solution (contacts solution), and it went on really nice and the colors were great, but it dried to a powdery finish that flaked off.

hmm, i washed it off right away.... I think it was more like a powdery eye shadow type thing. I dont think it would have flaked off.

Well you inspired me, and I placed an order with coastal scents. It got here super fast and of course I couldn't wait to get mixing. My pallette doesn't look quite as pretty as yours I guess I should have taken my time, measured and pressed a little more evenly-- oh well. You are right, these colors are amazing! But you know what? Even if I didn't like the finished powders, I am crazy about the pallette. The tins are interchangeable on a magnet base and are just slightly larger than the pots in the small Paradise pallette. I'm thinking of ordering another just to house my splits.

What is the mixing liquid? I am now intrigued as well!

The mixing liquid is for sale on this page... http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=124

Suzy, now that you've had the powders for a while, what do you think? Do you use them? Do you have any pics of designs you've done with them? I'd like to make some also, but want to make sure it's something worthwhile 1st. Thanks!

I am so lazy lately, I haven't really been 'playing' Will make sure that I do something exciting with them this week and post the picture for you guys

Thank you!

I am interested as well. Thank you for sharing. I would have never thought about doing that I love this forum!

Okay, I did a video. A poorly made one... just for fun to show you guys the powders.

#1- brushes are okay for small designs but for the whole forehead I should have used a sponge. I tried it on my hand afterward with a sponge and it coated better and faster... so.. without further adooooooooo....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TKOlEvKpHw

Do you use water to activate or not? It looks really shiny

That's really pretty! Thank you for the video.

no water, just the powder....

Going to have to grab some of this stuff, its stunning.

Suzy, do you like it enough to do it again? Before I try it I would like to know LOL. thanks

sure... I thought it worked out wonderfully...

I am definitely going to have to try this for next summer! Thanks for all the info!

Lonnie's question got me thinking. When I put on my regular makeup I moisten a regular brown eyeshadow and use it in place of eyeliner. Well, these mineral pigments after they're presssed are a lot like eyeshadow. So, here is what it looks like if you use them wet...

Oiy...another thing for me to be addicted to! I'm going to have to create a gift registry...hubby will kill me if I buy everything I want on there....thanks, Suzy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

Good grief...How did I miss this thread?

Suzy, very cool idea!!
i broke one of my starblends, I wonder if that mixing liquid would allow me to re-press it?
hmmmmm

Great Q, Linda... I have several broken Starblends.

I think if anyone has starblends they have at least 1 broken one!
HAHA!~

Made me sick to my stomach when I heard mine hit the pavement!

Here is the ingredient list for the mixing liquid. It doesn't make any sense to me, but maybe you could match it up with the ingredients in Starblends?
Dimethicone.
Cyclomethicene.
Polysorbate 20.
Isopropyl Myristate.
Alcohol.
Now the print is really tiny, so I might have invented a few letters. I will say that it's kind of an oily liquid, and if you add too much it turns into mush- like a cream based eyeshadow- and doesn't smooth on evenly.

knock wood I have 10 starblend colors and not a broken one yet. hmmm I wonder if I just jinxed myself sighhhhh