I received the pigments in small ziploc bags. They all contained 1g of powder and I used around 1/3 of that in regular size clear nail polish bottles (15ml / 0.5oz).
2 coats over black in all of these swatches, no
topcoat.
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| From left to right : 35204 821502 362801 412605 221501 |
35204
large green to blue shimmer flecks
821502
medium purple to greenish gold shimmer flecks
362801
subtle orange to gold large shimmer flecks
412605
strong purple to blue and orange medium shimmer flecks
221501
strong blue to green fine shimmer
Overall :
I didn't do it intentionally but man, didn't I keep the best half for last? These pigments are absolutely amazing. They mix really well, are super sparkly and duochromey alright!
They can be purchased from Anna's eBay store AnnasArtAsylum (worldwide
shipping). Anna has several listings up : choose 1, 2, 3 or 5 pigment packs.
And if I may add, they're up for a bargain since you can make 2 to 3 full size bottles with each.
*these products
were provided to me for an honest review*
The strong blue to green fine shimmer is definitely my fave from this part!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou capture such a glow and sparkle from the glitter, it looks incredible!
They are indeed lovely!! =O
ReplyDeleteGREATTTTT, I had a hard enough time trying to narrow down what I wanted from part 1 you just made it that more difficult with part 2. Oh my, what's a girl to do?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shine.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Looks stunning!
ReplyDeleteFlipping bonkersly gorgeous, thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteWOW i think i may have to buy some of these! i love a good duochrome
ReplyDelete¡Woow! ¡Qué originales! Me encanta.
ReplyDeleteReally great!
ReplyDeleteI'm anxious for my pigments :-)
stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks to your fantastic pics, I bought all 10 this morning.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ;O
ReplyDeleteI'm drooling once again! These are gorgeous :)
ReplyDeletewow, these are so cool!
ReplyDeletethis is awesome! How exactly do you make up the solution?
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing Sam, like everything in your nails, but I´ll never have the skill to make those beauties! Bisous
ReplyDeletewow great colors!La Folie
ReplyDeleteFlipping gorgeous pigments!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sam! I love the pigment, but the day after I mixed it and painted my nails it settled in the bottom of my polish bottle and seems to be glued there. It won't mix back up. What clear polish did you use?
ReplyDeleteHi Sam! I love the pigment... but the day after I mixed it and painted my nails it settled in the bottom of the bottle and won't mix back up. It's like it's glued there. What clear did you use?
ReplyDelete@Mandy28 I used regular clear polish, very cheap actually. All pigments tend to settle if you don't use a suspension base (try googling TKB trading, they sell them). Did you put balls in your bottle? If you do, the pigments should mix back just fine. I just tried shaking one of my bottles and a good shake did the trick. I hope this helps! xx
ReplyDeleteSam, I have never made my own polish, I am ready to order the pigments. How exactly to I mix them, and with what? Is the pigment, as hard, as glitter polish, is to take off? Is it hard to make? Thank you for your time and lovely ideas ...
ReplyDelete@Nikki I use a regular straw and cut one of the extremities to use it as a sort of disposable spoon. The pigment is a fine powder and I carefully pour into a bottle of nail polish, using gloves, a mask and goggles. It's very easy to make but don't forget about safety! Once the pigment is mixed with polish (with stainless steel balls) it's completely safe and has the same consistency as a regular shimmer, esay to apply and to take off. xx
ReplyDelete@mgiandzi it's just pigments into clear nail polish :D
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for these swatches! I just picked up some pigments :)
ReplyDelete@Mandy28 tkbtrading.com has great stuff for making your own polish. To keep shimmer suspended, you have to add suspension base. Their product is called "Luster Base". Alternatively, you could use a somewhat clear glitter polish (Wet 'n' Wild Kaleidoscope), since those have to have suspension base to hold up the glitter. TKB also sells the stainless steel balls (2 per bottle, to get things to mix well when shaken), and mini bottles. Google "franken polish" for more info.
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much!@cbrolle
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHiya, is the finish fine or gritty?
ReplyDeleteHave you got a photo of all the swathces from review 1 & 2 together please? Thanks.
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