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DIY Multi-Color Eye shadow Kit

Directions for making your own eye shadow and blush are fairly simple and basic. The work of putting the base together has been done for you now all you need to do is add your color and you are ready to go!

This kit supplies you with several colors some of them basic green, yellow, red and blue. You may also blend these colors to make different colors. See the color wheel below. If you look at the Red and the Yellow you will see three colors between them. These are colors you can be achieved by mixing various amount of red and yellow together. Next, look at the blue and the red. You will see that you can make various shade of purple from mixing these two colors together. (for example, add a pinch of blue to any of the reds or pinks to get various shades of purple).

You also have black and white mica in your kit. These two colors may be used to either lighten or darken your shades. For example the picture below is our Designer Green Mica in the middle. On one side I have added a small amount of black and the other a small amount of white. Those two additions can give each color a wide variation.

Eyeshadow Powder Base: This is the powder that you blend with the Mica and helps adhere the colors to your skin and give it a “background”. Unless you want a sheer and brighter color, you want to use this as your base.

Serecite CW: This is a translucent matte serecite that is treated with carnauba wax so it will help adhere to the skin. Use this 50/50 with the base or 100% with your pigments when you want a brighter color that is more “see through”>

Bright Purple, Bright Yellow, Bright Pink, Bright Blue, Bright Green: These are you pigment colors and are too strong and fluffy to use on your skin alone.

Moonstone Black: This will darken your shades. You only need just a tiny bit.

Satin White: This will lighten your color a small bit and give it a satin sheen.

Luster White: Add sparkle to your shadow when you want more glitz!

Blending Instructions:

Measure your base and colors into your weighing dish.

Use the stirring rod to blend the powders together.

 Pour the powder into one of the baggies and massage it well until the colors are completely blended. Often times, especially when adding black you will see a significant color change while doing this so do not skip this step.

When you are done pour the powder back into the mixing cup. If you are happy with it then you can put it into one of the sifter pots. You may also want to adjust your color by adding more white, black, base and so on.

This picture illustrates the streaking that can occur if you powders are not thoroughly mixed. There are small blenders on the market such as a small coffee grinder that will make your job easier is you decide you want to get into making cosmetics in a bigger way.

Examples : I have put together some examples for you to illustrate how the different bases will work for you. It’s up to you to use your creative imagination and make your own great colors.

 #1 Recipe: 1 large scoop of powder base, 1 small scoop of blue, 1 small scoop of green, and 1 small scoop of luster white. It’s a nice pastel color with some sparkle to it.

#2 Recipe: 1 large scoop of powder base, 1 small scoop of purple, 1 small scoop of blue and 1 small scoop of black. The color is a nice darkish purple with a satin sheen.

#3 Recipe: This is basically the same as #2 except I used 2 scoops each of blue and purple with 1 scoop of black to give it a deeper color.

#4 Recipe: 1 large scoop of powder base, 2 small scoops on pink and 2 small scoops of luster white. This is a pretty pink with sparkle. For a lighter pink that will highlight use just 1 scoop on pink.

#5 Recipe: This is the same as #4 but I have added a tiny bit of black for give it more depth.

#6 Recipe: 1 large scoop of powder base plus 1 large scoop of White Stain, 2 small scoops of yellow and 2 small scoops of blue. A nice Minty Green with a Satin Sheen.

#7 Recipe: The same as #6 except I used Luster White instead of Satin White to give it more Sparkle.

#8 Recipe: 1 large scoop of Powder Base, 3 small scoops of Yellow and 1 small scoop of black.

#9 Recipe: The same as #8 except I used Serecite CW as the base instead of the Powder Base. Note the difference in color and intensity.

#10 Recipe: The most intense color. (note they look darker on the skin) 1 large scoop of Serecite CW, 1 large scoop of Purple, 2 small scoops of Luster White, 1 small scoop of base.

Safety Instructions and Tips

You have been provided with a mask and gloves. Micas are small light particles that are easily dispersed into the air around you. It is always best to wear a mask when working with them to keep the particles out of your lungs. Once they are blended into the base there is less chance for them to become airborne.

Making cosmetics is messy and should always be done in the cleanest manner. You don’t want to risk getting your powder contaminated so always handle your tools and powders with gloves when making them.

Wipe your working area clean and put down some newspaper. If you counters are old or porous you will find that the colors that get on the counter may be hard to clean off. They are like dyes.