MAC Gold leaf - how do I use it?

[ieatbugs]

I just recently won an auction on ebay for some mac goldleaf - I want to apply this to a section of my cheekbone to look 'android like' for a concert I have in a month - how do I get this to adhere to my face in a chrome like finish?

 

[aeni]

ooo - you could go all "man machine" from metropolis.
http://home.in.tum.de/~paula/pic/mov...metropolis.jpg


but as far as i know, it's leaf. so little accents will go on. i've never seen an entire face done 100% in leaf due to expense.

http://nyphotographics.com/mariatemp...s/ba8c5732.jpg

 

[ieatbugs]

What I'm trying to figure out is how to get it to adhere to my face, what kind of 'glue' to use. Any tips?

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Originally Posted by aeni ooo - you could go all "man machine" from metropolis. http://home.in.tum.de/~paula/pic/movie_posters/metropolis.jpg but as far as i know, it's leaf. so little accents will go on. i've never seen an entire face done 100% in leaf due to expense. http://nyphotographics.com/mariatemp...s/ba8c5732.jpg

 

[aeni]

Here's what I got from the pro site:

A special-effects gold leaf that transfers onto the skin. Comes in sheets. Presses on to stay on. Use creatively and provocatively. As a small ornamental Rococo effect pressed onto cheek, shoulder, breast or arm - or as a creative aspect of a body painting.

Don't be afraid to test it first. If it doesn't stay on, then you may need an adhesive and a complaint to MAC!

 

[mskitchmas]

maybe eyelash glue?

 

[Shawna]

I'm pretty sure it just adheres to the skin like the pro site says. Maybe try a bit of eyeliner mixing medium if it won't stick.

 

[ieatbugs]

When I try to press it on it only wants to stick to my finger, which it adheres to perfectly. after attempting to apply about half a sheet (in small flakes), only one tiny piece stuck!


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Originally Posted by aeni Here's what I got from the pro site: A special-effects gold leaf that transfers onto the skin. Comes in sheets. Presses on to stay on. Use creatively and provocatively. As a small ornamental Rococo effect pressed onto cheek, shoulder, breast or arm - or as a creative aspect of a body painting. Don't be afraid to test it first. If it doesn't stay on, then you may need an adhesive and a complaint to MAC!

 

[ieatbugs]

It sticks very well to the back of my finger but no luck to my face :/

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Originally Posted by Shawna I'm pretty sure it just adheres to the skin like the pro site says. Maybe try a bit of eyeliner mixing medium if it won't stick.

 

[aeni]

I believe you're supposed to use a brush. Whenever I've seen leafing done on furniture, you use a brush. In cooking, tweezers.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CvGI6yxQQsg
http://www.glamour1.com/forums/main-...gold-leaf.html

 

[kaliraksha]

I would say something just sticky... like lip gloss. Sounds like by using your hands you are somehow activating the "stick" in it... maybe it transfers/sticks with the heat of your hands? Try glove or tweezers so it can't get stuck to anything moist and warm.

 

[bAbY_cHiCkEn01]

Does it have like a side you're supposed to use on the skin... maybe you're applying it the wrong way up hence sticking to your finger and not your face?!