Mixing PIGMENTS to make new colours!!?? Anyone tried?

[clamster]

Re: ~ Mixing your pigments for a custom shade ~

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Originally Posted by lsperry I wish these 2 threads were merged. I’m getting whip-lash going from one to the other when there’s a new post. There are very good pictures and swatches in this thread: http://specktra.net/f165/mixing-pigm...e-tried-58443/

Sorry! When I was making this thread I searched for mixing pigments and I geuss I didn't find anything or didn't type the right words. I wish these threads were merged. I see similar threads(and experience Deja vu lol) frequently and just wish I could merge the posts lol!

 

[astronaut]

Re: ~ Mixing your pigments for a custom shade ~

Has anyone tried mixing emerald green with a little bit of teal? (Majority is still a green colour) I'm curious to know what would come of that. It looks really pretty in my head lol.

 

[lara]

Merged two relevant threads.

 

[sharkbytes]

I figured I'd post a pic so you can see the combo...here's Electric Coral + Melon, along with Coppering:

 

[sharkbytes]

Re: ~ Mixing your pigments for a custom shade ~

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Originally Posted by makeba i have mixed extremauve, cornflower and naval blue together and was very impressed with the color mixture!

thank youuuu!! I just tried this and it looks so cool!

 

[magi]

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Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC I read this thread and began mixing some of my Fyrinnae shadows together (not in a pot, but on my hand). I went crazy over how pretty some of the colors looked. My only problem is that the Fyrinnae shadows are only samples, and I was planning on pressing them. I don't know if I can press most of the shadow and then still leave some to mix. I am lost when it comes to deciding on pressing pigments/leaving them loose/mixing....

As far as I remember the samples are not really huge. It might be very difficult to get a pan filled. If you press, you have to use alcohol. The whole fluffy-ness is gone then, because this is exsactly what is needed: the air has to go off the powder. Such small amounts will fill the pan maybe with 1/10 inch high... I don´t think there will be enough left to make usable amounts. But give it a try ;-)



I habe mixed some Pigments with oxides and micas. I don´t have tried them yet, but they look really, really lovely so far... I have also pressed some pigments in original color only, so don´t wonder ;-)

1. COOL PINK & HELIUM - this is my absolutely favorite blush combo!
2. POLISHED IVORY - there was a bit dirt on my fabric
3. PINK OPAL
4. hmmm, I call it MAGIK PINK ;-) - it´s manganese violet, Fuchsia p/m, Hot Side Pink Mica, Interfine Violet and a hint Pink Vivid p/m
5. hmmm, name? DEEP SEA BLUE??? - mixed Azreal Blue p/m, Blue Storm p/m, Cellini Blue Mica, Plain Mica - and something else - I forgot, sorry
6. COOL MAGIK (because of Magi and my last name, which starts with K) - Cool Pink p/m, Lovely Lily p/m, Interfine Violet Mica and a tiny bit of something else :->...
7. NIGHTSKY MAGIK ;-) - Ultramarine blue, Cellini Blue Mica, Marine Ultra p/m, Ultra Shimmer Mica and Interfine Red
8. COOL PINK
9. MAGIK GOLD - Jardin Aires p/m, Polished Ivory p/m, 24 Karat Gold Mica, Inter Gold Mica and tons of my favorite Mica: Metallic Rustic Gold MIca...

Some mixes also have Magnesium Stearate inside, if there is more Mica than pigment, because they are not pressable...

 

[missmacqtr]

this is my first try and i love the result...

mixed smoke signal revved up and provence ...lovely color

 

[KikiB]

You all are turning me into even more of a pigment addict!

I only have four pigments right now, but I definitely have fun mixing them.

Teal+Jardin Aires="Four Leaf Clover"-It looks really pretty mixed, with the flecks of gold, but I would get a brighter green to try it with.

Pink Pearl+Violet=This looked really pretty at first, but Violet overpowers it if you go half/half. It's pretty much a dupe for Stars 'n Rockets. I mixed up a decent amount due to adding a smidge of Jardin Aires and more Pink Pearl but it still looks the same as Stars 'n Rockets, albeit more blueish tones.

Pink Pearl+Jardin Aires="Pinked Gold"-You want to make sure to use more Jardin Aires with this, because the goal is pinked gold, not golden pink. Mixed correctly, it is amazing. Eyeshadow, crease, blush/bronzer, all-over highlighter...I want to buy another jar of each before Heatherette goes away so that I can have some all the time. I almost would add some Vanilla in there so that it can be a bit lighter for when I want it to be lighter.

 

[M.A.C. head.]

I've mixed and pressed a few combos and they turned out really nicely!

Vanilla + Old Gold = very pretty high light

Fushia + Pink Opal = mute pink, petal color

 

[kobri]

I've only mixed and pressed one combo so far: Rebel Rock Blue and GoldenLemon. Loose is was pretty dark with the rebel rock blue being overpowering, but when I pressed it it turned out much lighter, a lovely soft aqua greeny/blue colour. It's kind of a shimmery carribean sea.

 

[purrtykitty]

I've got one that turns out kinda like a seafoam green.

Under da Sea = 1/8 tsp. Golder's Green + 1/8 tsp. Gold Dusk + 1/8 tsp. Frost + pinch of Night Light + pinch of Golden Lemon + pinch of Aire-de-Blu

 

[astronaut]

I tried mixing golden olive with teal... and it looks like sheet lol.

 

[soco210]

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Originally Posted by pumpkincat210 I made some mixed pressed pigments last night.. from left to right I used: 1. frost and violet 2. violet, bright fuchsia, original blue 3. violet, lovely lily, rich purple 4. bright fuchsia, fuchsia, violet 5. golden olive and golders green

#2 is HOT!

 

[macchristyy]

pink pearl with blue. it makes a nice kinda metallic bluish purple w/ a pinkish shine. love it!

 

[KikiB]

Okay a really cool mix that I just did is Helium and then a bit of Pink Pearl...I'm considering buying a thing of clear lip plumper to mix it with because it's a gorgeous sheer colour. On the cheeks it is really nice, I wonder how it will be pressed. You do more Helium than Pink Pearl...I'd say 2-1 is what I did.

 

[LatinaRose]

I mixed and pressed some pigments last night...

From top left, clockwise
1. Provence + Fairylite + bit of bronzer (the press isn't perfect, but I think its okay)
2. Blue + Black Black + Dark Soul (a friend got my Contrast wet and yucky, this is such a pretty replacement!)
3. Teal + Frozen White (lighter version of teal with the blue cast of frozen white, love it!)
4. Fuchsia + Bright Fuchia + Vanilla (I needed a softer version of Bright Fuchsia, this is so pretty, has the slightest gold tone from the Vanilla)

I think I'll take better swatch pics for you guys, this pic came out kinda washed out. I love the suggestions on here and plan on experimenting, will definitely post pics!!

 

[magi]

They are great. I like the blue-black the most. I think this is one I should try too :-o

 

[anjuligabel]

those are all gorgeous!

 

[musicislove05]

i've only tried one. i mixed lark about and teal! soo pretty!

 

[cocodivatime]

Love this thread. I have some empty jars and I'm going to try and make a mixture.

But question--what are you using initially before you determine if you like it? Like can you sprinkle some on napkin and mix it or somewhere else first before putting a large quantity in a jar. You know what I mean?