All you Melon Pigment Lovas!

[Iridescence]

So, I love Melon pigment. But I find it doesn't show up as brightly as I want it to. Is there any color that would help bring out its brightness? I know using it with a mixing medium would probable help or using it wet.

Thanks!

 

[user79]

Use a shadestick as a base, maybe in another colour to bring out the different undertones...

 

[SnowWhiteQueen]

Definitely use melon wet!! Makes so much of a difference in terms of standing out. I just wet my brush before I dip it into the pigment. Goes on very smooth and lovely! I also am a huge fan of MAC's paints - they are wonderful for making the colour show up more. I use bare canvas and find that it workd great!!!

 

[Esperanza]

I second what the girls said: try to use Melon wet or with a shadestick. I use Beige-ing as a base and it brings out the color a lot more than if you use it dry.

 

[mzreyes]

corn s/s, mangomix s/s, and crimsonaire s/s bring out the diff. tones in the pig! its pretty!!

 

[Iridescence]

Thanks everyone!!!

 

[saniyairshad]

Use the pigment wet, for more color pay-off or use a primer/shadestick under it to make it more vibrant

 

[saj20052006]

Use it wet and use a base. Melon is awesome.

 

[Holly]

Yup, use it wet (Water,Fix +, mixing medium etc), or use a base like UDPP, a shadestick, or a paint

 

[yummy411]

a user on specktra, xspark... i'm sorry, her username is escaping me but she did a fotd w/ tutorial on using acid orange/ autoshock orange liquid last liner (can't remember the exact name) as her base with melon on top and it was beautiful!!

 

[labwom]

Im an NC43 and when I use Fawntastic or Luna CCB, Melon comes out bright and pretty! Try it.

 

[me_jelly]

Melon is one of my favs - definitely try it with a paint (i prefer stillife) underneath and use with mixing medium - it will intensify the color a lot and make it a lot smooth to apply than it already is.

 

[Dark_Phoenix]

If I want it to contrast more I use it with fushia pigment; the difference in colors shows up well (they have the same finish so they blend really easily).