Wet or dry pigments?

[niftygurrl18]

Do you perfer using pigments wet or dry? I've never tried wet, but I've been checking out some the FOTDs and they look great with using the pigments wet.

 

[ditzycubanita]

Hey well im also new here..And i just went and bought the water based mixing medium and i will say that applying pigments wet makes a HUGE difference..Theyre not soo messy and so much vibrant than applied dry..

..Either way..Pigments are amazing.

 

[lara]

Depends on the look you want! If you want everything soft, sheer or delicate, use 'em dry. If you want them really intense, use 'em wet.

 

[bellaetoile]

with me, it depends on both the look i am going for, and the pigment i a using. if i plan on putting a shadow on top, then i'll use a mixing medium with the pigment, since it helps the shadow adhere, i've found. there are certain colors, also, that i find really work well wet, such as melon, fuschia, rebel rock blue, and kelly green. others, such as grape and emerald green, i prefer dry. plus, i like using the lighter, highlight colors dry, with a fluffy brush, such as the 217.