There are several ways that you can store your mineral makeup samples. However, my two favorite ways are in small 5 gram jars, or as I just finally tried, in a binder.
Here’s my binder 
Binders are pretty inexpensive, and so are sheets to fill the binders.
5 gram jars can usually be bought for anywhere between .30 and .50 cents.
You can also go to Michael’s and buy little containers that are very inexpensive as well.
I use these usually for custom mixes that I make.
How do you store your samples?
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That’s genius Anastasia! If I’m not feeling lazy I transfer them to sifter jars, but they usually just sit there until they get lost otherwise.
That’s genius Anastasia! If I’m not feeling lazy I transfer them to sifter jars, but they usually just sit there until they get lost otherwise.
Lol, I’m not Anastasia, but I’m glad you like my ideas
And yeah, I like sifter jars but I’m starting to see the genius in the binder, as it’s a lot easier to deal with and flip through.
Lol, I’m not Anastasia, but I’m glad you like my ideas
And yeah, I like sifter jars but I’m starting to see the genius in the binder, as it’s a lot easier to deal with and flip through.
I love storing them like that, makes it so much easier to find your minerals! And yes allergies are so horrible!
I love storing them like that, makes it so much easier to find your minerals! And yes allergies are so horrible!
When mine were at their worst in Northern California, I couldn’t wear my contacts because the inside of my eye lids had little allergy bumps and the sunlight would blind me outside. It was miserable.
When mine were at their worst in Northern California, I couldn’t wear my contacts because the inside of my eye lids had little allergy bumps and the sunlight would blind me outside. It was miserable.
Brilliant idea!
Like I said, you keep this up and you will have to change your name to Domestic Diva!
Brilliant idea!
Like I said, you keep this up and you will have to change your name to Domestic Diva!
Hehehehe
That’s actually why I chose Decorative, because I do like to bake from scratch, make curtains and pillows, as well as costumes and sometimes even jewelry
All decorative stuff!
Hehehehe
That’s actually why I chose Decorative, because I do like to bake from scratch, make curtains and pillows, as well as costumes and sometimes even jewelry
All decorative stuff!
LOL phyrra i don’t know what happened! i think i’d just been chatting with anastasia and had a total brain fart moment! i totally know who you are i promise! =D
LOL phyrra i don’t know what happened! i think i’d just been chatting with anastasia and had a total brain fart moment! i totally know who you are i promise! =D
Lol it’s ok
I was just like … who’s Anastasia? Pretty name!
Lol it’s ok
I was just like … who’s Anastasia? Pretty name!
This is the best idea ever.
This is the best idea ever.
That’s a great idea!!!!!! Very clever…
That’s a great idea!!!!!! Very clever…
Sorry, I had to make a correction:
I had a group of mica colors in jars that screwed to each other (bought in Las Vegas). I never used them. What a mess every time I opened the cap(s). Plus the colors were obscured by the jars.
I transferred them this week to tiny ziplocks. Labeled them and put them in a larger ziplock labeled LV (then the color name). Wow! even the colors look right (vs. looking thru the jars.)
I transferred ALL my odd loose powder (except AL and BE) to tiny ziplocks — HOURS of work, but now they are usable. Wow! whata stash I have!
My ziplocks are combined by color in larger ziplocks. I just dump them out on the counter and pick shades that go together, holding them up against my skin and the light.
I dunno that I’d get a binder. This takes up less room — plus they are easy to toss into a bag for travel. Not cumbersome.
Sorry, I had to make a correction:
I had a group of mica colors in jars that screwed to each other (bought in Las Vegas). I never used them. What a mess every time I opened the cap(s). Plus the colors were obscured by the jars.
I transferred them this week to tiny ziplocks. Labeled them and put them in a larger ziplock labeled LV (then the color name). Wow! even the colors look right (vs. looking thru the jars.)
I transferred ALL my odd loose powder (except AL and BE) to tiny ziplocks — HOURS of work, but now they are usable. Wow! whata stash I have!
My ziplocks are combined by color in larger ziplocks. I just dump them out on the counter and pick shades that go together, holding them up against my skin and the light.
I dunno that I’d get a binder. This takes up less room — plus they are easy to toss into a bag for travel. Not cumbersome.
That sounds like it would work pretty well, too.
I like the binder because I can flip through and see things easier, but that's just my preference. Some people use tiny bags organized in boxes, so whatever works best for you :>
That sounds like it would work pretty well, too.
I like the binder because I can flip through and see things easier, but that's just my preference. Some people use tiny bags organized in boxes, so whatever works best for you :>
I don’t think my way would work past a certain number, whatever that might be. I guess it is easier for me to pick a color by holding the individual color up to my face.
When I say I dump them out, I only mean the teals, for example, then put them away; then the pinks (or whatever) to choose a complementary color.
It’s working for now, anyway. I had so many glitters. I had put them in pill containers, but I didn’t realize that they are not tightly sealed. Oops! Even though they came in little jars, I was looking for a way to pick more easily, and sometimes the glitter was falling out of the jar even when closed (I noticed that with an AL the other day. It was a glam glitter, and I might have to bag it.)
I don’t think my way would work past a certain number, whatever that might be. I guess it is easier for me to pick a color by holding the individual color up to my face.
When I say I dump them out, I only mean the teals, for example, then put them away; then the pinks (or whatever) to choose a complementary color.
It’s working for now, anyway. I had so many glitters. I had put them in pill containers, but I didn’t realize that they are not tightly sealed. Oops! Even though they came in little jars, I was looking for a way to pick more easily, and sometimes the glitter was falling out of the jar even when closed (I noticed that with an AL the other day. It was a glam glitter, and I might have to bag it.)