Toni S. Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I've ordered all my lip balm supplies including several micas for tinting and was wondering how much mica do I use? I know it depends on the amount of base I'll be using and I know the Mica's are very concentrated BUT can someone give me a ball park figure on where to start? Appreciate any advice I can get. This will be my first time at lip balms...............TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 No one has a starting point for me?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I have measuring spoons that are a smidgen dash, pinch, etc. I use the smidgen for most of them. It gives it color but doesn't color the lips.the dash spoon is designed to hold exactly 1/8 teaspoon, which is roughly 0.02 fluid ounce "pinch" is designed to hold exactly 1/2 dash or 1/16 teaspoon, which is roughly 0.01 fluid ounce "smidgen," is designed to hold exactly 1/2 pinch or 1/32 teaspoon, which is roughly 0.005 fluid ounce the tablespoon is equal to 1/2 fluid ounceU.S. teaspoon is equal to 1/3 tablespoon this is equivalent to 1/6 fluid ounceETA: This is for a batch that makes 10- .15 tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Those are cool measuring spoons. Where did you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 SYR - Thanks so much, NOW I have a starting point!! And I have the same spoons too.Pebbles,I'm not sure if other suppliers have them but i got mine from BItterCreek North. They are really neat spoons too.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Thanks Toni for the info...and for asking this question. I've wondered to about the amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 No problem Pebbles, glad to offer info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 You are welcome. Glad to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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