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"All eyeshadows start out as colored powders that are then placed into the little compacts you know and love, turning them into makeup that's much easier to apply. But the process of creating a shadow doesn't necessarily require a giant production plant and tons of chemicals. In fact, if you love a good DIY project, you can make some at home. Just pass the pigments!\n\nCelebrity makeup artist Elle Leary teaches you how to create cool eyeshadows at home that are completely your own creation. Now pick your colors, grab some supplies, and get started!\n\nWhat You'll Need:\n\n An empty eyeshadow pan. \"I get mine from Z Palette, but you can use one you already have as long as you make sure to clean it out,\" says Leary.\n\n Any loose pigment you like\n\n 91 rubbing alcohol\n\n Tiny scoop from the craft store or a small makeup spatula\n\n Small piece of cloth, like a cheese cloth or cotton t-shirt\n\n Heavy book\n\n A quarter\n\n A small container to mix in, like a travel-sized jar\n\nInstructions:\n\n Step One: \"Take four or five spatula scoops of whatever color pigments you like and put it into your mixing container.\"\n\n Step Two: \"Slowly add about three quarters of a capful of rubbing alcohol to the pigment and stir. It can be a little tricky to get the consistency right. You want the pigment to be thin but not runny\u2014think of a cake batter.\"\n\n Step Three: \"Empty that the mixture into your clean eyeshadow pan, making sure that the product is level and flush with the top of the pan. Set that aside and let it dry for an hour and a half.\"\n\n Step Four: \"After the mixture is completely dry, lay your piece of fabric over the pan and place the quarter on top before pressing down firmly.\"\n\n Step Five: \"Put a heavy object, like a book, on top of the pan, and leave it for a least four hours. Now you're ready to pop the pan into a palette! Many people find they use their pigments a lot more often when they're in this form.\""^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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