When pouring pans in layers, do you mull a new batch of paint for each new layer or do you mull once, pour out the first layer & then keep some of the paint in a jar to pour the other layers? :)
For me, it depends on the paint - if I have any leftover I'll usually put it in an airtight jar, and use it for a second pour, but if needed I'll make a new batch.
I agree with Dhanalein though - the deeper the pan, the longer it takes to cure. So if you're using standard half pans, it's probably better to do multiple shallow layers to speed things up.
If possible, leaving some of the water to evaporate on your slab might help too - as the paint is spread out, it'll lose water quicker, and you can scoop it up and put it in the pans.
I either only made 1 Fill ( in bottlecaps)
Or used an empty syringe glued closed with scotch tape (saldly not really close , some color ran out)
Here is what I learned so far:
The wetter your paint, especially mica, the more they sink in.
Wider pans like Bottlecaps or eyeshadowpans cure nicer than half Pans.
For my own use and to try new Pigments or mixtures I stay with 1 fill for now.
Look at me talking like I make a ton of colors 🙈😂
To be honest I made color out of commercial Pigments twice now.
For me, it depends on the paint - if I have any leftover I'll usually put it in an airtight jar, and use it for a second pour, but if needed I'll make a new batch.
I agree with Dhanalein though - the deeper the pan, the longer it takes to cure. So if you're using standard half pans, it's probably better to do multiple shallow layers to speed things up.
If possible, leaving some of the water to evaporate on your slab might help too - as the paint is spread out, it'll lose water quicker, and you can scoop it up and put it in the pans.
Hope this helps
Khannah