Make-up: DIY Lipstick Palette

I have always been in the lookout for cheap lipstick palettes that are highly pigmented. So far, I haven't found one that I like. Another problem for me is when I travel, I don't want to bring so much lipstick in my make-up kit. The best solution for my problems? Make my own lipstick palette, of course!


What you will need:

empty palette (or watercolor set)
your favorite lipsticks (cut down to the number of available empty spots on the palette or less)
metal spoon
make-up spatula (or bread knife or any flat cutting tool)
small candle (and a lighter or match & matchsticks)


1. Clean the palette or empty the watercolor set

I opted to use a watercolor set because I really wanted to try to make my own lipstick palette. It was a spur of the moment thing. I just had to make one ASAP. Now I regret not finding a more decent-looking empty palette or watercolor set

I didn't realize that removing the watercolors from the case was hard! The best way to do this is to break the colors by poking it with a knife. Just be careful when doing this. After you take out the big pieces, try to scrape it off. Afterwards, just soak it in lukewarm water until the colors are soft and easy to remove. Be sure to clean it thoroughly because you will be putting lipstick in it.

2. Next thing you need to do is to light up the candle and have your spoon ready. Cut a decent amount of lipstick. This is kinda the crucial part because if you don't fill it up nicely, you will be forced to do a second round of pouring which ruins the form of the lipstick in the palette. This happened to me during my first try. You'll be able to see it later.

The amount you'll be cutting off from your lipstick depends on the size of the empty spot you will put your lipstick in. For the container I had, I had to cut off a little less than half an inch.

3. Next thing is to put it on the spoon and place it over the candle. You should place it about 3 inches above the flame or even higher if it is too hot. While heating it, slightly move your hand (mixing motion) to keep the lipstick in motion so that the other parts will no be burnt or something like that. 

Just a reminder, line up your lipsticks in the correct order so you will be able to label it later!

4. Immediately put in in the empty spot.

Well this is my failed attempt. So what you really need to do is to cut off just the right amount. I have encountered a problem lipstick which was very thick so it did not fill up the hole very nicely.

TADA

The upper rightmost color is the one with the thick consistency and the one under that is my first (and failed) attempt.

5. You can cover and design your case if you want. Label the lipsticks or get the sticker under the lipstick. I did not fill up all of the spaces because I still want to save a few spots for the reds that I don't have right now. It's good to put a variety of colors because the reason I made this is to have many choices when I have limited space.

So that's it! :)