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Glycerine and water mix for wet look
I've read this mixture is better than just water. Anyone know how much glycerine I would add to water? Ratio? Thanks! Tom Nov 09 12 05:30 am Link I used to use half and half. But two thirds water and one third glycerine works fine. I find it best to keep the water warm because many models are uncomfortable when cold spray hits them. Nov 09 12 05:54 am Link I mix in ratio 1:1 (1 part of water, 1 part of glycerine). But I prefer using tan lotion in spray where's already some glycerine, smells good and isn't so greasy as glycerine-water solution is. But is still very stable and drops on skin won't slip down so easily. Nov 09 12 05:56 am Link 50/50 Nov 09 12 06:01 am Link I've found that if the drops move too much or slide down, a higher percentage of glycerine will slow it down a bit. I like a mix closer to 1/3 water 2/3 glycerine. A very fine mister works best for me too. But experimenting is the only way to get what you want. Thankfully, glycerine is cheap. Nov 09 12 06:04 am Link I mix 2/3 glycerine to water I also add green food coloring it really helps the drops pop Nov 09 12 09:18 am Link Be careful man. Otherwise you'll never be alone. Buy you'll be alone all the time. Nov 09 12 09:43 am Link Most of the time I go with 1:1. On occasion I mix in a bit more glycerin if it's moving too fast. Keep the bottle warm if you're spraying models, keeps them happier than cold spray. Nov 09 12 10:55 am Link Thanks for the all the replies! I'm giving it a go at 50/50 and see how it works. Appreciate the reminder on keeping the water warmed  TomNov 09 12 01:21 pm Link I prefer a freezing cold mix to get more goose bumps. Nov 09 12 01:29 pm Link gl-amour wrote: Yeah and the models flinch and get a look in their eyes that is maybe OK fora guy you wantto look tough but on a female it is counterproductive. Nov 09 12 07:10 pm Link Piloerection looks fantastic as a state of arousal. Besides I have a 2000 watt luminaire to keep their core warm while stimulating the integumentary system.  Nov 09 12 07:21 pm Link G M Bacci Photography wrote: interesting.. do you have a sample pic so I can see the effect? Nov 09 12 07:23 pm Link I actually use extra virgin olive oil (rubbed on skin) then spray with water. Been working for me. One photo in my profile was done with that combo. Nov 09 12 07:25 pm Link David Scott wrote: Virgin Oil stinks.. Nov 09 12 07:26 pm Link Charger Photography wrote: Really? Odd. I just opened up the bottle and I could barely smell anything. And I've done it multiple times, never heard anyone mention anything about smell. Like I said, works for me. Nov 09 12 07:31 pm Link Baby oil is fine, especially the gel or cream varieties. It smells good. Olive oil can go rancid. Some folks swear by cooking spray but some models have told me it sometimes irritates the skin. Then I spray with the glycerin and water mix. Nov 09 12 07:52 pm Link A bit off topic maybe, but where to you all buy glycerine? I've tried a couple of major drug chains (Walgreens, CVS) here in Houston and neither carry it. Nov 09 12 08:36 pm Link Wal-mart Nov 09 12 08:46 pm Link WCR3 wrote: If no where else, Amazon Nov 09 12 09:09 pm Link WCR3 wrote: Amazon is your friend. Nov 09 12 09:28 pm Link gl-amour wrote: Works as well as ice cubes on nipples. Nov 10 12 12:46 am Link Uh, this may sound weird, but a Makeup Artist/Model I've worked with uses personal lubricant. You know, the water based type you buy from the pharmacy (Drug Store in US). It's clean, safe, wipes/washes off easily and gives a great wet look Nov 14 12 04:16 am Link 60 per cent Glycerin 40 per cent Nitric Acid. Mix carefully. Whoops, wrong recipe ;-) Nov 14 12 08:03 am Link Charger Photography wrote: cheap one or expired one... real olive oil smells delicious Nov 14 12 01:41 pm Link alessandro cecconi wrote: Easpecially when sauteed with a bit of garlic, olives, and anchovy then tossed with angel hair pasta and sprinkled with Parmesan. Nov 14 12 04:10 pm Link |
