February 16 2019 – Olivia Lam
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How to apply Hydra Liners without cracking!
Apart from "why is my Hydra Liner so dry?" (haha) a common question we receive about these colorful little pots is, "why is my Hydra Liner cracking - what am I doing wrong?" If you're experiencing this while using your Hydra Liners, don't worry, we have a solution for you!
Let's start with, what is a Hydra Liner? A Hydra Liner is water activated cake product. For those who are new to cake products or don't have a lot of experience with them, using the Hydra Liners may be a slight learning curve. But trust us, once you master it, there is no other vibrant, colored liner that you will love more!
In order to use the Hydra Liners, you'll have to activate the product with water. We recommend using only water (learn how to use Hydra Liners here).
Now, here are the precise steps and tips in order to prevent cracking and achieving a beautifully smooth application:
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Wet your fine liner brush with water (start with a little water first - you can always add more later).
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Use this wet brush to activate the Hydra Liner. Be generous with your mixing. The final formula should look like a creamy paste (like melted ice-cream!).
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If you find that the formula sucked up all the water while mixing, you can wet your brush again and continue mixing.
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If you do not mix the formula to the right consistency, you'll either achieve something too sheer or too clumpy.
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If you achieve a sheerer formula, your first instinct is probably to layer the application after it has semi or fully dried. DO NOT DO THIS. This is what makes the application crack.
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If you want a more opaque application, you need to continue mixing the water into the product until it is a creamy paste.
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Once you have that perfect creamy paste, you can apply!
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As you can see, the Hydra Liners are a super unique formula that allows you, as an artist, to alter the formula however you would like. If you're going for a watercolor look, add more water! If you need a super stark and opaque application, work on achieving the perfect consistency!
Hope that helps, SUVA fam! Comment down below your best Hydra Liner tips!
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