Silver and Gold favorites?

I did a bit of searching, but did not find very much on silver and gold face paint.
I don't currently have any in my kit, but I think it's definitely something I need to buy next!

What brands does everyone use for their silver and gold? I sampled the silver Metallix DFX (all my paints are DFX so far and I love them), and the hue was not too grey, but it seemed a little translucent to me, especially for line work.

I'm definitely looking to get the closest match to actual metal that I can in terms of hue, and looking shimmery and metallic is of course important. I'd like to use it for details, line work, and cheek art as well as sponging or brushing large areas!

What do you recommend? What are you using now, and the pros and cons of that brand?

Thanks! My first thread here. One thing I'm focusing on now is building up a kit that allows me more creativity than just my basic little palette.

I use mostly DFX but I also have and love the Mehron Metallic Powder that you have to mix with the mixing liquid.... it is gorgeous. Just don't mix more than you will use as it is a one time use. http://www.mehron.com/Mixing_Liquid_p/129m.htm

I also really like the Mehron Paradise gold metal metallic and the silver bullett metallic.

Kryolan has a beautiful gold and silver interferenz. http://www.kryolan.com/en/index.php?cid=109&mnu=32&id=111&pageid=1

My bet for what you are doing is the metallic powder. Hugs Helen

Yellow gold - I use Wolfe
Old gold - Kryolan Interferenz Bronze is lush
Sheer and shimmery - Grimas has several shades of gold that are very pretty but light

Solid opaque silver that actually looks like metal - the OLD Wolfe was great (I still have some)
All purpose silver - Grimas, shiny and fairly solid
Sheer and shimmery - Grimas Pearl Silver and Kryolan Interferenz Silver. Both are very sheer and pearly more than metallic.

Snaz silver and gold are weak and insipid. But can be blended with other colors for a nice effect. Such as using Snaz Gold with Yellow Ochre for a nice lion base colour.

Kryolan Metallics are a bit fussy to work with but can be nice if you get the hang of them.

Kryolan Interferez Copper is great - like new pennies!

I use superstar silver...very very shiny...but not available in the states I guess...gold from partyXposion (same quality as dFX)

I have dfx silver & gold. They're not amazing for linework, but make good bases. I love using metallic white, gold, metallic orange & bronze for the base for my tigers. They give that extra WOW!

I didn't like Paradise gold and silver and I bought snaz in gold - bad - and dfx silver - ok - so I put the mehron gold and silver powders on top and mixed them in and now they rock! Once I used the mehron gold mixing powder there was no going back. The powder won't mix with just water but will blend in with a cake.... the gold also mixes awesome with browns for doggies and bears etc.... and mixes wonderfully into the wild orchid!

thanks for the tip on mixing the powders directly onto the DFX silver and gold. if they're already good for bases, it seems like the mehron powder will be just what i need to make them look beautiful for smaller details or lines.

I have both DFX gold and silver but the gold looks to be no different to yellow? Have you guys noticed the same thing?

Hi Twoblue,
Sometimes it's hard to find topics because of alternative spellings...there was a pretty recent conversation about this click the link to read it
http://www.facepaintforum.com/general-face-painting-f1/favorite-metallix-paint-t2890.htm#36192
Good luck!

michellesfantasyfaces wrote:I use superstar silver...very very shiny...but not available in the states I guess...gold from partyXposion (same quality as dFX)

Where do you buy superstar silver? And do you know if I can see an ingredient list?

I buy it here... www.schminkwebshop.nl and i will copy the ingredientslist...later...

I received the Mehron gold mixing powder today and I added it to my DFX gold and WOW- does it pop! I also ordered the Paradise Silver Bullet to compare it to my DFX metallix silver... I like the Paradise better! It has much more sheen to it. I will probably also order the silver mixing powder to go with it, as well, sometime in the future.

show us how sparkly your gold is now! maybe I could order some mehron mixing powder too!

I love paradise silver and gold. They are creamy, easy to use and give great coverage.

My avatar was done with paradise metallic brown and gold.