Krylon gold

Help! I bought 3 Krylon's Neon pink and green and then the Gold. When I was at the store I was able to test the gold and it was really nice. Since I have been home and trying to use it, nothing! I can't even get it to load the brush. I can tell that it is too dry, so I have added water several times, and even let it sit- but it still won't load on my brush. The pink and green are more moist and work fine.

Any suggestions?

Thanks, Tia

Id take it back and trade it. they could be to dried out? if it worked at the store then thats my op.

Once you've used it a store won't take it back(since it's make-up).
Kryalon Metallics are not the best
I know my neons don't work well w/ a brush, but are wonderful w/ a sponge, so try using a sponge. If they're dried out, you could add a few drops of glycerin to your spritzer bottle(just a few or your paints will be way too gummy). Spritz the cake & it will moisten & cream it up. I'd say next time go w/ Wolfe or Tag for gold(or DFX if your still using them). Especially if you want to use a brush.

they should take it back if its defective! Even makeup, ifs its all cracked up and not whats expected they should. i dont buy makeup but they shoudlnt be allowed to do that.

It's probably not defective... It's Kryalon Metallic=gives the impression of being defective
Seriously, it probably will cover well w/ a sponge, but isn't bold enough to work w/ a brush. My neons look like finger paint when I try to use them w/ a brush.

Linda, I agree, the neon's remind me of finger paint too and i don't love them. I haven't tried a sponge and will do that next. The gal at the store said they were the best, and since I am new, I figured it would be best to try out some different brands. But really wish I had picked something else.

As for the gold, I am thinking of taking it out of the container and "crumbling it up and adding more water" Don't know if that is a good idea or not. It literally won't come off the cake at all. at first I thought there was a plastic cover over the top- but nope.

the store I bought them at is far away, so not even sure if it's worth the drive ;(

I am going to try some glycerin and more water + the sponge and hope for the best.
Thanks for the advice!

K-R-Y-O-L-A-N....

You probably bought the Metallic Gold but tested the Interferenz Bronze.

The metallics are hard to work ... Add some water to the cake (like 3-4 drops) and let it sit... it will make a gooey spot. Load your brush or sponge and WORK it to a paste on the cake. It is a matter of technique. You don't need to chop it up. Lots more water than you think and work it hard into a paste like consistency.

Shannon Fennell wrote:K-R-Y-O-L-A-N....

You probably bought the Metallic Gold but tested the Interferenz Bronze.

I prefer K-R-O-L-A-N. But I'm weird...

I agree, you probably tested the Interferenze and bought the regular gold. How much was it for the pot you got? If you had a minor heart palpatations when you paid for it, you probably got the regular metallic gold. If a team of paramedics had to whip out defibulator to get your heart going again, you know you're buying Interferenze...it's worth every shock...trust me...

Ok- so when I realized I spelled it wrong (right after i posted) I went back to edit it and the edit didn't show up? Weird.

Anyway, about the paint, I think you are right, I must have bought something different than I tested. For about two weeks every time I have opened the paint I have added water, and last night I tried to use it and FINALLY would load the brush and sponge. It is not the vibrate true gold I thought it would be, more of a brownish, greenish gold. But at least I got it to work a little. The gold I got was about $9 for a small container.

I also played with the neon's, which I noticed said DayGlow- any idea what that means? They were working a little better for me too, I think it just need lots of water.

Hi, I have the kryolan gold that came in my palette and i also found it hard as a rock. This is going to sound weird, BUT I was so determined to get it to work that I scratched at the surface with the back of my brush (literally poked a hole in it) made a little puddle in the "new" top surface, and it worked great. I know this sounds odd but I do this each time I use it and it seems to work for me.

HaHa! My spell chack changes K-R-Y-O-L-A-N to K-R-Y-A-L-O-N automatically:D

Krylon is a spray paint NOT to be used on people. I'm anal. I think I've mentioned that a few times...

Psalmbook, I think I have the same spell-chak as you...

Funny, i didn't know there was a brand of spray paint called Krylon- that would be BAD!