Looking for something new and different to
add to your line? Something that would make a hot gift giving idea for
Valentine's Day or any time? This is it! Great for teens and adults!
Low labor & big profits!
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(Or you could use whatever
color
you like, I just thought pink is
perfect for Valentine's Day!)
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Directions:
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That's it! Just mix
the mica and the glitter together in whatever proportions you wish depending on
how shimmery or how glittery you want it. Fill the refillable clear chamber on
the brush (the end cap screws off for easy filling). The mica has an opalescent
look, and with some of the pink glitter mixed in it looks beautiful thru the
clear body of the brush! Great for applying a dusting of shimmer on your
shoulders, arms, legs or where ever for a sexy romantic look for adults, or a
fun sparkly look for teens! This would be a great countertop item to push for
Valentine's Day, and a great gift for guys to buy their sweethearts!
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I measured how much
mica powder the brush chamber will hold. I filled one up to the line where the
threads for the screw on end cap start (you wouldn't want to fill it to the very
rim cause it can spill over and be messy):
They hold
approximately .15 oz by weight on a scale
By volume it was
about 1 tablespoon or 3 teaspoons or 15 milliliters
which is about the
same as about .5 oz by volume (not same as weight).
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Our 1 oz jars of mica
powder are sold by weight, not volume. So I calculate that a 1 oz jar of
weighed mica powder should fill around 6 to 6 and a half brushes. So since the
mica is $4.95 per jar, that makes your powder cost only an average of about .80
cents per unit. So with the cost of the brush at $3.75 that's only $4.55 per
finished unit! You can easily triple your money on these!
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I found the easiest
way to fill the chamber was to put the mica powder in a paper dixie cup and
pinch it so it pours like from a spout. Then carefully tap the cup to get the
powder to spill into the brush chamber. It literally took less than a minute to
fill one of these... talk about easy labor! One thing to remember, the powder
may settle a little after sitting for awhile, so you may want to top them off a
bit. Also remember, different types of powders will weigh out differently, so
the measurements I calculated above are not going to be the same with all
powders. I just wanted to give you all a good starting point or a general idea.
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You can also use
these brushes with cornstarch or other body powders in them, including edible
powders such as Honey Powder or Vanilla Powder! That's another great idea...
make Kama Sutra edible body powders! A sure-fire Valentine seller! These
brushes can also be used with the ever-popular mineral make up powders... great
for purse & travel (I keep one in my purse myself with face powder in it!).
These brushes are a hot item and are selling in trendy upscale retail cosmetic
stores such as Sephora for $18.00 filled with face powder! And I've seen them
filled with other powders and micas on various retail websites and in other
cosmetic shops for as much as $30.00! Ours are only $3.75 each, or if you
buy a dozen they are only $3.50 each! Plus there are even more price breaks for
larger quantities (see our shopping cart for details). You can even sell refill
powders and get repeat business!
Tips:
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Packaging:
I suggest shrink wrapping them for a real
professional look. But make sure to leave one opened so people in your shop can
try it out and see how they sparkle!
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Pricing: I've seen the
filled brushes exactly like ours selling for anywhere from $15 to $30 in retail
shops, so how you price yours would depend on your area really. Don't be afraid
to go for it... you can always lower your prices later if necessary, but it's
much harder to raise them. Your labeling & packaging will help set the
price too... the more classy and professional it looks, the more you can justify
charging.
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Marketing: These will
sell year round... not just for Valentine's Day! There are all kinds of
creative ways to market this item... fill with gold or copper micas to make
summer time bronzer powders! (yes we will be adding more mica colors in the near
future!). Or try making Confetti Shimmer Powder for New Year's Eve or other
party events!
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Labeling:
I experimented with label sizes on these,
and I think the 2 & 5/8 x 1 inch rectangle size fits just perfectly on the black
part of the brush right above the clear chamber. I tried it on the brush cap,
but it looks better on the body of the unit (see pic above with BC label).
I think it would look awesome with the Kraft Brown labels on the black! Or if
you have labels professionally printed, clear with silver print, or silver foil
with black print would look great too! You could also put the label on the
shrink wrap, or on the cap if you prefer. Or you could do a printed paper band
around the brush instead of an adhesive label! That way your customers can
easily remove it if they wish.
- FDA Labeling:
This is a cosmetic, so you
must list the ingredients in proper order and by their INCI name.
We have the INCI names for all of our glitters & mica on our
website. Here is an example of what your ingredient list should look
like:
Mica (&) Titanium Dioxide,
Polyethylene Terephthalate
and Acrylates Copoloymer.
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