1950's lipstickcase restoration

[@gomosh6967]

Wow! I'm speechless! Your restoring is very well done! I enjoy watching it. Thanks for sharing. From: Singapore😊

[@yolandaponkers1581]

This is so lovely and you did a terrific job!!!

[@marleneperez3630]

Wow awesome I wish they still make lipstick holder and compact like this no plastic.

[@aamadeus3884]

I love this video along with the compact restoration. I'm so amazed and impressed - I want to send you a few things to work on for me! Lol. But seriously. 😬

[@compactgirl]

Awesome work. I had a semi burnt coty it had some rust on it, I just put it in a jar with vinegar for 24 hours it cleaned it, it took the rust off to. But your way was relaxing to watch.

[@satisfyingshorts.official]

wow so amazing very nice

[@nuggetzak3743]

Wow, such a great job

[@misoluckie]

The 3D custom mold is so cool! Can you tell me what do you actually use it for? I wish I had one of this, I started collecting vintage makeup compacts and lipsticks and always wish I could put in some new lipstick or powder like you did.

[@mossandsilk1330]

Of course, thanks for the question. I decided to use a custom mold because of the tiny size of the case. It was so small, 1cm in width, that I couldn't find a commercially available mold that would fit. Thankfully my husband's hobby is 3D printing, he measured the parts after I cleaned them and designed the mold for me. Take some measurements of the little pan at the bottom of your cases, the part pushing the lipstick up/ the depth of the case/the inside length of the lid and base your search for a mold on those measurements. If its a standard sized lipstick there should be mold available, I suggest 2 part molds that are easier to load into the case. Best of luck cleaning up your cases!

[@misoluckie]

@@mossandsilk1330 thank you so much

[@mickowen3318]

i found 1 of these lipstick things the other day but was brass and bullet shaped . i detect / its 3 weeks later and have found another 1

[@tamarab.7151]

do you know how to put real lipstick in the case?

[@mossandsilk1330]

Good question. I couldn't find a lipstick small enough for this case but I have refilled modern cases before. I chill the lipstick refill in the fridge until its solid enough to handle for a few seconds while I'm placing it in the tube. I've heard some people warm the little pan that pushes the stick up somehow so it sticks better, but I haven't figured it out yet.

[@lunahpaloma300]

I just got a red one from 1910s and can't get it to open

[@mossandsilk1330]

If it's solid metal without any lacquer, maybe try a little oil to loosen it and you can clean properly it afterwards, or if it's old lipstick that is making it stick placing it in really hot water should make it melt enough to loosen it. Mine is basic slider, I'm not sure how I would fix a twist up case if that is what you have. Best of luck!

[@mickowen3318]

this is y ppl dont sub 2 u

[@soggybandaid1869]

I loved the video! I hope you don't mind the feedback, but I noticed a few things you could improve on in future restorations like this one if you're interested. Firstly, the use of a tea tree oil face wash to clean the case isn't harmful or anything, but any dish soap would work better, especially in terms of degreasing, as face washes are meant to clean skin without stripping it of it's moisture. Second, to remove lacquer, use acetone (or nail polish remover with acetone in it), which will strip the paint way faster and also without damaging the metal with all that scraping! I hope this helps and wasn't rude :-)

[@mossandsilk1330]

Thanks! I always like to hear people's thoughts, so no worries :) Sometimes I use whatever I want to use up, this time it was the free sample of tea tree oil cleanser I was given and it worked pretty good to break the grease. I'll keep the soap in mind for next time. I don't enjoy using chemicals like acetone, the polishing agent was enough to turn my stomach, its just my personal preference. Have an awesome day!

[@soggybandaid1869]

@@mossandsilk1330 yeah i've tried that face wash because I was trying to be more natural and it broke me out so bad... i get the wanting to get rid of it lol if you're interested, i think there are more natural acetone substitutes? the solubility of nail polish is very similar to a lot of industrial paints and lacquers so it's worth a try to look into it if you want. have a good one! :-)