I have been so busy I have not be able to catch up w yall. The minx must be heated really good when it goes on. Heated really good after it is applied.....this allows it to shrink to fit. Do not pull on the minx or smooth it. That obly moves the minx it must be pressed and held. The trick is to male sure it cools down. After cooling then using the glass minx file to file the edges it will actually make a clean cut not shread. It only shreads when it has not cooled.
Now you have them filed around free edge put them back under lamp a last time and press press not smooth. This is fused with pressure. Smoothing or pulling does not wk. It takes a few sets but yall will get the hang of it. When I have some time in the next few days I will share my other tips. Much love yall Peace On 2/17/09, teresa heppenheimer <[email protected]> wrote: > > I did the same thing Shannon! I tried a hair dryer first and wow, that was > not fun! LOL! I just bought the minx lamp and it did make a world of > difference! Like you, I didn't want to spend that much money so I had my > hubby go out and try to find a similar one. He came home with a bulb no > lamp! Apparently they are similar to ones you find in pet stores for > lizards? Not sure if that helps or not? > > > > I did a set of Minx toes last night with the new lamp and it did go far > easier but I struggle with filing the excess off the free edge. Even with > their glass file, I find I'm tearing the minx and it shows! If anyone knows > any tricks that would be helpful, I would greatly appreciate it! > > > > Good luck on your search Shannon! > > Teresa > > Ontario, Canada > > > > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: NailTech:: Re: minx lamp > Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:58:39 -0500 > > > > > Thank you!! I will look into that :) > Shannon K. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Sheryl Goldberg > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:58 AM > Subject: NailTech:: Re: minx lamp > > > > Shannon, > > I do not know about Minx but most Halogen Bulbs throw a great deal of > heat. I have one on my desk I use to "Cook" the top coat on Mani's. > Everyone Loves it because it get's them out the door with no smudges. If you > need more heat you could get a Halogen with Hi/Lo setting like mine. I think > my Hubby got mine at Office Depot. It's not pretty but it does a great job. > If you get too close it gets too hot! Check it out. > > > > Sheryl Goldberg > The Experience Salon & Spa > Wheeling, IL > > > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf > Of Shannon Kuharik > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:44 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: NailTech:: minx lamp > > > Question for the ladies that do minx. I got my order and tried to use blow > dryer (which I would REALLY not recommend) My question is what heat lamp > does everyone use? The Minx lamp is just a little out of my price range > especially since I am going to classes and saving for workshops. Any > recommendations or should I just bite the bullet and buy the Minx lamp? > > > > Shannon Kuharik > > www.relaxingfeetreflexology.com > 440-865-6852 > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1957 - Release Date: 02/17/09 > 07:07:00 > <BR > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > > > -- Sent from my mobile device Athena Elliott ANT,MNT SPAthena Healthy Pedicures- Happy Feet [email protected]>Beautytech www.MediNailTech.com [email protected] www.MinxHouston.com [email protected] --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/NailTech?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
