Take a small amount of your mix , when you think it is done, and put it on a clean cold saucer. If it jells it is done. One can also put a few drops in alcohol and watch for a gel. Be careful rubbing alcocol is poisonous if eaten. throw out your sample.
Strawberries are low in pectin try using store bought pectin or combining them with green apples or citrus fruit.
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i see your point but it's reasonably fun to do so why not?
Definitely the Pilot G2 fine point (.07mm)
Gel overlays are nail gel which are layered over the natural nails or can be used like acrylic (with tips - gel extensions) which helps the natural nail to grow stronger and look nicer. Gel comes in various colors and you they last upto 2-4 weeks depending on where you have them done. Gel is not as long-lasting as acrylic is, however gel is a better looking.
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Till the end of your life.
Although theoretically the menting point of entidium bromide is high, it is generally added to media/gel after boiling and media or gel and the media or gel is still in the molten liquid state
I have used it without problems. I am not sure if it is as effective though, as i didn't continue with it for very long.
it really depends on which kind of gel you buy but for most gels it normaly 2-4 hours.
Bobbi Brown long wear gel eyeliner is definitely the solution.