How to tell how much Shellac is left?

[Drive By Beauty]

Any good tips for seeing how much shellac is left in the bottle? Stupid question I know

 

[geeg]

I don't wait to test how much is left in the bottle ... when the bottle is about half full then I order another one.

 

[deanosnana]

Before you shake the bottle, take the brush out and you should be able to see where the full line is.

 

[Miss Pink23]

Keep a table of how many applications you are using, so you will know when you are coming to the end of the bottle.
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[Drive By Beauty]

Thank you deanosana

Yes i will be keeping a better record of how many applications

 

[Rainbow Bright]

I usually pop a cocktail stick in - bit like a dip stick

 

[Susandoeshair]

I usually pop a cocktail stick in - bit like a dip stick

Yep....orange wood stick here

 

[lynn mignon]

Top tip, I put a small sticky label on the back of my bottles and put a score on it every time I have used it. As you get 20 applications out of each colour coat, as I get to about 15 if its a popular colour I order another one! Easy to do.

 

[Kazzmetics]

What a great idea Lynn!! Thanks!

 

[Emily Case]

I can usually tell when I open it - if the entire brush is covered in Shellac when I remove it from the bottle, I know I've got lots... If the brush is only half covered then I order more! I have also used a cocktail stick as suggested above.

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