How To Fix a Broken Lipstick

ID: 61622

Description: When a stick of lipstick is broken, instead of...

Steps:

1. Prepare a clean working space.
2. Use a gloved hand and separate the broken off piece of the lipstick from the rest of the tube (only if it is not a clean break).

3. Twist the base so that the lipstick is fully visible.

4. Use the toothpick to clean and level both ends of the broken lipstick.

5. Hold a flame over both ends of the lipstick for 2 seconds, or until a top layer is melted.
6. Use caution when working with an open flame and always be aware of your surroundings.

7. Press the ends of the broken pieces back together.

8. Using a flame, melt the pieces together to form a bond.
9. Use caution when working with an open flame and always be aware of your surroundings.

10. Using a toothpick, smooth out the attachment site.

11. Wait 1 hour for lipstick to set before application.