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Mineral Makeup and Spa Product Crafting Seminar   SpaWire Calendar For additional events of interest to the spa and salon professional, please visit SpaWire. SpaWire   Why Mineral Makeup? Loose mineral cosmetics are the purest, most natural- looking form of cosmetics available. Loose mineral foundation may be applied dry or wet for complete coverage and full spectrum sunscreen, with incredible oil control. The loose mineral powders shown above are pure, oxidized mica. Each color can be used as an eye shadow, liquid liner, nailpolish, lipstick, blush and body shimmer.

We're pleased to share with our SpaIndex, SpaFlyer, and SpaWire subscribers, a new event added to the calendar, but coming up quickly! For our readers on the Eastern seaboard of the United States, we recommend the Natural Merchants Association's Mineral Makeup Seminar, this August 21st, in Baltimore, Maryland. Read on, for more details. Sincerely, Spa Index Media, LLC August 3, 2005   Mineral Makeup and Spa Product Crafting Seminar You're invited to a MINERAL MAKEUP AND SPA PRODUCT CRAFTING SEMINAR, presented by the Natural Merchants Association, in Baltimore, Maryland. This event is for aestheticians, wholesalers, and retail consumers. Members of the newly formed Natural Merchants Association (Monave Mineral Cosmetics, Botanical Skin Works, Pure Skin and others) have organized this crafting and cosmetics bonanza which will include: Crafting Demonstrations Mineral Makeup Application Instruction On-Site Mini Spa Services: Mini- manicures, Aromatherapy Foot Treatments, Neck Massages, and more Mineral Makeup and Body Care Shopping Bazaar: Your favorite products, all displayed for your enjoyment. Sample, sample sample, and enjoy the benefits of trying before buying. Small-Business Management for the natural products industry Handcrafting Mineral Makeup 101 Advanced Mineral Makeup Crafting: Working with uncoated fillers to create textures, silky, creamy and matte, will be the focus of this lecture Crafting Natural Emulsions Pouring, Labeling and Packaging: Upgrading Your Product Image. You have hand-made products, but you want them to look professional. Learn techniques and get resources that will take your creations to the next level Meet the Owners Q&A and More   The Natural Merchants' Association is a group of businesses whose personal and professional vision is to offer truly natural products and services to their customers. Services may include: health, spa, and garden. Restaurants, natural products stores, and builders are also part of our ranks. Also included: manufacturers of skin care, cosmetics, clothing, textiles, and jewelry made from natural materials that are organically harvested and processed without the use of harmful chemicals. EVENT INFO August 21, 2005 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Creative Arts Alliance 3134 Eastern Avenue @ East Street Baltimore, Maryland, USA Full-lecture series (pre registration required) - $79.95; Sign up a friend, and get $15.00 off your registration; Mineral application classes (pre-registration required) $50.00, or, $35.00 with Bring a Buddy discount; Mini Spa Services from $10.00 and up. View the Lecture Series here   SPONSORED BY The Natural Merchants Association Monave Mineral Cosmetics Botanical Skin Works SpaFlyer   About Spa Index Media, LLC Spa Index Media publishes SpaWire, a complimentary news digest for the spa, salon and wellness industry, featuring weekly news stories, announcements, press releases, convention events, trends, and spotlights. Resources for education, training, and wholesale supplies; SpaIndex: Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas, a comprehensive guide to day, stay, and wellness travel. Popular free newsletters profile spa specials and at home tips and ideas, spa cuisine, spa events, and more; and SpaFlyer: Spa Specials Blog.