How to Use Liquid Latex: Part 1. For this Lagoon Alien look, we mixed both Blue and Red Liquid Latex together to create the purple. Once it had dried about halfway, we added Gold Luster Shimmer Powder. Have you worked with liquid latex? Tell us what you made in the comments below 👇 Tips For Working With Liquid Latex: 👽 First make sure you don’t have a latex allergy! 👽 We advise keeping liquid latex away from hair and fabric 👽 Liquid Latex dries very fast! Work quickly if you want even layers. 👽 Make your own shades by mixing two or more together.