The curls, I saw on youtube also, I don't remember where. But what I did was fill the bottom of an 8 x 8 silicone brownie pan with about 1/4" white base. Wait for it to set up to where it was still pliable and take it out. Then cut it in the widths you want with an exacto blade or knife. I think I did 3/4 in strips. Then just roll them up. You can stick a tooth pick in to hold them, but I just immediately put them in the silicone cupcake mold I use and that held them in curls well enought. Then took them out, poured a thin clear layer of base, sprayed the curls with alcohol and pushed them back in. Then I poured the layer of color on top of everything. Hope that makes sense. But doing curls that way is alot easier than shaving for me. It works for some! Hope that makes sense!