Previously, I've shared a pictorial on how to clean up your cuticle post painting. I thought of posting up a simple video tutorial on this one as well.
So here it is.
My apology for the bad lighting in this clip. Hope this tutorial helps nonetheless.
This needs practice just as applying nail polish requires lots of practice to get nicely painted nails without much mess. I agree with most nail artists that the best way to get a perfect painted nails still lies in the skill of applying nail polish on nails so that you will get neater painted nails without worrying much about cleaning the mess.
So yeah, practice away!
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Showing posts with label tutorial. Show all posts
Friday, August 3, 2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Coffee Candy water marble
When I first did water marble nail art, I've spent about 4 freakin' hours to actually learn how it is done. It was frustrating, really. But the outcome it gives really soothe the frustration. You can read how I survived the process HERE.
And so I have tried several times
Eureka!
Retro Pink
Neon colors
I tried this nail art again yesterday since I ran out of ideas on what to do for my weekend nail. This time, I spent hours doing it too but not because I was not able to get the process right. It was just because I couldn't find the perfect combo that I wanted. Even more so when some expensive brand I use i.e. OPI, Sally Hansen and Revlon did not cooperate well. In the end, I got back to this cheaper brand, Eleanor and she's really a savior. I just need to buy more of these in different colors. Cheaper and it saves me from wasting much of my expensive nail polishes. Ha!
Front to back:
Eleanor ENP026
Eleanor ENP043
Eleanor ENP040
Each bottle priced at MYR6.90
And here's something new on this blog.
A video tutorial!
I finally got my hands around doing this video tutorial after been asking lot from some friends especially Cathj. And thanks to the hubby who helped to record this video. With no good video camera, I am only using my iPhone video capture and this where the hubby comes handy. Ha!
I know this video editing is very noobie, but hey I am a first timer at this. Will try to improve from time to time.
Enjoy!
And so I have tried several times
Eureka!
Retro Pink
Neon colors
I tried this nail art again yesterday since I ran out of ideas on what to do for my weekend nail. This time, I spent hours doing it too but not because I was not able to get the process right. It was just because I couldn't find the perfect combo that I wanted. Even more so when some expensive brand I use i.e. OPI, Sally Hansen and Revlon did not cooperate well. In the end, I got back to this cheaper brand, Eleanor and she's really a savior. I just need to buy more of these in different colors. Cheaper and it saves me from wasting much of my expensive nail polishes. Ha!
Front to back:
Eleanor ENP026
Eleanor ENP043
Eleanor ENP040
Each bottle priced at MYR6.90
And here's something new on this blog.
A video tutorial!
I finally got my hands around doing this video tutorial after been asking lot from some friends especially Cathj. And thanks to the hubby who helped to record this video. With no good video camera, I am only using my iPhone video capture and this where the hubby comes handy. Ha!
I know this video editing is very noobie, but hey I am a first timer at this. Will try to improve from time to time.
Enjoy!
Monday, December 12, 2011
How To: Green gradient
Another tutorial on gradient using the sponging technique. I just love sponging. The difference in colors post sponging is really subtle yet you know there's more than one color blended together.
STEPS
1. Basic things needed for this particular design.
2. After applying base coat, paint the base color. In this case, dark green is the base color.
3. Blob the second green, much preferable lighter than the base color.
4. Using the make up sponge, dab it on the polish and then dab randomly on the nail. Make sure to leave a little bit of the base color unsponged to create the gradation.
5. Repeat Step 3 and 4 with the gold nail polish.
6. Dab a little more intense on the tip to get the gold color popped out.
The finish result!
Level of difficulty: 1 of 5
Try and experiment with different colors!
*Nail Hug*
STEPS
1. Basic things needed for this particular design.
2. After applying base coat, paint the base color. In this case, dark green is the base color.
3. Blob the second green, much preferable lighter than the base color.
4. Using the make up sponge, dab it on the polish and then dab randomly on the nail. Make sure to leave a little bit of the base color unsponged to create the gradation.
5. Repeat Step 3 and 4 with the gold nail polish.
6. Dab a little more intense on the tip to get the gold color popped out.
The finish result!
Level of difficulty: 1 of 5
Try and experiment with different colors!
*Nail Hug*
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tutorial: Overlapping Dots
Hi all!
Initially, I wanted to do the tutorial on water marbling. However, I find it difficult to do just pictorial tutorial cos I tend to skip one or two shots of the process. So, I'm thinking of having it recorded on video of which I need to learn more. So yeah, no water marbling tutorial yet.
But.
I am sharing with you the Overlapping Blue Dots that I posted on my previous Friday Fingers. I love dots but because I am yet to own a proper dotting tool, I can only satisfied myself doing them using DIY tool. That doesn't stop me to do dots design anyway. ^__^
I learned the proper way to do overlapping dots via this link. She's marvelous at nail art and I'm proud to say that she's my number one inspiration now.
So here goes...
1. The colors that I used.
2. Paint your nail with the base color.
3. Blob some dark blue (but lighter than the base color) on a piece of paper.
4. Using a dotting tool (you may use same size dotting tool or different size, your pick), create scattered dots.
5. Next, dot some light blue. You may dot away from the previous color but to create overlapping effect, it's better to overlapped the previous color.
6. Same method, use much lighter color. Or in my case, I use metallic aqua blue.
7. Finally, add some white dots on them.
Voila!
Enjoy the tutorial!
*Nail Hug*
Initially, I wanted to do the tutorial on water marbling. However, I find it difficult to do just pictorial tutorial cos I tend to skip one or two shots of the process. So, I'm thinking of having it recorded on video of which I need to learn more. So yeah, no water marbling tutorial yet.
But.
I am sharing with you the Overlapping Blue Dots that I posted on my previous Friday Fingers. I love dots but because I am yet to own a proper dotting tool, I can only satisfied myself doing them using DIY tool. That doesn't stop me to do dots design anyway. ^__^
I learned the proper way to do overlapping dots via this link. She's marvelous at nail art and I'm proud to say that she's my number one inspiration now.
So here goes...
1. The colors that I used.
2. Paint your nail with the base color.
3. Blob some dark blue (but lighter than the base color) on a piece of paper.
4. Using a dotting tool (you may use same size dotting tool or different size, your pick), create scattered dots.
5. Next, dot some light blue. You may dot away from the previous color but to create overlapping effect, it's better to overlapped the previous color.
6. Same method, use much lighter color. Or in my case, I use metallic aqua blue.
7. Finally, add some white dots on them.
Voila!
Enjoy the tutorial!
*Nail Hug*
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Pink Leopard Tutorial
Hey!
Today, I'm gonna share with you how I did the pink leopard print nail art for my previous Friday Fingers.
It's pretty easy and I actually love doing it.
The colors that I used. Well, animal prints doesn't necessarily need to be just black, white or brown.
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First, apply the base color (after top coat that is).
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Using darker shade of pink, blob some onto a piece of paper. If you don't have dotting tool (like me), use DIY dotting tool. I used hairpin. Scatter dots of the darker pink on the nails. The dots don't have to be perfect round dot.
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Next, draw the black (refer photo below). I found out the thinner the black lines, the better leopard print effect it gives. So I used toothpick since it creates thinner dots/lines to circle the pink dots.
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There you go...pink leopard print (before applying top coat).
And here's a photo of my previous done nails.
Enjoy trying!
*Nail Hug*
Today, I'm gonna share with you how I did the pink leopard print nail art for my previous Friday Fingers.
It's pretty easy and I actually love doing it.
The colors that I used. Well, animal prints doesn't necessarily need to be just black, white or brown.
.
.
First, apply the base color (after top coat that is).
.
.
Using darker shade of pink, blob some onto a piece of paper. If you don't have dotting tool (like me), use DIY dotting tool. I used hairpin. Scatter dots of the darker pink on the nails. The dots don't have to be perfect round dot.
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Next, draw the black (refer photo below). I found out the thinner the black lines, the better leopard print effect it gives. So I used toothpick since it creates thinner dots/lines to circle the pink dots.
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There you go...pink leopard print (before applying top coat).
And here's a photo of my previous done nails.
Enjoy trying!
*Nail Hug*
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Panda Cuteness
Hello!
Today, I'm gonna share you how to paint Panda nail art. Actually, I re-created this nail art from Askmewhats.
Tools you need:
Nail polish (Red, black and white), dotting tools or DIY tools like hairpin and toothpick, base coat and top coat.
After applying base coat, paint the base color (red). Make sure to let the polish dry completely.
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When the red polish is completely dry, apply the white polish to create the face. You don't need to have perfect round shape for this.
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Using bigger size dotting tool, but in my case, since the fake nail is quite big I could just drop the black polish using the brush. Drop two black dots to make the eyes. Use smaller dotting tool or hairpin end to create the nose. You can use fine brush to draw the ears but dotting tool works as fine. I added a smiling mouth on my panda. ^__^
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Again, using smaller dotting tool or hairpin, create a white dot inside the black eye.Please ignore the jagged edge of the fake nail ^___*
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Finally, to make the eyes look realistic, create one more black dot inside the white dot. Apply top coat and voila! You're done!
Panda siblings I did a while ago.
Enjoy trying!
*Nail Hug*
Today, I'm gonna share you how to paint Panda nail art. Actually, I re-created this nail art from Askmewhats.
Tools you need:
Nail polish (Red, black and white), dotting tools or DIY tools like hairpin and toothpick, base coat and top coat.
After applying base coat, paint the base color (red). Make sure to let the polish dry completely.
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.
When the red polish is completely dry, apply the white polish to create the face. You don't need to have perfect round shape for this.
.
.
Using bigger size dotting tool, but in my case, since the fake nail is quite big I could just drop the black polish using the brush. Drop two black dots to make the eyes. Use smaller dotting tool or hairpin end to create the nose. You can use fine brush to draw the ears but dotting tool works as fine. I added a smiling mouth on my panda. ^__^
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Again, using smaller dotting tool or hairpin, create a white dot inside the black eye.Please ignore the jagged edge of the fake nail ^___*
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Finally, to make the eyes look realistic, create one more black dot inside the white dot. Apply top coat and voila! You're done!
Panda siblings I did a while ago.
Enjoy trying!
*Nail Hug*
Monday, October 17, 2011
Mauve Oceanblue (Gradient Purple Bling)
Hey!
The title sounds cool, right? Well, that's the name given by Wyne for today's How-To.
Actually, Wyne requested that I created a nail art design for her to wear during her Bollywood themed event next month. The theme color is purple with bling-bling. Now, that's Bollywood alright.
So today, am gonna share with you how I make this gradient purple bling nail design. The method used involves sponging to create gradient.
These are the colors I used.
---> Fantasy Color (for sasatinnie) in FCW029, FCW006, FCROS009, FCGL002 and Faceit by TheFaceShop SL211.
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After putting base coat, apply the base color (FCW029). Let to dry completely.
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Using a nail sponge (you can use household sponge or make-up sponge too actually), drop some FCW006 on the sponge and dab on the nail, making a gradient. Dry completely.
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Same method, dab the FCROS009 creating gradient as well.
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Using a self-adhesive French Manicure tip (mine is by Sally Hansen), paint the tip of the nail using the FCGL002. You can use Scotch tape or masking tape in the absence of the self-adhesive French Mani tip.
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Add on some various size purple rhinestones when the final paint is slightly tacky. Do not wait till dry otherwise it's hard to stick on the rhinestone. You can arrange the rhinestone on straight lines or in my case, I created a slight curves to accentuate the gradient line.
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Final step is to apply top coat to seal the rhinestones. In my case, I use glitter nail polish that has the combination of small and medium glitters. Just to add more bling to it.
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Voila!
Important reminder again, make sure each color is COMPLETELY dry before applying the next one except the final color.
Happy trying girls and Wyne, hope you will have magnificent bling-bling fingers during that night!
*Nail Hug*
The title sounds cool, right? Well, that's the name given by Wyne for today's How-To.
Actually, Wyne requested that I created a nail art design for her to wear during her Bollywood themed event next month. The theme color is purple with bling-bling. Now, that's Bollywood alright.
So today, am gonna share with you how I make this gradient purple bling nail design. The method used involves sponging to create gradient.
These are the colors I used.
---> Fantasy Color (for sasatinnie) in FCW029, FCW006, FCROS009, FCGL002 and Faceit by TheFaceShop SL211.
.
.
After putting base coat, apply the base color (FCW029). Let to dry completely.
.
.
Using a nail sponge (you can use household sponge or make-up sponge too actually), drop some FCW006 on the sponge and dab on the nail, making a gradient. Dry completely.
.
.
Same method, dab the FCROS009 creating gradient as well.
.
.
Using a self-adhesive French Manicure tip (mine is by Sally Hansen), paint the tip of the nail using the FCGL002. You can use Scotch tape or masking tape in the absence of the self-adhesive French Mani tip.
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.
Add on some various size purple rhinestones when the final paint is slightly tacky. Do not wait till dry otherwise it's hard to stick on the rhinestone. You can arrange the rhinestone on straight lines or in my case, I created a slight curves to accentuate the gradient line.
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Final step is to apply top coat to seal the rhinestones. In my case, I use glitter nail polish that has the combination of small and medium glitters. Just to add more bling to it.
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Voila!
Important reminder again, make sure each color is COMPLETELY dry before applying the next one except the final color.
Happy trying girls and Wyne, hope you will have magnificent bling-bling fingers during that night!
*Nail Hug*
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Pink October 2nd Design
Hi polishaholics!
Today I have created a second design specially for the Breast Cancer Pink October campaign. My first design can be found HERE.
Initially, I did not want to opt out the pink ribbon. But later decided that as long as the design comes in pink shades, that would do. So no pink ribbon for today.
These are the colors I used. Plus, you have to prepare a scotch tape just in case you have shaky hands like me and unable to draw straight lines.
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Paint the base color. Let to dry completely.
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Use the scotch tape (or in this case, I have also used a masking tape). Then, paint the second color. Let to dry completely.
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Same step, paint the third color and let to dry completely.
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Top with top coat and voila!
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Or, if you think that looks too plain, you can add some dots like I did here.
Enjoy trying!
*Nail hug*
Today I have created a second design specially for the Breast Cancer Pink October campaign. My first design can be found HERE.
Initially, I did not want to opt out the pink ribbon. But later decided that as long as the design comes in pink shades, that would do. So no pink ribbon for today.
These are the colors I used. Plus, you have to prepare a scotch tape just in case you have shaky hands like me and unable to draw straight lines.
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Paint the base color. Let to dry completely.
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Use the scotch tape (or in this case, I have also used a masking tape). Then, paint the second color. Let to dry completely.
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Same step, paint the third color and let to dry completely.
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Top with top coat and voila!
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Or, if you think that looks too plain, you can add some dots like I did here.
Enjoy trying!
*Nail hug*
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Cherry Blossom
This is one design that I really love for two reasons. First, cherry blossom itself is already something pretty to look at and second, I can do this very well! Ha!
Here goes...
These are colors you will need. But don't be rigid with them colors. You can be adventurous by trying other swatches too.
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The tools needed. Toothpick and hairpin are another form of DIY dotting tool if you don't have one (like me).
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After putting on top coat (which is important especially if you are applying dark base colors such as red to prevent yellow nails), apply the base color (red).
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Drop a few drop of the black polish on a piece of paper. Use the line brush to draw the branches.
Practice is key to perfection. ^___^
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Next, drop some white polish. Use the hairpin to make big dots and toothpick for smaller dots.
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Create a round chain-like dots to form the petals. Dot yellow polish in the center of the white dots.
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Use the art brush by dipping it into a pure acetone base nail polish remover and clean up the smudges or smoothen out the nail polish near the cuticle.
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Apply top coat and Voila!
Happy trying!
*Nail Hug*
Here goes...
These are colors you will need. But don't be rigid with them colors. You can be adventurous by trying other swatches too.
.
.
The tools needed. Toothpick and hairpin are another form of DIY dotting tool if you don't have one (like me).
.
.
After putting on top coat (which is important especially if you are applying dark base colors such as red to prevent yellow nails), apply the base color (red).
.
.
Drop a few drop of the black polish on a piece of paper. Use the line brush to draw the branches.
Practice is key to perfection. ^___^
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Next, drop some white polish. Use the hairpin to make big dots and toothpick for smaller dots.
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Create a round chain-like dots to form the petals. Dot yellow polish in the center of the white dots.
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Use the art brush by dipping it into a pure acetone base nail polish remover and clean up the smudges or smoothen out the nail polish near the cuticle.
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Apply top coat and Voila!
Happy trying!
*Nail Hug*
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