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Awesome thread! I was looking for a place here to show off my manis as i'm learning to do nail art. I know I got a long way to go but I would love some feedback. So last week I was a little let down cause I couldnt afford Julep's spooky sets, even tho I already own one or more of the colors on most of the sets. So I decided to do my own spooky many.
Here's lasts Wednesday's many : I used Julep's Francis and Charlotte and some cheap nail art pen I found on five below...
And here's this weekend's many: I used Julep's Catrina and Natasha along with Salon express's Black bold and Snow white.
As you can see i'm new at this but I'm having so much fun. I think my next mani will be about ghosts.
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Here's lasts Wednesday's many : I used Julep's Francis and Charlotte and some cheap nail art pen I found on five below...
And here's this weekend's many: I used Julep's Catrina and Natasha along with Salon express's Black bold and Snow white.
As you can see i'm new at this but I'm having so much fun. I think my next mani will be about ghosts.
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Did a little striping last night...I HATE IT!!! LOL...i don't like metallics, why on earth did i do a metallic stripe...oh yea, Halloween inspiration i wanted a purple and green and all my others were too light...
anywho, this is kleancolor metallic fuchsia and metallic green
anywho, this is kleancolor metallic fuchsia and metallic green
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Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I use primarily Sinful Colors Black on Black and Snow Me White for my black and white. I use bottles that are at least 1/3rd gone and are starting to get thick. Kleancolor black is awesome as is Wet n' Wild Black Creme and Milani High Speed Fast Dry in White On the Spot. I also use a ton of Kleancolor (I have like a zillion mini's) and Sally Hansen Insta-Dri polishes for my other colors. Silver Sweep is a great silver stamping polish. Pretty much anything that is thicker and can go opaque in one coat is good. Foil polishes work as well, I often use Color Club foil set. I recommend trying a polish you like and if it doesn't stamp well keep trying with different polishes until it works. I have some colors that won't pick up the thinner more detailed images but they are great for the larger ones and vice versa.
As far as quality here is one of them I did with the Sinful Colors Black on Black and as you can see it's really crisp. I have never used a Konad polish mostly because I don't like waiting for shipping and the price is an issue. I did spend $5.99 on the Milani because I heard such great things about it but it did the same thing my Snow Me White did and only after I had used it up a little.
Sorry these are all duplicates of ones I have posted before but the relevance to this is why I am posting them here.
Here is Sinful Colors Snow Me White over textured polish. The only reason there is any missing areas is I did it in a hurry and didn't apply the stamp correctly on the tree image on my ring finger.
Here are a few others I did using primarily Sally Hansen polishes or the Sinful Colors Snow Me White.
Christa, what is the "Love" plate that you used in this picture? i.e. What brand, #, best place to buy? I have seen this plate several times in stamping manicures and know that I want to use it .... And how do you store your plates?
I use primarily Sinful Colors Black on Black and Snow Me White for my black and white. I use bottles that are at least 1/3rd gone and are starting to get thick. Kleancolor black is awesome as is Wet n' Wild Black Creme and Milani High Speed Fast Dry in White On the Spot. I also use a ton of Kleancolor (I have like a zillion mini's) and Sally Hansen Insta-Dri polishes for my other colors. Silver Sweep is a great silver stamping polish. Pretty much anything that is thicker and can go opaque in one coat is good. Foil polishes work as well, I often use Color Club foil set. I recommend trying a polish you like and if it doesn't stamp well keep trying with different polishes until it works. I have some colors that won't pick up the thinner more detailed images but they are great for the larger ones and vice versa.
As far as quality here is one of them I did with the Sinful Colors Black on Black and as you can see it's really crisp. I have never used a Konad polish mostly because I don't like waiting for shipping and the price is an issue. I did spend $5.99 on the Milani because I heard such great things about it but it did the same thing my Snow Me White did and only after I had used it up a little.
Sorry these are all duplicates of ones I have posted before but the relevance to this is why I am posting them here.
Here is Sinful Colors Snow Me White over textured polish. The only reason there is any missing areas is I did it in a hurry and didn't apply the stamp correctly on the tree image on my ring finger.
Here are a few others I did using primarily Sally Hansen polishes or the Sinful Colors Snow Me White.
Christa, what is the "Love" plate that you used in this picture? i.e. What brand, #, best place to buy? I have seen this plate several times in stamping manicures and know that I want to use it .... And how do you store your plates?
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Quote: Originally Posted by bonita22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I would love to see a how to thread on nail stamping. I recently got a nail stamping kit but I can't seen to get the stamping right.
@bonita22 I hope to have some more threads set up or started in a couple of days. I've had a lot going on this week and am so far behind!
I would love to see a how to thread on nail stamping. I recently got a nail stamping kit but I can't seen to get the stamping right.
@bonita22 I hope to have some more threads set up or started in a couple of days. I've had a lot going on this week and am so far behind!
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Quote: Originally Posted by nichayes /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Wow I really want to learn all I can on nail art and mainly nail stamping.
@nichayes, stamping is my newest interest and I got my stamper yesterday and first plate. Do you have any supplies yet?
Wow I really want to learn all I can on nail art and mainly nail stamping.
@nichayes, stamping is my newest interest and I got my stamper yesterday and first plate. Do you have any supplies yet?
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Quote: Originally Posted by angismith /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Christa, what is the "Love" plate that you used in this picture? i.e. What brand, #, best place to buy? I have seen this plate several times in stamping manicures and know that I want to use it .... And how do you store your plates?
Love plate is from the Bundle Monster 2012 set plate BM311. I buy most of my plates on Amazon.com. I paid $21.99. I have now 126 plates I think. I keep mine in a 3 ring binder with baseball card sleeves.
It's getting a bit heavy so next set I think I will get another binder. Also I have to keep flat or if I turn towards the top some will spill out. It's not perfect but I think I paid $3.00 for the binder and less than $3.00 for a set of 10 sleeves that hold 9 plates each.
I cut the drawer liners to fit the sleeves so it helps to keep the plates in. I am on my second one and I got them at the Dollar Tree.
Christa, what is the "Love" plate that you used in this picture? i.e. What brand, #, best place to buy? I have seen this plate several times in stamping manicures and know that I want to use it .... And how do you store your plates?
Love plate is from the Bundle Monster 2012 set plate BM311. I buy most of my plates on Amazon.com. I paid $21.99. I have now 126 plates I think. I keep mine in a 3 ring binder with baseball card sleeves.
It's getting a bit heavy so next set I think I will get another binder. Also I have to keep flat or if I turn towards the top some will spill out. It's not perfect but I think I paid $3.00 for the binder and less than $3.00 for a set of 10 sleeves that hold 9 plates each.
I cut the drawer liners to fit the sleeves so it helps to keep the plates in. I am on my second one and I got them at the Dollar Tree.
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Quote: Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
What kind of sponge do you guys use to do the ombré effects?
I use just general cosmetic sponges I get at Dollar General or a similar type of store. 28 sponges for $1.00. Once I use one and it dries I will trim them off with a scissors and toss the used portion so I get many uses out of them. I am not sure if that is common practice or not but I am a bit frugal. I have had some that were a bit flimsy and I prefer the stiffer ones. I know Walmart carries them for a decent price as well.
What kind of sponge do you guys use to do the ombré effects?
I use just general cosmetic sponges I get at Dollar General or a similar type of store. 28 sponges for $1.00. Once I use one and it dries I will trim them off with a scissors and toss the used portion so I get many uses out of them. I am not sure if that is common practice or not but I am a bit frugal. I have had some that were a bit flimsy and I prefer the stiffer ones. I know Walmart carries them for a decent price as well.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Natme /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Awesome thread! I was looking for a place here to show off my manis as i'm learning to do nail art. I know I got a long way to go but I would love some feedback. So last week I was a little let down cause I couldnt afford Julep's spooky sets, even tho I already own one or more of the colors on most of the sets. So I decided to do my own spooky many.
Here's lasts Wednesday's many : I used Julep's Francis and Charlotte and some cheap nail art pen I found on five below...
And here's this weekend's many: I used Julep's Catrina and Natasha along with Salon express's Black bold and Snow white.
As you can see i'm new at this but I'm having so much fun. I think my next mani will be about ghosts. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Hey, @Natme thanks for sharing ... great looking manis! I wanted to do a candy corn last week, but ended up after a couple of tries just skipping it ... I had to have several medical tests and they wanted me to have on no nail polish, so I have been "NAKED" for about a week now! Ready for nail color! Can't wait to see your ghosts!
Awesome thread! I was looking for a place here to show off my manis as i'm learning to do nail art. I know I got a long way to go but I would love some feedback. So last week I was a little let down cause I couldnt afford Julep's spooky sets, even tho I already own one or more of the colors on most of the sets. So I decided to do my own spooky many.
Here's lasts Wednesday's many : I used Julep's Francis and Charlotte and some cheap nail art pen I found on five below...
And here's this weekend's many: I used Julep's Catrina and Natasha along with Salon express's Black bold and Snow white.
As you can see i'm new at this but I'm having so much fun. I think my next mani will be about ghosts.
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Hey, @Natme thanks for sharing ... great looking manis! I wanted to do a candy corn last week, but ended up after a couple of tries just skipping it ... I had to have several medical tests and they wanted me to have on no nail polish, so I have been "NAKED" for about a week now! Ready for nail color! Can't wait to see your ghosts!
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Quote: Originally Posted by lissa1307 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Did a little striping last night...I HATE IT!!! LOL...i don't like metallics, why on earth did i do a metallic stripe...oh yea, Halloween inspiration i wanted a purple and green and all my others were too light...
anywho, this is kleancolor metallic fuchsia and metallic green
Looks good, @lissa1307 .... very neat! I've heard The Chesire Cookie talk about using striping tape from the craft stores for model cars for striping. I thought I might check that out sometime to see if it sticks better than the tape from Amazon and eBay.
Did a little striping last night...I HATE IT!!! LOL...i don't like metallics, why on earth did i do a metallic stripe...oh yea, Halloween inspiration i wanted a purple and green and all my others were too light...
anywho, this is kleancolor metallic fuchsia and metallic green
Looks good, @lissa1307 .... very neat! I've heard The Chesire Cookie talk about using striping tape from the craft stores for model cars for striping. I thought I might check that out sometime to see if it sticks better than the tape from Amazon and eBay.
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Quote: Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
What kind of sponge do you guys use to do the ombré effects?
@cari12 I used just plain old triangular makeup application sponges. This is my daughter-in-law's favorite nail art ... I think she spent her entire month of July wearing a different gradient every couple of days! LOL!!!
What kind of sponge do you guys use to do the ombré effects?
@cari12 I used just plain old triangular makeup application sponges. This is my daughter-in-law's favorite nail art ... I think she spent her entire month of July wearing a different gradient every couple of days! LOL!!!
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Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Love plate is from the Bundle Monster 2012 set plate BM311. I buy most of my plates on Amazon.com. I paid $21.99. I have now 126 plates I think. I keep mine in a 3 ring binder with baseball card sleeves.
It's getting a bit heavy so next set I think I will get another binder. Also I have to keep flat or if I turn towards the top some will spill out. It's not perfect but I think I paid $3.00 for the binder and less than $3.00 for a set of 10 sleeves that hold 9 plates each.
I cut the drawer liners to fit the sleeves so it helps to keep the plates in. I am on my second one and I got them at the Dollar Tree.
This sounds perfect! How do you file them so that you can find them? Or do you just browse through them looking for ideas? And is everybody in the industry a standard size plate? Will I BM plate fit my Konad image plate?
Love plate is from the Bundle Monster 2012 set plate BM311. I buy most of my plates on Amazon.com. I paid $21.99. I have now 126 plates I think. I keep mine in a 3 ring binder with baseball card sleeves.
It's getting a bit heavy so next set I think I will get another binder. Also I have to keep flat or if I turn towards the top some will spill out. It's not perfect but I think I paid $3.00 for the binder and less than $3.00 for a set of 10 sleeves that hold 9 plates each.
I cut the drawer liners to fit the sleeves so it helps to keep the plates in. I am on my second one and I got them at the Dollar Tree.
This sounds perfect! How do you file them so that you can find them? Or do you just browse through them looking for ideas? And is everybody in the industry a standard size plate? Will I BM plate fit my Konad image plate?
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Quote: Originally Posted by angismith /img/forum/go_quote.gif
This sounds perfect! How do you file them so that you can find them? Or do you just browse through them looking for ideas? And is everybody in the industry a standard size plate? Will I BM plate fit my Konad image plate?
Most are standard. I am actually making a video right now I will go over that.
This sounds perfect! How do you file them so that you can find them? Or do you just browse through them looking for ideas? And is everybody in the industry a standard size plate? Will I BM plate fit my Konad image plate?
Most are standard. I am actually making a video right now I will go over that.
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Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/138547/stamping-equipment/0_100
https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/138537/nail-art-dictionary/0_100
Thanks, zadidoll! I'm a little overwhelmed with household and medical issues this weekend to give this forum it's proper attention.
I had a CT scan of my lungs for pneumonia on Monday. Results, Tuesday: No pneumonia. That cleared the way for a scan of gallbladder function on Wednesday. My gallbladder has 0% function with no ducts blocked! Then an endoscopy and colonoscopy on Thursday. Had 4 areas of erosion in stomach and two different kinds of polyps in large intestine. Waiting on routine biopsies. Scheduling surgery for gallbladder removal. At for those that have supported me and encouraged me the past couple of months, my blood pressure issues are still unresolved ... cardiologist on Tuesday.
So, even though I am whining, I still want to get this forum up and going and appreciate everyone who is making it a reality! I can see threads breaking down into How-To's, Product Reviews, Display Your Artwork, Questions for Beginners, ... just initial thoughts.
https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/138547/stamping-equipment/0_100
https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/138537/nail-art-dictionary/0_100
Thanks, zadidoll! I'm a little overwhelmed with household and medical issues this weekend to give this forum it's proper attention.
I had a CT scan of my lungs for pneumonia on Monday. Results, Tuesday: No pneumonia. That cleared the way for a scan of gallbladder function on Wednesday. My gallbladder has 0% function with no ducts blocked! Then an endoscopy and colonoscopy on Thursday. Had 4 areas of erosion in stomach and two different kinds of polyps in large intestine. Waiting on routine biopsies. Scheduling surgery for gallbladder removal. At for those that have supported me and encouraged me the past couple of months, my blood pressure issues are still unresolved ... cardiologist on Tuesday.
So, even though I am whining, I still want to get this forum up and going and appreciate everyone who is making it a reality! I can see threads breaking down into How-To's, Product Reviews, Display Your Artwork, Questions for Beginners, ... just initial thoughts.
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Quote: Originally Posted by angismith /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Thanks, zadidoll! I'm a little overwhelmed with household and medical issues this weekend to give this forum it's proper attention.
I had a CT scan of my lungs for pneumonia on Monday. Results, Tuesday: No pneumonia. That cleared the way for a scan of gallbladder function on Wednesday. My gallbladder has 0% function with no ducts blocked! Then an endoscopy and colonoscopy on Thursday. Had 4 areas of erosion in stomach and two different kinds of polyps in large intestine. Waiting on routine biopsies. Scheduling surgery for gallbladder removal. At for those that have supported me and encouraged me the past couple of months, my blood pressure issues are still unresolved ... cardiologist on Tuesday.
So, even though I am whining, I still want to get this forum up and going and appreciate everyone who is making it a reality! I can see threads breaking down into How-To's, Product Reviews, Display Your Artwork, Questions for Beginners, ... just initial thoughts.
As soon as I get my video editing software up and running (forgot it was on an old hard drive) I will be editing the video I just made. I can start a new thread with it to get the "How-to" started. It's a pretty basic video more of an overview/here is how I do it and a few pointers/tips/advice. I plan on doing another more detailed ones in the very near future. I know a lot of people know the basics but need help lining it up to make your stamps straight, etc so I thought I would dive into that a little more.
Thanks, zadidoll! I'm a little overwhelmed with household and medical issues this weekend to give this forum it's proper attention.
I had a CT scan of my lungs for pneumonia on Monday. Results, Tuesday: No pneumonia. That cleared the way for a scan of gallbladder function on Wednesday. My gallbladder has 0% function with no ducts blocked! Then an endoscopy and colonoscopy on Thursday. Had 4 areas of erosion in stomach and two different kinds of polyps in large intestine. Waiting on routine biopsies. Scheduling surgery for gallbladder removal. At for those that have supported me and encouraged me the past couple of months, my blood pressure issues are still unresolved ... cardiologist on Tuesday.
So, even though I am whining, I still want to get this forum up and going and appreciate everyone who is making it a reality! I can see threads breaking down into How-To's, Product Reviews, Display Your Artwork, Questions for Beginners, ... just initial thoughts.
As soon as I get my video editing software up and running (forgot it was on an old hard drive) I will be editing the video I just made. I can start a new thread with it to get the "How-to" started. It's a pretty basic video more of an overview/here is how I do it and a few pointers/tips/advice. I plan on doing another more detailed ones in the very near future. I know a lot of people know the basics but need help lining it up to make your stamps straight, etc so I thought I would dive into that a little more.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
As soon as I get my video editing software up and running (forgot it was on an old hard drive) I will be editing the video I just made. I can start a new thread with it to get the "How-to" started. It's a pretty basic video more of an overview/here is how I do it and a few pointers/tips/advice. I plan on doing another more detailed ones in the very near future. I know a lot of people know the basics but need help lining it up to make your stamps straight, etc so I thought I would dive into that a little more.
Sounds awesome! I can't wait! I have satellite internet ('cause I live in the boonies, LOL!) and have a limited amount of gb's that I can watch each month before I go overlimit and have to buy more "space." BUT, they do offer free usage from midnight until 5am. My problem is that I am a day person - not morning or night person! But I will make a point to watch your video as soon as I see it posted!
As soon as I get my video editing software up and running (forgot it was on an old hard drive) I will be editing the video I just made. I can start a new thread with it to get the "How-to" started. It's a pretty basic video more of an overview/here is how I do it and a few pointers/tips/advice. I plan on doing another more detailed ones in the very near future. I know a lot of people know the basics but need help lining it up to make your stamps straight, etc so I thought I would dive into that a little more.
Sounds awesome! I can't wait! I have satellite internet ('cause I live in the boonies, LOL!) and have a limited amount of gb's that I can watch each month before I go overlimit and have to buy more "space." BUT, they do offer free usage from midnight until 5am. My problem is that I am a day person - not morning or night person! But I will make a point to watch your video as soon as I see it posted!
Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I use just general cosmetic sponges I get at Dollar General or a similar type of store. 28 sponges for $1.00. Once I use one and it dries I will trim them off with a scissors and toss the used portion so I get many uses out of them. I am not sure if that is common practice or not but I am a bit frugal. I have had some that were a bit flimsy and I prefer the stiffer ones. I know Walmart carries them for a decent price as well.
that's funny...i rip off pieces of mine(same type..cheap sponges) i find a smaller nail sized piece is so much easier to control...not to mention frugal!
and for the original question...make sure your sponge is slightly damp!!
I use just general cosmetic sponges I get at Dollar General or a similar type of store. 28 sponges for $1.00. Once I use one and it dries I will trim them off with a scissors and toss the used portion so I get many uses out of them. I am not sure if that is common practice or not but I am a bit frugal. I have had some that were a bit flimsy and I prefer the stiffer ones. I know Walmart carries them for a decent price as well.
that's funny...i rip off pieces of mine(same type..cheap sponges) i find a smaller nail sized piece is so much easier to control...not to mention frugal!
and for the original question...make sure your sponge is slightly damp!!
Quote: Originally Posted by angismith /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Looks good, @lissa1307 .... very neat! I've heard The Chesire Cookie talk about using striping tape from the craft stores for model cars for striping. I thought I might check that out sometime to see if it sticks better than the tape from Amazon and eBay.
thanks!
i used to work at a craft store(bad job..bad pay/spent my checks there...bunch of childish people running the place) but the model tape is good, requires some trimming sometimes, i like the tape off ebay and amazon...sure it took 3 1/3 weeks to get here but i got ten rolls for $1 and still havent made it through one roll. i have found that you need to be careful that your base color(s) are fully dry and a metal cuticle pusher from sally's works great to really get the edges flush against the nail, doing that i've had no issues with leakage or messy lines, also be sure to do one nail at a time with either tape and remove immediately after polishing, it gets messy and you dont get those clean precise lines if it starts to dry and both tapes leave a residue if they are on your nails too long.But i haven't found much difference between the two as long as you are careful and take your time to be sure they lay nice.
Looks good, @lissa1307 .... very neat! I've heard The Chesire Cookie talk about using striping tape from the craft stores for model cars for striping. I thought I might check that out sometime to see if it sticks better than the tape from Amazon and eBay.
thanks!
i used to work at a craft store(bad job..bad pay/spent my checks there...bunch of childish people running the place) but the model tape is good, requires some trimming sometimes, i like the tape off ebay and amazon...sure it took 3 1/3 weeks to get here but i got ten rolls for $1 and still havent made it through one roll. i have found that you need to be careful that your base color(s) are fully dry and a metal cuticle pusher from sally's works great to really get the edges flush against the nail, doing that i've had no issues with leakage or messy lines, also be sure to do one nail at a time with either tape and remove immediately after polishing, it gets messy and you dont get those clean precise lines if it starts to dry and both tapes leave a residue if they are on your nails too long.But i haven't found much difference between the two as long as you are careful and take your time to be sure they lay nice.
