Stripping Tape Nail Art Fun!!!!

Okay so I ordered 30 rolls of stripping tape for two bucks from amazing (free shipping!!!!!) Part of my order arrived yesterday so I set about doing some designs! The finished product of this particular design doesn't directly involve stripping tape, unfortunately. See stripping tape has a dual purpose - you can use it to create layers of paint with patterns, or you can create a pattern with colored stripping tape. I decided on the former.

First I did a rather sloppy first coat with the colors I wanted to peek through the final layer. It's really messy because the green color doesn't spread well so I had to be creative while painting it on and trying to maintain some semblance of a straight line...

Then I added stripping tape lines. I let the tape go further than the nail so I could pull it off easily when I finished. You don't want to be scrabbling for the end of a piece of tape when your nails are wet. Also, be sure to let the under layer dry COMPLETELY before adding the stripping tape...otherwise when you take the top off, the under layer will come with it. 

Then I added a layer of black over everything

This is the tricky part. You have to let the top layer set so that when you take the tape off the paint doesn't run into the grooves. However you have to be careful not to let it dry much, otherwise you'll rip off the entire top layer. 

Cleaned up with some cotton swabs and nail polish remover, and added top coat. 

Tada! Hope you enjoyed! More fun with stripping tape to come!

XD 

Epical Cursive

The fat brushes in some nail polish are AMAZING....

Seriously, it's so much easier not to smudge it all over your fingers! How do you know it's a fat brush? Only way to tell is check the bottle. :( However Wet n Wild Megalast typically has the fat brushes.

Enjoy! :) 

Strawberry Awesomeness

So I haven't posted for a while. I'm so very sorry. However I've been insanely busy...you know, video games to play, rooms to clean, papers to write and due dates to cry over.....

Before I begin, I would like to rant for a bit about my new favorite brand of nail polish! I know that previously I have been under the impression that all nail polish is created equal, but I have since changed my ways. You see Butter London is professional grade, and actually pretty expensive. While most nail polishes cost from $2-$10, Butter London costs $14 on up. However this polish is the smoothest thing you have EVER MET! It requires two coats, max, and it layers very evenly. It is seriously the best quality nail polish I have used. So I amend my statement - all student-grade nail polishes are created equal, but professional grade polish is in a world of its own....I will definitely be collecting more Butter London.

So there you see the strawberries. For the leaves, just make sure you use a nice thick polish, so that you don't end up doing more than one coat. It can get messy otherwise. 

Tip: If you're going to paint a design in a different color on top of a bright base color, add a coat or two of top coat BEFORE you paint the design. That way, the colors won't blend and it will be much easier to get a good design with the first coat. 

Hope you enjoyed!