Hello!
Today I'm going to show you my first attempt at a new technique, stamping with nail foils. The name is a little deceptive, because you don't actually stamp with them, you stamp and then put them on top. But I'm getting ahead of myself.
I'm also going to show you another geometric print, since that's the theme this month in the Nail Challenge Collaborative.
First, let's take a look at the base polish I used, Zoya Blair, a rich vampy burgundy shimmer:
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| Zoya Blair |
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| Zoya Blair |
Next I stamped upon it with a geometric print from Cheeky Jumbo plate 8, using Barry M Silver Foil. I quickly pressed a bit of silver nail foil over the stamping.
The first nail I did (the ring finger on my left hand), I lifted the foil too quickly, and only a bit here and there transferred. My second try was the pinky of my left hand; on that one I pushed down a bit too hard, and the results were a bit smudgy:
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| Left hand: mistakes were made. |
Then, I did my right hand, and tried to learn from my mistakes. I pressed firmly but gently, and held the foil in place for about 10 seconds before lifting. Sadly, I made a new mistake, although it wasn't a bad one; I put Seche Vite over the top, and it caused the foil to crinkle. The effect was still very pretty, but you can see the difference with the non-crinkled bits on the left hand above:
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| Right hand: mistakes were still made, but I'm getting better. |
What do you think? Do you like this technique? Would you like to see a tutorial for it?
Hugs,
M.
I love this idea! The finished effect is beautiful! Would this work similarly with other stamping polishes?
ReplyDeleteI've been doing some testing, and I'll post more soon, but so far, yes!!
DeleteOoh that's a clever idea using foil over stamping!
ReplyDeleteI can't take credit for the idea, but thank you--I agree it's an awesome technique! :)
DeleteWhat a pretty fall shade that is. Great stamping with it too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Something a little simple and elegant. :)
DeleteWait, what?? So you're saying you can use foils without the glue/adhesive?? That just rocks. But wait..there *must* be a catch - what sort of foils are those then? Err, I mean, can I just grab some gift-wrapping foil and go nuts with it? :) (I've a feeling that no, it can't be that simple)
ReplyDeleteWoo, I hope to see more of this from you soon! :)
I *wish* lol! No, these are the standard nail foils, that you do normally have to use adhesive with. I had the same sort of reaction myself--Whaaaa??? I'll do a tutorial to show how easy it is, because it really is. There are two catches, but they are small catches--I've found it's best to use a similar stamping color, because there will be little bits here and there where the foil doesn't pick up, so the transfer isn't 100% perfect always. And, using topcoat wrinkles the foil (as always), however, depending on your design, it's not very noticeable. And, you can always go without topcoat--which makes this a perfect technique for stamping over matte polishes!
DeleteThat'd be too easy, hehe; so they're special transfer foils then.
DeleteThanks for such a comprehensive reply! But, shh, don't go telling all your secrets right away - keep some of it for the post! :) And that's such a great idea to use over matte polishes. Seriously can't wait to see more of it.
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DeleteVery interesting idea, I like it!
ReplyDeleteI got the idea from a tutorial on YouTube--will find it and link it in my tutorial post! :)
DeleteThat Zoya alone is to die for... Great start! Interesting idea and I'd be very interested in a tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteAgreed. That polish is sooo perfect, 100% me! You have great taste! ;-)
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