Nails this week...

Nails this week. I got shorties because they are recovering from a bunch of stuff, but shorties can be pretty, too!

I'm listing the Spiderweb Nails on Etsy tonight. I almost chickened out, but Shaun is encouraging me. I needed it.

Research polish;
Gel and chrome powder;
Messy Mansion plate MM21;

Stamping technique

I'm not-so-patiently waiting...

I'm not-so-patiently waiting for my mailing cards to come in so I can start listing nails.

I did these tonight. It's been forever since I've done nail art, and I miss it.

Pardon my own grown-out mess. I'll get to them. 😂

Research polish;
Research plate

These are the nails I tested on Shaun...

These are the nails I tested on Shaun - chrome powders over magnetics.  They look really neat!

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These are the nails I did...

These are the nails I did after seeing a new layering technique on the 'Gram. The bottom layer is a sheer purple, then over that is a silver cat-eye magnetic, then it's topped with a chrome powder, and finally sealed with topcoat. The product of that layering reminded me of a summer sunset, so I added the dandelions blowing in the wind for good measure.

I played with this technique on Shaun's nails over the weekend and found some really pretty combinations. I'll bother him for a photo (or video!) at some point soon.

Encore Solid Gel Polish and Magnetic Super Cat Eye Gel by Vettsy;

Mermaid Nail Powder Dawn-04 by Vettsy;

Harunouta plate L034

Stamping technique;

Magnetized

Video

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Encore Solid Gel Polish and Magnetic Super Cat Eye Gel by Vettsy;

Mermaid Nail Powder Dawn-04;

Harunouta plate L034

So these were the other nails I did last month.

So these were the other nails I did last month.  Tonic SLAYS. ME.  These are the most beautiful and shifty polishes ever.  If you're interested in owning some I'd head on over to the Tonic Polish group and see what they are releasing on Sunday because I promise you it's pretty.  Some of it is limited edition due to lack of pigment and some of it will be back.  This is how it goes when you're a single-person indie polish maker and you've suddenly (and rightfully) become one of the most sought-after indie polish brands.

Pardon my claw hands and wonky angles, but I just needed for y'all to see the color changes and the flakies in this ONE. SINGLE. POLISH.  I also stamped on it with a shifty stamping polish so in certain lights it blended in and in others it popped.  I remember staring at my fingers a lot when I wore this.  I've got several Tonics that do that to me - including my proposal set that I hoard like treasure and rarely wear.  😂  I'm so bad because I love them so much that I never want to run out, but you just can't enjoy them the same in the bottle as you can when they are on you and with you all the time.

Anyway I just popped in to show these off.  Even though I felt pretty rough yesterday I have a little bit of energy today so I'm gonna get up and use it instead of sit here at the computer.  I hope you all have a lovely weekend.  🙂

Research polish;
Bundle Monster plate BM-319;
Stamping technique, Magnetized

Has anyone missed nail pics?

Has anyone missed nail pics?  😂  I sure have missed having time to paint and take photos.  Even when I do manage to get that much done I haven't been cropping or posting my pics.  Blegh.  Priorities.

I did these a month ago.  I used a magnetic polish and I'm posting two pictures because I don't want to deal with the video I took.  There is a super cool shift that a photo just can't catch, though.  You can see it most on my pinky finger.  Magnetic polishes are cool because from one angle, they might look one color or shimmery, but from another that same space will appear dark and deep.  It's really captivating in person.

Anyway, I have a few more photos I'm going to get ready to post tonight and I guess I will put them up over the next few days. I have felt rough for most of today so I'm taking it easy and doing something fun.

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Between Two Rivers by Masura;
Messy Mansion plate MM21;
Magnetized and Stamping technique

Ok, so it's a day later than I thought I was posting it but here it is:

Ok, so it's a day later than I thought I was posting it but here it is:  The paint job that I'm super happy with. 🙂 I guess that was my last big "Hurrah!" before school starts.

I took some time to throw down a watermark because a lot of my nail friends in groups and on Instagram keep telling me to. I would say that I'm not worried about people finding my photos and using them, but it's happened before. (I found my nails on eBay when I was shopping for nail stuff one day). LOL I was not upset, but I guess this way at least I could possible get some more traffic to my social media.

So I used another magnetic polish for this mani... actually, the same one from last time. I know it looks really different, but it's just layered over itself rather than black so that makes a difference. I did the flowers with a stamping plate from Bundle Monster and the (supposed to be) diagonal-ish lines with some cheap nail art tape I had.

Btw, these are not supposed to be French tips - I just wanted some color aside from the flowers. I used the magnetic polish again to add depth. I'm really digging that stuff! Also, I know these look spring and it's winter (so I SUPPOSEDLY should be doing snowflakes or whatever), but you guys should know by now that I do what I want. LOL

Anyway, that's it. Possibly for a while, but maybe not. I guess it depends on how this semester goes.

Tourmaline of Passion by Masura;
Bundle Monster plate BM-S183;
Reverse Stamping and Taping techniques

I really need to break out of my chicken shell...

I really need to break out of my chicken shell and post a video of these because a still photo just doesn't do them justice. Also, they are much easier to do than you might expect. 😃

I used a base of black polish, then this new magnetic Masura that I got. I know that magnetic polish was kind of a fad a few years ago, but these just have something about them. The magnet that this brand puts out is also CRAZY strong.

So... you can apply the polish and hold the magnet over it until it dries for a more crisp line.  I didn't want to do that because I wanted a more organic look, so I pulled them with the magnet, then top-coated them and watched as the line kind of bled out a little.  They looked super cool on their own, but you know I can't just stop there.  LOL  So I stamped this pattern on top.  I tried to angle it to match the wave of the lines in the magnetic polish so it would all look flow-y.

Anyway.  I'll post a link if I do get around to making a short video.  It will probably show up on my Instagram if I do.  😉

Research polish;
Research plate;
Stamping technique;
Magnetized

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These are my 12mm rings.

These are my 12mm rings.

White Crackle over Electric Blue by Jordana

Black Crackle over Silver (Research name)

Brown Crackle by Kleancolor over Golden-I by Sally Hansen

Vintage Violet by Sally Hansen over 115A by NYC

(Research Colors)

Black Crackle over Hey Baby by OPI

(Research Colors)

Black Crackle over Siren by Pure Ice

Pastel Yellow by NK Nail Enamel and White;
Red Angel plate RA-117;
Stamping technique

(Research colors)

Vintage Violet Crackle by Sally Hansen on top of Funky Yellow by Kleancolor

(Research Colors)

Recycle by China Glaze with Glitter (Research Name)

Black Crackle over Silver (Research Name)

Bond-tastic by China Glaze;
Magnetized

Brown Crackle by Kleancolor over Golden-I by Sally Hansen

Pastel Yellow by NK Nail Enamel, White, and Blue;

Red Angel plate RA-117;

Stamping technique

Hey Baby by OPI;
Winstonia plate W101;
stamping technique

Research Color;
Mash plate M38;
Stamping technique

Fast Track by China Glaze with White;
Bundle Monster plate BM-405;
Stamping technique

These are 18mm plain band rings.

These are 18mm plain band rings.  I never stopped painting - just started doing other stuff with it.  🙂  I used all of my silver and black bands.  I will have to order more.  I still have stones waiting to be set!

White on Black;
unbranded plate HD01;
Stamping technique

Silver on Black;
unbranded plate HD04;

Stamping technique

Research Color;
Magnetized

Tails of Love by Finger Paints

Black over Silver Glitter (Research Name)

Research Name

Sea Temptress by Finger Paints

Ms. Milani by Milani;
Bundle Monster plate BM-407;
Stamping technique

Just Spotted the Lizard by OPI

Creme de Mint by L'Oreal;

Red Angel plate RA-115;

Stamping technique

Green over Black;
unbranded plate HD02;
Stamping technique

Black Crackle over Hey Baby by OPI

Black on Siren by Pure Ice;

unbranded plate HD02;

Stamping technique

Recycle by China Glaze with Glitter (Research Name)

Sailor's Lure by Finger Paints

Research Color

Research Color

Research Color

White Crackle over Electric Blue by Jordana

Vintage Violet Crackle by Sally Hansen over Funky Yellow by Kleancolor

Research Color

Black Crackle over Funky Yellow by Kleancolor

Research Color;
Red Angel plate RA-119;

Stamping technique

Research Color

Research Color;
Red Angel plate RA-119;

Stamping technique

Recycle by China Glaze;
unbranded plate QA4;
Stamping technique

Research Color

Research Color

Research Color

Research Color

Research Color;
For the Love of Science by Hit the Bottle;
Stamping technique