How to Create Nail Art With Scotch Tape

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How to Create Nail Art With Scotch Tape

HATE when you constantly have to start over when you messed up your nail art? Here's a way to end all the madness!

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Here are the nail polish and other supplies I am going to be used. From left to right: dark green, mint, hot pink, pink, dark pink, white and clear base coat. I am going to be making floral prints.

Here are the nail polish and other supplies I am going to be used. From left to right: dark green, mint, hot pink, pink, dark pink, white and clear base coat. I am going to be making floral prints.

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Cut a piece of scotch tape and place it on a flat surface.

Cut a piece of scotch tape and place it on a flat surface.

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Use the dark pink nail polish and lightly dab it on to the scotch tape. Make as many so you'd have a wide variety of flowers to pick from later on.

Use the dark pink nail polish and lightly dab it on to the scotch tape. Make as many so you'd have a wide variety of flowers to pick from later on.

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Next dab the hot pink nail polish repeatedly until there's enough for the nail to pick up. Use this technique for the other nail polish.

Next dab the hot pink nail polish repeatedly until there's enough for the nail to pick up. Use this technique for the other nail polish.

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Take the nail and create somewhat "C" shapes on the dark pink nail polish.

Take the nail and create somewhat "C" shapes on the dark pink nail polish.

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Again dab another nail polish (white) until it's enough for the white polish to pick up. Use the white nail polish to "highlight" the hot pink.

Again dab another nail polish (white) until it's enough for the white polish to pick up. Use the white nail polish to "highlight" the hot pink.

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Take the dark green and create leaves for the floral print. I just made little triangles.

Take the dark green and create leaves for the floral print. I just made little triangles.

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The flowers should look like this. I made more but these are my favorite ones.

The flowers should look like this. I made more but these are my favorite ones.

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Now wait at least 30 minutes for the nail polish to dry.

Now wait at least 30 minutes for the nail polish to dry.

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Once completely dry use the nail first to remove it & then the tweezers.

Once completely dry use the nail first to remove it & then the tweezers.

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Next you want to choose a base color for your nails. I chose the mint green and pink. Remember to use a base coat before applying your desired color.

Next you want to choose a base color for your nails. I chose the mint green and pink. Remember to use a base coat before applying your desired color.

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Finally, take your nail art and place it on the nail(s).  Apply the clear top coat and wait for it to dry. That's it! Now you can make whatever nail art you want!

Finally, take your nail art and place it on the nail(s). Apply the clear top coat and wait for it to dry. That's it! Now you can make whatever nail art you want!

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13 Comments
Supplies

nail polish

scotch tape

a nail

scissors

tweezers

Alyssa James

Wow!!!! So cool

Alyssa James last month

Lilah Sherr

Cool!!

Lilah Sherr 3 months ago

Zainab Sajid

this is AWESOME thx

Zainab Sajid 5 months ago

Mary Wang

Sticky side of the tape down or up?

Mary Wang 7 months ago

Tatum Elumba

Coolio that was such a cute idea :)

Tatum Elumba 8 months ago

Tina Piercy

I do all my nail art free hand but that is a fab idea incase of mistakes. Will use that in future.

Tina Piercy 9 months ago

Justine2707 Chimmy

Great idea!

Justine2707 Chimmy 9 months ago

Jessica Viverito

That's so clever! I would have never thought of that.

Jessica Viverito 9 months ago

Samantha Ashley

Thanks for all the comments and faves! Also @Maycee I'll definitely check her out!

(author) 9 months ago

Maycee Wilson

Michelle Phan did the same thing she's an awesome you tuber

Maycee Wilson 9 months ago

Grace !

Sweet!

Grace ! 9 months ago

Michelle Taylor

Very clever idea :)

Michelle Taylor 9 months ago

Izzy Barney

Omg that's really clever! Why have I never thought of this before? You are my heroooooooo <3 ๐ŸŒบ

Izzy Barney 9 months ago

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Jess Freeman

Ok thank you!! X

Jess Freeman 9 months ago

Samantha Ashley

Aw, really? Try to wait a little longer than 30 mins. If that doesn't work then use the nail and gently try to scrape it off. I hope this helps!

(author) 9 months ago

Jess Freeman

This bit never works for me! Are there any tips you can give??

Jess Freeman 9 months ago

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