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How to Create "Printed" Nails

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by Abigail ✒

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Step 1 of 8

Remove existing polish.

Remove existing polish.

Step 2 of 8

Base coat. I love Essie's Super Duper Top Coat - works awesome as a base coat as well.

Base coat. I love Essie's Super Duper Top Coat - works awesome as a base coat as well.

Step 3 of 8

Alternating sparkle and light polish. I used China Glaze's Fast Track and Ulta's Double Mint. I'm doing the design on the light polish only. Let dry COMPLETELY.

Alternating sparkle and light polish. I used China Glaze's Fast Track and Ulta's Double Mint. I'm doing the design on the light polish only. Let dry COMPLETELY.

Step 4 of 8

Pour a bit of alcohol in the bottom of a cup or bowl.

Pour a bit of alcohol in the bottom of a cup or bowl.

Step 5 of 8

Dip your clippings in the alcohol until soaked.

Dip your clippings in the alcohol until soaked.

Step 6 of 8

Press on nail for a few minutes, firmly.

Press on nail for a few minutes, firmly.

Step 7 of 8

Repeat, add a top coat, and you're done.

Repeat, add a top coat, and you're done.

Step 8 of 8

Close up.

Close up.

You're Done!

Start over

This guide was made by:

Abigail ✒

Colorado

thegingerlibra.wordpress.com

Born and raised in Ventura County; I'm a writer, photographer, animal-lover (but not a tree-hugger), and a fashionista. Oh, and I love all things vintage.

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Thanks

Abigail ✒ (author) 8 months ago

Wow!

Ngaaaaah Nghiem 8 months ago

sparkle polish

light colored polish

top/base coat

nail polish remover or acetone

rubbing alcohol

newspaper or magazine clippings

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