How to Make DIY Nail Decals

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How to Make DIY Nail Decals

Olivia Daryoush

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The colors I'll be using include: Cajun Shrimp by OPI, Plugged-in Plum by OPI & Neon Yellow by Miss Shop

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Begin by painting a generous amount of your 2 contrasting colors onto your zip lock bag.

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Hold the bag up to a light. If you can see the light through the polish it is probably too thin. Add more polish on top to thicken it.. This ensures it won't tear later!

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Go out and partyyy while the polish dries over night =)

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With your tweezer GENTLY lift and peel off your polish. If you made it thick then it should not tear..

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PHEEWWWW!

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Now with your scissors cut out your desired pattern/ shape/ letter etc...

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Lay it out to get an idea of what it will look like..

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Paint nails desired base color. Let it dry thoroughly..

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And transfer the decal onto your nail!

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Using your scissors trim off the excess strips of polish...

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And add a glossy top coat to secure the decal!

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TADAHH! You've created yourself a unique decal... Now prepare yourself for the compliments! =)

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Here's a close up.. Sorry it's a tad blurry!

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Another decal design I've done 😁

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I hope you enjoyed this guide! Credit goes to wackylaki.blogspot.com.au who inspired this tutorial! Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions!! X

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3 Contrasting nail polishes

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That is so cool!!! I'll totally do that!!!!!!!!:)

Shaela W last month

This is superb* I'm totally inspired- cheers

Daniela Suarez last month

Yay!! So cool!

Lilah Sherr 3 months ago

Tried it! I LOVE it! Works like a charm!! Thanks for the instructional!!

⋆ veewi ⋆ 4 months ago

Ziplock bag didn't work for me, so I used the waxy side of freezer paper(like for wrapping meat) hope that's helpful. I made mine little ladybugs!!🐞socute

Aurora Borealis 4 months ago

So cute!! I am definitely going to make the initials of my school for spirit week:)

Aurora Borealis 4 months ago

:) this is beautiful. :) thank you.

Rainbow Kirifi 4 months ago

Great guide!! Thanks for this I'm gonna try it asap :)

Rachel P 6 months ago

Hi Yviana.. It could be because of the quality of the product.. If it's a thin polish then it'd probably dry to a crisp. Try using a thick color and don't wait longer than a day for it to dry :) hope that helps!

Olivia Daryoush (author) 6 months ago

That is a thing I would HAVE never thought of!!!!!

Sam Sprenger 6 months ago

So I attempted this the other night but I can't seem to lift/peel any of the color swatches I painted... :( did I miss a step? Is there a prep trick before? Do they all have to be lined up exactly? Does it have to be a Zip Lock brand bag? Please help I really want to master this for future nail art.

Yviana Mendoza 6 months ago

Thank you!! Alyson I just might do that! Lol keep an eye out it'll be up in the next few weeks (when I've finished my assignments) lol xx

Olivia Daryoush (author) 8 months ago

Love it I'm DEFENENTALY going to try this thax for the great idea😍

Jenna Hickling 9 months ago

That's amazing I never thought of this well done you I'll deffinetly be trying this !!!!

Olivia Richardson 9 months ago

Cool

Emma Hasley 9 months ago

Cool

Dima Balaa 9 months ago

I think it would be great if you also made a guide on your version of a perfect, classic manicure. Your nails look so clean when painted! I don't know how you do it. 💝

Alyson Hames 10 months ago

This are awesome, i can't wait to try it!

Rebeca Made 10 months ago

Awesome!

Marissa Kayleen 11 months ago

Cool

ƈƖάɪℛℰ 💕 11 months ago

Hi Grace, you could literally do any thing with it.. Why not try shaped hole punchers or cut out letters to spell something? Zigzags love hearts stripes.. Even a 3mm hole puncher to create small circles then overlap them to create scales... Absolutely anything!

Olivia Daryoush (author) 11 months ago

To this stuff;)

Grace Sammarco 12 months ago

Do you know any other patterns that could be done? Im not very creative when it

Grace Sammarco 12 months ago

I agree with Maggie. I'm definitely going to try this out!🍉💜🍉

Taina Delgado last year

Awesome! I think cartoon character nail art just got a tad easier!

Jess Young last year

That's great, can't wait to try it x

Lisa Knight last year

Cleverr!! Doing it tonight!! X

Mickey Ralph last year

That's such a smart idea!

Jenny K. last year

Amazing bro!!!

Tatum Stolar last year

glad you like it!!!

Olivia Daryoush (author) last year

Wow! Awesome 😳

Elisa Samedi last year

This is a brilliant trick!! I never even thought of it..Thanks so much for sharing

Dishi S last year

thanks guys!! super duper appreciate it.. i hope your decals looks amazing and don't be afraid to experiment! if you have and requests please let me know!!! X

Olivia Daryoush (author) last year