Stemping and gel polish: design ideas and techniques for creating a manicure

Ideal, stylish and attractive - this is exactly what every modern girl wants to look like. Many are paying close attention to their hands. That nails are able to tell a lot about the fair sex. In this article, we will look at how to do stamping to decorate your nails.

Stemping is a special way to create patterns on the nails. Even those who have no artistic skills can easily use this way. You can easily and simply make the most interesting drawings with the help of special tools. From English “stamping” is translated as “stamp”.

The advantages of such a manicure include the following points.

• The ability to independently create a stylish and creative design. Now you will not have to sign up to the masters in the beauty salon, wait for your turn and pay money. You will be able to create masterpieces that you like.
• Save time. In addition to financial benefits, you can buy time. Whenever you can do your own hands.

• No additional skills required. Anyone can make such a manicure. It is only important to purchase a suitable gel polish.
• You can create a new and creative design even every day, since the surface of the nail is not affected. It is easy to decorate with new elements.
• Great mood. When a woman has perfect well-groomed hands, she attracts the attention of others. This gives the lady confidence and improves mood.

There are some disadvantages of the method. Many women are unhappy with the price of the starter kit. It includes an ultraviolet lamp, top, base, color coatings and other necessary tools. However, this option with a high initial cost without doubt will pay off. Infrequently, but you may be allergic to varnish components. Here everything is individual and depends on each person.

Before embodying stylish ideas, doing stamping, it is worth preparing all the necessary materials and tools that will be needed for work. Be sure to choose only quality products. They will make a perfect manicure. As for gel polish, it should not be expired. The durability of the manicure will depend on the quality of the coating.

You will need a base coat for strong adhesion of gel polish to the nail plate. You should also stock up on the right shades of gel polish. Top cover you will complete the entire composition. Using an ultraviolet lamp nails can be dried thoroughly. Get special metal discs / plates, where interesting patterns, drawings, ornaments are engraved. It is them that you then will carry on your nails.

It will be convenient to clean excess paint on a metal plate using a special scraper. To transfer the creative drawing will help a stamp in the form of a cone with an elastic convex surface. This allows you to comfortably and accurately transfer patterns.

Every woman can now make a quick and simple stylish design. There are several types of stamping. Consider them in more detail.

First you need to choose the colors that you like most. Now we determine in advance which drawing we will transfer from the metal plate to the nail, as well as what color it will be. Usually choose contrasting tones. They look fashionable and spectacular.

It is necessary to strictly observe the sequence of technology.

• The base coat is applied to the finished nail plate and carefully dried in the lamp. Do this carefully, sealing each layer over the end of the nail. So stylish nail art will delight you for a long time.
• Cover them with the selected gel polish. Dry thoroughly again.

• After that, everything is fixed with top coating and also polymerizes.
• Now you can start stemping. Initially prepare the metal plate and all the necessary elements. Wipe them with a special liquid to eliminate particles of the past varnish, as well as dust and dirt.
• Apply a bit of special acrylic lacquer with a brush to the desired pattern. Remove excess material with a scraper, carefully distributing the substance over the surface. This is done confident and easy movement.

• Now it takes a stamp, gently rolls on the picture. It turns out the imprint, which should be transferred to a well-adjusted surface of the nail.
• Having determined where it will be better to place the pattern, bring the stamp to the nail and gently roll the pattern in the opposite direction. Color coating imprinted on the surface. Everything must be done very carefully, otherwise the picture will be greased.
• If you are not satisfied with the result, then always with the help of acetone, you can erase the pattern and apply it again. In this case, the main coating will not suffer.
• After that, you should wait until the paint is dry, and you can cover the surface with a top layer. Everything is dried in the lamp. Stylish manicure ready.

This option is in general done similarly to the previous one. However, there are some peculiarities. After you prepare your hands, all suitable materials and tools, remove the dirt from the metal plate. Further actions are described below.

• The surface of the drawing or pattern you need is covered with a special varnish of the desired tone. Use a scraper and gently clean the excess, spreading exactly the substance.
• Roll stamp and print the picture. It is worth making it with a confident movement, pressing the tool tightly enough.
• Now it is worth taking a thin brush and right on the stamp to decorate the print using gel polishes of selected shades. After that, everything is thoroughly dried in the lamp.

• Now apply the base coat to the entire composition and also dry it in the lamp.
• Using tweezers, carefully remove the thin layer from the stamp and transfer it gently to the nail. It should be well aligned, cut off the extra pieces that go beyond the edges with the help of nail scissors.
• From above, the entire composition is fixed with a top coating and dried in the lamp.

Modern stores sell metal plates with a wide variety of patterns, designs and compositions that will pleasantly surprise the most discerning ladies. This will make the nail art stylish, creative yourself. You can choose different ornaments: patterned, in the form of lines, geometric shapes, inscriptions, flowers, animals and many others.There are thematic designs associated with the New Year holidays, Easter and other important dates. Especially popular are the plates with smileys. Such a design is always uplifting.

You can use colored varnish of different colors. Often darker shades are used for printing pictures: burgundy, black, blue. Everything will depend on your preferences, as well as on imagination and imagination. You can create the most daring solutions, use any acrylic paints.

The basic rule in the stamping process is to strictly follow the sequence of the technique. Make a manicure will be easy at home, if you follow the instructions step by step. For beginner nail masters, there are instructions and lessons on how to properly use all the tools, embodying a stylish design. It should be remembered that a rather important step is preparation.

Before you do the stamping, you should carefully handle your hands, it is desirable to hold them in herbal decoction. After that, carefully with the help of an orange stick, the cuticle is removed and removed with sharp tweezers. Do not forget to give the nails a suitable shape. To do this, use a nail file, carefully file the nail plate. After that, take the buff and carry out the process of grinding, removing all the irregularities. Only after that you can go to the manicure.

First use the base layer. Carefully apply it on the nail plate and dry everything well in the lamp. After that you can apply colored gel polish. Unhurriedly, the substance is applied from the middle of the nail with smooth and precise movements. After stained side areas. Fingers dry again in the lamp. Now is the time to use a metal plate.

Apply a few drops of acrylic lacquer to the selected image. Use a scraper to carefully remove excess material. Now bring the stamp and firmly press it against the metal plate. With one rolling motion, transfer the pattern to the surface of the stamp. Now attach it to the nail, starting from the left side roller to the right. Paint residues should be removed. After that, you can proceed to the design of other fingers. After you have created your own nail art, you should fix everything with a top coating and dry it thoroughly in the lamp.

You can often hear negative reviews about this technique. Not everybody gets a stylish manicure right the first time. Consider the possible causes.

• Wrong choice of varnish for patterns. It may be too thin, expired, poorly pigmented. It is better to use special options that are designed directly for stemping.
• Sometimes you can stumble on low-quality stamps. Such a tool simply will not be able to clearly translate the figure, print the smallest details of the pattern. Of course, this causes negative emotions. You should check the quality of products before buying.
• If you bought a metal plate not in a professional store, then it can also become a source of poor-quality design.

There are many examples of stylish nail art with the help of stamping. The main thing - to choose the option that you like. You can create a French manicure with the decor using this technique, or create animalistic patterns, emphasize one or more nail plates. For the summer period will be relevant pictures in the form of flowers, leaves, butterflies. If this is a winter manicure - snowflakes, snowmen, snowy trees.

Abstract patterns, geometry, various lines are in demand. They give your nails elegance and style. Use the brightest coatings, and you can talk about your personality.

In the next video you are waiting for the application technology and fast painting.