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The Big Book 2016/2017

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70 | NAILS MAGAZINE | 2016-2017 THE BIG BOOK HOW TO DO EVERYTHING BETTER GUIDE: ... EVEN BETTER Chains 1. First, create a multi-strand chain by purchasing chains in various sizes and styles. Cut them accord- ingly then link the ends together with a ring. 2. Use clear extensions and acrylic as the foundation for the nails. Shape them stiletto/almond and create a hole with a sharp carbide drill bit at the tip area. 3. Apply a gel base and cure for 15 seconds to leave a tacky surface for the silver foil flakes. Break up the flakes and apply heavily at the cuticle area for a gradient look. 4. Add a coat of gel top coat and place clear Swarovski crystals in position with silver beads in between each crystal. Place a silver ring over the hole and cure. This is the finished look for most of the nails. 5. Open up a jump ring with clippers and insert it through the other ring and hole. 6. Connect the chain through the rings. 5. Using white acrylic paint, paint the color in for the positive portion of your negative space geometric design. 6. Drill a hole near the tip of the nail using a hand drill tool. 7. Insert a charm into the drilled hole. 8. The final nails exhibit a host of cohesive patterns and textures. Studs 1. Prep the nail and apply two coats of black polish. Let it dry completely. 2. Apply two pieces of striping tape in a diagonal to create a triangle shape on the center of the nail. 3. Use nail glue and a marbling tool to place Swarovski crystals and gold studs in a variety of shapes on the space inside the created triangle. Let it dry. 4. Covering only the black area of the nail, apply a thin coat of OPI 18K Gold Top Coat or use gold nail foil to create the luxe effect. Seal the design with a generous amount of top coat. How to Make Nail Art Cooler with Spikes, Studs, and Chains A statement-making accessory, embellishments like studs, spikes, and chain transform nails into jewelry. Add metallic sparklers to a set for artistry that pops. Here's how: Spikes 1. Prep nails. Apply OPI Free Forms to the nails. Using OPI Absolute Crystal Clear powder and Absolute Monomer with a Royal Point brush, sculpt out the free edge of the nail to the desired length and create a coffin shape. 2. After applying acrylic over the whole nail, remove the forms and use an OPI Edge 180 to shape the sidewalls and lateral folds. After surface filing, use an OPI Flex 220-280 to smooth out the surface. Use OPI NAS-99 with an Expert Touch lint-free nail wipe to cleanse the nail and remove dust. 3. Apply two coats of OPI GelColor Don't Bossanova Me Around to all 10 nails. Cure for 30 seconds in the LED lamp after each coat. 4. Apply a layer of hard gel to the nail and set the charms and studs in your chosen pattern. Cure for 30 seconds in the LED lamp. WORK >>>

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