Hello

Lesley has inspired me with her fab 3d nails I just had to have a go, as I love to do nail art by hand. Had great fun today trying diferent techniques with L&P to make 3d designs the most difficult one was the rose design. The picture is my first attempt at 3d work Ive been at it all day as once I started I didn't want to stop

They are fabulous Loo, and you soooooo obviously like you shells.
The way you show your work is truly inspirational

Hiya Lucy,
They are lovley So glad you posted them for all to see.
You have a natural talent well done.

Thanks for your kind comments here are some more from the album and close up of the rose nail not sure how to get it straight onto the post though?
http://groups.msn.com/nailmates/loo.msnw?page=4

here they are in the flesh, beautiful aren`t they?

They are absolutely georgous my fave is the butterfly top tight. fandabbydosey!! what products did you use? I am dying to give 3d a go!! Just that time thing you know!!
lol

very, very impresive. you really are a natural



antony

wow, coming from the man himself Loo, that can`t be bad

They are absolutely sensational!

Did you create the 3d rose on the nail or did you make it and then put it on?

Well done loo!

Sue x

lol thanks debs , i owe you one!!

Yes I agree there with ya, they are very pretty and so nicely displayed too !!!!!
Kepp em coming girl, you got talent!!!!!

Thanks to everyone for your really nice comments I feel honered that Antnbuckly has had a look too and liked them I have just done some more and did something really wacky. You know the photo negatives you get which are smaller versions of your photos when developed.... well I used a couple and put them on a nail sample with 3d acrylic borders. Photos are not very clear that I have just taken but you see the idea.
For the 3d rose I made larger cenre first then sculpted around it when attatched to the nail. The small rose and other 3d stuff I did straight onto the nail!
There is also a photo of some holiday nail art, thanks Debs for puting those other pics onto your post yeahhh I know how to do it now,Lesley has shown me thanks Lesley. Right here it goes hope they appear on here

They look good babe
Glad you can now post your pics, there will be no stopping you Lol

Hey thats true look heres another lol Im just putting this last one on today as it wouldnt fit on the other attachment its the holiday nail-art (hand painted) !!! Lesley still look forward to some more of your 3d work how about looking in the garden for some insiration I want to try a small pressed flower in acrylic I wonder if that would work, have to find one small enough!!! Be looking in the garden tomorrow LoL !!!

small, dried, pressed flowers in the nail do indeed look awesome. lay a thin layer of clear acrylic down and using a small wet bead of clear attatch the flower then cap with your clear. very effective. make sure your flowers are full dried out though if you decide to make some yourself. we dont want any moisture trapped in that nail do we.


i got my pressed flowers from japan but hopefully you will be able to get them over here soon. ask amber from nsi at the next show, she should give you a def answer on that


antony