New to nail art

Natalie MUA · **New to nail art -** 26-07-07, 09:01 AM

I have bought some glitters and would like to try them today but Im totally new this. Do I mix the glitter with some of the acrylic powder Im using before applying or to I add the glitter seperately.
Thanks
Natalie x

AGENT1 · 26-07-07, 10:00 AM

I usually pre mix them in a small pot with some clear acrylic or coloured depending on what colour ur going for then just use as normal. hth

hayls · 26-07-07, 10:26 AM

Just have a play. Have you got some cheap tips? Try out some glitters and different mixes on those.
Generally I pick up a bead, be it pink, white or clear and then dip it into the glitter and apply that way. I find I have to work wetter than usual with glitter aswell!

Depending on the depth of colour you want, you may find it looks better when used with white?

I think its just a case of having a go.

Also, I have coloured powders and I make up different colours and then add glitter to some, of course then you just pick up a bead of the mix.
hth's xx

tori23 · 26-07-07, 11:45 AM

yep i use the same technique. work wetter then usual pick up my bead then roll it in the glitter xx

smiler13334 · 27-07-07, 01:40 PM

Just try different ways of using your glitter, that way you will find the way that works for you

you will have loads of fun creating new designs.

jcsharkey · **glitter in powder -** 27-07-07, 04:39 PM

Hi there,

I just get a bead of powder maybe slightly more wet than normal, and just dip in my glitter, then apply to the area of the nail you desire, just play about a bit, i tryed silver glitter on the right side to the middle of the nail then gold from the left to the middle and then joined them neatly, you can try allsorts have a go, you will have fun im sure.

julie xxx

Natalie MUA Newbie geek Posts: 3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scotland	New to nail art - 26-07-07, 09:01 AM I have bought some glitters and would like to try them today but Im totally new this. Do I mix the glitter with some of the acrylic powder Im using before applying or to I add the glitter seperately. Thanks Natalie x

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AGENT1 Geeky Posts: 160 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester	26-07-07, 10:00 AM I usually pre mix them in a small pot with some clear acrylic or coloured depending on what colour ur going for then just use as normal. hth

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hayls Master Geek Posts: 2,151 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carmarthenshire, S.W.Wales	26-07-07, 10:26 AM Just have a play. Have you got some cheap tips? Try out some glitters and different mixes on those. Generally I pick up a bead, be it pink, white or clear and then dip it into the glitter and apply that way. I find I have to work wetter than usual with glitter aswell! Depending on the depth of colour you want, you may find it looks better when used with white? I think its just a case of having a go. Also, I have coloured powders and I make up different colours and then add glitter to some, of course then you just pick up a bead of the mix. hth's xx

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tori23 Geek Posts: 119 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hull	26-07-07, 11:45 AM yep i use the same technique. work wetter then usual pick up my bead then roll it in the glitter xx

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smiler13334 Uber geek Posts: 1,697 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Surrey	27-07-07, 01:40 PM Just try different ways of using your glitter, that way you will find the way that works for you you will have loads of fun creating new designs.

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jcsharkey Newbie geek Posts: 5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LANCASHIRE, England	glitter in powder - 27-07-07, 04:39 PM Hi there, I just get a bead of powder maybe slightly more wet than normal, and just dip in my glitter, then apply to the area of the nail you desire, just play about a bit, i tryed silver glitter on the right side to the middle of the nail then gold from the left to the middle and then joined them neatly, you can try allsorts have a go, you will have fun im sure. julie xxx