Bubbles Problem

[femmefan]

Just practicing picking up beads using CND powder and retention + and am having problems.

I'm just placing onto the waxed backing strips from forms and not even pressing out, just letting them rest to see how 'wet' or 'dry' they are but however I do them they are FULL of tiny bubbles. I know of the usual reasons for bubbles ie too wet a mix, overworking, not letting rest and as far as I am aware none of these are the problem so has anyone got anymore suggestions? I have read the tutorials, and the Nailclass book, plus numerous posts about this subject but am still at a loss. Btw, I usually use NSI Attraction and don't have a problem with this.

Cheers,
Hazel

 

[naturalnails]

Have you made sure that all the air is out of your brush?

Edit: added a bit - do you know that your mix ratio is correct etc. Have you done a conversion?

 

[femmefan]

Have you made sure that all the air is out of your brush?

Edit: added a bit - do you know that your mix ratio is correct etc. Have you done a conversion?

Yes, I do get all air out of brush first - just like in the CND video which I have watched endlessly :lol:

It's the mix ratio that I'm working on at the moment by following the tutorials. Like I said, I have no problem with other systems and I have tried making the bead dryer or wetter but both still have bubbles.

I haven't done a conversion but as I will be attending the Event I thought it would be a good idea to at least be able to pick up a reasonable bead so as not to look like an idiot on the day. With all those experts around I'd rather spend the time getting more advanced tips than pratt around picking up a bead :lol:

Cheers,
Hazel

 

[nailzoo]

do you have the room warmed up .....
or is it cold ?

It could be the brush you are using .... the fact it may be full of an incompatible monomer, you should use a "virgin" brush, when playing with another product.

there are sooooooo many techs that don't have an issue with the product, it has to be something you are doing..... this is where a conversion course comes in handy, rather than teaching yourself.

 

[Bev Rose]

Ok,
Be sure the brush has no air left in it, by dipping the brush fully into the monomer, right down and allowing the bubbles to come out, then twist it from side to side a little, just to remove the remaining air.
Then draw your brush up out of the dappen dish and draw it along the side of the dish to release excess monomer, both sides.
Place your brush tips into your powder and draw a line across your powder about 1/4/1/2 of an inch. Bring your brush out of the powder and watch the bead......count going...going...gone - or 1....2....3 the monomer should of soaked up the powder and look like frosted glass, then apply to the nail/form/tip/plastic sheet - I find the lid to an old tip box works fine for checking you have your mix ratio correct.....place the bead onto the plastic lid & watch it settle.......if it spills all over and runs about, it's too wet, if it stays where it is, but is quite lumpy looking then your working too dry, if it settles a little bit & then 'domes' like creates a smooth domed surface, then you are working with the right mix ratio.
Give it a go, and really - I mean REALLY look at the beads you are picking up, if it's soaked up all the powder quickly or if it takes ages etc. It really makes a difference.
Another thing to check is your brush - is it completely clean and not contaminated with old product whilst your trying to perfect your ratio issue? I does and can happen.
Remember, there will be techs at 'The Event' with all stages of experience, from beginners to advanced & they are not necessarily all CND trained - until after the Event. Don't panic & wonder will they think I'm pants! Just be there and enjoy the fab learning - you'll really see the difference if you've had no CND training. :hug:

 

[femmefan]

do you have the room warmed up .....
or is it cold ?

It could be the brush you are using .... the fact it may be full of an incompatible monomer, you should use a "virgin" brush, when playing with another product.

there are sooooooo many techs that don't have an issue with the product, it has to be something you are doing..... this is where a conversion course comes in handy, rather than teaching yourself.

The room is quite cool today - no clients so the heating isn't on.

The brush is a spare which only gets used very occasionally. I thought it would be ok as it has actually dried out - but perhaps that could be the problem. Perhaps I'll have to wait till I get my new kit at the Event as I can't really afford to splash out on a new brush just to play with.

Please don't get the wrong idea, I wasn't suggesting a problem with the product - I know CND is good quality and lots of techs use it every day so I do understand it is something I'm doing (or not doing). I just thought there was maybe something I had missed. I think that traces of NSI monomer in the brush sounds a strong contender - see, I would never have thought of that, thanks.

Cheers,
Hazel

 

[RedAdmiral]

Hey Femme I have been experiencing exactly the same problem and I've used loads of diff systems, I cannot pick up a SINGLE bead that doesnt have air bubbles I too am waiting for the event to sort out my problems - I did tho suspect it was my brush. Maybe we'll sit together as I'm loving Perfect Colour White and I really want to find a good pink to go with it. I use at the mo PCW and Flawless pink and have no problems.