Candy cane nails!

[Kit_Cat]

Hi folks,

I'd really like to create the red/white stripe nails like candy canes that I've seen on here/Pinterest.

Any thoughts on how to do this with shellac, as is like to use ruby ritz to give a sparkle, over cream puff or studio white base. But I'm thinking ruby ritz won't be red enough without wildfire/Hollywood underneath, so I can't carve, but then if I do 2 layers of the red shades I'm worried about it being too bumpy/ridgey! Any tips on how to get it not looking so thick?! I'll go as thin as poss but I'm expecting it will still be bumpy any advice would be so helpful, thanks xxxx

 

[waxcetera]

What about doing cream puff base, use striping tape, paint red on n ruby ritz n remove tape?

 

[PhuongL]

I did these by painting the whole nail in Cream Puff and doing the red stripes with a nail art brush and nail art polish

 

[Kit_Cat]

Thanks guys!! I think il try both methods! Will give striping tape a try over base coat, then fill in the 'gaps' with fine brush in the other colour. Thanks again xxxx

 

[Lolly22]

I done this by doing cream puff and then ruby ritz and carving. The ruby ritz was red enough as you can see. I tried with tape and it ended up in a mess, I was better doing it this way, but you can try both and see which is easier.

 

[BellaD]

I did mine with 1coat of Studio white with titanium pearl, thin coat of clearly pink, 1 coat of red baroness to carve out the stripes.

 

[Kit_Cat]

Thanks guys, will have a practice this wknd! Like the titanium pearl look, hadn't thought of that! thanks for sharing your tips xxxx

 

[Pamper+Polish]

I have done candy cane by doing a studio white base, then creating a glitter red (like rockstar) with irresistible glitter and decadence and used a fine brush to apply in stripes..... Another option for you.. X

 

[Nailtechybee]

These were done just using striping tape

 

[Kit_Cat]

Just sat playing tonight and came up with these - was going to try striping tape but ended up using striping brush layering wildfire and ruby ritz - did it thin and the result wasn't too bumpy!! Thanks for all your advice xxxx

 

[Lolly22]

They look perfect!

 

[Becca@PolishedToPerfection]

Can I ask what everyone uses to carve out? Xx

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[Kit_Cat]

Can I ask what everyone uses to carve out? Xx

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I either use my CND brush or dotting tool, depending on the effect. I use dsperse on a pad to wipe brush/dotting tool to help carve out neatly xxxx

 

[paulaxxx]

And how do you calve out? This is something I haven't come across yet. Thanks xxx