Clear gel sculpts with glitter/stars instead of french procedure

[catsaremad]

Hi Guys

Thought I would have a bit of an experiment over the weekend. I'm planning on doing a clear sculpt in gel with stars on the tips but I'm a bit unsure on which way to do it !

So plan so far is (using EzFlow)

Prep as usual

1. fine thin layer to help the gel move
2. first bead, to free edge
3. Cure 1 minute
4. fine layer on tip
5. put glitter/stars on
6. cure for one minute
7 second bead for apex
8 cure 3 minutes

mmmm dont know if I should put the glitter/stars on between point two and three

What do you think ?????????????????

 

[NSINAILS]

Hi Guys

Thought I would have a bit of an experiment over the weekend. I'm planning on doing a clear sculpt in gel with stars on the tips but I'm a bit unsure on which way to do it !

So plan so far is (using EzFlow)

Prep as usual

1. fine thin layer to help the gel move
2. first bead, to free edge
3. Cure 1 minute
4. fine layer on tip
5. put glitter/stars on
6. cure for one minute
7 second bead for apex
8 cure 3 minutes

mmmm dont know if I should put the glitter/stars on between point two and three

What do you think ?????????????????

We have a step-by-step demo on the NSI website for Cracked Ice that is similar to what you are attempting to create - You can find it in the "Nail Lab" under "Demos." Check it out. The think the steps would be identical.

 

[catsaremad]

Thanks Jessie

 

[RedAdmiral]

Having last nite removed my clear overlays with fruit canes in a most unorthodox wayIi realised you either want them embedded or not!
To embed put them in the 2nd layer of gel. Apply a thin base layer apply decals to tacky layer, cure 10 secs, apply builder layer as norm, buff and gloss. If like me you change your mind 5 days later :irked: then apply a clear sculpt in the normal fashion and place decals just under top coat.

 

[claireamy]

yes I would put under builder layer. If you did between 2 and 3 you might find you get some 'spiking' where the stars go.