crystal nails

[cath4512]

I have just received my swarovski crystals & cant wait to get started with crystal nails.

This might sound like a stupid question, but what do you use to pick them up & place them?? I was thinking an orangewood stick??

I am going to try them over minx, using SOG to secure them, do I need one or two layers of gel??

Thanks

 

[eskimonailtech]

It sounds silly, but I actually have this special crystal picker-upper. I think that's actually it's name LOL it's the BEST. I don't know how it works, but it's fab.

 

[cath4512]

picker upper lol. Where did you get it?

 

[Princess Layla]

Wow didn't know these existed just searched eBay they are called jewel setter I've got to get one!

 

[eskimonailtech]

Well I'm in Canada, but I'm sure you could get them at any craft store. It's a long purple stick with two clear jelly-like ends. Don't know how it works, but it does.

 

[jacquelineanna]

I purchased a couple of those picker upper thingys from a glitter and craft site but can't remember the site name.

However, it sits in my little pot on my table and I actually use a cocktail stick with a blob of blu-tac on the end and its perfect.

Life is so much easier with this little tool when doing a crystal pedi.

Jacqui xx

 

[cath4512]

Ahh blu tack, sounds like a good option. I will try this & also will try to get a picker upper to try.

Am I right in thinking you can use a SOG?

I was plannning

Dry pedi
SO builder gel ( thin layer )
cure
SO gel
place crystals
cure
wipe off tacky layer

Is this right

 

[jacquelineanna]

Ahh blu tack, sounds like a good option. I will try this & also will try to get a picker upper to try.

Am I right in thinking you can use a SOG?

I was plannning

Dry pedi
SO builder gel ( thin layer )
cure
SO gel
place crystals
cure
wipe off tacky layer

Is this right

Yes, sometimes I seal the crystals with a top layer of gel and they stay put but the last 2 sets I have left the crystals uncovered so I can get the full effect of my dazzling Swarovski crystals. But I lost about 20 crystals which I replaced with a dab of glue.

There is another geek who's name I cannot remember but I think she's from Yorkshire (So sorry lovely geek) who uses resin and an activator.

This is a massive subject so when you have some time do a search and have a read through for different opinions.

Jacqui xx

 

[Princess Layla]

It's cazjp69 pm her she gave me great advice re: crystals and resin, or contact baggybear for advice also using gel both were very helpful thanx ladies!

 

[gjg1]

I purchased aHowever, it sits in my little pot on my table and I actually use a cocktail stick with a blob of blu-tac on the end and its perfect.

Life is so much easier with this little tool when doing a crystal pedi.

Jacqui xx

Yes I'm a 'blu-tac on the end of a cocktail stick' user too! but a friend of mine gets a cocktail stick and just wets it slightly in water and this works too. I did try this once as I couldn't find any blu-tac and it does work

Ive seen those picker upper thingys, the name makes me smile!

 

[cath4512]

Thanks for all the help girls. I will contact the 2 members & will also try the blu tac method.

Cathxx

 

[***juice***]

However, it sits in my little pot on my table and I actually use a cocktail stick with a blob of blu-tac on the end and its perfect.

This is what we used at college, and what I've used to do crystal nails on myself - I think a proper tool looks much more professional though (and probably gives better results)

 

[jacquelineanna]

This is what we used at college, and what I've used to do crystal nails on myself - I think a proper tool looks much more professional though (and probably gives better results)

Perhaps.

But I prefer my cocktail stick

Jacqui xx

 

[gr8nailz]

Here's what I use and yes, it's actually called a Rhinestone Pickerr Uperr. LOL

 

[Indulge-2011]

Where did you buy the crystals from? x

 

[jacquelineanna]

I buy mine from Scatter Crystals and use ss5 and ss7

Jacqui xx

 

[cath4512]

I also got mine from scatter crystals & got ss5 & ss7.

Cath

 

[Baggybear]

OP, I have replied to your PM with my full step by step instructions for a crystal pedicure, where I buy my Swarovski crystals & what size but in the PM you didn't mention wanting to know what I use to pick up the crystals so I'll post that info here.

I have a jewel setter:
Jewel Setter - Pack of 2 | eBay

But the end is so huge that I found I couldn't see the crystal to get it off & onto the nail lol. I have used an orangwood stick with a small amount of the stuff from the end of the jewel setter in the past for finger art and that worked well.

When doing crystal pedicures I tend to use a damp orangewood stick or the back of my rubber hoof stick (from my Minx kit as it's at hand) with a teeny bit of the SOG on it.

Nail Hoof Stick / Cutical Pusher - Ideal for Minx | eBay

 

[mummy2kyla]

Sorry to be cheeky but i would really appreciate it baggybear if you could also email me instructions (if its not too much trouble) as been wanting to add this to my treatment list but still a little unsure of how to do it.

My email is [email protected]

Many thanx in advance
Emma
xx

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[cath4512]

OP, I have replied to your PM with my full step by step instructions for a crystal pedicure, where I buy my Swarovski crystals & what size but in the PM you didn't mention wanting to know what I use to pick up the crystals so I'll post that info here.

I have a jewel setter:
Jewel Setter - Pack of 2 | eBay

But the end is so huge that I found I couldn't see the crystal to get it off & onto the nail lol. I have used an orangwood stick with a small amount of the stuff from the end of the jewel setter in the past for finger art and that worked well.

When doing crystal pedicures I tend to use a damp orangewood stick or the back of my rubber hoof stick (from my Minx kit as it's at hand) with a teeny bit of the SOG on it.

Nail Hoof Stick / Cutical Pusher - Ideal for Minx | eBay

Thanks baggybear. I will try with my minx hoof stick tomorrow. I cant wait to give it a try.
Thanks for the PM too.

Cath x