How to create this nail design?

[Laurasnowwhite]

Hi Geeks,

I've been asked by a client to recreate the below nail art for her upcoming holiday.

I think it's probably a stamp (though lord knows which one!!), however, I bought a couple of konad stamps to have a go with last year and just couldn't get the hang of it.

I'll be using shellac.

I have additives and mica powders, and would rather use these and a stencil if I can, but I'm struggling with where to start!!

If anyone had done this (or similar) before and has some wisdom they could send my way that would be lovely!!

 

[Valesnails]

There's a great thread on here where people have used sharpie pens! Maybe that would be a great way to re-create that one other may know more though as I don't use shellac!

 

[Claire83]

I may be wrong, but I think it is actually freehand painting. I can't see that any nail looks look the same as it would with a stamp.

If I were to do these nails I would probably use acrylic paint to do the detail. If not I'd use Gelish/Shellac and freeze cure between the nails so it didn't run and you had more precise lines.

 

[ChelseaNails]

There are definitely freehand and fairly simple.
Paint the nails white and then paint the beige bands on the accent. Use shellac to do the pattern with a dotting tool preferably, that's how you'll get that lovely soft edge on the design x

 

[Laurasnowwhite]

Thanks for the input everyone!! Best get practicing!!