What size bead for zones 2 + 3 ?

[shellbert]

Hi guys,
I've just started learning how to sculpt acrylic nails and after a couple of practises I am finding that I'm applying the acrylic too thick towards the bottom of the nail (cuticle area)
Does anyone have any advice on how to wipe my brush to get the right amount of bead for zone 3 mainly?
Many thanks xx

 

[geeg]

Hi guys,
I've just started learning how to sculpt acrylic nails and after a couple of practises I am finding that I'm applying the acrylic too thick towards the bottom of the nail (cuticle area)
Does anyone have any advice on how to wipe my brush to get the right amount of bead for zone 3 mainly?
Many thanks xx

Just wipe/squeeze a bit more liquid out of your brush on the side of the dappen dish and your bead will automatically become smaller.

So if you wipe twice now, wipe 3 times instead ... every time you wipe on the side of the dish, you expel a little more monomer so the bead must get smaller.

 

[shellbert]

Thanks. That sounds logical, I've only been told to wipe twice for a small bead. Thats probably why I've got it into my head to do just that. I know how important it is to make less work for yourself so you dont buff as much!

 

[geeg]

Thanks. That sounds logical, I've only been told to wipe twice for a small bead. Thats probably why I've got it into my head to do just that. I know how important it is to make less work for yourself so you dont buff as much!

Well if it ain't workin you've got to make changes! One person's wipe is not always the same as another person's wipe!!! :lol: