Xmas Holly nails

[NoticeableNails]

HI Guys,

Well I couldn't hide from it any longer.......Christmas is coming!

I had this image in my head of what I wanted to create; so when I broke a nail yesterday I thought it would be a good time to give it a whirl!

In the image I wanted red glossy lips as the background with a long glitter tipped nail and 3D holly.

I created the 3D holly 1st. I stripped the plastic off some bag ties. I then created the holly on some tin foil adding one end of the wire to the leaf. Before the holly was fully set I pealed them of the foil & created a curve in them. I then applied beads of red acrylic to some more wires. When they were all set I twisted them together.

For the nail I used the reverse method and I extended my nail bed with NSI's pink mask creating a longer nail bed & dramatic smile line.
I then applied my sculpting form. Mixed my holographic gold glitter with my clear acrylic & applied the free edge. Then capped the glitter with clear.
Filed into shape & applied glaze n go.

I then used a nail dangle drill to create a whole through the nail where I wanted to add the holly. Once the holly is added it can be secured by resin or acrylic.

Here is the image;
Xmas Holly Nails:Look_left click here

What do you guys think?

 

[emma m]

WOW THATS FAB JO!

i am really wanting to try and do some 3d work but it wouldnt look anything as good has yours.

 

[louiser]

They are fantastic!!! x x x

 

[*Emma*]

That looks fab - well done!!

 

[joolz]

they are beautiful

 

[handmaiden]

wow!!! i love seeing your work.

 

[Susie H]

love it, so want to have a go at reverse sculpting, but I'm a big chicken:o and I love your 3D stuff

 

[rach269]

WOW this is so cool well done hun :Love:

 

[NoticeableNails]

Thank you for your kind words
:hug:

 

[huerta3]

Man that is really cool. I am just starting at 3D sculpting but am having a load of fun! I can't do anything like that. Are you ever afraid of getting that caught on something?

 

[NoticeableNails]

Man that is really cool. I am just starting at 3D sculpting but am having a load of fun! I can't do anything like that. Are you ever afraid of getting that caught on something?

I only did this on one finger & it was just for this image concept.
I couldnt wear that nail day to day.
Not just because of the holly but the nail itself was exreamly long.

I suppose you could create this look but in a more practical day to day wear nail.
The nail could be shortened for a start. Also the 3D holly could be made alot smaller. Or you could create youre own holly dangler.

 

[eSparkles]

OMG that is fan-bloody-tastic!!
Erica xx

 

[Dessi]

Its so cool:Love:

 

[~Emmsybabes~]

that is bloomin brilliant hun ...do you know what ,as i was reading about it ,before i clicked on the pic i got dead excited lol ,i knew it was gunna be great ..it was like waiting to open a xmas prezzy and you didnt disappoint as always xxx

i love it hun xxx

was gunna give u a rep but im not allowed

 

[adelekeegan1]

I think this is fabulous

 

[1999judy]

That would make a lovely christmas email/card to send to your clients Jo.
Well done.

 

[Jen Smith]

You go from strength to strength Jo.. stunning artistry. I am not sure how wearable they are tho lol! You should certainly be entering on the comp circuit with work like you are producing .. well done x

 

[Glorsclaws]

Jo, not sure about the size of the 3D but, youve presented the whole thing beautifully.
As Jen says, you should seriously be considering the comp circuit!
Well done!

 

[NoticeableNails]

Thanks guys for the lovely comments

I couldn't imagine anyone wearing these nails at all!
It was more for fun! The sort of thing I would do for a photo comp.
I had this image in my head & I thought it would be fun to try and re-create it.
I was inspired by a nail art DVD I recently bought. It had a section at the end on competition fantasy nail art. I just HAD to try it out for myself.
Thanks again

 

[Clairet]

Fantastic work, as usual Jo.