I have been feeling really sick the past few days. Down with a cold, plus I've finally gone for my IUI (intrauterine insemination) last Friday. I was so nervous being my first time but it all went well. I have to self administer 4 more injections the next 2 weeks before going back for a blood test to see if it's successful. The needles have grown in size dramatically! These new injections are actually pragnancy hormones used to regulate your body for a baby if successful. I'm really scared of these needles now cos they are huge and the first one was really painful. Not looking forward to my second needle this Wednesday :(
This week's nail art is ultra sweet and cute. I keep looking at them after it's been completed. As usual, being a gel overlay plus tons of nail art, it took me nearly 5 hours to complete (while watching Korean drama) hehe :)
I'm going to show you another way you can use acrylic and craft scissors to create 3D lace for your nails. I made this tutorial a few days before painting it on my natural nails.
Using my newly purchased gel colours, I mixed some cream and dusty pink colour.
Sorry about this photo, I can't seem to rotate it.
Using the 2 colours above, create a reverse french mani.
Using a bright red, white and green acrylic paint, draw some tiny roses randomly.
Cover with a layer of gel top coat and cure for 2 mins. See how shiny it becomes :)
For the 3D lace, you'll need an aluminum foil, white acrylic powder and a pair of craft scissors that cuts curvy design.
Mould a rectangle piece of acrylic on the aluminium foil. Lift the acrylic while it's still bendable and cut it on both sides length wise with the craft scissors.
You'll have to work fast or else the acrylic will be too hard and dry. Place the acrylic on the nail and bend it into shape.
Using nail glue, attach the 3D lace on the nail and cut off the excess. Add some pink dots on the top curve bits.
Using some pink 3D gel, create 3 rectangle strips and a ribbon. Space the rectangle strips out so it looks like a ribbon threading through the lace. Seal the acrylic and 3D gel with a top gel coat and cure.
Complete!
Here's the design I created on my natural nails. I did not use the 3D lace on my own nails because I was too tired after I've completed it. Instead, I covered the cream and pink joining sections with light pink pearls. Which one do you like more?
For the index and pinky, I managed to squeeze in a huge acrylic heart amd trace it with pink bullions. The pink rose on the heart is created by using 3D gels. I also used a light mint 3D gel to create some leaves around the rose. However the mint is so light it can hardly be seen.
For the right hand, I mixed a darker pink gel colour.
Fingers cross for Friday the 25th June when I will know if the IUI is successful....very nervous.
Monday, June 14, 2010 |
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That's beautiful!!!! You must be so patient to be able to such wonderful nail art with such perfection!
Thank you Rhea! I enjoy nail art that's why I don't mind spending hours doing it. However, for everything else, I'm hardly as patient :)
Love the roses, so detailed!
Thanks Kae! I'm going to try repeating this rose with a lavander base.
i love both on the fake nail and your natural nails. The threading is so sweet and cute omg!! but on your real nails, you make it more elegant and lady, and i love the pick rose heart, i dont know why but i i always have this feeling on 3D heart with beads around it,and am even excited when it's matched with roses.. @v@
Do it for me do it for me~~~
Hi Rachel, I am glad you like both versions! Yes, the hearts look so much better with bullions around it. When I made the hearts, it didn't look so outstanding, however once the bullions were added, the design just pops out.
Hey Jin
These nails looks even better up close with lights hehe :) it looked very good already that night but i think in day light they look like more details are shown.
Good luck to your 25th :) I hope everything works out :)
Hi Ena, yah it looks better in brighter lights cos the colour is not vibrant. The pattern looks like it matches the dress you featured on your blog!
Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts for the 25th!
Hugs
Hi Jin! You always amaze me with your talent! I agree with Kae, I love the detailed roses too. They are simply gorgeous but I do have a soft spot for those hearts.... Beautiful.
Lots of good thoughts for the 25th! I hope you receive wonderful news! :) Danielle xxx
Thank you Danielle, I am glad I've added those hearts now. I was initially contemplating on just a sea of roses ;)
Thank you also for keeping me in your thoughs! I have been getting insomnia thinking about it. At the same time I have to keep reminding myself not to be overly excited or else I may get disappointed.
awesome!!! i wish i have a talent like urs in doin acrylic..
Thank you Thriszha! I am very envious of your nail art talent especially your multiple layer stamping skills. I am terrible at it :(
I've everything crossed for tomorrow Jin, hope you receive the best news! Danielle :) x
Thank you sooo much Danielle *hugs* the last few days were horrible. I had the worst crams and lower back pain. Hoping for the best too :)
Absolutely stunning Jin! That so so beautiful and you are really inspiring me, now that we have the internet I'm going to buy a starter set of acrylic colours and try this out:D
Thank you Violet! You should give these acrylic roses a try. They are so easy to draw. I didn't even had problems drawing with my left hand! I am still wearing this set of nails after 3 weeks! These gel colours have amazing wear!
wow! that's beyond beautiful!
Hi Jin, Just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking of you - hope you are ok and I'm looking forward to your next post.... I would write more, but can't find an e-mail address for you and I won't hi-jack your comments. See you back soon :) Danielle xx
Thank you priincess!
Hi Danielle, thank you for keeping me in your thoughts :) *hugs* I needed a break after the failed treatment to just rest up physically and emotionally. I have been feeling much better and will definitely start blogging soon!
In the meantime you can contact me via jinjinadventures@gmail.com
Hi JinJin, this is Felicia from singapore! I did a google on why acrylic powder is sticky/tacky and i couldn't find any reason but i came across your blog. Love your nail art! Its awesome! Can i ask are you a nail technician? I'm interested in taking up a nail course but i couldn't decide between www.the-pinkroom.com/ and www.ecsalonce.com/ coz both schools seems alright. Any tips? Thank you!
Hi Felicia thank you! I am not a nail tech but I'm really interested in nail art. When I get some time, I'll definitely go take up a course. :). As for the nail course, I am really not very sure. I have heard of both schools that you've mentioned but have not done any research on which one is better. There are a few Singapore nail art bloggers who are actual nail tec working from home that have graduated from the Pink Room. Maybe you can drop them a line. Their website link is on the right of my blog. Cynful Nails and Thistlebelle Nail Boutique.
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I am glad you find this article useful! :)