Stamping Nail becoming a rather popular trend in manicure recently. Today we will tell you what it is and how to use the stamps for the nail. We also present some tricks similar technology to create a beautiful manicure and some ideas for design.
What is stamping
Stamping polish - a kind of decoration, in which the pattern is printed with a special plate on the first die, and since it - by marigolds. This direction in manicure is very popular today, especially among those who like to do a manicure without help at home. This is due to a number of features, which we'll tell.
dies Advantages
The desire to do his nails with stamping occurs thanks to its positive qualities:
- neat pattern with sharp lines, which leaves the same on the nails;
- no need to seek the help of manicure;
- choice of color of the pattern, which is not in applying labels;
- the whole process takes a little time, not more than a couple of minutes;
- except nail stamping technique may be used even for drawing on other surfaces, such as on the phone (a kind of addition to the image).
disadvantages stamping
Do not be amiss to mention not the most pleasant features of this technology:
- create a design stamped nails from the first time is very difficult, and therefore ideal patterns will gradually be obtained;
- not all plates are equally good to use, but can cost a lot of money;
- at the end of the pattern it is desirable to delay the transfer with the top cover, since until completely dry varnish there is a risk to smear it on the nail.
It is impossible to stamping on the nails when the nail polish applied on the plate dries too quickly. In such cases, the time to move the hard pattern on the stamp and from there - to the nail surface. To solve the problem, a lacquer thinner, which plate is wiped, each time before a new nail.
General recommendations
All those wishing to get a perfect manicure for a very short period of time should be given time to read some tips on how to use stamping nail:
- begin their interaction with stamps preferably with other surfaces, since the movement should be swift and sure, and skill comes with practice;
- develop cost and effect of pressure on a stamp and a scraper;
- if the die pad on the silicone before use should handle lightly buff it, otherwise it will not completely print pattern;
- each layer of varnish may be applied only after the complete drying prior to blurring has occurred;
- image transfer from the die is possible only once, i.e., for each use, all actions are repeated;
- if the skin remains varnish, it can be easy to clean simple toothpick;
- if necessary, drawing may be used to supplement or DOTS thinner needle;
- for skin protection apply any varnishing neat tricks - stationery adhesive tape or a special corrector.
Required tools
To get a beautiful nail designs stamping, is not necessary to use lamps and even more brushes of varying thickness and density. However, there arises the need to purchase special plates and dies themselves. In addition, to create a drawing are not suitable for all paints, but first things first.
Plates for stamping
As already mentioned, from the discs (or plates) depends on many things, and therefore should understand what their differences. This metal plate, on which there are various patterns and designs in the form of engraving. Important is the quality of the metal, which is usually higher than the more expensive boards. Depend on the engraving result, namely on its depth and pattern size.
In the opinion of the girls, who are masters of manicure or do it yourself at home, it is easier to work with plates, which have an average depth of the patterns.
If it's a certain pattern, it should be proportionate to the nails. Large abstractions and patterns are perfect for carrying on the nails of their parts.
types of dies
They differ not only with the finished plate images, but also punches for which they have taken up in a colored form. Share them with each other by several characteristics, because, for clarity, are presented in Table species.
When choosing important to remember that not always branded stamps for nail have the appropriate quality. Often stereotyped much easier and more enjoyable to use.
Other tools
Additionally, for stamping need some more items and tools:
- Scraper. Need to pull the lacquer on the plate may be metal or plastic edge. Recent serve smaller, but do not damage the wafer surface. If the scraper was not purchased in a set, and can not be purchased separately. An excellent analogue is any plastic card.
- Decorative paints. It can be as special varnishes for stamping, and the most common. It is desirable that they are thick enough and did not have the properties to dry out very quickly. Make stamping nail varnish can not gel, but its use is permitted as basecoat. In this case, still need the presence of ultraviolet light.
- Tool for removing nail polish. It is necessary to wipe the plate, scraper and stamp.
- Lint-free cloth. Best during wiping, as leaves no other traces.
Use die technology for nail
Now that all the tools are selected and the necessary preparations are made, you need to understand how to use stamping polish. To do this, let's talk about how to proceed while working with stamps.
manicure
Before you make the stamping on the nails, be sure to prepare the pens. For this is a mechanical manicureWhich consists of these steps:
- First nails attached to a desired length and shape, which is treated with the free edge and sides. When the result is large enough, it is necessary to remove any unevenness from the inner side of the nail using a buff (sawdust).
- This step is optional, but is useful for health and beauty handles. They should be dipped in warm soapy water, which may be sea salt, which helps to whiten the nail plate.
- Now each finger in turn removed from the bath and dried with a towel. After that, the cuticle is removed, and the vacant portion of the nail is cleaned scraper.
- The final step is to remove the cuticle special tool. At the end of the skin is treated with antiseptic and moisturizing oils. It may not be necessary if you do not edging manicure, ie do not remove the cuticle.
Transferring print on nails
We turn to the basic information on how to use stamping polish. The whole process looks as follows:
- take plate with the required pattern and possibly anchoring it in the holder;
- Now choose the nail and apply it on the pattern with a brush;
- then take the scraper (or a plastic card) and remove them excess varnish, the angle of inclination should be approximately 45 degrees;
- It is to transfer print on stamp neat rolls movement.
Transfer shall be made in one-touch, otherwise the result will be blurred. If for some reason the lines are fuzzy, they can immediately move gently with a wooden stick. After the stamp is ready, it is necessary same neat and easy movement in one direction to transfer pattern with his fingernail.
In the case where the resulting decor suits Woman, you can move on to the next claw. But before that, it is sure to wipe the plate itself stamp tool to remove the varnish, which is better to use a lint-free cloth.
Videos "Color stamping"
For information on how to properly use stamping to obtain a pattern of two or more colors can be found in the movie.
How it looks
In order to more clearly provide information on how to use stamping polish, we present a step by step photos with a brief description for each action:
Choosing print.
The application of lacquer on the plate.
Pulling scraper varnish.
Transfer the pattern on the stamp.
Transfer the pattern on the nail.
The result of stamping.
Machining plate napkin.
Removal of excess varnish on her finger.
The use of stencils
Some women prefer to use an additional device - stencils for stamping. With their use it is possible not only to transfer any design or pattern, but also to issue them in the form of shapes (heart, plus, Wi-Fi icon, etc.).
To obtain such a result, it is necessary to apply a stencil to the plate with prints after applying nail polish on it. Then applied the stamp and perform all further actions.
manicure ideas
Further, we offer you the most successful versions photo manicure with stamping: