Stamping and gel polish: design ideas and manicure techniques

Ideal, stylish and attractive - this is what every modern girl wants to look like. Many pay close attention to their hands. It is the nails that can tell a lot about the fair sex. In this article, we will look at how to stamp to decorate your nails.

Stamping is a special option for creating patterns on the nails. In this way, even those who do not have artistic skills can easily take advantage. You can easily and simply make the most interesting drawings using special tools. From English, “stamping” is translated as “stamp”.

The advantages of such a manicure include the following points.

• The ability to independently create a stylish and creative design. Now it will not be necessary to register with the masters in the beauty salon, wait for their turn and pay money. You yourself can create masterpieces that you want.
• Time saving. In addition to financial gain, you can buy time. You can do it yourself at any time.

• No additional skills required. Such a manicure can be done by anyone. It is only important to purchase a suitable gel polish.
• You can create a new and creative design at least every day, since the surface of the nails is not affected. It is easy to decorate with new elements.
• Great mood. When a woman has perfect well-groomed hands, she attracts the attention of others. This gives the lady confidence and improves her mood.

There are some disadvantages of the method. Many women are unhappy with the price of a starter kit. It includes an ultraviolet lamp, top, base, color coatings and other necessary tools. However, this option at a high initial cost will no doubt pay off. Infrequently, but may be allergic to varnish components. Everything here is individual and depends on each person.

Before embodying stylish ideas, stamping, it is worth preparing all the necessary materials and tools that will be needed for work. Be sure to choose only quality products. They will make the perfect manicure. As for gel polish, it should not be expired. The durability of the manicure will depend on the quality of the coating.

You will need a base coat to firmly adhere the gel polish to the nail plate. You should also stock up on the right shades of gel polish. With a top coating you will complete the whole composition. Using an ultraviolet lamp, the nails can be thoroughly dried. Get special metal discs / plates where interesting patterns, drawings, ornaments are engraved. It is them that you will later transfer to your nails.

It will be convenient to clean excess paint on a metal plate using a special scraper. A stamp in the form of a cone with an elastic convex surface will help transfer creative drawing. This allows you to comfortably and accurately transfer patterns.

Every woman can now make a quick and simple stylish design. There are several types of stamping. Let's consider them in more detail.

To get started, you should choose the colors that you like best. Now we determine in advance which pattern we will transfer from the metal plate to the nail, and also what shade it will be. Usually choose contrasting tones. They look fashionable and spectacular.

The sequence of technology should be strictly observed.

• A base coat is applied to the finished nail plate and thoroughly dried in a lamp. Do this carefully, sealing each layer along the end of the nail. So stylish nail art will delight you for a long time.
• Coat them with your chosen gel polish. Dry well again.

• After that, everything is fixed with a top coating and also polymerizes.
• Now you can start stamping. Initially, prepare a metal plate and all the necessary elements. Wipe them with a special liquid to eliminate particles of the past varnish, as well as dust and dirt.
• Apply a bit of special acrylic stamping varnish to the desired pattern with a brush. Remove excess with a scraper, carefully distributing substance on a surface. This is done with a confident and easy movement.

• Now a stamp is taken, carefully rolled over the drawing. An imprint is obtained, which should be transferred to a well-calibrated surface of the nail.
• Having determined where it will be better to position the pattern, hold the stamp to the nail and carefully roll the pattern in the opposite direction. The color coating prints on the surface. Everything must be done with extreme caution, otherwise the picture will be smeared.
• If you are not satisfied with the result, then always with the help of acetone you can erase the pattern and apply it again. In this case, the main coating will not be affected.
• After this, you should wait until the paint dries, and you can cover the surface with a top layer. Everything is dried in a lamp. Stylish manicure is ready.

This option in general terms is done similarly to the previous one. However, there are some peculiarities. After you have prepared your hands, all suitable materials and tools, remove dirt from the metal plate. Further actions are described below.

• The surface of the picture or pattern you need is covered with a special varnish of the desired tone. Use a scraper and carefully remove the excess, distributing evenly the substance.
• Roll the stamp and print the pattern. Doing this is a confident movement, holding the tool tight enough.
• Now it’s worth taking a thin brush and decorating the print directly on the stamp using gel varnishes of the selected shades. After that, everything is thoroughly dried in a lamp.

• Now we apply a basic coating to the whole composition and also dry it in a lamp.
• Using tweezers, carefully remove the thin layer from the stamp and transfer it carefully to the nail. It is worth aligning everything well, cutting off excess pieces that go beyond the edges with the help of manicure scissors.
• From above, the whole composition is fixed with a top coating and dried in a lamp.

In modern stores metal plates with a wide variety of patterns, drawings and compositions are sold that will pleasantly surprise the most demanding ladies. This will make nail art stylish, creative on its own. You can choose different ornaments: patterned, in the form of lines, geometric shapes, inscriptions, flowers, animals and many others. There are thematic designs related to the New Year holidays, Easter and other important dates. Especially popular are plates with emoticons. This design always cheers up.

You can use colored varnish in different tones. Often, darker shades are used to print drawings: burgundy, black, blue. Everything will depend on your preferences, as well as on imagination and imagination. You can create the most daring decisions, use any acrylic paints.

The basic rule in stamping is strict adherence to the sequence of performing the technique. It will be easy to make a manicure at home if you follow the instructions step by step. For beginner nail masters, there is instruction and lessons on how to use all the tools correctly, embodying a stylish design. It should be remembered that a rather important stage is preparation.

Before stamping, hands should be carefully treated, it is advisable to hold them in a herbal broth. After that, the cuticle is gently pushed back with the help of an orange stick and removed with sharp tweezers. Do not forget to give your nails a suitable shape. To do this, use a nail file, carefully file the nail plate. After that, we take a buff and carry out the grinding process, removing all irregularities. Only after that you can go on to manicure.

First use a base layer. Gently apply it on the nail plates and dry everything thoroughly in the lamp. After that, you can apply color gel polish. Slowly, the substance is applied from the middle of the nail with smooth and precise movements. After the side areas are stained. The fingers are dried again in the lamp. Now it’s time to use a metal plate.

Apply a few drops of acrylic varnish to the selected image. Using a scraper, carefully remove excess. Now hold the stamp and press it firmly against the metal plate. In one rolling motion, drag the drawing onto the surface of the stamp. Now attach it to the nail, starting from the left side roller to the right. Residues of paint should be removed.After that, you can proceed to the design of other fingers. After you have created your own nail art, you should fix everything with a top coating and dry it thoroughly in a lamp.

You can often hear negative reviews about this technique. Not everyone succeeds in realizing a stylish manicure the first time. Consider the possible reasons.

• Wrong choice of varnish for patterns. It may be too fluid, expired, poorly pigmented. It is better to use special options that are designed specifically for stamping.
• Sometimes you can stumble on low-quality stamps. Such a tool simply can not clearly translate the picture, print the smallest details of the pattern. Of course, this causes negative emotions. You should check the quality of the products before buying.
• If you bought a metal plate not in a professional store, then it can also become a source of poor-quality design.

There are many examples of stylish nail art using stamping. The main thing is to choose the option that you like. You can create a French manicure with decor using this technique, or create animalistic patterns, emphasize one or more nail plates. For the summer period, drawings in the form of flowers, leaves, butterflies will be relevant. If this is a winter manicure - snowflakes, snowmen, snowy trees.

Demanded abstract patterns, geometry, various lines. They will give nails elegance and style. Apply the brightest coatings and you can talk about your personality.

In the next video you are waiting for the application technology and quick painting.