I finally tried water marbling on my nails. When I first watched a video on it a few months ago it looked easy. Yea right! lol. Now I understand why they say practice make perfect with this. I only water marbled my ring fingers since this was my first time and I'm just getting used to it.
Even though my first attempt wasn't the greatest because I don't really like the design I choose to dunk my finger into. I'm just happy to have finally accomplished it. *Next nail project, stamping!! I have the kit already, but that's another thing you have to practice at to get right. But its worth it for our nails, right? lol. Okay onto my nails:
I used two coats of Pacific Blue by Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear as the base on all my nails (except for the 2 ring fingers, those are water marbled) then I layered one coat of Radiant by Revlon. Radiant is a bright blue/turquoise glitter in a clear base. There's also larger hex glitter in sliver, light blue and teal. It really reminds me of a mermaids tail. Very pretty, the formula actually went on pretty easily. I thought bc of the large glitter flexs it would give me a hard time with the application but it didn't. If you haven't noticed, Revlon's polishes have become one of my favorites.
Here are close ups of the two nails I did the water warbling on. I wish I had made a better design but at least I know for next time.
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For the water marbling I painted two coats of Snow me White by Sinful Colors and let it dry completely. I heard that if you paint your nails white it will make the colors you use for the water marbling pop. Then I used 3 colors for the marbling, all by Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear, Pacific Blue, Blue Me Away and Celeb City. I found that SH Xtreme Wear polishes work well for this.
I will definitely will be trying water marbling again soon and hopefully next time I will do better.
Have you guys tried water marbling, if so do you have any tips on making better designs?
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Love it!!!! Water marbling is such a challenge. I both envy and admire girls that are really good at it :) the colors you used are gorgeous!!! Can't wait for you to start stamping! What kind did you get?? I think it's easier than marbling, but still takes more effort than just regular mani. Good luck!!!:)
ReplyDeleteI haven't done water marbling but its on my Year of Polish Challenge so eventually!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of water marbling....This looks good kelly. Your nails are always fab
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this look Kelly! You did SUCH a good job!!! It's def on my list of things to try too... one day if I'm brave, lol! xox
ReplyDeleteThis looks great Kelly!! Marbling never comes out the way I want it either, but a good design usually comes out of it.
ReplyDeleteAwww!! You're soo sweet! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! I really thought the desings could have come out better. But water marbling is no joke! lol
ReplyDeleteThanks doll!!!
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wow! that looks great!!!!
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That Revlon shade looks stunning, I am getting to into glitters lately! And the effect you have on your ring finger is so interesting, I love it.
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So cute! I need that dark blue color its so pretty!
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I have never tried this and I will admit it looks intimidating! I am very nail art-challenged and any attempts at doing this would probably result in a meltdown like a 2 year old on my part, haha! I think the colors you chose & the effect you got looks soo cool! I will be satisfied with following your journey in the art of marbling! You are awesome in my book!! <3 :)
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I haven't marbelled in ages!
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Thanks!! lol. It took me at least 10x before I got it right and believe me I had came close to a meltdown a few times lol. Im sure you're not nail-art challenged lol! You can def join me in my journey though! Next is nail stamping, I heard that's even more annoying, so Im looking forward to it. lol
ReplyDeleteThanks!!! It's so pretty! Im loving Revlon's new nail polishes.
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ReplyDeleteI love glitter, I recently got into it too!
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ReplyDeleteI doubt I will ever try this but I would take this pic to the nail salon. Lol
ReplyDeleteThanks!! Hopefully the next time it will come out a little better
ReplyDeleteLOL!! Im sure they could do it there and do a better job!!
ReplyDeleteI've tried it a few times and there are some ways to make it easier. I wrote a post on it before Christmas http://thoughtsinlittleboxes.com/2011/12/20/water-marbling-nail-art-the-truth-behind-the-whimsy/
ReplyDeleteI think it is just practising and not being afraid to waste some polish.
As for stamping. I've given it a go a couple of times and it hasn't worked out exactly as I've wanted to. Waiting for a decent result to write it up.
I will def check out your post. Thanks!! I know, im a little intimidated by the stamping, but I really want to get it right. *Crossing my fingers* lol
ReplyDeleteI love water marbling, its so much fun :) I really like how your design turned out :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!! This is the first time I did it, Im glad you like the design, I wasn't too happy with it at first. But its not so bad lol
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hot hot hot love the marble effect !
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