Stamping and gel polish: design ideas and techniques for creating a manicure

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

Stamping is a special way to create patterns on your nails. Even those who do not have artistic skills can easily use this method. You can easily and easily 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 you will not need to make an appointment with the masters in a beauty salon, wait for your turn and pay money. You yourself can create masterpieces that you like.
• Saving time. In addition to the financial gain, time can be bought. You can do it yourself whenever you want.

• Additional skills are not required. Anyone can do such a manicure. It is only important to purchase a suitable gel polish.
• You can create a new and creative design even 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 also some disadvantages of this method. Many women are unhappy with the price of the starter kit. It includes an ultraviolet lamp, top, base, colored coatings and other necessary tools. However, this option, with a high initial cost, will undoubtedly pay off. Uncommon, but an allergy to the components of the varnish may appear. Everything here is individual and depends on each person.

Before embodying stylish ideas, doing 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 allow you to make the perfect manicure. As for the 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. Top coat will finish the entire composition. Using an ultraviolet lamp, nails can be thoroughly dried. Purchase special metal discs / plates with interesting patterns, designs, ornaments engraved. It is them that you will then transfer to your nails.

Excess paint on the metal plate will be conveniently removed using a special scraper. A stamp in the form of a cone with an elastic convex surface will help to transfer the creative pattern. This allows the patterns to be transferred comfortably and accurately.

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

First, you should choose the colors that you like the most. Now we determine in advance which pattern we will transfer from the metal plate to the nail, as well as what shade it will be. Contrasting tones are usually chosen. They look fashionable and impressive.

The sequence of the technique should be strictly followed.

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

• After that, everything is fixed with a top coating and also polymerized.
• Now you can start stamping. Initially, prepare the metal plate and all the necessary elements. Wipe them with a special liquid to remove particles of past varnish, as well as dust and dirt.
• Apply some special acrylic stamping varnish to the desired pattern with a brush. Scrape off excess material, gently spreading the substance over the surface. This is done with a confident and easy movement.

• Now the 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 would be better to place the pattern, bring the stamp to the nail and gently roll the pattern in the opposite direction. The colored coating will be imprinted on the surface. Everything must be done very carefully, otherwise the picture will be blurred.
• If you are not satisfied with the result, then with the help of acetone you can always erase the pattern and apply it again. In this case, the main coating will not suffer.
• After that, you should wait until the paint is dry, and you can cover the surface with a top coat. Everything is dried in a lamp. Stylish manicure is ready.

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

• The surface of the pattern or pattern you need is coated with a special varnish of the desired tone. Use a scraper and gently remove excess, spreading the substance evenly.
• Roll the stamp and print the drawing. This should be done with a confident movement, pressing the tool tightly enough.
• Now you need to take a thin brush and paint 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 base coat to the entire composition and also dry it in a lamp.
• Using tweezers, carefully remove a thin layer from the stamp and transfer it gently to the nail. It is worth aligning everything well, cutting off the excess pieces that go beyond the edges with the help of nail scissors.
• From above, the entire composition is fixed with a top coating and dried in a lamp.

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

You can use different colors of varnish. Often, darker shades are used for printing drawings: burgundy, black, blue. Everything will depend on your preferences, as well as fantasy and imagination. You can create the most daring solutions, use any acrylic paints.

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

Before stamping, you should carefully treat your hands, it is advisable to hold them in a herbal decoction. After that, the cuticle is gently pushed back with an orange stick and removed with sharp tweezers. Remember to shape your nails into 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 proceed to the manicure.

The base coat should be used first. Gently apply it to the nail plates and dry everything well in the lamp. After that, you can apply color gel polish. Slowly, the substance is applied from the middle of the nail with even and precise movements. After the lateral areas are painted over. The fingers are dried again in the lamp. Now is the time to use the metal plate.

Apply a few drops of acrylic varnish to your chosen image. Use a scraper to carefully remove any excess. Now bring the stamp and press it firmly against the metal plate. In one rolling motion, transfer the design to the surface of the stamp. Now apply it to the nail, starting from the left side roller to the right. Remains of paint should be removed.After that, you can move on to the design of other fingers. After you have created your own nail art, you should fix everything with a top coat and dry it thoroughly in a lamp.

You can often hear negative reviews about this technique. Not everyone succeeds in creating a stylish manicure the first time. Let's consider the possible reasons.

• Wrong choice of varnish for patterns. It can be too liquid, expired, poorly pigmented. It is better to use special options that are intended directly for stamping.
• Sometimes you can stumble upon low-quality stamps. Such a tool simply will not be able to clearly translate the drawing, print the smallest details of the pattern. Of course, this evokes negative emotions. The quality of the products should be checked before purchasing.
• If you did not buy a metal plate from 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, snow-covered trees.

Abstract patterns, geometry, various lines are in demand. They will add elegance and style to your nails. Use the brightest coatings and you can tell your personality.

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