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| Celtic knot manicure |
This design seems appropriate with St. Patrick's Day coming up, but I don't think of this strictly as a holiday design, which is why I'm sharing it now and not in a few weeks.
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| Celtic knot manicure |
I started with OPI My Vampire is Buff from the new Euro Central collection. I'll have swatches and a review soon-ish. I then did a layer of top coat before doing my design. The studs are 3mm squares that I got from the Born Pretty Store (see my review here). The Celtic knots were done freehand with, as I mentioned, Models Own Green Tea.
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| Celtic knot manicure |
To do the knots I just worked carefully and slowly. I actually did each design three times. First, I laid out the design with very thinned down polish, using nail polish thinner. That way if I messed up it wouldn't be too difficult to cover up. Then I went over it again two more times just to define the lines and make them darker. Each time I had to add a bit of thinner to the polish. I found if I used the polish straight from the bottle it dried too fast and would not do a neat line.
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| Celtic knot manicure |
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| Celtic knot manicure |
But I ran into a few challenges along the way. I messed up on my ring finger - I originally tried a design that was too intricate and wouldn't fit on my nail. So I had to try and cover my mistakes, which is why that design looks a bit blurry. But overall I'm happy with how it turned out. I was really nervous to start the design in the first place, and it could have been a complete disaster! So maybe you'll see more Celtic knot work in my designs in the future! :)
So what do you think? Any tips or advice for doing intricate designs?
*Some of the products in this post were provided for swatching/reviewing purposes.*
I'm awed.
ReplyDeleteMy husband who doesn't typically notice nail polish said "Wow!"
So this is freaking awesome
Thank you! I always think that when men notice something nail polish related it *must* be good! Lol! :)
DeleteWow this looks awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! And thanks for your comment. :D
Deletethis is simply flawless!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm glad you like them!!
DeleteFantastic work! I've never seen nail art like this before and I'm really loving it. Your work was so worth it because your nails look sooo incredible :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Brittney!! :) I don't know if what I'm doing is unique but that is what I'd like to do eventually.
DeleteThis is amazing! It looks 110% perfect. I love the colours together!
ReplyDeleteKate, awww, thank you! I'm glad you like it. :)
DeleteGreat design... btw i can't tell at all where you messed up your ring finger
ReplyDeleteThank you!! And I'm glad it's not *too* noticeable! :D
DeleteWow you have drawn them so perfect Like stickers. Really great design.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lisa! :)
DeleteWhat a great design! Super talented you are :) You can't even notice the mistakes so don't be too hard on yourself :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sarapy Sessions! I guess I'm just my own worse critic. ;)
DeleteJust found your blog. This manicure is fantastic; celtic knots are super difficult!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much April, I appreciate your comment! I'm glad you found my blog! :)
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