Freehand floral lace nail art |
For my final design I decided to use my acrylics again and do some freehand lace with a floral design. Those paints are becoming addicting! Perhaps I could have easily done this with polish - I don't know. I love the look of the lace on the dusty blue background, it reminds me of Wedgwood pottery - which is something that I've been wanting to translate into nail art.
Freehand floral lace nail art |
To get this look: I started with a base of Essie Truth or Flare from the Spring 2014 collection. The lace was done freehand with white acrylic paint. I find it easier to start with really light thin lines, then build them up. So for these nails I actually went over the lines three times. First, to lightly sketch out the design, then to paint in the image, then a third time to lighten and reinforce lines that I wanted to stand out.
Freehand floral lace nail art |
The glitter is a soon to be released polish from Renaissance Cosmetics - my indie brand. It's a mix of satin white, iridescent, and gold glitter. It's so ethereal I'm in love with it! I can't wait to post swatches soon.
Freehand floral lace nail art |
Everything was topped with quick dry top coat, then Cult Nails Wax That.
Freehand floral lace nail art |
Overall, I feel the lace designs on my index and middle nails are stronger. I'm not too crazy about the design on my pinky - I feel it's a bit too busy and therefore not as successful. I thought about redoing that nail, but I'm way too busy. It reminds me of the saying - perfect is the enemy of the good. I can always do lace nails again in the future, but I don't want to let my group down by not posting my challenge manis.
What do you think of this? Do you find lace patterns to be a challenge?
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I love the color, the design and the glitter - I'll be looking for that one <3
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous lace flowers! Love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lace detailing!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, and I can't wait to see the glitter better :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are incredibly beautiful! I love that you do your designs in such an artist, sketchy way. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI really like this!
ReplyDeleteThis is really stunning - you have such fine control! I'd love to see what kind of brush you used for the lace!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous and delicate! I love it!
ReplyDeleteoh that lace!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Your free-hand work always inspires me!
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