How to make and apply nail art stickers

Os nail stickers are increasingly on the rise.

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Seasons come and go and this is a trend that is constantly renewed.

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Which woman doesn’t like to have her nails always beautiful and fashionable, right?

There are a multitude of options for nail stickers in the market. However, depending on the occasion, we want to have something very specific that we can’t find in stores.

Furthermore, many women do not have the same ability with both hands and, in these cases, the best thing to do is to use stickers instead of creating the drawings themselves, nails.

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When this happens, you can create your own nail stickers!

Didn’t you imagine this was possible?

Today, we are going to show you two methods on how to do and apply nail stickers. Your nails will never be the same!

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Make nail stickers yourself

Method 1: using paints and creating the designs manually

Necessary materials:

• 1 empty milk carton;
• Brush nº 0;
• Toothpick or baller (depends on the design you are going to make);
• Base enamel;
• Fabric paints in desired colors.

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Step-by-step (doing)

1. The first step is to cut the milk carton. You will use the inner face of the box as a base for your stickers. It is on the inside of the box that you will make your drawings.
2. After cutting, you will apply a thin layer of base enamel of your preferred brand in the area where you are going to make the drawing.
3. Then, just let your imagination and creativity flourish. Use the brush, toothpick and/or baller and make the design you want. Always remember to respect the “limit” of the base you put on the milk carton. Your drawing must always be on top of the base.

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Step-by-step (applying)

Apply the sticker on nails It’s very easy too. With the tip of one or with the help of a toothpick, gently lift one of the edges where you passed the base enamel and, consequently, where the drawing is positioned.

Then, gently remove it as if it were a film and the sticker it will come out whole in your hand.

To apply, paint the nails with the desired color and then position the sticker on top. Finish with an extra-shine layer.

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Method 2: using the computer and printing the drawings

The cards of nail stickers are found in different places. Many lovers nails make these cards at home. After all, there’s not much of a secret.

Let’s learn?

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Necessary materials:

• Transparent L folder (found in most stationery stores);
• Base enamel;
• Milky thermoline;
• Craquelê varnish;
• Water;
• Computer;
• Printer.

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Step-by-step (doing)

1. Cut folder L in half and adjust so that the halves are the size of an A4 bond sheet.
2. Using a brush, apply a thin layer of base enamel on one side of one of the sheets.
3. Prepare a mixture containing 4 tablespoons of milky thermoline, 2 tablespoons of crackle varnish and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix well and let it rest for approximately 1 hour.
4. After resting, make sure that the base you applied to your “leaf” has dried. Then, apply two layers of the mixture you prepared, always waiting for it to dry between one coat and the next.
5. On the computer, prepare a sheet with the prints you prefer. They will be yours nail stickers and will soon be printed.
6. When printing, make sure you place the sheet in the correct position. The print must be made on top of the layers you prepared.
7. After printing, apply a thin layer of acrylic spray varnish. This will give more shine to your stickers and will also keep them longer.

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Step-by-step (applying)

The application of nail stickers made with the printer is similar to the application of stickers made manually on the inside face of the milk carton.

Cut out the sticker from the card you prepared. With the help of one or something pointy, lift the tip as if it were a sticker and pull it as if it were a film.

To apply to nailspaint your nails with the desired color and then position the sticker on top. Finish with an extra-shine layer, just like the other method.

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