Allo polish Pals!
How are you all doing, did you have a
fantastic weekend? This weekend I decided to revisit something I have
failed at on a couple of occasions. I in fact got so stressed out
previously trying to do this that I didn't attempt for maybe around 6
months? I finally cracked out the polish and pot of water and
attempted yet again to successfully do water marble nails. Did it
work? I'm not so sure..
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| A Very Messy Attempt.. |
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| The Cuticle Mess Was Very Tricky To Clean. |
I'm personally once again left very
unimpressed of my attempt ~ however this is the best attempt I've had
so far. I HATE how messy my cuticles are. I used
tape to help prevent polish getting to them but clearly it just
wasn't enough. My after clean up with a Q tip didn't help as it
wouldn't cleanly remove the excess polish but rather remove what
needed to stay on. I also had a water bubble on my second finger
which then left it when a 'dent' look after it had popped.
On the plus side.. I did learn a few
things. 1. I need to use a bigger cup. 2. I needed to make the
patterns smaller so I could actually get that 'typical marble look' to fit nicely onto the nail. 3. I could have done with just one coat of Nubar's White Tip as I feel two coats made this look very thick.
So while I still consider this a
disaster I think if I keep on practicing I will get closer to
achieving it! I am determined to be able to do this well one day!
Hope you all have a great start to the
weekend,
Love
Ithi
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Ithi, now you're being too hard on yourself! I think this mani looks gorgeous,the colours you used combine perfectly! I love it.
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Thanks Nati! I guess even an attempt is a step closer to getting it 100% how I want it, right? :) xx
DeleteAt least you are brave enough to try. I still haven't plucked up the courage. I think your colours look fab xx
ReplyDeleteI guess, it seriously took a lot for me to want to attempt it again! Thank you! xx
DeleteI know how you feel about water marbling! It's torture! I don't think I ever want to do it again. The clean up is too much hassle.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! I think I'll try covering the fingers/cuticles in vaseline next time, not sure if that will work but the tape seemed pointless!
DeleteIthfifi, what are you saying? Your mani is great. I wish I could do it as good as you do it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Stefanies! I can be a bit hard on myself sometimes!
DeletePlease tell me the name of this Essie polish...
ReplyDeleteSorry Stefanie, The Blue was 'Beach Bum Blu' and the purple was 'Sexy Divide' :)
DeleteYou are braver than I am. I haven't even tried to do a water marble mani. Yours looks good though!
ReplyDeletei think its pretty! wouldn't call it a fail!
ReplyDeletei don't think this is a fail at all... ur way too hard on urself! i think it's fab... the colour combo is really nice!!!
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