Sunset Dreams
Sunset gradient nails with stamping and studs.
Posted by Lacquered Lawyer
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Learn how to create gradient nails using the wet sponge method, then enhance the design with some stamping and studs.
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You Will Need (10 things)
- Top Coat Nail Polish
- Black Square Studs
- Makeup Sponge
- Rubber Nail Stamper
- Nail Plate
- White Nail Polish
- Black Nail Polish
- Pink Nail Polish
- Light Purple Nail Polish
- Light Blue Nail Polish
Steps (5 steps, 45 minutes)
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1
Apply a white base coat. This will allow the gradient to show up better since creating the gradient doesn't apply a lot of polish to the nail.
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2
Sponge on the gradient.
◦Soak a make-up sponge in water, then ring out the water.
◦Paint a couple swipes of each polish in the order you want them. Here, paint blue first, followed by purple and pink.
◦Dab on the nail.
◦For darker colors, add more polish to the sponge and dab again. -
3
Stamp the dream catcher and feather using black stamping polish on the middle and ring fingers.
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4
Apply a black square stud on the index and pinky finger.
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5
Seal everything with top coat. Extra top coat on the studs to ensure they stay on.