https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/temporary-tattoo-paper-for-nail-art • Posted by More Nail Polish
This design is created using print at home temporary tattoo paper. This paper comes as two sheets, where you print your design on one sheet, then peel off a clear backing on the second sheet and place it on top of the printed sheet to seal the design in.
This design is created using print at home temporary tattoo paper. This paper comes as two sheets, where you print your design on one sheet, then peel off a clear backing on the second sheet and place it on top of the printed sheet to seal the design in.
Find some images you want to have on your nails and print them on a sheet of temporary tattoo paper.
For this tutorial, I' m just going to do some small butterflies. In the above design, I used the large butterflies, cut in half with partial wing designs on each finger, as well as the accent nail which was the collection of little butterflies. I will be applying the purple butterfly to my thumb, and then applying the red and green butterflies, cut in half on each of the other nails in the video below.
Start off with you base colour. I used a layer of Orly Bonder base coat and two coats of Layla Mercury Twilight on all nails. Here is the little butterfly that I printed and put together using the temporary tattoo paper. Trim it closely around the design, but it doesn't have to be perfect.
Peel off the plastic covering to expose the sticky side of the tattoo.
Stick that image straight onto your nail. Make sure you place it correctly, because you wont be able to move it around like a water decal. It is just like sticking down a sticker. Press it firmly and rub it outwards gently to ensure there are no creases.
Use a cotton ball or wipe and dip it in some water. Hold the water against the nail for 10-20 seconds.
The piece of paper will now just slide off.
Now your design has been transferred. You can clean up any parts of the tattoo that overhang your nail edge or at your cuticle with a bit of polish remover (or trim with scissors).
Apply top coat to your design to seal it in.
The best finish is achieved when the temporary tattoo paper is cut to fit the shape of the nail.