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alexskyline — Spacey Nails Tutorial

Published: 2013-12-26 07:58:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 35841; Favourites: 2728; Downloads: 0
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7 light years and one eternity later, I present you...


the tutorial.


Here's the deal: this is the first nail art tutorial I've ever done; I only figured my photo set-up out when I was done taking the pictures and was very unhappy with them and myself until I started editing (what is sequence of tenses, I don't know, it's late). Then I quite liked them. Aaaaaaanywho, if there's anything unclear, or there's a stupid typo (typed in 'shop, didn't proofread), do ask/tell. Please. Sorry. Okay.


NOTE: this technique can be used not only on nails, but basically anywhere: shoes, clothes, starships... Only keep in mind that the waterdrop halo trick won't work on porous surfaces.


WARNING: please, make sure your acrylic paint is non-toxic! 


     


Please, don't re-upload this stuff anywhere. And show me your manis if you decide to try it.

Peace  


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That was for Stef.

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Comments: 196

alexskyline In reply to ??? [2013-12-28 01:32:43 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I'm so glad you liked it!! Got any snaps?

Sure, if I get any original ideas, I'll do some more. There's just so much already done in the world of nail art, don't want to repeat anyone else's tutorials.

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Dementia2142 In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-28 16:21:41 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, here.  imgur.com/a/ls0px (Sorry about the poor quality and the roughness around the edges! I got too excited. These were the ones I post to facebook.


And I look forward to see some more. I'm so amazed you can use acrylic on nails, I never thought it would work! Thank you so much for this one!

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alexskyline In reply to Dementia2142 [2013-12-28 19:54:01 +0000 UTC]

Nice work!


I much prefer acrylics for intricate nail art, I even wrote a small list of their advantages in this blogpost (see the bottom). And thank you for trying it out, that's what gives the tutorial its worth, after all!

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Dementia2142 In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-29 13:29:46 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks.  


I've been itching to try it with acrylic so come tomorrow I'm going to go buy some little ones and some new paintbrushes! I can't wait! 

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alexskyline In reply to Dementia2142 [2013-12-29 21:58:12 +0000 UTC]

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Thunderfang117 In reply to ??? [2013-12-27 14:44:08 +0000 UTC]

Eeeeeeeek!! I WAITED. AND HERE IT IS AT LAST 8'D


Thank you thank you thank you Alex, m'dearest! I'm gonna try this on a hair bow... Might give it a bit of homage with a TARDIS pin in the middle...


So many ideas!

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alexskyline In reply to Thunderfang117 [2013-12-28 01:50:08 +0000 UTC]

Youuuu are welcoooooooome! Thank you for kicking me up to post it! 

Oooh, that would be super-awesome. And yes, do add the TARDIS!



On the side note...have you got my last, well, note? O3O

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Thunderfang117 In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-28 08:03:26 +0000 UTC]

What was it about again?

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alexskyline In reply to Thunderfang117 [2013-12-28 08:41:56 +0000 UTC]

About me meeting one very special man. There was a lot of caps lock in it.

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Thunderfang117 In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-29 02:23:16 +0000 UTC]

Don't be mad at me for my slowness, but his face is VERY familiar. I can't put a name to it though! D:

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alexskyline In reply to Thunderfang117 [2013-12-29 02:27:59 +0000 UTC]

Aw, that's okay. I'm rubbish with faces myself. I'm certain you've heard of this guy, though. He's the new vocalist for Stone Temple Pilots, look him up!

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Thunderfang117 In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-30 06:27:26 +0000 UTC]

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFTFFFFFFFFFFFFTFFFTFTFTFTFFFTFTF


IT'S HIIIIIIIM DD8


But he looks so different from the last time I saw a pic of him! (Then again, that's what age does to a person )

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alexskyline In reply to Thunderfang117 [2013-12-30 06:40:48 +0000 UTC]

Nah, it's just the crap light of that venue. He's a baaaaaaaaaabyyyyyyyy. I smooched him on a cheek. Wish I could tuck him into my jacket and carry away, too.

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Thunderfang117 In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-30 07:10:57 +0000 UTC]

I wish my life was as complete as yours! I'm jealous!


What did he say to you?

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alexskyline In reply to Thunderfang117 [2013-12-31 08:18:20 +0000 UTC]

Ohh, things.

I started off by confessing of being a huge LP fan, which was a pleasure for him to hear (duh). Then he asked my name and said "Nice to meet you, Sasha" (yeah, that was the version I could remember atm), which was about the best sound a human being can utter. 

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Thunderfang117 In reply to alexskyline [2014-01-02 07:17:09 +0000 UTC]

What a lovely gentleman. Never forget that sound!

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alexskyline In reply to Thunderfang117 [2014-01-03 05:26:30 +0000 UTC]

NEVARR!

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Thunderfang117 In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-28 08:02:25 +0000 UTC]

^^


Umm... I might have? Lemme check

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TaGiz In reply to ??? [2013-12-27 14:03:02 +0000 UTC]

Wow that's amazing I may try in the future ^^ thank you

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alexskyline In reply to TaGiz [2013-12-28 01:33:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Hope you'll enjoy it!

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lunachanart In reply to ??? [2013-12-27 12:37:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow! That's amazing!

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alexskyline In reply to lunachanart [2013-12-28 01:33:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Gravuun [2013-12-27 12:08:15 +0000 UTC]

Oh, it looks soo good! I'll do it right away! (Wish me luck )

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alexskyline In reply to Gravuun [2013-12-28 01:54:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Happy painting!

Share your result, if you don't mind!

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IrinaCrowley [2013-12-27 11:14:11 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty and trendy.
I have to try it A.S.A.P.

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alexskyline In reply to IrinaCrowley [2013-12-28 01:55:17 +0000 UTC]

Do it, do it, do it! And thank you very much!

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turbonisia [2013-12-27 10:43:22 +0000 UTC]

Ummm... Amazing. I think with the left hand it'll easy but I can't make nail on my right hand. It's hopeless  

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alexskyline In reply to turbonisia [2013-12-28 01:55:48 +0000 UTC]

You can ask a friend to do your non-dominant hand?

And thank you!

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turbonisia In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-28 23:29:44 +0000 UTC]

Naaaaah, don't thinks so.
Aaand you're welkom  

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Sushi-Amy In reply to ??? [2013-12-27 07:41:28 +0000 UTC]

*.* This is the most beautiful thing i've ever seen in my whole life...Thank You for showing this Tutorial ! Its FABOO !10/10 for you ! 

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alexskyline In reply to Sushi-Amy [2013-12-27 07:47:03 +0000 UTC]

You made me all blushy! Thank you very much, I'm very glad you liked it!

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Sushi-Amy In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-27 20:08:23 +0000 UTC]

Haha, really I made you blush? xD And yes I loved this Tutorial very much cause of its beauty you made.

And you are very much welcome keep it up with the AWESOME work alex!!

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alexskyline In reply to Sushi-Amy [2013-12-28 01:52:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I will!

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Sushi-Amy In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-28 10:03:37 +0000 UTC]

^_^ (y) 

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LadyAuth [2013-12-27 07:26:56 +0000 UTC]

That is amazing! I love how you turned what looked like splotches into an amazing space scene definitely trying this!

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alexskyline In reply to LadyAuth [2013-12-27 07:42:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! It really comes to life when you add stars. Like those WIP videos of abstract-looking paintings suddenly turning into a recognisable portrait. 

Have fun with it!

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gdpr-19878757 [2013-12-27 06:47:10 +0000 UTC]

cool, so you were the one who had the universe converse (that's what I call it XDD) I just skimmed dA one time and stumbled upon your shoes and they were amaaziiing!! One time I kept thinking of them because they're awwwesome and space! I think I might try whis when I grow up ouo hehe

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alexskyline In reply to gdpr-19878757 [2013-12-27 07:49:37 +0000 UTC]

Yep, that's me. Thank you very much, and do give a try when the right time comes!

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Ikaros-dream [2013-12-27 06:40:02 +0000 UTC]

This is perfection!! now if i could only get it right....

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alexskyline In reply to Ikaros-dream [2013-12-27 07:43:18 +0000 UTC]

It's more difficult to get it wrong! Don't be afraid, this mani isn't rocket science...unless you'll want to paint one!

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Ikaros-dream In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-29 07:19:16 +0000 UTC]

Okay I'll try 

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Airabee In reply to ??? [2013-12-27 06:05:01 +0000 UTC]

*single tear* this is fucking beautiful.

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alexskyline In reply to Airabee [2013-12-27 06:11:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Airabee In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-27 06:25:59 +0000 UTC]

haha np. I'll try this out when I get the chance! XD

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3M0-SWAG In reply to ??? [2013-12-27 05:41:50 +0000 UTC]

ohmagher! <3 <3 ,0, i wanna do this su bad! 

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alexskyline In reply to 3M0-SWAG [2013-12-27 05:53:22 +0000 UTC]

Then do it!

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3M0-SWAG In reply to alexskyline [2013-12-27 06:35:34 +0000 UTC]

i don't got the supplies :c

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alexskyline In reply to 3M0-SWAG [2013-12-27 07:27:32 +0000 UTC]

Then get them!

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Hexacun In reply to ??? [2013-12-27 05:37:43 +0000 UTC]

You should do more tutorial like this

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alexskyline In reply to Hexacun [2013-12-27 05:59:05 +0000 UTC]

Maaaaaaaaaaybeeeeeee...

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