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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
Most acrylic paint is NOT full of heavy metals. Only a few are, and it takes a lot more than a few specks to cause a toxic reaction.
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"NOTE: this technique can be used not only on nails, but basically anywhere: shoes, clothes, starships"
...uh, NO. If I painted my starship like this, no one'd see me and I'd get crashed into all the time!
On a more serious note, this is pretty awesome. Rock on!
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But it's the cheapest stealth technique on the market! Much better value than any holograms and stuff!
And thank you so much!
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How long does this take? I'd quit before even trying!
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Hmm...I'd say, it takes me about an hour to do both hands, but painting nails and waiting for the polish to fully dry are the longest parts, really. It's better not to rush with these, though, so everything is neat.
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Thank you for answering and great job!
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My pleasure! Thank you very much!
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Everyone has the same idea but every time the deign is unique , and I especially love this one !
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Yeah, nebulae are one of the most popular designs for nail art, but people usually make them completely out of polish and with loads of glitter...I wanted something more photorealistic. So these were born! 
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Looks good! Easy to follow and nice presentation!
Thank you for doing it. Will try it out soon. I used a sponge for some halloween nail art for the first time, needs a bit of practice, but it's a nice tool
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Thank you so much, I was so worried about how readable it would be!
I'd really love to see your try on these, don't forget to share! And yes, sponges are great for so many nail art techniques! The only greater tools are toothpicks. The Swiss knives of everything.
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You did all fine!
Will try to remember once done
Never worked with toothpicks. I have one of those dotting tools (i think that's what you call them, right?).
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Yup, I have one too, but it's not that good for finer details...
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For the really fine stuff i do have brushes that i use, but i usually go for quick and easy things
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That's definitely my preferred way.
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These are beautiful and it's a wonderful tutorial, especially for your first one
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Thank you for your kind words, it makes me so happy to know this tutorial is actually useful!
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You are most welcome
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these look so cool ;w;
my brother got me loads of nail polish for Christmas, so I can't wait to try these~
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Holy crap, this is amazing. I have to do this some time, thanks for the amazing tutorial!
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Thank you lots! Do share your mani if you try it out!
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Yes! Now if only I can grow out my own nails...
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It would look nice even on shorter nails.
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you underestimate the shortness of my nails
And my job is brutal on my hands.
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Perhaps you could get a set of press-on fake nails and paint them?
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I may have to resort to that
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Been there, done that, please see the updated description or the reply above.
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Oh my god, I have to do this!
Thank you!! O.O
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You're very welcome, glad you liked it! Don't forget to share your result!
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sure!
but first I need to do nails for the new year...;D
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What are you going to wear?
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I did some firework-inspired nails on the left and "2014" on the right hand
I'll upload the fotos soon, but first I need my computer back^^
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This definitely sounds awesome!
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