Here is my tutorial on how to make your own Enamel Dots with Glossy Accents and Nail Vernis. The end result was mind blowing and I will definitely continue to make my own Enamel Dots. I got the idea from Kim Kesti, HERE.
The Nail Vernis I have
used for my test is just some very cheap ones from the local super market.
My tutorial is also available in Danish in the Online Magazine The Paper Crafting. You can see it HERE.
My tutorial is also available in Danish in the Online Magazine The Paper Crafting. You can see it HERE.
TUTORIAL - STEP BY STEP
1.
Get
your materials ready! You will need the following: Glossy Accents, Nail Vernis
(polish), an old plastic cover from your latest new stamp purchase. Here you
can use anything with an easy-slip surface.
On
the picture you can also see some real Enamel Dots from My Mind’s Eye. I put
them there to show you, how they look.
2.
Start by making dots
with your Glossy Accents. And make them in different sizes.
Remember to hold your Glossy
Accents at a 90 degree angle when making the dots. This way they turn out round
and perfect.
It is importing the
Glossy Accents dots dry for at least 24 hours.
3.
After
24 hours you can add a layer of Nail Vernis. Make sure there is plenty of
Vernis on the brush. Better
too much, than too little.
It can be tricky at first but dot by dot you
will get the hang of it.
4.
It
is difficult to avoid excess Nail Vernis but don’t worry. The Nail Vernis will
settle nicely while it dries.
Remember that Nail Vernis now a day are made to
dry quickly, so you have to work quickly to get a good result.
5.
Let
your first layer of Nail Vernis dry properly. Rather too long, than too little.
I gave mine at least 4
hours.
When the first layer is
dry, you may decide to add an extra layer. This probably depends on the quality
for the Vernis. I decided to give mine an extra layer but I also used cheap
ones.
Before you move on to the next step, you have to be absolutely certain that the Nail Vernis is complety dry. I let mine dry overnight.
6.
When
your dots are dry you can carefully pick them off the plastic sheet. A trick
can be to use your exacto knife. Then take a pair of fine scissors and carefully
cut off any excess Nail Vernis.
Depending on the size of your dots start
with the biggest ones first. These are easier to do first and you also get the
hang of the cutting technique. When you have practiced on the big ones, you can
do the small ones.
7.
Here you can see my
final result. Don’t they look gorgeous and superb!
Hope you have fun trying this out. I certainly had!
Pia xx
Supplies used:
Du er altså bare så dygtig ja du er. =0)
ReplyDeleteDet lyder helt utroligt, men hvor er resultatet bare flot
ReplyDeleteСпасибо за идею )
ReplyDeleteHow do you put them on our project? With a glue? I have tried to make such dots (with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic) and I have a problem, they don't stick :-(
ReplyDeleteKaro from Germany
Hi Karolina, I use Glossy Accents to glue the homemade dots on my project. All I need is a tiny little drop of Glossy Accents and they stay put.
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ReplyDeleteOMG! That is genius!! I assume any nail polish should work? Mentally went through my polishes collection.. I have regular, glittered, crackle , textured. WOW!
ReplyDeleteShould try them!
Thanks for sharing!
Yes, any kind of mail polish should work. It is probably just a matter of how many layers are needed. With good covering quality perhaps only one layer. Not so good quality I asume 2-3 layers in total.
DeleteWonderful idea, thank you for the tutorial! I'll definitely use your advice and will save a lot of money:-)))
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Bozena
Great idea. I like the look of enamel dots, but reluctant to outlay the expense. And a good way to use up nail polish you no longer use!
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