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Step 1
Prepare nails as usual
and remove excess
cuticle and shine
from the surface of
the nail. Fit the form
under each of the free
edges.
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Scotland
Step 4
Use yellow and lime
green glitter gel on
the free edge. Apply
clear gel to create the
c-curve and cure.
Step 2
Apply builder gel first
on the nail plate and
work down towards
the free edge. Use
a pinching tool to
create the ideal nail
shape. Remove the
form.
Step 5
Shape the nails with
a 100/150 grit file
and use a buffer to
prepare them for next
step
Step 3
Extend the nail bed
using cover pink gel.
Step 6
Using acrylic paints
draw butterflies. Add
some more detail with
black acrylic paint and
some white dots. Add
Swarovski crystals and
seal design with uv
top coat.
Farewell to Autumn
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NO.9 (5/2013)