Orange & Brown Thanksgiving Water Marble Nail Art Tutorial

[peaceluvbiebs123]

i have short nails and when i put the design on my nails it get smudged and drips is that because i have short nails? HELP!!!!

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@peaceluvbiebs123 no - if it's smearing you may be using too much polish, try using fewer drops =)

[TheLynberger]

i have a big question when i do my desins they always blend together how do you do it?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@TheLynberger just practice & finding colors that work well together =)

[lalathekido]

Just a tip you could have done the yellow as your base coat then done clear polish in your design as a place holder then you would've seen the yellow through it

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@lalathekido I have marbled with clear before, but generally colors seem to behave better in the water =)

[prettyblackstar22]

That's what happens to me.

[RawwrrItsLaurie]

when i try to do water marble the first drop of nail varnish is already dry before i draw my pattern so it just messes up, how can i change this ?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@RawwrrItsLaurie every polish dries at a different speed & those that dry fast just aren't very good for marbling - if you can't work any quicker then you have to find colors that dry slower =) Also make sure there's not a fan or anything creating a draft on the water as that can make the polish dry faster

[youngmakeuploverali]

I have a big question if you have short nails like me where exactly would u dip your nail at?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@youngmakeuploverali whichever part of the design you like =) you can check out my video on my mom's short nails for some other tips

[Sanjojojus123]

R u an expert because I have watched ALL your videos and it looks like you are(:

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@Sanjojojus123 well, I've learned a lot but I'm not a professional =)

[chocochick5652]

how do you cut the tape off? and do you leave the tape that has the design on it on your nail? does it work w/o the tape ? i've never done this before!!

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@chocochick5652 I cut just along the underside - the tape just goes around your cuticle, not on the nail - you can check out the taping tutorial under the Tips & Tricks playlist in the information box to see exactly how I apply & remove it =) you can skip the tape but it's much messier

[thechryl101]

thats sooo good thanks babes

[joselinetorbay]

1:45 looks like a turkey!

[justinbieber4627]

Hhhhh ya

[bereniceortega100]

1:45 looks like a turkey!

[zannoli348]

I ahev tried to do this although it does not work! :( how is this so easy for you?!!

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@zannoli348 I've had a lot of practice. Are you using room temperature filtered water? Also keep in mind that not all polish works - the brand doesn't really matter but every color is different in the water & it just takes a lot of trial & error to find the ones that work well. You want one with good pigmentation, maybe a little on the thick side but thin enough to drip & above all slow-drying. HTH =)

[Colotigress]

Very pretty, I did my fist marbling las night and if it weren't for all the tutorials I wouldn't have got it. It's messy but love the results. Thanks for the tutorial.

[bytonynguyen]

amazing!

[MeganLovesMusic13]

it looks like a turkey when she did it in the cup :D

[XxKcookiez29]

@MeganLovesMusic13 What?

[MarshmallowAwesome]

How do you grow your nails that long? I always end up chewing mine off.

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@MarshmallowAwesome I've never been a nail biter - I keep my nails moisturized, lots of lotion & cuticle oil & I also take a biotin supplement – check out my Nail Maintenance vid in the Tips & Trick playlist for my full routine. I do occasionally get a tear or break but you can check out my tutorial on silk wrap patching for how I save those nails =) I do "Naked Nails" posts on my blog every month or so where I talk more about like all the specific products I'm currently using.

[lexcreed1]

@SimpleLittlePleasues i bite my nails they r sooo short

[MarshmallowAwesome]

@SimpleLittlePleasues Well, I've tried a lot of methods. For example, covering my nails with scotch tape so I won't bite them, putting on a nail polish that helps nails grow, etc. But nothing seems to work?

[topsyluv]

@SimpleLittlePleasues can you give me the link to the site of your blog?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@topsyluv it's in the information box =)

[dollcina]

Gorgeous fall design - I love it!

[johnny23ful]

All you're water marbling works, but mine not... grrrrr

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@johnny23ful Are you using room temperature filtered water? Also keep in mind that not all polish works - the brand doesn't really matter but every color is different in the water & it just takes a lot of trial & error to find the ones that work well. You want one with good pigmentation, maybe a little on the thick side but thin enough to drip & above all slow-drying. HTH =)

[sunkissed300]

I love your water marbling work! You inspired me, to try it and if my I ever need to show anyone water marbling tutorials, I definitley tell them yours are the best and they should look them up!

[WikkidAngel503]

This is so beautiful! I love all the marbling that you show here and on your blog.

[xxjuniiaxx]

how do you get your nail polsh to drop so quickly? My ones take ages so not all of them work out

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@xxjuniiaxx part is how thick or thin the polish is, also how full the bottle is - fuller there will be more polish on the brush =)

[stepperz1024]

how old r u?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@stepperz1024 29 =)

[pammyglo1]

woooooo this is so pretty!

[MyZozzo]

I can´t have glittery nailpolish in water marbleing because it does´nt work for me :(

Any good glitter brand u know who work with clear colours?

xoxo

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@MyZozzo I've actually only had sucess a few times with glitters =) many of them dry too fast or won't spread because of the formula

[cutenailsforu]

i love how you do your nails can you do mine l0lz

[1998ingram]

I have one question for you... where did you find your nail polish colors?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@1998ingram I buy my polish from lots of different place like Sallys or Ulta, these colors in particular I purchased from Zoya's website =)

[herecomeseveningstar]

Wht color should be pn ur finger before u dip ur finher in? Do u even need a color underneath?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@herecomeseveningstar a base color helps the marble colors be more opaque & vibrant =) I experiment beforehand & usually use either white or one of the colors from the design.

[xbraidqueenx]

so you have to do this process 10 times?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@xbraidqueenx for this design yes - other designs you can dip more than one finger at a time =)

[jmiranda2119]

@SimpleLittlePleasues can you use a tooth pick instead of an orange stick?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@jmiranda2119 yes - really anything with a fine point =)

[79nunzia]

i am trying my best to be honest,its month now and still struggling to get it perfect....i am so gutted cause seem very easy but it became impossible to achieve.....maybe its the water...don't know what to think anymore...i wont stop trying though...

[79nunzia]

hi there...a put the polish in a filter water,but i can't just get it right...i don't know what else to do ...please any help?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@79nunzia while you can use any brand, not every color works - each one is different in the water & it just takes a lot of trial & error to find the ones that work well. You want one with good pigmentation, maybe a little on the thick side but thin enough to drip & above all slow-drying. HTH =)

[his3xy]

Thank you very much for answering:)

[his3xy]

I have a question? Why do you put a color base? I was just wondering:)

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@his3xy it helps the marble colors to be more opaque & vibrant =)

[Sharellyo]

I love & prefer using shimmer polishes for water marbling...normally I prefer creams/mattes on my nails!

[josmarie7]

question: can water marble designs can be use in toenails too?....~sorry my english

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@josmarie7 yes, although I've never done it myself =)

[wendystanbury]

Thanks for the tip I've been having the same problem and put it down to the water or down to me just not doing it right, will keep trying different combinations,thanks again, love your vids :o)

[hippieroxx11]

the brown looks like maroon! but very pretty!!!

[xXAllyShadowXx]

so pretty! I saw some of your other videos, and i had never heard of water marble, so thank you! do you think you waste a lot of nail polish with this method?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@xXAllyShadowXx it does use more than a normal manicure, but it's worth it =) & I have plenty to spare LOL - but if you are concerned, depending on the design you are going for you can dip 2 or 3 fingers at a time to save polish.

[xXAllyShadowXx]

@SimpleLittlePleasues thank you(: Have a nice day! And please continue making videos! I adore them! (: -Subbed(:

[TheLalaxoxo]

QUESTION:)

I try with normal water, but the colour of the nailpolish doesn't work well:/ what kind of water I must use?

Ps: sorry for my English:p

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@TheLalaxoxo I always use room temperature filtered water =)

[TheLalaxoxo]

@SimpleLittlePleasues thank you very much!:)

ps: love your works;)

[AllyRoxOutLoud1]

Question:

I may sound dumb for asking, but is the nail polish dry once you take your finger out of the water? Or do you have to wait for it to dry just like if you painted your nails normally?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@AllyRoxOutLoud1 it is mostly dry within a few minutes & then I top with a quick dry top coat =)

[fluffstarrmagic]

how can you do that so easy? my nailpolish doesnt spill out so quick or good :L

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@fluffstarrmagic not all colors work, I do a lot of experimenting before I pick my colors for a full manicure =)

[99i99i]

What's the best brand to marble with?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@99i99i There really isn't a best brand, every color is different in the water & it just takes a lot of trial & error to find the ones that work well. You want one with good pigmentation, maybe a little on the thick side but thin enough to drip & above all slow-drying. HTH =)

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@DoubleFrigginRainbow not all polish will work, it sounds like yours is drying too fast - it just takes a lot of trial & error to find the ones that work well. You want one with good pigmentation, maybe a little on the thick side but thin enough to drip & above all slow-drying. HTH =)

[june9girl]

3:11 that always happens to me!

[Bahijeh234]

the purple nail polish would stay like that on the yellow because i think it is dried and thank i like it but sum ppl says its waste of nail polish

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@Bahijeh234 the yellow was not dry when I dripped then 2nd color - it just wouldn't move =) It does use more polish than a normal manicure, but I have plenty to spare LOL

[Reesie0610]

does a paper cup vs. a glass make a difference?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@Reesie0610 no - although you will probably never get all the polish off the glass, so don't choose a good one =) Just don't use styrofoam as polish will dissolve it!

[annasbeautysecrets]

OH Oh I love this one.. super beautiful Colette its beautiful

[BFFFL16]

wow those are beautiful :)

[anaandrade96]

i can do this --' my nail polish doesn't make circules and sometimes just drowns... o.o can you help me? :)

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@anaandrade96 if you are using filtered water, the only other solution is just to keep trying different polishes - every color is different in the water & some work better than others =)

[anaandrade96]

@SimpleLittlePleasues thanks :) i'll try

i really like this way to paint my nails xP

[PrettyLittlePolish13]

AMAZING!

[orangewitchchild222]

does this use up a lot of nail polish?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@orangewitchchild222 it does use more than a normal manicure, but I think it's worth it =) Plus I have plenty of polish to spare LOL

[tsaiyana]

OH I ABSOLUTLY LOVE THESE COLORS!!

[zaqwertify]

Thumbs up if you wanna see a nail polish collection video!! hahaha :P this look is beautiful btw :)

[Jazzie21569]

ok i have two questions:

1. do you have any suggestions for someone to stop biting their nails?

and

2.are fake nails that you get from the drug store really bad for your nails?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@Jazzie21569 I've never been a nail biter, but I know there are some products you can put on your nails that make them taste bad - also if you start to keep them painted, I think you would not want to ruin all your hard work =)

Although again, I don't have any personal experience, I don't think most fake nails are bad for your natural nails at all - as long as they are applied well & removed properly.

[RAWRimmavampire]

@Jazzie21569 they sell at most cvs/ walgreens this nail paint that makes a bitter taste and it "trains" you to stop. I honestly dont see what's so bad about glueing on fake nails, especially if they wont grow anyway (like in my case) but im also not a professional nail artist

[CorinaMinto]

@Jazzie21569 I've just started growing my nails, I WAS a nail biter, but I just stopped, because I could'nt be bothered biting them LOL

[cupcake101]

Now THAT is absolutely beautiful!!! I love all the colors.

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@3sweetthings I use music in my slideshows, but I don't think my regular tutorials need them since I am usually talking the entire time =)

[kawaiinails]

ohhh this one is really fiery looking

love it

[HeavenlyAngel2009]

Your brown looks purple is it supposed to look like that?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@HeavenlyAngel2009 do you mean in the water or on the nail? It is definitely brown, you can check out more pics on my blog, but sometimes brown polishes do look purple with the first coat.

[BrookeAmber03]

I love your water marble tutorials :)

[MissThomCat]

Now THAT is gorgeous!!

[Limelovenails]

I just love those colors ! a really Pretty design !

[KiaraMarissa]

It reminds me of fireworks, so I'm going to try this with brighter colours.

And I have a question. You always seem to use same brands of nail polish together. Is that neccesary? Or just recommended?

Thanks for your tutorials :)

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@KiaraMarissa It's not absolutely necessary, but I do recommend sticking with one brand if possible. They usually seem to work better together, and spread the same amount in the water =)

[RiotDemon]

I love understated marbles! I have done a lot of marbles, but it is still fun to watch someone else doing them, because I always learn something.

[blbl1st]

how do u know which base coat you have 2 use?



[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@blbl1st I always do some experiments before I start my actual manicure =)

[elgaciulli87]

good job!!!!!!!

[spamala12345]

@SimpleLittlePleasues I like hearing you say your details every time! You're right, it is a better use of the dead air, plus you have a very calming speaking voice :)

[Tami81]

very nice... and thank you for the tips^_^

[SuperKK1998]

thank you for answering my request!!! and... YOU DID IT!! YAY THANK YOU! :]

[SuffocatexMe]

mine do dont do the target thing very well. ticks me off lol i think its the brands im using.

[mrsmoore2b]

Very nice marble, looks like feathers painted on your nail :)

[OmgRawrify]

Cool you did my idea!

[soapdoc]

@Glitt3rBu9 Isn't that a quick drying polish? I've read or heard (possibly from Colette??) that it's best to try to stay away from quick drying polishes when doing water marbling...but I don't know if they cause smudging so I am not sure if that is the problem. Just wanted to mention it in case :)

[buttrpecan9]

this is really beautiful!

[soapdoc]

Absolutely STUNNING -- and I am not at all fond of orange, but I adore this and will try it!! THANK YOU for mentioning all the details in every video, it's nice for (most of) us, AND it saves you from having to answer the same question a thousand times in the comments section!

Keep up the great work and HAPPY THANKSGIVING if you celebrate!

[thelaynie]

This turned out really, really nice. I love the sparkle in it, and it's a beautiful pattern, yet sort of understated. It's perfect for Thanksgiving, or fall in general! :D

[Butterflypopstar]

I always love your water marbling its always great!

[NubianFeenx]

I've got a brown and an orange color. Think I'll give this a try. I already have two colors I want to try for a Christmas water marbling.

[mimibrat89]

Have you ever tried using more than one finger at a time? Also I love those colors.

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@mimibrat89 yes, you can do 2 or 3 - although my cup is small enough I don't usually do more than 2. I have a couple of tutorials that have designs that are more suited to 2 fingers, and show how to do that =)

[NicolevSide]

Gorgeous! <3

[WalkedTheFloorXx]

@Glitt3rBu9 it could be the brand, or the type of water your using. if its cold tap water... the polish usually has a harder time spreading out.

[Jinkun2702]

This is your most gorgeous tutorial to date

[nurisha90]

please just write your details- its really ennoying to hear them every time!

nice video btw :)

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@nurisha90 LOL - it gets pretty old saying some of the same things over & over too, but I can't assume someone has seen all or any of my previous vids =) Plus I figure it is better than just dead air while I'm working.

[KappaDee10]

@SimpleLittlePleasues i like to hear them. i would rather hear you talk than annoying music. :) I love your videos by the way!! :)

[thelaynie]

@nurisha90 The good thing is you can turn down the sound if you don't like hearing it. I've seen all of her marbling videos and I find them hypnotic, actually... her voice is nice to listen to, and it's very soothing.

[starification]

Very pretty :)

[pink772123]

can you show us how you tape your nails?

[mebebreann]

@pink772123 she has a vid up on how to do it! =)

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@pink772123 check out the taping tutorial - it is part of the playlist linked in the info box =)

[dmrcm]

Thanks for the tips :)

[beautystar55]

Calista or however u spell it, is purple not brown

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@beautystar55 it is spelled Kalista - and it is definitely brown. There will be bottle pics when I put the blog post up =)

[magicalobizuth]

@SimpleLittlePleasues In this video, I have to agree with beautystar55 and say that it does look purple/violet. That doesn't preclude it being a brown though, but I can see where she is coming from.

Either way, lovely results!

[jtorz]

Can u do a french tip video pls?

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@jtorz normal french tips or marble french tips? Although actually both are on my to-do list =)

[soapdoc]

@SimpleLittlePleasues Ooohhhhh!! French MARBLED tips!?!? Can't wait!

[MoonlightandMidnight]

damn I need to get me an orange stick

[sscuser]

how long have you done water marble (with or without youtube)

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@sscuser a little over 1 year =)

[haideeandkatie]

I tried water marble and I swear it took me a good two hours to do one hand, it kept on smudgeing when i was going another finger, i gave up and done my thumbs! u have the patience of a saint and i really admire how talented you are xxx

[JohannaTengvar]

Nice color combo! Keep it up! Cheers

[EllieCoolGirl]

sooo pretttyyyy love it

[MisAJGraveS]

this is very pretty!

[dida079]

wow such a pretty design..looks red

[SimpleLittlePleasues]

@Glitt3rBu9 do you mean smudged kind of like the polish got smeared & messy? Usually that is from too much polish, you want it to be just a thin skin on the water - I'd recommend using fewer drops of polish =)

[OXKPYUJAOX]

Thank you for the helpful tips at the end!!! Maybe I shall experiment one of these days with all my polishes hahaha :)

have a wonderful thanksgiving!

[evcsgirl811]

ooooo i really like that!