Water Marbling Nail Design: Valentine's Day Inspired

Hey there! This is my very first tutorial (so be nice - I'm still learning). I absolutely LOVE to use the water marbling technique on my nails! It's messy, but the results are amazing! I think the key is playin around with different polishes and findin the ones that work the best for you! So...have fun...hope you enjoy...and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! XOXOX = )

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Water Marbling
• Valentine's Day
• nail polish
• nail designs
• Sinful Colors
• Seche Vite
• pink
• neon purple
• nail tutorial
• makeup tutorial

[Avojuicey]

everytime i try this, my nail polish doesnt spread across the water. it just stays in little bubbles or sinks to the bottom :(

[MAME71430]

Hey ther hun - sorry you're having problems with this. (I did at first, too) For me, it really matters what polishes you use - the thinner the better. Try some cheap wet n wilds or NYC. Those spread very well. Also, you can even give the cup of water a gently shake each time you drop polish to force it to spread better. Give that a try and let me know if you still have problems. Don't worry - eventually you'll get it and you'll have a blast!! = )

[asmenthe]

wow

[MAME71430]

@nirstencheece10 ...hey there. so what'd you do diff to fix the 1st prob? if it's all moving/coming off at the same time it's prob because it's drying too fast. try to minimize your layers (try like 3 diff colors) and play around with the water temp. speed is so crucial - i've wasted a lot of nail polish trying to get that timing down. hang in there - once you get it right, you will love it and all your friends will wanna do it too. = )

[MAME71430]

@MAME71430 - (cont)

and play around with some of your thinner, cheaper polishes first. It can be frustrating at first - I still mess up here and there, but eventually you'll get the hang of it. Also - make sure you're not using a polish with 'rapid dry' agents. I know that comment sounds like common sense - but so many polishes are quick dries now that it's easy to forget when doing this method. Good luck and let me know how things turn out with your friends! = )

[MAME71430]

@nirstencheece10 - Hi there! What happens when you're dropping the polish in the water? If it doesn't spread it could be a particular chemical in the polish, or the water temp. Make sure the diameter of the cup/bowl/dish you're using is large enough and play around. Because nail polish can be pricey, try practicing with some Sinful Colors or Wet n Wilds first. The thinner the consistency of the polish, the better it will spread. Try with some luke warm water (not hot and not ice cold)...

[TheNass223]

I have to try this

[TheBabyride]

Niiiiiiiiiiceeeeeeeee ;D

[MAME71430]

@Twilightx0Cheer

Hey there - you can definitely dip 2 fingers at the same time. I often do that to save time and polish. Just be very careful because it's so easy to bump your fingers or smudge them when you double dip. Good Luck! xoxox

[allisonbrooke1986]

i will have to video response you with the results after i try it. im excited because it is such a unique look