Giraffey

After countless attempts times at nail stamping, I finally, finally succeeded! *YIPYIPYIPEE!*

My First Nail Art Stamp

I was very happy when the pattern actually got stamped on my nails for the first time ever!

It was very exhausting at first to actually get this done successfully.

Probably you guys have gone through with my predicament and almost gave up with nail art stamping!

But don't fret!

Here are my notes to remember to nail art stamp success:

#1 Picking the right nail polish is VERY important. 

The polish must be opaque at one application on nails, otherwise it will NEVER work.
Here in the Philippines we have our local nail polish brands like Bobbie and Caronia.
So far my collection of these nail polish brands DO NOT work. :(
Bobbie is a very faint nail polish collection, while Caronia dries up too fast and would even curdle. *YIKES!*
In the end, I tried NYC nail polish and it works amazingly!

#2 Scrape off excess nail polish in a diagonal direction.

One thing that is really bothering during nail stamping is scraping off the excess nail polish.
Most times, after I scrape off (horizontally/vertically), all nail polish goes off too.
Whatevs!

Then accidentally I tried scraping off diagonally.
Viola! The nail polish stayed! It actually did!

Note: I am using a laminated card instead of the scraper from the stamping kit.

#3 Clean your scraper and stamping plates from time to time.

I used tweezers to pick up the cotton balls and swab it on the scraper and plates.
You don't want to ruin your nails so this one here is a good tip I got from some blogs I've read along the way.

#4 Lastly, it is best to watch nail stamping tutorial videos.

You can find some good vids in YouTube.
Just use the keywords "nail art stamping tutorial".

OK... Now you'll be good to go with these things on mind!
For all those who are exasperated with nail stamping, I hope this helps and I wish you all the success.

Don't give up! You should get it right one day I'm sure.
I can attest to that. *winkwink*

Success!