DIY Nail Art Decals Using a Printer

DIY Nail Art Decals Using a Printer! You can make ANY design you like :)




Materials:
Inkjet printer
Photo editing software
Topcoat
White nail polish
Clear coat spray (any brand) from your local hardware store
Clear "water slide" decal paper



The paper I bought from Ebay:
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You can find it on Etsy as well:
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Directions:

1. In your photo software, resize your desired image to fit your nail
(I made my images ¼" wide to fit my nail beds)
2. Print on normal paper first to test out the size & resolution
3. Once image is good, print your images on water decal paper
4. When your ink is dry, seal with 2 thin coats of clear coat spray. Let dry
5. Cut out your images carefully and leave as little space as you can between the edge and the image
6. To make the decal stand out, paint your nails white and let dry
7. Dip the decals in water for a few seconds
8. Gently slide the decal off the paper and apply them to a wet nail to easily slide it into position. (You can dab it with tissue to soak up any extra water after the placement is finalized.)
9. Then seal with topcoat!

Decal Ideas:
friends, family
Birthdays, graduations (class of ____!)
Pets
Sports teams
Travel destinations
Favorite cartoons/mascots/characters from TV, movies,etc
Holidays
Music groups
Text
Basically you can make whatever you want!

General tips:
I do not recommend creating full nail designs as bigger designs can pucker and won't lay flat
If your nail beds curve a lot, narrower designs will fit better and lay flatter
Be careful when using spray gloss in a can! Do it outside in a ventilated area



Camera used for filming/photos:
Lumix GF1 http://amzn.to/1lpFoKC

Software used for every video:
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Adobe After Effects http://amzn.to/1gLzAYM
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Wavelab http://amzn.to/1lrnv2r
Adobe Photoshop http://amzn.to/1jnNe54
Picasa 3.9


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