Using pigments to make nail polish / lacquer
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Vesper Lynd
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Re: Made some nail laquer with Pigments...
how can I use pigments as nail polish directly on my fingers? is there a way?
how can I use pigments as nail polish directly on my fingers? is there a way?
KeshieShimmer
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Re: Made some nail laquer with Pigments...
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Not to get a color like the one posted. You can dust some on your nails, like the glitters and some shabado will happen, you could affix some tape strategically and get some design, but that seems like too much work! But as for directly adding it I don't see it.
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Originally Posted by Vesper Lynd
how can I use pigments as nail polish directly on my fingers? is there a way? |
Not to get a color like the one posted. You can dust some on your nails, like the glitters and some shabado will happen, you could affix some tape strategically and get some design, but that seems like too much work! But as for directly adding it I don't see it.
BlahWah
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Re: Made some nail laquer with Pigments...
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I've tried and no, it doesn't work. I tried putting pigment directly on my nail, which failed. Then I tried having a small bit on paper which I'd pick up with the brush, which also bombed. Nevermind the messiness, the pigment ends up on your brush and, unless you want to clean your brush between dips, will end up in your clear polish too. The colour doesn't spread so evenly either, it'll end up either streaky or globby.
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| Originally Posted by Vesper Lynd
how can I use pigments as nail polish directly on my fingers? is there a way? |
I've tried and no, it doesn't work. I tried putting pigment directly on my nail, which failed. Then I tried having a small bit on paper which I'd pick up with the brush, which also bombed. Nevermind the messiness, the pigment ends up on your brush and, unless you want to clean your brush between dips, will end up in your clear polish too. The colour doesn't spread so evenly either, it'll end up either streaky or globby.
chocokitty
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Re: Made some nail laquer with Pigments...
OMG love the color!! I haven't tried to use pigments to make polish now I so will. Thanks!
OMG love the color!! I haven't tried to use pigments to make polish now I so will. Thanks!
This Is Mine
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Re: Made some nail laquer with Pigments...
ahhhh! that's awesome! I'm going to have to try this. Less than 1/2 tsp total pigment eh....
ahhhh! that's awesome! I'm going to have to try this. Less than 1/2 tsp total pigment eh....
contrabassoon
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Re: Made some nail laquer with Pigments...
That's a beautiful colour. Glitters are also a great product to use on nails!
That's a beautiful colour. Glitters are also a great product to use on nails!
flowerhead
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Re: Pigments to make nail polish/lacquer?
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Just take a bit with your finger and buff it onto your nail. I do this all the time, it works nicely because pigments adhere well.
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| Originally Posted by madkitty
how do you buff the pigments on your nails? |
Just take a bit with your finger and buff it onto your nail. I do this all the time, it works nicely because pigments adhere well.
lara
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Re: Made some nail laquer with Pigments...
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t=25683
Pigments to make nail polish/lacquer?
This thread may give some ideas to people who are wondering how to make a coloured polish with Pigments.
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t=25683
Pigments to make nail polish/lacquer?
This thread may give some ideas to people who are wondering how to make a coloured polish with Pigments.
contrabassoon
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Re: Pigments to make nail polish/lacquer?
http://www.specktra.net/showthread.php?t=58013 This is a link to a thread about Pigment added to nail ploish!
http://www.specktra.net/showthread.php?t=58013 This is a link to a thread about Pigment added to nail ploish!
labellavita7
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MAC Pigment to make nail polish colors?
I have heard of people doing this but I've never seen how it came out. If you have mixed the pigment into your nail color, could you post pictures of it? Thanks!
I have heard of people doing this but I've never seen how it came out. If you have mixed the pigment into your nail color, could you post pictures of it? Thanks!
thelove4tequila
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Re: MAC Pigment to make nail polish colors?
I have done this many times and I love the results. I have used Deep Blue Green, which I love! Mixed pigments like Electric Coral and Old Gold or Green Brown with Emerald Green, etc. Results are amazing. The only thing is some pigments settle like Deep Blue Green. I just used a makeshift funnel out of those 139393 annoying magazine subcription papers and used a clean hair barrette thingy. Works great. I have also made lippies with them. Here's an old pic where I used Blue Storm and Dark Soul. Excuse the crappy manicure job!
I have done this many times and I love the results. I have used Deep Blue Green, which I love! Mixed pigments like Electric Coral and Old Gold or Green Brown with Emerald Green, etc. Results are amazing. The only thing is some pigments settle like Deep Blue Green. I just used a makeshift funnel out of those 139393 annoying magazine subcription papers and used a clean hair barrette thingy. Works great. I have also made lippies with them. Here's an old pic where I used Blue Storm and Dark Soul. Excuse the crappy manicure job!
