So if you couldn't tell by now, this fall is all about texture. From velvets to glitters, engravings to holographs--I have been experimenting with applying different techniques to my nails to get these effect. The other day I was hit with the inspiration to create a marbled or granite look for my nails. I decided that using a combination of sponging techniques and painting would give the best granite effect.
After beginning with the traditional butter LONDON Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat, I painted two coats of O.P.I's Alpine Snow. Allowing that to dry, I then moistened a makeup sponge to prepare for the sponging process. I decided I wanted to stick with light, neutral colors for the sponging and use black for the dark cracks I would later paint on. I selected three butter neutrals in increasing color intensity. I used the medium shade, Yummy Mummy first, painting a generous amount of it on the corner of the sponge. After blotting it a few times I sponged each nail making sure to leave a fair amount of the white base visible and reapplying polish to the sponge as necessary. Next I used the darker shade, Teetotal, and repeated the process. I chose to use Hen Party, a beautiful sheer neutral with a blue/green opal sheen to it, last in the sponging process to soften Teetotal and to allow for that iridescent opal coloring to show in the light. Once I was finished with the sponging, I used a thin brush and Union Jack Black to paint the hairline black details to really create that granite/marbling effect. Glossed over with SV topcoat, I was really excited about the final product.
How do you feel about this rock solid style?
Alpine Snow Yummy Mummy Teetotal Hen Party Union Jack Black
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