Step by step, a cherry blossom stroke.
Step 1
Polish the surface of the nail tip and remove dust with a brush.
Apply a thin layer of Cornflower and cure for 30 seconds.
Apply another coat of Cornflower and cure for 30 seconds.
Step 2
Apply a layer of Velvet Matte top coat and cure for 30 seconds.
Now it’s time to prepare your mixing palette with a small amount of pink, white and brown craft gel paints. Also remember to add a small amount of base coat to clean your brushes afterwards.
Step 3
Using your number 2 brush in a single stroke, dip the tip of your toe in white and the heel in pink.
Now combine the two colors on your palette until you are happy with the combination.
Step 4
Using the edge of your brush, mark the line to help position where the petals will go, this will also make it easier for beginners.
Step 5
Now, using the mixture on your brush, go from one line to the next, joining them and moving to the next petal doing the same. If your brush starts to drag, reload it with your mixture. Once satisfied, cure for 10 seconds.
Repeat this step again and cure for 10 seconds.
Step 6
Now that your main flower is ready, you can now add some other petals using the same technique in step 5, create your lines first. Cure each layer for 10 seconds.
You can use the rest of the paint on your brush to apply small pieces to the center of the flower. Cure for 10 seconds.
Once finished, clean your brush with a base coat.
Step 7
You will need your 000 Ultra Fine Brush to dip into the white Artisan Gel Paint, to add some highlighted outer areas to your petals and also to add some small dots in the center of the petal. Once you are happy with your petals, cure them for 10 seconds.
Clean your brush with a base coat.
Step 8
Now you will need the 000 ultra-fine brush to lightly dip it into the craft brown. Now you can add branches by applying a little more pressure at the base of the branch and lighter pressure as you go. Don’t forget to also add some twigs and also some brown dots in the center of the flower. Once you are happy with the branches, dry them for 10 seconds.
Clean your brush with a base coat.
Step 9
Now you will need to dip your ultra-fine brush into the pink craftsman and place small dots on some of the branches. Cure for 10 seconds.
Clean your brush with a base coat and now dip your brush back into the white craftsman and add a very small dot of white to the pink flower bud. Once you are satisfied, fully cure your design for 60 seconds.
Remember to clean your brush with a base coat before storing it.
Step 10
Now you are ready for your final coat. You will need to seal your design with a no-wipe top coat and dry for 30 seconds.
(You can use another top coat if you prefer a different finish, such as Velvet Matte or Hocus Pocus.)
***Remember to take good care of your brushes and gels by keeping them away from the lamp at all times as this could accidentally cure them. Remember to use a base coat to clean your brushes once you’re done using them.***
You can use cleaner or acetone on a lint-free cloth to clean your palette once you’re done.
I hope you enjoy the step by step guide and I can’t wait for everyone to try them. Don’t forget to tag #NailchemyCherryBlossom in your creations!
-Carly
