First you get some scotch tape. In the space between where you cut and the tape meets the roll there is a space in that space you use your nail polish to paint that area.
I painted it white. Once the first coat dries then you add a second coat and wait for that to dry.
Ok, once that dries you can cut the tape past the painted part of the tape. I went to Michaels and bought three designed shears. Cut the polished tape with the shears.
I cut the first piece.
Tape on the finger and trim the ends to make sure it is even with the nail.
Cut a piece of another color. I had Yellow.
So, I lined it up next to the first piece of tape but you can leave space in between if you want.
The Yellow did not stick so I had to change to a teal piece. I placed the teal where the yellow was.
Then I cut another piece.
Then I taped the last piece onto the nail. It was not flush with the end of the nail. So since it was not flush I gently filed it down and there is the design.
You can use any colors you can put them on vertically, diagonally, use your imagination. This is what I came up with.
Pretty neat and easy. Top with a top coat. This was totally my first trial so I am sure the next one will come out better but I am pleased even with this design.
So, is this something you will try? If you like this tutorial let me know and I can do more of these.
Ciao for now,
Patty
