Stamping Nail Art Is Easy and Fun

Stamping nail art has become very popular as a nail art technique, and it is easy to see why so many are attracted to the precisely patterned effect. From different textures, to ribbons or animals and flowers, you can stamp all kinds of detailed images on your nails easily enough yourself. Many companies even sell full kits to make it easier for you. You will be surprised at how easy it is to create beautiful designs on your own nails right from your home without having to go to a salon.

The Basics for Doing Stamping

Start out by choosing a specific pre-made engraved metal template that you particularly like. Then you'll need just a few drops of nail polish poured over the metal plate and use the scraper that came in the kit to distribute the product evenly onto the engraving. Your stamping polish should be a thicker formula nail polish to do this with. Once you've spread the polish over the engraving, press the rubber stamp over the plate so that it will pick up the extra polish. After the design is on the rubber stamp, you can rock the stamp gently back and forth, left to right, onto the nail plate with a hand that is steady. Do this for every finger and make sure to let the designs dry completely before you apply a top coat.

Additional Tips for Stamping Nail Art

You can use regular nail polish for stamping nail art, however be aware that the polish could be thinner than you'd like and therefore your design might not show up well in the end. This is why many people choose to use a higher quality polish that is thicker and with more saturated colors.
Basic supplies that you will need include:

• Your stamp
• The plate you want to use
• A scraper
• Your stamping polish
• Polish remover
• A clean up brush or cotton swabs
• Cotton pads

Finding the Right Nail Polish

With all of the options that are available when you go to purchase nail polish, it can be rather confusing how to choose the right ones. The perfect polish can help to change your look in just a few minutes, and it is usually a good idea to pick a polish color according to your skin tone, the season, or the occasion.
Using the contrast between your complexion and the color of the polish you choose will put an elegant emphasis on your overall look in a sensual way. An important thing you can do is coordinate the color with your complexion. The shade of the polish must compliment the color of your skin, instead of pointing it out too boldly.

General Qualities to Look for in a Good Nail Polish
If you want to find a good quality nail polish, there are specific things that you can look for. Price and brand does not necessarily denote a better polish, so look for certain qualities like the following:

• A polish that looks true to its color in the bottle when you put it on your nails.
• A fast drying and fast setting polish.
• Along lasting polish.
• A polish that won't chip or crack.
• Good pigmentation.
• A wide variety of colors to choose from.
• A fair price for what you get.