I wanted to try and see if I could do a more successful gradient, so this weekend I sat down and tried the Sammy technique and what do you know -- it actually worked!! I do have to say though, that I tried to do it with 3 colors at first and couldn't get it to look like an even, gradual gradient. So if anyone has any tips on that besides the usual just sponging two colors, one on top of the next method, let me know.
The two colors in the gradient are Sally Hansen Lavender Cloud and Essie Knockout Pout. I thought I got pictures of the plain gradient, but alas, I didn't. And I didn't realize until I'd already stamped and taken pictures of the final mani. Shucks.
I topped the gradient with a coat of Fairy Dust (my bottle is about as thick as Elmer's glue these days...) and stamped over with Sinful black polish and plate RA-112. I don't even KNOW what this pattern is supposed to be, so I don't know what to call these nails! Anyone have any ideas for what the pattern actually IS? Haha. Oh well, they turned out pretty well I think. Maybe I'm getting back into the groove of things!
Think I'm going to head over to Ulta today to pick up some CG On Safari polishes, so look out for some manis with those! Have a lovely day :)
Very very pretty mani!
ReplyDeleteSuper gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStunning. I need to try something like this!
ReplyDeleteTake a chunk of sponge, paint stripes directly on it (you can use as many colors as will fit on your nail), then just sponge your whole nail with it!
ReplyDeleteThere is a picture of the results here: http://www.bleedglitter.com/2012/05/my-first-gradient.html
(I feel so guilty anytime I post my link! But it reallly is relevant! lol)
fabulous beyond words!
ReplyDeleteStriping multiple polishes directly onto a sponge would give you more control and do the trick :)
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