How do you stamp nails with plates?

Mask off the skin around your nail before using any stamping stuff. Then, work quickly to paint the stamping plate, scrape the polish across it, roll the stamper over the plate and (quickly!) roll the stamper across the nail. Don’t wait more than 10 – 15 seconds, or some of the design will have already dried.

Can you use gel polish with stamping plates?

Because it doesn’t dry on it’s own, gel polish tends to smear instead of scraping cleanly. If you are accustomed to stamping with stamping polish or traditional lacquer, you know that a smear like this often won’t transfer to the stamper.

Why is my nail art stamp not working?

Not applying enough stamping polish will dry it out too quickly and it won’t pick up. * Hold your scraper at a 45 degree angle when scraping off the stamping polish. Holding it straight up perpendicular to the plate, will cause you to scrape too much off.

What are nail stamping plates made of?

Nail stamping plates are usually made of steel and look like this, with the designs being engravings in the metal.

Are nail stamping plates reusable?

Unlike the peel and stick designs you see on the nail care shelves at your local pharmacy, nail stamping accessories can be reused over and over again. This means you can buy plates for summer or spring nail designs and reuse them each year.

Can I use regular nail polish for stamping?

Do you need special nail polish for stamping? Although people use regular nail polish for stamping, it is not advisable to do so. Nail polishes for stamping are designed to last longer, are creamier, highly-pigmented, and pick up designs easily for a clean and effortless transfer.

What paper is used for nail stickers?

Let’s talk about making nail decals using clear and white waterslide decal paper! The first step of course is to purchase the waterslide decal paper that is compatible with your printer. If you use an inkjet printer you will need Inkjet Waterslide Paper.