MARBLE YOUR NAILS
SUPPLIES 1 234 5 6 7 8
1. TWO COLORS OF NAIL POLISH 2. TOP COAT 3. COTTON SWABS 4. NAIL POLISH REMOVER
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5. TOOTHPICKS 6. BOWL OF WATER 7. TAPE 8. PAPER TOWELS
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STEP GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES
fill a small bowl with water and set up your station, so that everything you need is quickly within reach.
wash your hands
1
WASH YOUR HANDS to make sure your nails are clean and free of any oils. Set up a paper towel to catch any spills.
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STEP
2
tape your fingers
CUT SMALL PIECES OF TAPE
to put on the skin surrounding your nails, to keep the nail polish from getting on your hands. Place one piece of tape around the sides and top, and another wrapped around underneath your cuticle. Tape around all 10 fingers.
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STEP
3
drip nail polish
PLACE DROPS OF NAIL POLISH
in alternating colors in the center of the bowl of water. Let the nail polish spread out in the water so that the 2 colors create a bullseye design.
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STEP
4
swirl the polish
USE A TOOTHPICK
to swirl the nail polish around in the water, creating a marble pattern on the water’s surface. Dip your fingernail down, into the water and use the toothpick to remove the excess nail polish from the water as you remove your finger.
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STEP
5
clean up edges
REPEAT ON ALL TEN FINGERS then remove the tape, clean up the edges with nail polish remover and the Q-tips. You can apply a clear top coat to help the colors melt together, and to create a glossy barrier to help your manicure last.