Sunday, 12 August 2012

Gradient beginner

For this weeks Sunday homework assignment Nicole at Nicole Gets Nailed and I decided on doing a gradient.  I have such a hard time doing this and have tried most techniques.  I'm not really sure if this can classify as a gradient...but it's pretty!!!
I could REALLY use any suggestions or techniques that you guys use. I always end up with pieces of sponge attached to the nail or it gets too bumpy to smooth out with a top coat .

I used two coats of Revlon's 'Dreamer' for the entire nail. For the gradient I used Revlon's 'Metallic' . I liked the silver because it was easy to work with the sponge. I need as much help as I can get


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  1. Laura12 August 2012 at 11:45

    I think this is pretty.
    Personally, I just use sponges like you do but I think the recommended technique is to paint a damp makeup sponge with all the colours you're going to use and then place that on the nail. I haven't tried it myself but the results always look good.

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  2. Unknown12 August 2012 at 12:05

    I really like it! The color combo is pretty! :)

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  3. X12 August 2012 at 12:59

    I use makeup sponges...here is a link to my blog with some tips on sponging.

    http://sassypaints2012.blogspot.com/2012/06/iron-man-is-that-you.html

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  4. nailartistacky12 August 2012 at 13:06

    Ooh, I think that looks great! I'm going to be attempting my first "real" gradient this week- I'll let you know how it goes!

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  5. Jenni12 August 2012 at 13:37

    Lots of people like samasaurus at nailasaurus's tutorial on sponge gradients. Try that.

    BTW I nominated you for a Liebster award on my blog! http://irelishnailpolish.blogspot.com

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  6. Unknown12 August 2012 at 19:07

    A+ superstar! I love the color combo! I was going to do blue and silver, good thing I didn't or we would really match!!! I used a BM stamp for my gradient, I don't have make-up sponges and the craft sponges I have suck!

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  7. esmeheredia12 August 2012 at 19:40

    very pretty! for me a sponge brush works best for me! :)

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  8. Jas13 August 2012 at 02:32

    Looks very pretty for a first time gradient :) I use this method for my gradients: http://www.pollypolish.com/gradient-nails-tutorial-by-request/

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  9. Lusty For Lacquer13 August 2012 at 07:17

    I think the make-up sponges work the best.

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  10. lolly13 August 2012 at 11:44

    I've just done my second gradient/fade. The first time I did it like you did and my nails ended up with lots of texture from where the sponge stuck to my nails, I thought it was the nail polish but you have proved that it wasn't. The other day I painted the polish on the sponge and then sponged it onto my nails, it's worked lovely, my nails are really smooth. Love the look on this, the metallic silver is really pretty :)

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