Beautiful nail art is a trend that’s picking up steam, and artistic nails are sure to be a fashion statement that lasts.  There’s no limit to the designs you can choose to have on your nails, but you can’t always find a manicurist who can apply exactly the look you want.  Some designs are simply too detailed to achieve with a brush, and that’s where stamping comes in.

Fingernail Art Stamping kits are available which make it quick and easy to achieve artistic nails that look like they were done in a salon.  For added fun, you can use the stamping for more than just your fingernails and toenails.  Personalize your phone, clocks, gift boxes, calculators and anything made of plastic, paper, glass, wood, or metal using the stamping art.

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The supplies that typically come in a nail art stamping kit include:

• Scraper
• Stamper
• Holder
• Design plates
• Instructions

The following are the basic procedures for applying nail stamp art:

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• First apply a base coat and then the fingernail polish of your choice to your fingernails and allow them to dry thoroughly.
• Place the nail art stamping design plate of your choice in the plate holder.
• Apply polish to the design you’re using.
• Scrape excess polish off of the design plate.
• Press the stamp onto the image you’ve chosen.
• Quickly transfer the design from the stamp onto your nail by pressing the stamp onto one side of your nail applying the design with a single rolling motion.

While it’s not usually included with the instructions, a clear top coat is a good idea, to help your design stay on longer.

By Stevie McHugh