The art of painting nails may seem difficult when it really isn't, and you can create some amazing effects yourself at home. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create newspaper-painted nails, which give a fresh look to have the latest news at your fingertips!
Step
Step 1. Gather all the necessary tools to prepare your nails
They are listed in the "Things You'll Need" section of this article.
Step 2. Wash your hands with mild soap before painting your nails
This will kill any germs or bacteria on your hands and nails and wash away any dirt.
Step 3. Apply a base coat of nail polish to protect your nails
This step is optional, but it will make the paint color look nicer and protect it. Make sure you let it dry completely.
Step 4. Paint your nails with a light gray, neutral, or light pink nail polish
Let the paint dry before you take the next step.
Step 5. Pour a small amount of alcohol or water into a container or a small bottle
Step 6. Dip each nail in the alcohol for about 5 seconds for each nail
Step 7. Take a small piece of newspaper
Press firmly on your nails for a few seconds.
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Remove carefully. You will notice that the ink from the newspaper is left on your nails.
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Step 8. Take a cotton stick and a small amount of nail polish remover to remove the excess nail polish that gets on your fingers
Don't let it hit your nails, or your work will be erased too.
Step 9. Apply a topcoat on your nails
This is necessary because without it, the newspaper ink will fall off. This paint also gives your nails an extra shine. Enjoy!
Tips
- In addition to newspapers, you can also use sheet music paper.
- You can also use a map. For example, the New York city train map looks so unique and great on your nails!
- Don't use the same piece of newspaper for each nail….use a different cut.
- If you don't have alcohol, you can use vodka or vinegar.
- Try using comic strips, or even horoscope symbols, anything printed on frosted paper can be used for this style of nail painting.
- Press the newspaper firmly against your nails. Otherwise, the ink transfer will be imperfect on your nails.
- You can also try dipping newspaper (not your finger) in rubbing alcohol; sometimes this makes for better results.
- In addition to painting your nails with light gray nail polish, you can also use white.
- Don't use dark nail polish, as the printed ink won't be visible and it'll just be a waste of your time, moreover you won't be able to use the same part of the newspaper again.
- In addition to words, you can try using small parts of the image.
- Treat your nails well or they will break and fall off.
- Sometimes you can use complete words, such as "hope" and "dream". You can use other words that you have thought of beforehand.
- You can use mouthwash as an alternative to alcohol.
- Make sure you don't dip your nails in the alcohol while the polish is still wet.
- Make sure you wait until your nails are dry before dipping them in the alcohol.
- Almond Extract is another great alternative if you want something that's less harsh on your nails, and that also leaves your nails smelling great!
- You can also use pictures in newspapers to add color to your nails.
- You can find alcohol in drug stores, most supermarkets, and medicine cabinets.
- You can also use classic books.
- Use a cotton stick to clean the area around your nails.
- To make your nails shiny, rub your nails with nail buffer / nail polish and then apply cuticle oil on the nails. Do this step once a month.
- Trim your nails so they don't look dirty.
- Instead of wasting alcohol, use an alcohol swab and use newspaper like a tattoo. This will make it much cleaner!
Warning
- Be careful, and consider performing these steps on a newspaper, sink, or even a towel.
- Press you firmly against your nails; otherwise the ink transfer will not be perfect on your nails.
- Nail polish remover will not be used to replace alcohol use, but it has been used in a different version for newspaper nail art.
