On to the process. First things first, you need to paint your nails a base color. It can be any color, but it you're working with neon colors, you should make your base coat white; that way, your beautiful colors will pop! The colors I used for this nail design are:
French White Tip by NYC
Crushed Orange by Sally Hansen
Fuchsia Power by Sally Hansen
Splendid by Hard Candy
What you'll need:
a cup that you will never have to use again (can be a glass one specifically for water marbling, or I just use the disposable snack bowls for kids)
room temperature water
toothpicks or orange sticks
tape, cuticle oil, or chapstick to coat your fingers for easy cleanup afterwards
nail polish remover (and Q-tips!) for cleaning up afterwards
and of course, your nail polish in 2+ different colors.
Once you get all of your colors squared away, make sure to go ahead an uncap the brushes before you use them. That way, it's much easier to quickly drop the polish in the water. Make sure to prepare your finger ahead of time by using whatever protection method you choose (chapstick, cuticle oil, tape). Then, drop your first polish in the water and do the same for the remaining colors. Once you get done with your color line, repeat the process 2-3 times, resulting in a bullseye pattern. Take your toothpick and add a swirled design. As you're swirling, make sure to clean off your toothpick frequently, so it doesn't smudge or clump up the polish. Work quickly though, because the nail polish will dry quickly and you'll have to start all over again. Once you've got your design, angle your finger nail over the design you want, dip it in the water, and start cleaning the top of the water off with your toothpick. Once the water is clear, remove your finger and wipe off the excess polish. Coat with your favorite top coat, and you're done!
Here's my final result.
Good luck and feel free to post your designs!
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