Epic Opal

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  Step 1

  After applying a base coat, randomly paint on strokes of blues using the brush inside the bottle.

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  Step 2

  repeat using a light purple, slightly over lapping and filling in negative space.

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  Step 3

  repeat with lime green.

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  Step 4

  Add pink, yellow, orange and a darker blue in smaller random specks. All brush strokes should be irregular to have a more natural look. Keep in mind this stone is primarily blue in color so as to not completely cover up the lighter blue.

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  Step 5

  using a sheer nude (like that from a traditional french manicure) apply a thin coat to create a cloudy look.

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  Step 6

  sprinkle light blue and or white micro glitter lightly over entire coat.

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  Step 7

  Add a second layer of the sheer nude.

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  Step 8

  using a thin needle brush make random irregularly shaped dots using all the colors previously used.

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  Step 9

  Using either a cellophane glitter polish or loose cellophane glitter place or paint on pieces to give that final iridescent shine to the opal. You can also add a few dots of white to mimic a stronger shine. Finish with top coat.

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Anna H. · Kassel, Hesse, DE · 243 projects 1st September 2013

What about the golden part? I wondered how to do this frame look

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blurrymind · Alameda, California, US · 32 projects 28th August 2013

This is so cool and different =)

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