Epic Opal

Brazilian Opal inspired nails

Posted by Kelly O.

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Create a dazzling gemstone nail inspired by the Brazilian Opal!

Allow for adequate dry time between layers to prevent denting.

Tools you need: Dotting tool or small tipped brush, brush from inside polish bottle. Optional: tweezers.

Polish you need: bright blue, purple, pink, orange, lime green, yellow, orange, dark blue, sheer nude, glitter/cellophane polish (or loose cellophane glitter), base and top coat, Optional: white.

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You Will Need (1 thing)

  • Nail Polish

Steps (9 steps, 35 minutes)

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    repeat with lime green.

  4. 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.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Add a second layer of the sheer nude.

  8. 8

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

  9. 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.