https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/epic-opal • Posted by Kelly O.
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.
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.
After applying a base coat, randomly paint on strokes of blues using the brush inside the bottle.
repeat using a light purple, slightly over lapping and filling in negative space.
repeat with lime green.
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.
using a sheer nude (like that from a traditional french manicure) apply a thin coat to create a cloudy look.
sprinkle light blue and or white micro glitter lightly over entire coat.
Add a second layer of the sheer nude.
using a thin needle brush make random irregularly shaped dots using all the colors previously used.
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.