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hot damn
Ok. So!
I'm a recent convert to Konad Nail Stamps thanks to Miss80Million here on your very own cutout+keep. On one of the threads I noticed someone asked if you could use your own etching plate to print from. Now this is a wonderful idea! If only, eh? Well I eventually found my old plates (hidden in a box) and tried it out. And HOT DAMN my friends, it frikkin WORKS! It works BEAUTIFULLY!
The following photos don't show it off well enough, because I just did a very quick job of it to test it, but when I do this properly I'll post a version with my new shiny pics :D
Dewds I totally want to see if any of you do it too! This is SO AWESOME! ><!!!!!!!!!

*ahem*

*commencement of 'how-to'.....now*

Posted by Britta J. from Derby, England, United Kingdom • Published 18th July 2010 • See Britta J.'s 66 projects »

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Step 1
getchore stuff. I'm assuming you already have a Konad stamper and scraper. If not, WHY not??

Quick Paint sketch since I don't wanna haveta credit someone off the internet!
Step 2
Get your etching plate with your very own artwork
Step 3
Apply nail varnish to the image you wish to stamp and scrape off.
Step 4
Quickly roll the stamper over the image plate and apply to your nail.
This picture REFUSED to come out well but this was my favourite nail :)
Step 5
continue with different plates...
Step 6
...
Step 7
and BASK in the results!

The left nail is from the feather plate on step 5, and the middle nail from the one above :)

After this, of course you'd take away the excess that printed onto your skin with some nail varnish remover, and do a clear top coat to stop all your lovely hard work chipping away. Clean all your equipment (Konad kit and etching plates) with nail varnish remover.

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hello julia · Mission Hills, Kansas, US · 1 project 26th March 2011

what else can i use instad of the stamp?

Britta J. · Derby, England, GB · 67 projects 21st November 2010

etching is a lot more complicated, you probably couldn't do it with things you'd have at home, you really need to go to a proper etching studio where they'll have the special wax and the acid baths etc etc. I did mine when I was at uni because they had all the equipment set up and a technician telling me exactly what to do! I'd recommend searching on the internet for a nearby uni or public studio where they could help you make your own etched plate.

Candy L. 20th November 2010

Could you please make a more detailed tutorial on hoe to etch the metal plate? Also, what kind of tools do I need?

Erica · 3 projects 26th July 2010

That is amazing! Must find plates..

CO + K User

July 19th, 2010

of course i don't mind the mention. thank you actually

and your etching how to is great! very inventive!

shelley w. 19th July 2010

great idea!

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