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Shaped and painted nails with fimo!
This is actually relatively easy to do. All I did was clip a semi circle out of the tip and sand it into shape.
I then painted over with a shiny blue. The blue was thin, so it needed a good couple coats. I then placed striping tape across the tips and painted over with a somewhat shiny, deep purple.

Plucked the tape off and let it dry before adding thin slices of flower fimo. I had to do the whole "dab a drop of topcoat-wait for tackiness then apply" thing, and gently press down on the slices to keep them from warping. It happens with the top coat. I like cutting my own, thicker slices. But the thin slices are very fun too!

I would rather embed them into acrylic or gel nails though. They have a look when done that way. Maybe one day I can do sculpted nails. I've always wanted to do it!

Posted by CiiMoore from Ione, California, United States • Published See CiiMoore's 38 projects »
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CiiMoore
CiiMoore · Ione, California, US · 42 projects
Whoah! Comments! I'm sorry I didn't see them!@_@

As for these nails, (and most of my other styles) they are actually going to be earrings. I wouldn't expect daily wear of these nails, maybe for special occasions/events. Or just fancy/neato photo shoots.
I am aware that people will brick me for the not so practical use style...but I'm not really making these to wear on a daily practical basis. Unless some one wants earrings...

I use regular nail glue, but most nail glues tend to wear down after a short while, regardless of fancy nails or not. It has to do with the oils on your nails. I have worn many of my temp nails for events, without issue or loosing them, and haven't snagged them.
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Hdoddles
Hdoddles · 46 projects
they look amazing I love the embelishments with the polymer clay really nice touch Tongue they remind me of the nails they describe in the hunger games books really chic !
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Chuckee
Chuckee · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 15 projects
And I just realized how sarcastic that sounded... Not my intention, I promise!
I really would like to know if they're worth trying out
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Chuckee
Chuckee · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 15 projects
While your nail designs are beautifully creative and more than well-crafted, I have to wonder: How does a person wear them without snagging them on something and ripping them off?
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