After seeing Jodi at Captivating Claws create this super adorable mani using straws, I knew I had to try it! This technique is quite simple; all you do is dip the end of a straw in polish, then push/roll it onto your nail. To achieve rings instead of filled-in circles, make sure that the polish hasn't formed a bubble over the end of the straw. I made that mistake a couple times with these nails, but I found it was easily fixed with my original base color and a dotting tool =] I used China Glaze Lemon Fizz (3 coats), OPI Dim Sum Plum, and Kiko 292. Funny story...I chose these colors without remembering that my buddy Harri at TrailerHood Chic did this same technique and color combo the other day. Even funnier, I commented on the post and I STILL didn't remember until she pointed it out to me! I sort of feel like an idiot -_- So, credit/inspiration goes to Harri for this design =]! Lookie!
What do you think of this technique? I'm really loving it! You'll notice that I have both big and small circles...well, that's because I used a normal straw and a Capri-Sun straw =P! I always have juice packets/boxes in my house =P Remember...I live in Neverland, I don't have to grow up (fully, at least)!
Check back later tonight...I have another special nail art challenge heading your way ;D
<3,
Lindsey
I recently did the straw ends using neons on white - really stands out a lot! Wish I would have thought to use a smaller straw, too - that creates a pretty sweet effect!
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This looks amazing! I tried this awhile ago and couldn't get the straws to leave a design...very frustrating!! I love the colors you used! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! You always use the prettiest colors!
ReplyDeleteI looooove this! I feel like I reach for Lemon Fizz all the time...such a great yellow. I need to try this!
ReplyDeleteLoL. I'll have to remember to use the dotting tool and smaller straws too like you did.
ReplyDeletethis is so cool! I must try it!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I see anything like it, and I think it looks really cool :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cool, it's a really nice effect.
ReplyDeletethis technique looks so cool, i can't wait to try it. i also have to buy that china glaze yellow!!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time hearing of/seeing this technique..looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI always love finding new techniques, I'm going to try this one really soon, awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute. I've never done this technique before, I need to try it.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Such a simple technique produces such an amazing looking design!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeletelove them Lindsey,very playful! ;)
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