I chose this product to review because one of the techniques I want to learn is one stroke. This Flat Brush from Born Pretty Store seemed like a good chance to give it a go.
Polishes and tools
Danglefoot Polish Moonriver
Acrylic paint white and blue
Born Pretty Store Flat Brush
Stainless steel palette
I started with a base of Moonriver from Danglefoot Polish, which was part of the Spring Fling box from UK Indie polish makers.
Danglefoot Polish Moonriver | Keely’s Nails
This is a really pretty cornflower blue polish with scattered holographic flakes. This is two coats and top coat, and the formula was great.
All the polishes from the Spring Fling box have a holographic element to them.
Flat Brush one stroke| Keely’s Nails
Next up I took a little bit of my two acrylic colours on each corner of the brush. I had the paint on a palette so I could dip it in easily. I then painted a few stripes with the brush to get rid of any excess paint and to make sure the colours blended smoothly.
I think at this point I should have thinned m paint ever so slightly with water. I think it was a little bit too thick and this is why I didn’t get smooth strokes in my gradient.
As you can see from the photos the white is a bit patchy and the transition from blue to white could be smoother.
The fact that I used blue paint on a blue polish base didn’t make this any better. You can’t really see the gradient properly at all. On the plus side, the end result looks very cloud-like and although this wasn’t what I was going for, it’s pleasant.
Flat Brush one stroke macro | Keely’s Nails
Flat Brush
After trying this brush for one stroke, I moved on to another, to see if the result was any different with a slightly narrower tip.
It really wasn’t, and so I think it is entirely down to user error! With a better colour choice, thinner paint and much more practice, I’m sure I can get the hang of this.
I can’t fault the brush here, and I don’t think I was using it for it’s intended purpose anyway.
Danglefoot Polish Moonriver macro | Keely’s Nails
I think we should finish on a lovely photo of this blue polish from Danglefoot, using a macro lens to show off the holographic particles!
Review: Flat Brush
Quality
A high quality brush, at a reasonable price. I had no issues with the brush (even though I wasn’t necessarily using it for the intended purpose). It was a little wide for what I needed, but created a pleasant effect.
May 30, 2016
You have done a very good job, the nailpolish looks very pretty and the whole design makes me think of fluffy clouds. I really like the base shade of sparkling blue.
May 31, 2016
Thank you Joanna! I love the blue base too
May 30, 2016
There is so much creativity here. I love the colours too.
May 31, 2016
Thank you! The only limit is your imagination with nail art
May 30, 2016
That color blue is my absolute favourite blue shade. I like how ur nails have turned out with the brush.
May 31, 2016
I’m glad you like them Joanna!
May 30, 2016
Wow! Your nails look amazing. Love the colour and how pretty they look.
May 31, 2016
Thanks Vai! It took a while to learn what they need to be strong and healthy (and Spring/summer sunshine and the resulting vitamin D always helps.
May 30, 2016
This is such a beautiful look!
May 31, 2016
Thank you Jess! I hope I can build on it and get better
May 30, 2016
You do the best nail art and I love both the glittery base and the ‘cloud- like’ finish it is beautiful . What got you into nail art?
May 31, 2016
My nails never used to cooperate into a classic French tip style I always wanted. Then I found using top coat I could blend metallic colours into a rainbow on my nails and never looked back. I love having my own little works of art literally to hand.
May 31, 2016
This is so pretty! It makes me think of summer skies 🙂
May 31, 2016
Adore the sparky blue colour – need to get this for my toes
May 31, 2016
you’ve done an amazing job your nails look great and I love the colour.
June 1, 2016
Wooow they look like the ocean perfect for summer, your nail-art is amazing.
June 2, 2016
Thank you, I really wanted to show the oceans as well as the land.
June 1, 2016
Amazing! You are better at painting pictures on your nails than I am on canvas or paper. Good stuff 🙂
June 2, 2016
It’s all down to practice, I spend all my time typing these days so my handwriting is appalling!
June 4, 2016
These are so amazing. I love the pattern on then. My friend had her nails done yesterday and they look a little bit similar with the glitter. But when she gets hot or cold her nails change colour which is so much fun! x