Welcome back after a longer than anticipated break! I’ve been ill all through December, so I didn’t get to do anywhere near as many manis as I wanted. This design is part of the Maniswap Circle, based on an original design by Nancy. The prompt was black and white, and the finished product looks like a winter storm. Here’s my Stormy Swirly Nail Art Stamping.
Stormy Swirly Nail Art Stamping with Cirque polish
Polishes and tools
Nailtiques
Cirque Hatch and Dark Horse
MoYou London Black Knight and The Pro XL 20
Seche Vite
Clear Jelly Stamper The Big Bling and The Bling Brush
Latex Sponge
Kiko Nail Polish Thinner
I started with two coats of Hatch over my base coat. This is definitely a favourite polish of mine. I have never found a white creme polish that’s nice to paint with after the first few uses, but this one is always easy to work with.
Nancy’s original design had a subtle gradient at the tip, and I chose to add a light glitter gradient using Dark Horse. Mine has thickened up quite significantly, so this was a bit harder to achieve than I expected. My right hand turned out better I think.
After some Seche Vite, I was ready for stamping.
Today I was trying out MoYou London’s Black Knight stamping polish for the first time. I have to say I found it to be a bit too thick and quicker to set/dry than I was expecting. Perhaps I might add some thinner next time to see if that helps. As you can see not all my images transferred cleanly.
Swirly Nail Art Stamping with a glitter gradient
After a final coat of Seche Vite, I am all done!
Stormy Swirly Nail Art Stamping
No macro photos today, but I hope you agree that the glitter gradient works well with the matte black glitter in Hatch.
I hope that Nancy likes it too!
January 8, 2017
Very pretty, I wish I had the talent to do this for my nails 🙂 lovely post
February 4, 2017
Definitely look into stamping it’s so easy!
January 8, 2017
These are gorgeous!! Love the colours too xx
February 4, 2017
Thank you Deb!
January 9, 2017
Wow these are awesome – I love the pattern!
February 4, 2017
Thank you Talya! Perfect for this time of year
January 9, 2017
So pretty! I love the classic grey and black look.
February 4, 2017
It’s a bit of a twist on the monochrome look, and goes with anything
January 9, 2017
Oh they are so pretty! I love the swirls!
February 4, 2017
Thank you Deb!
January 9, 2017
Hope you’re feeling much better and absolutely loving this design on you.
January 16, 2017
Thank you, I think I’m finally getting better.
January 9, 2017
This looks great, I’ve tried stamping before and once you’ve got the hang of it it’s not that difficult to do.
February 4, 2017
Exactly, and so easy to create many different looks
January 9, 2017
Really unique. Loving the swirls and a good neutral colour scheme that is sure to go with any outfit.
February 4, 2017
Exactly Alina, it’s a really flexible look
January 9, 2017
I love these, monochrome is so classy and goes with just about everything! You are so clever at this!
February 4, 2017
Thank you! It was a bit tricky with the black glitter but I like the final design
January 10, 2017
That’s a great January, frosted, wintry look. I like!
February 4, 2017
Thank you, perfect for adorning frozen fingers!
January 10, 2017
I love this, the white and black together is really quite stunning x
February 4, 2017
Thank you Rachel, it’s a classic combination
January 10, 2017
That is so pretty, I really want to get my nails done
February 4, 2017
Go do it! A fresh mani always makes me feel good
January 10, 2017
These are gorgeous! I do love the glitter gradient it definitely works well!
February 4, 2017
Thank you Marie!
January 10, 2017
This is gorgeous. It kind of reminds me of baroque designs I hve seen around it is very unique x
February 4, 2017
Thank you Ana!
January 11, 2017
Lovely design here. I would love to try this.
February 4, 2017
The gradient is very easy and doesn’t need any tools, start with that
January 13, 2017
Love the design so chic and different than usual. x
February 4, 2017
Thank you Anna!