1920s Art Deco nails
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Step by Step
This design was created by Diana Pajeva, Georgie Smedley Group brand ambassador, using the Aeropuffing technique.
Step 1
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When working on nails, use your usual steps of applying the base coat, colour coat and top coat. Here, I applied the Gelish in The Camera Loves Me and used the Aeropuffing No Cleanse Matte Top Coat.
Step 2
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I used stencils from Aeropuffing for this design. Carefully stick the stencil over the nail so it sits tight in order to get crisp lines.
Step 3
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With the help of the Aeropuffing Puffing Sponge, I applied gold gel paint over the stencil. Carefully remove the stencil and cure the design in LED/UV light (30 seconds/2 minutes).
Step 4
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Using black gel paint, add more details to your design.
Step 5
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At this stage you can use either a matte or glossy top coat. I opted for a shiny top coat from Gelish,
Step 6
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Finally, add a few lines of spider gel to give the design a nice final touch.
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