Applying Acrylic Powder To Nails

Keep spooning powder over your nail until the base liquid is fully covered.

Applying acrylic powder to nails. Slowly dip the brush into the powder acrylic and allow brush to absorb all powder. Make sure you do not touch any skin and cuticles. Dip the acrylic brush into the dappen dish and push the brush tip to the bottom of the dappen dish to get the air bubbles out.

Dust nails and hands off completely. Get the dish and mix the acrylic liquid and powder together. Applying by acrylic powder is still one of the most popular ways to decorate your nails.

Use a small spoon to pour the powder over your nail after applying your base liquid. Lay a bead at the middle of your nail by striking lightly with the brush then slide the brush to the tip of your nail. Applying acrylic to the nail before the primer has completely dried can also result in discoloration.

Be sure to grab only a small amount. Applying the Acrylic 1. Schoon says the beads should never be wet more than 21 liquid to powder especially in the sensitive cuticle area.

Take the necessary amount with the brush and apply on the gap. Allow the acrylic to dry completely you can tell this by tapping the end of your brush on the nail until you hear a slight clicking sound. Though acrylic can be quite challenging to do at home and is typically done by nail technicians or professionals in salons.

Fill liquid dappen dish with liquid monomer or liquid acrylic. Swipe the brush on the edge of the dappen dish once to get the excess liquid off. Once dry hand file the side walls and then go in with an e-file or buffer to smooth out the top of the nail.