Newspaper Nails

Today I am going to show you my experience in making "Newspaper Nails" which I, personally, think is really awesome!

The tutorial I used is from Youtube; "Newspaper Nail Art" from a channel called "Cute Polish" (which I really like because the designs they make are simple, yet look fancy and professional).

I almost followed the tutorial exactly, though instead of dipping my nails in the rubbing alcohol, I put some alcohol on a tissue, placed the newspaper segment on top of my nail, and then pressed the alcohol soaked tissue over the newspaper on my nail for 15-20 seconds. Now that I think about it, I would use a cotton ball instead.

For those of you whom don't enjoy clicking on links, all you have to do is;
1. Paint a base coat of white or light grey. (I used white, because the ink sorta makes it look grey anyways...)
2. Place a segment of newspaper (with a nice word, maybe?) on your nail.
3. Press a rubbing alcohol soaked (not literally, just like when you put it on top and flip the bottle) tissue or cotton ball on top for 15-20 seconds.
4. Carefully peel off both the newspaper and the tissue/cotton ball.
5. Allow to dry for around 1 minute.
6. Add a clear coat on top.

Sorry for all the similar pictures (not really), but I just love macros because they look so fabulous and really show off.. everything!

Thanks, and I hope you try out this design.
If you do, please post a picture in the comments!

(by the way, it seems I didn't do a very good job..)

dandylioness says: Aug 15, 2012. 12:59 AM

Thanks I did this one today. So cute. But I had trouble with the topcoat making the letters smear a bit. I need to practise that, I guess.

tqwerty (author) in reply to dandylionessAug 15, 2012. 5:55 PM

Cool :D
Thanks for trying it!

shadowfeet says: Jul 10, 2012. 6:34 AM

This is so cool! I'll have to try it tonight! ; )

ashbegash says: Jan 9, 2012. 5:13 PM

I tried this and it is really cute!

tqwerty (author) in reply to ashbegashJan 10, 2012. 2:34 PM

Cool!
Post a pic?

ashbegash in reply to tqwertyFeb 3, 2012. 12:40 PM

I don't have it on anymore but
I might try again. :)

janeeeypie says: Dec 29, 2011. 7:07 PM

Instead of rubbing alchohol, I just used mouthwash (Listerine), and it worked just as good!

tqwerty (author) in reply to janeeeypieDec 31, 2011. 11:52 AM

Great idea! Sounds like it might be less damaging to your nails too, and it smells nice :D
A friend of mine said that it also works well with vodka or other alcoholic beverages.

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sunshiine says: Oct 7, 2011. 3:31 PM

Love, love, love this! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a splendorous day!
sunshiine

tqwerty (author) in reply to sunshiineOct 9, 2011. 7:40 PM

No problem.
Thanks for reading and following!

kitwah says: Oct 3, 2011. 3:48 AM

These look great! Such a good idea. But what is rubbing alcohol? :-)

tqwerty (author) in reply to kitwahOct 3, 2011. 3:02 PM

uhhh, isopropyl rubbing alcohol..? I don't know how to explain.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubbing_alcohol
You can buy it at almost any drugstore.

kitwah in reply to tqwertyOct 6, 2011. 5:51 AM

I checked right after i wrote that message; in the Uk its sugical spirit which sounds much less friendly I think! Thanks, Im going to try it out once I find my white nail polish...

tqwerty (author) in reply to kitwahOct 7, 2011. 11:31 AM

Cool!
Surgical Spirit is scary..