Geode Stamping plate!

 

Hello there!

Today I would like to show you a new nailart.

A new mail from Born Pretty Store arrived and I am very hapy about it.

If you follow my blog you might already know that I have tried Geode nails more than once because I like rocks and crystals. 

I had to di it free hand and it took very long, but now Nicole Diary has a new stamping plate with multiple geode designs and marbles.

According to wikipedia geode are geological secondary structures which occur in certain sedimentary and volcanic rocks. They are themselves of sedimentary origin and are formed by chemical precipitation. 

I think the designs of the plate are really well done and the best way to get a realistic result.

Nicole Diary 178 stamping plate

#50066

you can find it at this link:

https://www.bornprettystore.com/nicole-diary-rectangle-nail-stamping-plates-stainless-steel-marble-nail-stamp-stencils-p-50066.html

You can use my coupon code RASX31

I love the fact that the plate offers so many combinations, there are full pattern to paint on the entire nail and some smaller elements such as geometric figures. These can be combined into two layers where you stamp a plain colour and then you add the marble design on top of it.

For this nail art I also use thi polish as stamping polish and then I added flakes and gold paint.

Purple Clove from the Pearl Collection

https://www.bornprettystore.com/born-pretty-pearl-glitter-nail-polish-shell-series-iridescent-transparent-colorful-nail-polish-p-50139.html

Blue Geode nails

Painting image from https://www.etsy.com/shop/AfterThoughtArt1?ref=l2-shopheader-name

According to wikipedia geode are geological secondary structures which occur in certain sedimentary and volcanic rocks. They are themselves of sedimentary origin and are formed by chemical precipitation. Geodes are hollow, vaguely spheroid to oblate masses of mineral matter (which may include crystals). 
Geode banding and coloration is the result of variable impurities. Iron oxides will impart rust hues to siliceous solutions, such as the commonly observed iron-stained quartz. Most geodes contain clear quartz crystals, while others have purple amethyst crystals. Still others can have agate, chalcedony, or jasper banding or crystals such as calcite, dolomite, celestite, etc. There is no easy way of telling what the inside of a geode holds until it is cut open or broken apart. However, geodes from a particular area are usually similar in appearance.

The geode trend started with geode cake then geode lips and now geode nails!
It is not an easy look to achieve, the design is all free handpainted. I followed the "So nailiscious" tutorial but I decided to give my peronal touch using a different shade and adding clear flakes and gold flakes for a more crystal like effect.
First I applied a white polish to serve as the base. They I outlined the portion of the nail I wanted to paint with a darker shade or (even better) a metallic one that resembles the gold exterior found on certain rocks. I used many shades of blue. To mimic a geode's jagged texture I used clear flakes in different shade applying a thick gloss over it to lock it down.

In particular I used a gold flakes powder for Beauty Big Bang. These gold flakes (product IDJ2430-GD) currently retail for 1.61 euros and come in gold and silver.
You can buy the product at this link:
https://www.beautybigbang.com/products/1-box-gold-silver-glitter-aluminum-flakes-magic-mirror-effect-powders-sequins-nail-gel-polish-chrome-pigment-decorations

Don't forget to use my coupon for 10% off : LAURA before check out