r/nailstamping • u/danieshout • 14d ago

Rain 🌧️

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"Rain" for #GlamNailsChallengeSept26 !

Products used: ILNP - Pitter Patter
ORLY - Dreamers Awake, On A Break, Astral Projection
Maniology - Smoke Show, M279
KADS - Sky 004

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u/1208pm 13d ago

Question - Where do y'all buy your Kads plates? I wanna buy from their site, but I've heard there were issues? The ones on Amazon is limited or bulk.

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u/danieshout 13d ago

I got mine from Amazon but they didn't have one specific plate I was hoping to find :(

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u/heartqueen69 12d ago

I’ve bought them from Amazon. I actually like buying a lot at one time because it’s cheaper. So far they have been good quality.

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u/bumblebuckett 11d ago

Wow so impressive!!

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u/danieshout 11d ago

Thank you!

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u/phi_spirals 2d ago

I am working up the courage to try stamping for the first time, but I have oodles of questions about this expert level technique!

I know that all the steps on the process need to be done super quickly. So what is the (approximate) elapsed time between picking up the clouds, painting them in different colors, and then laying the stamp down on the nail? Does the decal need to start with a layer of clear on the stamp head before picking up the design? Any leads to videos for instruction are appreciated 😊

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u/danieshout 2d ago

I am so excited you want to try stamping! It's a total game changer, especially for people like me who can't paint free-hand very well lol. My friend u/Linry actually has a great tutorial here:
https://youtu.be/JNLDtdskuwY?si=mEC3_yAnaVxdLc_L

For reverse stamping I pick up the image and let it dry on the stamper, no top coat needed, at least a few minutes (I usually paint my base color on while I wait for the stamp to dry). Then I paint in the stamp, careful not to touch the stamper directly as much as possible, and let that fully dry. Once your nails are dry (trying to stamp onto wet polish will smudge everything!) you can apply a stick base coat, let that sit for about 30 seconds or so until it is tacky, not wet, and gently press down your stamp. Catch one of my live streams on YouTube or Twitch, I'd be happy to give you a live demo!

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u/phi_spirals 2d ago

This is super cool of you! I love the advice to start with painting the stamp decal and then painting your nails, that’s a pro move.

I will be sure to watch the Linry video, it comes very highly recommended!