What you will need:
4-5 Colors (we used Alicia, Amy, Blake, Leah and Natasha)
1 Dotting Tool
1 Orangewood Stick
STEP 1: Create your canvas, base coat and 2 coats of your base color.
STEP 2: With your dotting tool, create the base color of your roses. Lighter color is best.
STEP 3: For the look of petals, using darker contrasting color and paint almost completely around your rose base (open on 2 sides). You can create an inner line that connects to the outer line to create the layers. A dot in the center to finish.
STEP 4: Still using an orange stick, paint small triangle shapes for leaves.
(OPTIONAL) STEP 5: For extra detail, create a small dot pattern in any holes. I did 3 small dots clustered together in a triangle shape.
STEP 6: Finish with top coat and enjoy.
TIPS and TRICKS: When doing nail art with many layers, it is best to let each layer dry completely before the next step. I like to paint while watching my favorite primetime show, and paint during the commercial break.
5 Responses to How To: Vintage Roses
Glitter, She Wrote February 28th, 2012
These are fantastic! Great step-by-step to make this look accessible.
Julie February 28th, 2012
LOVE this!! Going to try soon.
NatashaSpark February 28th, 2012
So adorable!
Joya February 29th, 2012
These are great! I’ve always wanted to try the vintage rose mani, but it looks so daunting!
Heather March 1st, 2012
Joya you can do anything nails
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