Hello lovelies,

I'm stamping again! This time I'm doing aztec print nail art that combines stamping, freehand painting and rhinestones. I call it stamp-paint method. It is basically using a stamped design as a guide, or complimentary design to freehand painting. It's meant to be different than the lead-lighting technique where you colour in empty parts of stamped design.

Let's have a look at what exactly I mean...

I started with painting two coats of SpaRitual Oracle. Then I stamped the aztec print using white nail polish and MoYou London stamping plate PRO XL collection 03. The next step was to paint yellow and blue patterns using acrylic paint. Lastly, I topcoated the nails and added rhinestones.

What do you think of this technique of freehand painting into stamping? I quite like the result :) It is a bit more difficult than creating stamping decals by filling in colours or the lead-lighting technique but it is also more versatile. If you try this technique then please tag me and let me know how you got on, I'd love to see your creation!

Have a lovely day! Lucie x

As I mentioned earlier, I've used Barry M Olive as a base colour and then I've used acrylic paints for the nail art. Despite the overlapped layers, the design still reminds me of precious stone/gemstone which I really love!

So what do you think? Did I manage to turn ugly polish into nice manicure? ;)

Have a lovely day! Lucie x