The design is done on a buffed surface to ensure good adhesion. I have used LeChat Nail Architecture liquid and powder acrylic for the 3d design and LeChat Nobility gel for the base nail.
To acheive the subtle colour shift in the leaves and petals i have double dipped my brush in two colours of powder before applying to the nail. The U.K distributor for LeChat nail products can be found at http://www.lechatnails.co.uk/
STEP 1. Apply leaves.
STEP 2. Place the first bead of product and press out thinly.
STEP 3. Place the second petal and press it out so that it slightly overlaps the first one.
STEP 4. Place a bead of acrylic in the centre, leave to set for a few seconds, then put the point of the brush into the middle of the bead and twirl it round to hollow out the centre of the petal into a shallow bowl shape.
STEP 5. Add another bead of acrylic slightly smaller and do the same as step 4.
STEP 6. Repeat step 4 with a smaller ball of product.
STEP 7. Add additional roses as required.
STEP 8. Do the whole hand and then add a tiny amount of yellow in the centre of each rose.
Gloss the base nail only.
