Nail Tutorial 8 .doc

Nail Tutorial - Step by Step Airbrushing

This Airbrushed Nail Art step by step will help you learn how to apply airbrushed nail art to your nails using Medea paints and pre-cut masking from 'Too Much Fun'. Please take note that the tutorial is copyright of Liberty Nail Design and may not be reproduced in whole, or in part without prior written permission.

Please click on the thumbnails below to see the full size nail image.

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Step 1
After applying an airbrush base coat, lightly mist a layer of white over the nail.

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Step 2
Spray an even layer of 'New Gold' over nail.

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Step 3
Place the negative mask over the centre of the nail and spray 'Red' on the right side of the nail, slightly overlapping the centre.

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Step 4
Place a straight cut piece of masking down the centre of the nail, try to get the edge running right down the middle, leaving the left side of nail uncovered. Spray 'Black Onyx' on the left side of nail and carefully peel away the straight line mask.

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Step 5
Very carefully, without scratching the paint underneath, remove the negative mask from the centre of the nail.

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Step 6
Apply an airbrush compatible top coat, allow to dry, then wash around cuticles with soap and water.

Medea paints:
Cloud White
Black Onyx
New Gold
Red

Pre cut masking:
'Mystic Orient step 2' by Medea