Gel paint for casting on nails: instructions for use

Gel paint for casting on nails: what is it?

As a rule, paint is produced in tubes, the color range is varied, the number of colors depends on the manufacturer. Although the paint has a rather thin composition, it has a durable texture and rich color. To obtain the ideal shade, one coat is enough.

Gel paint is used not only for nail art, but also for regular manicure. It can be used to paint both artificial and natural nails. An ultraviolet lamp is used to dry the gel; about three minutes are allotted for each nail, depending on the quality of the lamp.

The most popular types of gel paints are emi and kodi. Kodi gel paint is used in painting and design to achieve a casting effect. Amy gel paint is of higher quality (made in Germany), which is reflected in its cost. When choosing a gel, each specialist eventually determines for himself which one is better.

There are several positive aspects of using gel paint. This product does not burden the manicure and looks elegant; the coating is used not only for artistic purposes, but also for French manicure, highlighting the smile area; as long as the paint does not get under the lamp, the design can be adjusted; You can mix colors and achieve unusual new shades without spending money on buying new paint.

Nail design casting: necessary tools and materials

In the technique of nail design casting, such a technique as “liquid stones” is often used. The standard version of such a manicure is an imitation of a precious stone, most often emerald, pearl, ruby, amber, etc. The design features imitation stone framed with various patterns. In order to make such a manicure at home, you will need special varnishes - liquid stones, which can be offered to you by different manufacturers. You can also replace such varnishes with a more affordable option.

Manicure tools:

• if you are creating a design on extended nails, use special brushes;
• gel paints or gel polishes;
• stained glass varnishes;
• gold foil;
• sculpture gel;
• gel paint for casting;
• fixative

Before you start creating a cast nail design, you must prepare them; to do this, model your nails using gel or acrylic. Nail extensions will allow you to create a very original and fashionable design.

1. The painting on the nails is done using black gel paint with a sticky layer. Draw the edging of the future pebble and draw curls and patterns, use the thinnest brushes. Masters recommend placing a pebble in the middle of the nail plate so that the polish does not spread and the bulge looks neat and even. On the sides of the central stone, you can place smaller stones without a traced cut.
2. After you have drawn, dry it under a lamp.
3. At this stage you will be working with gold foil, which should be applied to the sticky layer of gel polish. Attach a piece of foil, press it, dry it under the lamp and quickly remove it. You will see that the pattern has turned gold or silver (depending on what kind of foil you use) and has become voluminous.
4. Now, using a gel (gold or silver), draw the background for the stone and dry it under the lamp.
5. Take the sculpting gel and form the pebble itself. It is applied with a thin brush and polymerizes. If you are not satisfied with the result obtained and it seems to you that the pebble is not voluminous enough, repeat the procedure.
6. Now everything is secured with a finishing coat and dried for 2 minutes under a lamp.

As you can see, nail design with liquid stones is not so difficult to achieve, the main thing is to follow the steps of the procedure.

Types of gel paint for casting on nails

There are three types of paints: transparent, translucent and thick. Thick ones are used with the monotechnique of applying the gel, the rest with the “wet on wet” technique. You can also apply everything together - a mix technique. If the master has all types of gels, then there are more options for creativity. Additionally, rhinestones, sparkles and other decorative elements can be used together with the gel.

Using the gel, you can create the perfect French manicure, both classic and reverse (when it is not the edge of the nail that stands out, but the smile zone at the base of the nail). You can use paint to paint a wide variety of patterns, from ethnic to Chinese patterns, animal figures and ornaments.

What is gel paint and why is it needed?

Let's figure out what gel paints are used for, what are the advantages of this material and how to work with it.

Gel paint is a hybrid of extension gel and colored nail polish, which is a thick material with a dense and viscous consistency. It is used for nail design, since the viscous gel is easy to draw small details, fine lines and other elements that require jewelry precision.

Advantages of gel paint

• The gel texture is applied evenly to the nail, does not spread or bubble;
• Allows you to implement the most complex designs and is ideal for beginners;
• Dense pigmentation guarantees an intense and uniform color that does not require pre-mixing;
• Gel paint does not dry out in the air, so you can work calmly without worrying that the drawing will harden ahead of time;
• The color palette of modern gel paints is in no way inferior to varnishes and gel polishes and has an unusually rich selection of shades.

Types of gel paints

Depending on the purpose and desired effect, there are several different types of gel paint.

Spider Gel or Spider Gel is applied to the nail with thin stretchable threads, which allow you to create the same design in the form of a spider web, floral patterns and all kinds of lines.

Liquid mica covers the nail plate with drops of molten metal, which shine fantastically in the sun. The advantage of mica is its durability and resistance to mechanical damage; this shine will stay with you for a long time!

Gel paints for casting have a special residual stickiness so that the foil is better imprinted on the nails.

Paints with glitter are real magic, which can be applied on top of a colored coating on the entire nail, as an extension from the edge or as a point accent. Volumetric shimmer will add a festive touch to any look and will not go unnoticed.

Gel paints for stamping and air puffing allow you to reproduce on your nails all kinds of images that cannot be imprinted with gel polish, color gradients, as well as Chinese painting.

How to use gel paint

The technique of working with gel paints is extremely simple, so even a novice master can handle it6

1. Prepare your nails for applying the material: treat the plate and cuticle, apply a base coat and, if necessary, a color coat. Without removing the sticky layer, create the desired design using a brush.
2. If the paint is a little smeared, carefully touch up the contours with an orange stick.
3. Dry your nails in a lamp - the polymerization time is indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging, but, as a rule, it is 2 minutes.
4. Secure the design with topcoat and do not forget to remove the sticky layer, if any.

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How to do a manicure using gel paint

The “wet on wet” technique involves applying a design even before the nail is placed under the rays of an ultraviolet lamp. This technique is considered the most difficult, since different types and colors of paints are used, it all depends on the skills and abilities of the master.

The tinting technique is less complicated; paints of different consistency are used here, which helps to create different thematic compositions. For abstract drawings, a monochrome technique is used using one color, gradually lightening or darkening the nail by adding white or black paint.

If you have special brushes and an ultraviolet lamp, you can use gel paints at home.

In the world of manicure, there is a gel paint produced by Lianeil. All paints from this company have a sticky layer. It is also used for nail art using the Casting technique. A special feature of this manufacturer is the thoughtful, fashionable design of the jar.

Depending on the colors, the consistency of the paints may vary. Black paint is thick and dense in texture and can be used to draw very fine lines. There is no need to repeat the first layer, since this paint has active pigmentation.

White paint is much thicker than black paint. It is very well pigmented, but due to the thick consistency it is difficult to paint with. If you want to make a good French manicure with this paint, use it only on artificial nails. Small cracks and chips form on natural ones, since the paint is not plastic.

Burgundy paint is medium in thickness. It is also good for drawing thin lines, and therefore beautiful patterns. If you apply several layers, you can get a 3D effect. Thanks to the sticky layer, you can come up with designs with glitter or sand. To ensure durability, gel paint must be coated with a top coat.

Reviews about Lianeil gel paint are the most positive, thanks to the density of the paints, their rich color range, they are the best in using the “casting” technique.

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If you are using false foil, then you will have to cut patterns out of it, then remove the backing to ensure that the adhesive covering the bottom of the foil is firmly attached to the nail plate.
You can make a mirror manicure that covers the entire nail plate with a beautiful and shining coating, resulting in a monochromatic decoration. This type of design is created using a film varnish, which you can buy at any cosmetic store. All you need to do is choose films according to the size of your nails, apply them to the nail plate and use a hairdryer to attach the coating to your nails. Excess film is simply cut off with nail scissors.

Stained glass and mosaic manicures done using the casting technique look very expensive and luxurious. This volumetric design is created using special stained glass varnishes - self-leveling varnish. This manicure looks transparent and voluminous in different colors. At the same time, your nails look crystalline and fragile, which creates a delicate and soft image.

Some stained glass varnishes have a fairly liquid consistency, and this allows them to be successfully used for casting designs with foil. For example, to create a spectacular Venetian mosaic, you just need to apply foil and cover it with stained glass varnish, then paint the stains with dark varnish. As a result, you get an elegant manicure in the style of an ancient Venetian mosaic.

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Useful tips for using gel paint

Some practical tips for using gel polish: first, you need to push back the cuticle, as always, with an orange stick and remove it in your usual way; secondly, you need to remove the glossy layer of the nail with a buff; next, use a degreaser for the nail plate; then, apply a thin layer of primer; two layers of gel paint base, dry each layer for three minutes under an ultraviolet lamp; go through the buff again; finally, we cover the nail with color, drying each layer under the lamp for at least three minutes; then the sticky layer is removed and the finish is applied; drying in a UV lamp - three minutes. Manicure is ready!