Nail Art Tutorial: How to Use the Konad Nail Art Stamps (page 2)

Nail Art Tutorial: How to Use the Konad Nail Art Stamps

Posted by Alexandra C. | Wednesday November 16, 2011

We love nail art like any other chick, but what we don't love is the time, effort and concentrated steady hand it requires. Enter in- the Konad nail stamping system!

Check out the fabulous results this kit gives:

While the designs may look like they've been done with the steady hand of a nail technician, they're actually done with stamps and by using the Konad plates. It takes minutes, clean up in minimal and you don't need a lot of technical skills.

Here is our 'Before' picture- we're using regular nail polishes as colour bases. On Alexandra (right- purple) is Essie in Bangle Jangle (US$8.00) and on Mandy (left- nude) is O.P.I. Don't Feed The Hand Models (C$12.00).

While Konad suggests using their brand of nail polish with the kit since it is thicker and has better lift off the plates, you can also use popular brands like O.P.I.- just avoid any thin polishes.

Tutorial:

Once you've chosen your desired design, paint a small amount of polish over top. You only need to apply a small swatch of the polish- avoid too much paint.

Using the scraping tool like a squeegee, drag the polish across the entire design.

Before this dries, take the rubber stamping tool and press onto the design- roll it around a bit if you wish but this should pick up very easily.

Match up the bottom centre of your nail with the centre of the stamp, press down and roll from edge to edge. After releasing, you'll need to clean up the edges with some nail polish remover on a cotton swab.

This should dry fairly quickly- be sure to apply a top coat for protection!

Let your imagination run wild- apply multiple designs, try it out with different base colours or even attempt some fancy nail jewels!

Have you ever tried out this type of nail art?

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32 Comments

	on November 19, 2011 Bren 26,031 said: This is really cute and love that you've shown the results on short nails it looks great on short nails.I really like the butterflies.
	on November 18, 2011 shiorim 982 said: Just saw this on nail polish canada after Michelle mentioned the site on the office - http://www.nailpolishcanada.com/konad-nail-art/?sort=featured&page=1 They ship Konad plates for free no minimum order (though they have free shipping site wide for orders over $29). This is only applicable to Canada.
	on November 17, 2011 kspencer1 1,759 said: I just ordered the $20 kit from the Showcase store! It comes with 44 different designs, which is exciting, as they were selling the plate with the 44 designs for $20 on its own, but this kit comes with the stamp and scaper. I am eager to try it, I will let you ladies know how it works, and if its worth the $20 ($32 after tax and shipping!)
	on November 17, 2011 AlexJC 50 said: I happened upon this product from one of those 'As Seen On TV' stores- here in Canada they're called Showcase. It seems to be a comparable product to the Konad system for $20 it isn't a bad deal: http://www.shopatshowcasecanada.com/bellanailart.html Keep in mind I haven't used this product though!
	on November 17, 2011 kspencer1 1,759 said: Does anyone know if any Canadian retailers carry this product in stores? I've struggled with a google search and haven't come up very successful? I will try Ebay as someone above mentioned as well. Ordering from the Konda site directly would cost $17 for shipping.. I'm not sure I could justify that!
	on November 17, 2011 frownies said: Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts.Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon.
	on November 16, 2011 beachbabe 4,164 said: I'm totally nail art illiterate... definitely looking into getting this tool! Designs look awesome.
	on November 16, 2011 LadyChick234234 3,701 said: So cute but I don't have the hands of a surgeon so I know this would end up looking messy if I did it myself. I like going to get a mani/pedi for the pure luxury of having someone do something for me. That being said........this could be a fun night in with the girls.
	on November 16, 2011 Anna said: YES!!! I love the Konad stamping kit. I saw the designs and had to get it. Its really easy to work with!
	on November 16, 2011 briannauk 765 said: What a great idea! I haven't heard of this yet so I'd be excited to try it out! Very cute