24 August 2015

Swatch: Barry M Croc Effect - Burgundy

This is the Burgundy Croc Effect polish, I have already swatched the black one here, and compared the finish / effect to the crackle effect Barry M Polishes here.

So the basic idea is this is a polish you paint over another polish which isn't dry, has to be touch dry but not 100% dry. It takes longer than the ordinary crackle type polishes as well.

I have swatched this over a navy and a pink polish to show how it works. Basically it isn't very opaque and so you will have to use it over lighter colour bases.

 

I did notice a bit of a weird thing happening... it split quicker over my nail bed. I imagine it is something to do with my body heat.

22 August 2015

Stamping Plate: Bundle Monster 406 (BM406)

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This stamping plate is from the forth Bundle Monster set, the first CYO (create your own). It is backed with branded lining to stop it from being sharp, comes covered with a blue cellophane sticker which you have to peel off before use.

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On BM406 there are four full nail images and two smaller ones. I like the designs especially the filigree design. The design with a lot of straight lines on wasn't too easy to work with but I think a lighter hand when scraping would fix that.

You can see all of the designs I have used this plate in here, and some of those are below:

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21 August 2015

Swatch: Jacava - Vanilla Slice

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Colour: Cream
Finish: Cream
Opacity: Two Coats
Brush Type: Long Handle, Standard Brush
How Much? 12ml