This really isn't a cheap cheat, but thought it was a good idea. I had a neutrogena wave that stopped working. I had bought it and a refill package at the same time, when it stopped working I had the full pack of refills, so had to think what I was going to do with them. the light bulb blinked on and came up with this. They would be space saving to drop them in a baggie when traveling or whatever. Just run them under water and use them without the wave. I tried it and they work great without it.
Great ideas ladies, thank you! While I was reading the band-aid and hole punch idea I got thinking about making my own stencils with crafting plastic and using the paint brushes. I am so excited to try this; I will definitely update you all when I get a chance. I truly love this place and always enjoy talking to all of you.
Regular brushes are made to stand up to paint removers, which include turpentine and acetone - you should be fine cleaning them with nail polish remover. Make sure once you've dipped them in the polish remover and cleaned them to your satisfaction, that you rinse them very well with water and let them air dry to preserve their integrity.
Hey Toni how about you get a Band Aid to do double duty and use the ends for guides and then get one of those craft hole punchers from a crafty store (they have them in stars, moons, and other cute lil things) and just punch out the rest of the band aid, stick it on your nail and polish over it then remove it. Homemade stencils and you don't waste any of the band aid. You can even use the padded part to tidy up any mistakes.
Thank you ladies for the replies, all great ideas. I would think that I would have to clean the brushes with nail polish remover, would a regular paint brush stand up to the chemicals? I do have a few small brushes, will have to try this, thanks again you all came through for me!
I'm not coordinated for that, lol. Also my near vision is terrible. I use those little stick on stencil things you can find in the polish aisles. There are some that give an awesome airbrushed effect.
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> no
> > guides to apply the polish.
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> > Wa lah. Band aids have the perfect curve to use
> as a
> > guide.
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> That is a great idea. I can't wait to try this.
That's an awesome idea, I never thought of that! Clever girl! (I love that line, in several movies, usually delivered by someone with a lovely British accent)
> I saw a lady at the pool the other day with this
> fantasic polish job. She had neon on the tips
> instead of white. I had the polish at home, but no
> guides to apply the polish.
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> Wa lah. Band aids have the perfect curve to use as a
> guide.
That is a great idea. I can't wait to try this.
How about using small stencils and applying nail polish in a bold color in the stencil area, remove the stencil, let dry and polish over the top in a paler color. Look around your local craft store for a wide array of stencils. Have fun!
Any fine-point sable paint brush could be used too, and you can get those at any crafts store. Just make sure you clean the brushes thoroughly when you're done and let them dry naturally, trimming as necessary.
I thought I would ask everyone if there are any tips on painting cute little designs. I would love to figure it out; I have tried with a toothpick but didn't have much luck. If any of you could help me out with this you would make me the coolest mom around.
ooh I really like that idea. It sure sounds a lot easier to put on then the small guide strips they sell in the store. Oh and you can't mess them up if you accidentally go over a little. Great Idea! Thank you for sharing.
