Talk to your manicurist about getting Fimo nail art next time you visit the salon.
Fimo nail art -- a special, 3D way of creating special nail designs -- is handcrafted from Fimo polymer clay. The technique comes from Charlene "Cat" Therien, a polymer clay designer who creates the products in a cookie dough-like roll formation that is then cut into ultra-thin, identical designs. The designs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, including hibiscus flowers, roses and hearts. You don't have to visit a salon to get these artistic designs; you can apply them at home.
Instructions
1. Purchase your Fimo nail designs online; there are several websites that sell this type of nail art. Some require you to slice the designs yourself, while others are pre-sliced for your convenience. The four-inch cane-slicing blade can be purchased from most craft retailers.
2. Slice your Fimo designs with the cane-slicing blade, if you purchased the designs in roll form. Slice the roll as thin as possible, so the design does not extrude too far off your nail's surface.
3. Apply a layer of base coat nail polish to each of your fingernails. Make sure the coat is thin, so it won't clump up.
4. Affix the Fimo nail design to your fingernail carefully, pressing the design into the still-wet layer of nail polish. You might need to use tweezers for accuracy, as the Fimo nail designs are incredibly small.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 on the rest of your fingernails. Allow the designs to dry to the nail for about 60 seconds.
6. Apply a thin layer of top coat over each of your fingernails to seal in the designs.
