The use of sculpting in manicure design is considered a win-win option for nail design for women of all ages. The ideas we have proposed will definitely appeal to those fashionistas who are bored with the usual designs and monochromatic coatings. Stucco molding not only wonderfully refreshes a manicure and looks stylish, but also perfectly complements any female look. What is a design like this? Details in the material below.
Types of modeling
Three-dimensional designs and patterns on nails are created using gel or acrylic. Although the works sometimes have the ability to cling to surrounding objects, believe me, the stunning look of such a design will make you forget about everything. The difference between the technologies lies in the execution process itself. Acrylic modeling is done using a thin modeling brush and acrylic. Gel sculpting involves direct work with helium material. Also, recently a very convenient gel plasticine has appeared, thanks to which stunning three-dimensional compositions and spectacular patterns are created.
Magical caviar manicure with rhinestones
Another way to look brilliant thanks to a manicure with rhinestones 2022-2023 is to choose a caviar design with full coverage of the nail plate with decorations. The caviar manicure technique used to consist of using small broths that were sprinkled on the nails.
Today, nails can be covered with various rhinestones, but you should not make a similar design on all nails. It is enough to highlight the ring or middle nail with an original design to get an incredibly bright and luxurious manicure with rhinestones.
Fashion trends
The variety of examples of design with modeling knows no bounds. Nail designers are constantly creating incredible new products and introducing innovations into already familiar design examples. In the collection of manicures with stucco elements, French design has firmly established itself, with chic options for single-color and multi-colored manicures with stucco. As well as an original combination of three-dimensional drawings with decor, floral modeling and many other ideas, about which more below.
What is volumetric nail sculpting and who is it suitable for?
Volumetric manicure sculpting is undoubtedly an art. It can be compared to a sculpture, since graceful flowers, elaborate monograms and bows, delicate butterflies, and touching ladybugs have a 3D effect, preserving and revealing their beauty when viewed from any angle.
To make embossed nail art look complete, it is often complemented with designs on the nails - it turns out beautiful and stylish.
Manicure with sculpting is usually performed on artificial nail plates, otherwise it can look awkward and rude. It is also not recommended to decorate short nails with voluminous stucco, which can take on a bulky and sloppy appearance.
The exception is minimalist patterns and ornaments: in this case, the resulting modest composition, which rises quite a bit above the surface of the plate, will become a worthy decoration for a discreet manicure.
When choosing volumetric modeling, it is important to remember a sense of proportion.
You should not decorate each nail with large compositions: such a manicure will look too colorful and heavy. One or two nails with stucco on the hand is enough for the design to have the desired effect and not disturb the harmony of the image.
The complexity and creativity of the work must correspond to the ensemble and the nature of the event for which the woman is preparing. Volumetric ornate flowers, patterns, and monograms are appropriate for wedding and evening looks, but are completely unsuitable for urban casual or a strict office dress code.
For ladies who actively work with their fingers or wear gloves at work, it is better to avoid everyday nail art with modeling: a textured manicure will constantly get in the way, cling and will not last long.
French manicure
The standard of classics for many fashionistas today is an elegant French manicure. Thanks to its versatility and wide choice of design ideas, the French jacket remains in demand both for everyday use or for business style, as well as for formal looks. A variety of textured patterns pair beautifully with a clear base and white tip. Light shades of the base with voluminous patterns fill the image with romantic notes. If you prefer brighter tones, sculpt in a richer color and experiment with the choice of smile color and base coat.
Modeling with decor
Incredibly beautiful voluminous flowers or other designs look very chic in company with shiny stones and rhinestones of various colors and shapes. The patterns are wonderfully complemented by beads, pearls or crumbs, which can directly participate in the design of a nail with stucco, decorate the background around the pattern or highlight a neighboring finger. It is very important to use such a design to complement a festive or formal look, when the reflections of the marigolds echo the shimmer of the fabrics of your outfits and decorations.
Stylish geometry in rhinestone manicure
A diagonal, vertical or horizontal strip lined with pebbles or hemispheres in the middle of the nail will appeal to lovers of geometric nail art.
You can also complement stylish geometric manicure designs with small rhinestones. You can decorate the design itself or make an accent geometric manicure with rhinestones.
Solid color design
Choosing a monochromatic coating does not at all mean abandoning such decoration as three-dimensional drawings. Stucco molding goes well with light and dark nails and beautifully highlights one or two fingers. Drawings and patterns can differ in contrast from the base or, conversely, be made in colors similar in color palette. A neat addition in the form of shiny decor is welcome.
Multi-colored manicure
A multi-colored manicure with modeling elements not only looks stylish, but also allows you to combine several techniques in one design. An original idea is to combine several shades of varnish on one hand, when voluminous patterns decorate just a few nails. Also impressive are the combinations of a single-color coating with an accent on the nails in the form of a duet of colored lunar french and modeling. Multi-colored nails with textured patterns are perfectly complemented by decor, which allows you to create simply stunning works.
Gel plasticine: features of performing and wearing volumetric manicure
In order to remain completely satisfied with this product, during the design process you need to remember and follow a few simple rules.
- Depending on the thickness of the figure, each created element of the composition must be dried separately in a UV or LED lamp for at least three to four minutes. In this case, during the laying out process, extreme care must be taken so that individual parts of the pattern do not merge with each other during polymerization.
- A degreaser will serve as an eraser to correct unevenness of a particular element. The alcohols in its composition will make the gel more plastic. However, you are not limited in the number of correction attempts. Because without baking (even in direct sunlight or a bright lamp on the table), the 4-D gel will not harden.
- Maintaining hygiene during the sculpting process will allow you to achieve an ideal result. Wash your hands thoroughly before creating decor. And treat the fingertips that you will use to knead and form the gel with a cleanser. If the master is used to working with gloves, their surface must also be thoroughly cleaned and degreased. Any foreign particles and dust can spoil the color of the sticky 4-D gel.
- When choosing a tool for work, give preference to a hard silicone brush, plastic stick or dotsu, as a soft brush will not provide enough pressure for sculpting.
- If your painting consists of gels of different shades, then they should be polymerized one by one. And before drying, do not forget to check whether you have painted the ends of the free edge. Otherwise, your manicure, when examined closely, will not look as perfect as you want.
- A pleasant surprise of the new generation of gels is that they are absolutely not capricious when drying. Even the high density of the product and the hiding power of the color do not affect the quality of drying in the lamp. Manicurists did not report cases of incomplete baking or other problems.
- When resorting to modeling as decoration, observe moderation. An abundance of decor will not decorate your manicure. For a particularly important event, it is more appropriate to resort to such decor as an accent, for 1-2 fingers.
- Volumetric modeling is not the best companion for a beach holiday or everyday manicure, even despite its strength. If you still really want to decorate your nails in this way, place the sculpt on the nail according to safety rules.
Flower sculpting
The direction of floristry is very popular among beautiful ladies, and we could not leave aside wonderful examples of manicure with floral textured decorations made using acrylic or helium sculpting. For every day manicure, give preference to elegant designs in the minimalist style that will beautifully decorate several nails. Festive or ceremonial options are decorated in brighter shades of material, complemented by a variety of elements and decorations.
How to choose acrylic powder
When choosing, you should consider some points:
- High-quality acrylic powder does not spread or crystallize. The material is laid in a dense layer on the nail plate and can be easily corrected and further processed.
- Thanks to the porous structure of the substance, the natural nail plate receives enough oxygen and “breathes”. This largely determines the duration of wear of the coating and its durability. A manicure made with low-quality materials can harm the nail plate. In addition, such a coating will be subject to detachments, and its service life will be significantly shorter.
- Acrylic powder is white or transparent, but thanks to the use of dyes it is painted in a variety of colors.
- When choosing materials to create a design, it is best to use liquid and acrylic powder from the same manufacturer.
Wedding design
Elements of stucco molding in a wedding manicure design look incredibly feminine and sophisticated. One of the most common options is a French or moonlit manicure with white patterns, which is very important for the image of a newlywed. In addition to voluminous floral motifs and openwork abstractions, it is recommended to add pearls, rhinestones or beads to such a design. In this case, beige palettes look very nice. An equally chic option is to use pearl or mother-of-pearl rubbing and making patterns in brighter colors. The main rule is not to overload the design. All kinds of voluminous flowers, leaves, hearts and monograms are best done in the style of minimalism and decorated with them on several fingers.
Beautiful black and red manicure 2022
The ensemble of red and black is rightfully recognized as the most successful. The combination of two colors in the new season does not cause aggression, but genuine interest. On long nails this combination often looks bold. Especially if you use a glossy varnish texture.
An excellent solution for brave ladies would be a cabaret-style manicure.
This season, black and red manicure variations for short nails are popular. Bold colors in a limited area no longer look overly revealing.
Geometric patterns are relevant for decoration:
- triangles;
- diagonal stripes;
- diamonds;
- circles;
- squares.
You can soften the contrast with gray and white. Rhinestones or foil in limited quantities will be a good addition. Particularly noteworthy is the performance of red and black manicure in various techniques (ombre, French, openwork, marble, broken glass).
Seasonal manicure
Seasonal nail designs always amaze with their diversity, and voluminous designs in this design look simply amazing. Winter design is characterized by a variety of snowflakes, frosty patterns and New Year's themes on the nails. Spring always favors floristry. In the summer, it is important to decorate your nails with fruit and berry patterns, which look very impressive in a voluminous version. For an autumn mood, you can decorate your nails with fallen leaves with transparent raindrops.
Graceful sculpting on nails is comparable to a miniature sculptural composition that looks exquisite on nails of any length. This design method is also called 3D sculpting, which really has a similar effect.
