How to do stamping on nails: video tutorials with different varnishes

Hello, dear readers! Do you dream of beautiful designs on your nails? But don’t want to overpay for artistic painting? Still afraid to do a fashionable manicure with a pattern on your own? Then you should definitely read today's article.

From it you will learn how to do nail stamping and what this design technique is. I will tell you about the features of working with stamps and reveal a few secrets of professionals. You don't need any special skills. Using stamping is not difficult at all. Ready? Then let's go!

“Applying stamps” to nails

Hitherto unknown products and innovative technologies regularly appear in the nail industry - melange, rhinestones, powder, foil... So, a few years ago, another small revolution took place in the field of nail design - stamping appeared. Translated from English, this word (stamping) means “applying stamps”, “stamping”.

This technology is easy to use independently at home. With its help, you can easily create simple, but very cute patterns on your nails. Moreover, the quality of your manicure will not suffer: your nails will look great in any situation.

In this type of manicure technique, you cannot do without a special tool - a metal round or rectangular print, a stencil on which various patterns are embossed (“printed”).

All that remains is to correctly transfer them onto the nail, and you will get an exact copy of the image.

This is interesting. Did you know that stamping originates from South Korea? It was developed by Konad. Asian experts decided to look at nail design from a completely different angle. And it worked!

Stamping set: the fab five

What tools are used for stamping?

A flat metal plate with engraved patterns. The disk can accommodate a varying number of images. And the in-depth patterns themselves can have a variety of sizes. There are floral, themed, geometric, openwork and others. The imagination of the masters is limitless! For example, you can apply an original New Year's design using a plate with corresponding designs, as in the photo. The choice depends on the woman's preferences.
A small stamp with a rubber or silicone base, with the help of which the image is transferred from the disk to the nails.
A scraper is a thin scraper that removes excess varnish from the surface of a metal plate. The product remains only in the recesses. This helps to create clear, expressive, beautiful stamping designs on your nails.

What tools are needed for stamping?

Standard base for varnish and fixer.
Colored varnish for the main background.
Regular varnish of the selected color for applying drawings.
Acetone or other HDSL, but without oil content.

During the work process, you also need napkins and lint-free cotton pads.

Lots of advantages and very few disadvantages

This technology has many advantages and almost no disadvantages:

nail decoration is done quickly and accurately;
nails are decorated with complex patterns and can be combined in any way according to your taste preferences;
the application technique is not difficult even for beginners;
significant savings on trips to nail salons;
space for imagination;
spectacular - stamping looks excellent even on a single-color coating.

There are no downsides as such. It’s just that it’s not always possible to make a high-quality print the first time. Still, this matter requires some skill and minimal experience.

Which polish is best for nail stamps?

When purchasing varnish for stamping design, you should carefully select them. For a quality manicure, you should have three types of varnish:

Base;

Varnish for applying the image;

Colorless fixative.

The final appearance of the image transferred to the nail plates using stamping directly depends on the quality of the varnish. To stamp the design, special acrylic paint varnishes with a thick viscous consistency are used.

It is also recommended for beginning artists to give preference to matte variations of base coats with high pigmentation and color saturation.

The most common brands of varnishes for stamping design include:

Konad;

Kand Nail;

E. L. Corazon;

Golden Rose.

Thanks to their special composition, the images transferred to the nails are clear, voluminous and rich.

Also, for girls who have learned to work with classic varnishes, you can use gel varnishes for sampling, which are applied exclusively as a base. The most popular brands of gel polishes used for stamping manicure:

Las Sensation Alessandro.

Shellac from CND.

Gelish.

Just GelPolish.

With the right selection of varnishes for nail stamps, the final result of the manicure will delight you with its quality for a long period of time.

Home Arsenal

In order to create a stamp manicure, you need to acquire basic tools and equipment. First of all you will need the following:

Metal imprint (disc or hexagon). Several designs are engraved on it, which you will subsequently transfer to the nail surface. When purchasing, pay attention to the depth of the recess (the deeper it is, the better).
Scraper (in other words – scraper). It removes excess varnish and evens out the design. Some home craftsmen use a regular bank plastic card instead of this device.
Rubber stamp. It is designed to transfer a design from a metal disc to the nail plate. The clarity of the pattern depends on its quality. When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the handle - it is important that it holds tightly (the length does not matter).
Special varnish. It has a dense texture and is highly pigmented. This way the drawing will not spread and will be clearer. Regular polish or gel polish is not entirely suitable here. However, if you do not have special equipment, then you can try to do without it.

You can purchase ready-made sets (which is more profitable) or buy all the tools separately. The price of a stamping kit varies from 500 (for example, on Aliexpress) to 2000 rubles.

You will also additionally need:

cotton pads;
colored varnishes (of your choice);
tape (for cleaning the rubber stamp);
nail polish remover containing acetone (for wiping basic tools);
substance for protecting the cuticle.

With such a rich arsenal, you can easily create the perfect image on your nails without much effort.

Length and shape of nails for manicure with stamping

The length of the nails does not matter for the stamp design.
Stamping can be used on short nails, but the manicure looks more beautiful on a long plate.
A geometric pattern is more suitable for square shaped nails.
Smooth lines will look harmonious on almond-shaped nails.

Red and white manicure with a stamping pattern on medium-length square nails

Nail coatings in manicure with stamping

Red manicure with simple black patterns

Stamping designs can be applied to both regular polish and gel polish.

If you are working with gel, the stamp can be used in two ways:

apply a pattern and cover it with a layer of fixative;
Apply the design over the sealer.

When working with gel polish, create a pattern with regular varnish or special paints. Then the print can be removed with a liquid without acetone and a new one can be created.

Features of stamping: secrets of the masters

“Stamping” has its own nuances that must be taken into account before getting down to business. Nail specialists give the following recommendations for the use of stamping:

You can make a high-quality drawing only on a well-dried nail plate. The varnish must be hard. This will ensure that the image will not be blurred.
To brighten the pattern, use thick and pigmented varnish.
Choose dark varnishes and paints. They are clearly visible on the nail plate.
At the end of the procedure, be sure to use a fixative. It will help maintain your manicure for a long time.

Rules and methods of application

Stamping on nails (you can do it correctly, knowing the subtleties and nuances of the technology) allows you to get a beautiful design if:

carry out work strictly according to instructions;
do not use metal files and polish the edge in one direction, which will prevent delamination;
use special oil for cuticle elasticity;
carry out degreasing before applying color pigment to increase the adhesion of materials;
apply a thicker coating to surfaces with defects to hide them;
apply a fixative at the end, which fixes the design.

Before work you should prepare:

tools;
compositions;
cotton pads;
acetone nail polish remover;
paint;
basis;
base;
fixative

Step-by-step creation of stamping on nails.
The execution steps are as follows:

The old coating is removed from the nails and the cuticle is pushed back.
The nail plate is degreased and a transparent base is applied to it.
The nail is coated with color and wait until it is completely dry. Gel polish must be dried in a special lamp until completely hardened.

Varnishes for work: review

Do you want to have beautiful and clear designs on your nails? Then it won’t hurt you to find out which varnishes you should use during a stamping manicure, and which ones you should avoid.

Ordinary

Experts do not recommend using conventional varnishes for “stamping”. Yes, they attract with their low cost. However, this is where the advantages end. The thing is that you won’t find bright, rich shades and thick consistency varnishes from this category during the day.

But if you are a beginner, then you can try using this variety first. Just don't be upset if the image turns out fuzzy, blurry and unnoticeable.

Acrylic

Quite a common product. It can be purchased at art stores or beauty salons. It is very thick, so it is only suitable for stamping large images. Another disadvantage is that acrylic varnish dries very quickly. It is suitable only for experienced nail artists.

Gel

Some girls manage to do stamping using gel polish. But the pros say this is nonsense. This product is not at all suitable for this type of manicure. After all, it is too liquid and therefore spreads instantly. It is impossible to make a high-quality drawing; everything turns out blurry.

Stamping

You can buy this special product from the Korean company Konad itself (the company that invented the stamping technology). She also developed special varnishes, moderately viscous and pigmented, ideal for working with a metal plate. The price for them is not very high - from 175 rubles. per bottle of 5 ml.

Many companies produce high-quality analogues (it is better to avoid Chinese ones). They can be purchased for about the same cost.

Video tutorial on how to do stamping on gel polish

In addition to everything that has been said above, many manage to additionally decorate patterns applied using stamping with colored sequins, sparkles or rhinestones. More detailed information on how to fix rhinestones on gel polish is already available on our website; it wouldn’t hurt for everyone to familiarize themselves with it. For those who do not fully understand the technique of stamping on shellac, it is recommended to watch the video instructions posted below, everything is clearly shown and laid out there.

Let's create a small masterpiece

Girls, what do you think, is it possible to create the perfect manicure with a pattern in just 30-40 minutes? I think this is real. Perhaps some of you will object. However, do not rush to conclusions. Next, you can read two step-by-step recommendations on how to make good stamping in a short time. The first is for beginners, the second is for more experienced craftswomen.

Simple: when there are no skills

In this case, you do not need much skill. It is enough to acquire the necessary equipment and consistently perform the following algorithm of actions:

Wash your hands thoroughly, dry them and apply antiseptic.
Make a classic manicure: give your nails the desired shape, trim the cuticles and polish the surface with buff.
Cover the nail plate with a protective base and two layers of varnish (you can use regular polish first). Dry your nails slightly in the open air.
Take the metal print. Remove the protective film from it (if any). Apply a contrasting special to the stencil. varnish so that it completely covers the design.
Use a scraper to remove excess varnish, remembering that the tool must be held at a slight angle.
Take a rubber stamp and roll it over the image a couple of times. Make sure the design prints well.
Transfer the pattern to the nail plate. Press the stamp firmly onto the nail without moving the tool. This way you are guaranteed to get a clear image.
Treat the stencil and scraper with nail polish remover. During this time, the nail will dry and you can move on to the next one.
At the end of the procedure, you need to seal the image with a transparent glossy topcoat. Manicure is ready!

For experienced ones: “reverse stamping”

This technique is popular in European countries and the USA. Here it is just beginning to gain momentum. To begin with, I will briefly tell you about this technology, and then I will describe the process step by step.

“Reverse stamping”, or “reverse stamping”, got its name due to the fact that the master paints the reverse side of the picture with multi-colored (possibly monochrome) paints. The result is an incredibly beautiful artistic painting, the creation process of which is not always understood even by “experienced” artists.

In order to create such a manicure, you will need a standard stamping kit, manicure tools and a UV lamp (we will make a permanent version).

The procedure is as follows:

Wash your hands and dry them thoroughly. Treat them with an antiseptic solution.
Do a standard manicure: file your nails, remove cuticles, polish the nail plate.
Cover the nail with two layers of gel polish and dry it in a UV lamp.
Take a stencil for stamping (it’s best if it has an unusual oriental pattern).
Apply a dark color of varnish to the drawing and carefully distribute it over the surface of the image, without going beyond the edges.
Remove excess varnish with a scraper. Wait for the product to dry a little.
Using a small pattern brush, paint the image with bright colors (directly on the stamp).
Wait for 2-3 minutes (until completely dry).
Apply clear polish to your nail.
Carefully remove the resulting film of varnish from the stamp and place it on the nail surface. Press firmly to ensure no air bubbles remain.
Cover the nail with top coat and dry in a UV lamp.

The technology is not very simple, however, once you master it, you will be able to create gorgeous designs on your nails.

Nail Design Ideas

Fun design with lambs

Paint your nails mint.
Fill in the stencils and apply paint to all nails or several nails.
Apply sealer.

Voila! A funny design with white sheep and lambs is ready!

Original and fun design using stamping technique

Gradient stamping

Paint all your nails white. Dry.
Choose an abstract stamping pattern that will cover the entire surface of the nail. Apply pink polish to half the pattern and yellow polish to the other half. Run the scraper over the plate several times until the colors are well blended at the border. Transfer the drawing.
Cover the dried drawing with a fixative.

Gradient stamping

Video instruction

I have selected several video lessons for you. They will show you the stamping manicure more clearly.

The following video shows how to create painted stamping.

Beautiful design, refined and sophisticated, isn't it?

You can find a lot of useful information in the next video. Here the manicurist shows and tells how to do stamping correctly. She also shares her life hacks and work experience. Don't be lazy to watch the entire video to the end!

Geometric patterns in stamping

This kind of nail design is ideal for nails with sharp corners. Strict geometric stamping is usually preferred by confident women, for example, design in the negative space style.

To create such a design, you need a sufficient amount of time and the skills of a nail artist.

Such patterns can also be made on oval-shaped nails; they look somewhat alien, but it all depends on the idea. To create, you need convenient tools, especially a special thin brush with elastic short bristles.