.....and it’s a NOKONAD.
No, I’m just pulling your leg. “I’ve been sucked into the KONAD vortex” is what I’m trying to say! All you lovely nail bloggers are bad influences!
I had been looking into buying some KONAD image plates – they look like a lot of fun – but before I could order, I stumbled upon this at the local drugstore, Kruidvat. It was for only €2.99, so I couldn’t let that pass. I thought it would be great to give me a taste of what KONAD-ing would be like. If I didn’t like it or if I couldn’t master it, I wouldn’t be devastated.
No, I’m just pulling your leg. “I’ve been sucked into the KONAD vortex” is what I’m trying to say! All you lovely nail bloggers are bad influences!
I had been looking into buying some KONAD image plates – they look like a lot of fun – but before I could order, I stumbled upon this at the local drugstore, Kruidvat. It was for only €2.99, so I couldn’t let that pass. I thought it would be great to give me a taste of what KONAD-ing would be like. If I didn’t like it or if I couldn’t master it, I wouldn’t be devastated.
Here’s the Essence Nail Art Stampy Set. There were two choices of image plates available. I chose the one called 01 Be Creative!. On the box, it says “improved result” which made me wonder what that means. Did they have an older version of this that flopped miserably? I bought it anyway but with some doubts.
In the box were an image plate with seven images, a stamp and a scraper. Hmm, don’t the contents look very familiar to you?
I’ve been playing with this new toy. I think this Stampy Set is all right. I have no reference point though as I’ve never used KONAD before. The scraping took some getting used to, which I finally got right. I still need to practise the stamping. Awh, and I thought the stamping would be the easiest part! Plus I haven’t got those super-thick nail polishes more suited for stamping. Oh well......
Tomorrow, I will show you the results of my first nail art stamping effort – imperfections and all!
Update: Have a look at the stamping done on an Essence nail polish using the flower design found on the bottom-right of the image plate shown above.
Do also have a look at the results of all my subsequent nail art stamping using the Essence plates.
Tomorrow, I will show you the results of my first nail art stamping effort – imperfections and all!
Update: Have a look at the stamping done on an Essence nail polish using the flower design found on the bottom-right of the image plate shown above.
Do also have a look at the results of all my subsequent nail art stamping using the Essence plates.
aww. im excited to see how konad works for you. :)
ReplyDeleteHi girl!! Lately, everybody is crazy about this nail stuff but I didn't try it so far. Please share your creations! xx
ReplyDeleteChina glaze romantiques and OMG's are great for stamping. Any heavily pigmented (one coat) polish will usially work well. HTH
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see!
@Bea
ReplyDeleteStay tuned for the results of my attempt with this KONAD-wannabe set. :D
@Naoko
I certainly will, but I hope you're not expecting a huge success overnight. Heh heh!
@Evil Angel
Oh, thanks so much for your advice! I'll have to look into that. For now, for my NOTD tomorrow, I'd have to make do with what I have. :)
Some of the Essence Show Your Feet polishes work great with konad too. I just did a mani stamped with Caribean Sea.
ReplyDeleteAll Access works ok too.
This set is harder to work with than real konad though. It took me some experimenting to get it to work. Some polishes may need to be left on the plate for a little longer so they thicken a bit.
I also hate the scraper that comes with the set. I use an old 'bonuskaart' for scraping.
I can't wait to see what you come up with! This stuff is addictive!
Oh this is so cute! I really need to get some of these :)
ReplyDeletexoxo
Good Luck with the stamping! I am still trying to master but I am sure your attempts will be beautiful! Can't wait to see your post(s) yeay!! Xx
ReplyDeleteThese are tempting but I've resisted. I can't wait to see how you've created your designs! It looks like fun once you've got the hang of it.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I've posted some images of Rimmel's Steel Grey.
those stamps are so cute! can't wait to see your result with them :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see how it turns out. I am always stalking pics of Konad designs and still haven't taken the leap to buy my own set. Silly me lol :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't fallen into the Konad vortex yet but I fear this will happen soon! ;P
ReplyDeleteYay, stamping! It does take a bit of practice but once you get it down it's so fast and the best way to get really detailed and intricate designs. I love stamping. :)
ReplyDeleteYou probably already have a lot of polishes that will work for stamping. I bought a ton of Konad Stamping Polishes and I mostly use China Glaze for stamping anyway! Try anything you have that's opaque in 1-2 coats and I bet you they work just fine.
@Kirsten
ReplyDeleteBedankt voor je tips!! They will all certainly come in handy for a beginner. I will check out the Essence nail polishes for the toes. Wat een geweldig idee om de bonuskaart te gebruiken, zeg! :D
@Dreams That Glitter
Heh heh! I hope you'll have fun with this when you get your kit. :)
@Danielle
Yes, yes, luck is what I need. Thank you! Anyway, the job's done. Oh, please don't expect a miracle overnight. :D
@aestheticcoo
Ah so, you've also been toying with the idea of nail art stamping! I'm so new to this at this point that all I can do is just practise. :)
@Dina
The results aren't fantastic but I will be brave and show them. :P
@Mz. More
With your recent humongous nail polish haul, I can certainly see you eventually getting creative with these image plates. Can't wait! Heh heh!
@Shop N' Chomp
Resistance is futile, my dear! ;D
@Asami
Oh, thank you for the advice! It's always good to get tips from the experienced. :)
hey girlie i bet those will turn out cute.hopefully:D
ReplyDeleteGood luck
I am now following your blog
Waiting for the end result ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see the results!
ReplyDeleteI got 2 konad plates but seldom use them. prefer to draw. Will show some konad stamping in my future post. can't wait to see your nails..
ReplyDeletethe new china glaze khrome collection works great with konad! I've got millenium, it's my nb.1 silver stamping polish! essence all access works great too, or some old thick nail polishes;)
ReplyDelete@Tineasha
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and for your words of encouragement! :)
@Nefetari
Well, the deed's been done. Heh heh!
@Miss Tapia
It's always nice to feel a reader's enthusiasm! :D
@Lavender
Ooo, I'd love to see your nails with some KONAD images. I'm sure they will look fabulous! :)
@KONAD0mania
Thanks so much for the handy tips! They are much needed! :D
Ooooh I love the designs on the design plate, this reminds me of my Konad Stamping Nail Art Lemming ^_^
ReplyDelete@twinsouls888
ReplyDeleteHeh heh! I think it's time to fulfill that lemming of yours, my dear. :D
I need some nail stamps!!! I suck at DIY nail art
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@Cynthia
ReplyDeleteNail stamping is dertainly the answer to those who can't do free-hand nail art......and that's me! :D