Fancy Friday: The Leadlight Technique

Hi girls

Then it is time for another Fancy Fridag mani. I have tried leadlight twice before and you definitely need to go and check those manies out. You can find them here and here.

I love the technique as it easily can make a stamping mani softer and sweeter. I have seen most people using a black stamp with this technique, but as I was not very fond of that in the beginning and that's why my first two designs are stamped with complimenting colors. I still like that way the best, but I decided that I had to try to make it work with a black stamp. I think the outcome for today does, but it is too harsh for me for everyday.
I love the stamping plate though. It is number 22 from MoYou London's Explorer collection. But it is too summery for this season, I need more winter-ish plates that can be used for leadlight! If you have any in mind I should check out, please write to me in the comments :D

See for yourself :)





The polishes I used where:

Models Own "Coconut cream" - as base

Essie "Licorice" - for the stamp

I then filled in the spaces with OPI "Houston We Have A Purple", "Do You Think I'm Tex-y?" and "Be Magentale With Me" (Sheer Tint) - I mixed the yellow Sheer Tint "I'm Never Amberrassed" with the blue "I Can Teal You Like Me" to get the pretty green you see I used for the leaves.



And last but not least I want to show the base for this design by itself. Because Models Own "Coconut Cream" is a new favorite of mine. A slightly off-white cream color with a lovely subtle coconut smell (I love the smell of coconut, so I want to wear this all the time!), and depending on the layers you do this will cover the nail completely in two-three coats. <3



Love and Sweets

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