Nail Polish Marbling
by Kyra Sanders
Use nail polish to create a marbled effect.
Supplies
- Disposable container, large enough for cardstock
- Water, about 1/2 inch of depth
- Nail polish (several colors, any brand, any quality)
- Stir stick (coffee stirrer used here)
- Cardstock cut to size
- Tweezers
- Drying space
- Paper towels
- Disposable gloves (optional)
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (Stampin’ Up!® Beautiful You stamp set used here)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Prepare a container for the technique, filling with about a 1/2 inch of water. Cut cardstock to size.
Slowly pour nail polish over the surface of the water in the disposable container. -
Step 2
Repeat Step 1 with additional colors.
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Step 3
Use a craft stick or other stirrer to gently stir the polish for a swirly blend.
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Step 4
Gently lay the cardstock over the surface of the water and tap lightly to ensure good contact with the polish.
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Step 5
Lift out the cardstock.
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Lay it aside to dry.
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Step 6
Use the beautifully marbled piece to complete a project.
Some ideas include die cutting the marbled paper, using the paper to piece any image, or cutting it up in shapes and strips for your project.
Video!
Your Turn
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Questions and Comments
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Thank you
Shirl
No, I used cheap white cardstock. Nothing special there.
The nail polish is fairly all used up. The bit that remains is usually stuck in part to the pan, so the water just slips out without polish. Then I recycle the pan or keep it for later play.
The water droplets - I'm guessing you mean blank spaces in the print? My suggestion is to make sure you swirl the polish enough to not leave gaps. The other thing that might be messing you up is not getting good contact with the paper and polish. I tap mine down before I lift to make sure it has good adhesion.
The nail polish is fairly all used up. The bit that remains is usually stuck in part to the pan, so the water just slips out without polish. Then I recycle the pan or keep it for later play.
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