F.A.Q.s

11 Where can I purchase Stamping Nail Art products?

2010-09-04T03:12:59Z

You can purchase them from Anna’s Nail Art Studio. I am located in the Niagara Region (Canada) and visits are by appointment only.

Please contact:

Anna’s Nail Art @ (905) 228-3069

Email: annas.nail.art@gmail.com

15 Can I use your products in my nail salon?

2010-09-04T03:11:41Z

Yes you can. Many nail technicians add it to their services and have great success. The nail designs are as good as air brushing and it takes less time to do.

Please contact me to obtain a quote on a professional nail art studio kit.

14 My daughter’s nails are very tiny and also some of my toes . How do I get the stamper to work for that?

2010-09-04T03:10:29Z

My suggestion would be to purchase the 2 way stamp and scraper because it has a small end that would be perfect for those applications. It is also great for trying to place a design in a specific spot on your nail.

13 Sometimes I get the bigger stamps all over my skin…how do I fix that?

2010-09-04T03:09:13Z

I like to use the Corrector Nail Pen which has nail polish remover in it and it has 3 replacement tips. It is very easy to maneuver around your nail and it cleans everything up nicely.

You can also use a Q-Tip dipped in nail polish remover as well.

12 How do I apply a Topcoat?

2010-09-04T03:07:09Z

You can apply the topcoat right after your stamping is done.

Make sure you have enough of the topcoat on the brush and touch the nail lightly by going down the middle of your nail, then to the right and then to the left covering the whole nail. Do not go over it more than once and don’t press too hard with the topcoat brush because you may smear your design.

I also finish off my topcoat with a gel application made by Nailene. It makes my nail art look like it is under glass and keeps my artwork protected without chips. It is an amazing product because you don’t need an expensive UV light. You can purchase the Nailene Kits at Shoppers Drug Mart or Walmart. Please see my video on applying Nailene gel.

10 When I stamp the image on my nail it smears and doesn’t look good?

2010-09-04T03:00:17Z

Make sure when you press the stamper onto your nail you have some leverage underneath your finger. Try placing your hand down on a table or balance fingers on your thumb so you have something to press against. Only go over your nail once, not back and forth.

Please see our video on Basic Stamping Technique.

09 Does it matter what Nail polish remover I use?

2010-09-04T02:57:00Z

Yes. You need to use a non-oily acetone based polish remover. It has to have no lotions, oils, vitamins or anything extra in it because it will leave a residue on your plates and stamper and you won’t be able to make it work.

Also make sure your nails are free from lotions before you stamp. Use nail polish remover and completely dry your nails before you paint or stamp.

08 What if I can’t get the design onto the stamper?

2010-09-04T02:37:45Z

When you are first learning the stamping process you may have difficulty getting the design to appear properly on the stamper. Here are a few common causes and solutions:

You could be using too little polish to paint on the image plate. Make sure the design on the stamping plate is completly covered with polish, then scrape away the excess at a 45 degree angle with your scraper, now roll the stamp accross the surface.

You are not cleaning your plate, stamper and scraper between each use. For the polish to properly rise out of the image plate you must clean with nail polish remover between each use.

You could be doing the whole process too slow and the polish is drying to fast. Try to complete the process of putting the polish on the plate, scraping, and stamping within 5 to 10 seconds.

You are rolling the stamper multiple times. You want to roll the stamper over the image once, don’t go back and forth. Make sure you are applying pressure when you roll the stamp accross your nail.

If your stamper is new and you have tried the above and it is still not working, try buffing the ends of the stamper with a nail file and then clean it with nail polish remover. Sometimes the stamper is too smooth and the designs will not stick, buffing the stamper usually fixes the problem.

Sometimes when your stamping polish is getting low, the liquid is too thick and it won’t let you pick up images as precise anymore… it is time to get a new polish.

Sometimes the image plate isn’t etched deep enough to make the process work. As a last resort try another image plate to make sure you are doing the process correctly.

Please feel free to contact me if after trying all these tips it still doesn’t work for you.

You can schedule an appointment and bring your items to me and show me your technique and we will find the answer. (If a plate is defective and you purchased it from me I would be happy to exchange it for the same item.)

07 Do you have to wait for the image to dry once you stamped it on your nail?

2010-09-04T02:35:57Z

The Stamping Polishes have a quick drying ingredient in them so once you get the stamp on your nail it is already dry to your touch and ready for a topcoat. Now because it does dry quickly you have to work quickly to do the stamping process.

Keep practicing and you will be a nail art expert in no time.

06 Can I paint my nails with the Stamping Polish?

2010-09-04T02:32:37Z

Painting your nails with the stamping polish can use up your polish very quickly, as well it is so thick so it tends not to spread very well on the nail and then sometimes it doesn’t dry ….stays tacky for a long time.

However you can use the stamping polishes to sponge on your nail for a really cool effect.

Please see video on Sponge Art Techniques for more details.