Hiya guys. You ever have something on your mind and it's all you can think about? So much so that you end up dreaming about it? That was me the last couple of days ever since I swatched the cremes for Mod Lacquer. So for today I have a summer ready watermarble using the two neon polishes from Mod Lacquer that I reviewed yesterday, Energize & Stimulate.
The watermarble gods were extremely kind to me. Of course, these killer polishes helped a lot too haha. I cannot wait to purchase the rest of this collection for myself. It's available at Mod Lacquer's Shop as a whole set (11 shades) in full size for $76.50 and in mini size for $31.50.
Whenever I post a watermarble I always get a lot of how-to questions so I thought I would address some of them here. Bust out the whiskey... wait... that's not appropriate for Q&A time, never mind hehe.
Q - What do you use for cleanup?
A - I used liquid latex from Ellagee. Then just a cotton swab and a cleanup brush (I used an Elf brush) for the rest of the spots I missed.
Q - What are the best watermarble polishes?
A - This is a tough one to answer straight. You want to find polishes that are cremes and that spread well in the water. Most notable in the indie community are the Pipe Dream Polishes. Don't despair if you haven't got your hands on those, there are a ton of indies that watermarble just as good! Including the new neon collection from Mod Lacquer.
Q - Do I really need that fancy watermarbling tool?
A - No, not at all. I have always used toothpicks and they work just as well.
A - No, not at all. I have always used toothpicks and they work just as well.
Q - How do you avoid bubbles? Is it black magic?
A - No, it's actually unicorn juice. No, no that's not right. Honestly, I work very slowly and that ends up helping a lot. Especially once your finger is in the water. You want to linger there a while and then slowly pull it to the surface.
A - No, it's actually unicorn juice. No, no that's not right. Honestly, I work very slowly and that ends up helping a lot. Especially once your finger is in the water. You want to linger there a while and then slowly pull it to the surface.
Q - What kind of cup do you use?
A - I have ultimately started using a plastic cup from IKEA, it was maybe two dollars for a set of six. But I have used a glass tea cup with good results as well. Never use a plastic or foam cup, unless you want the bottom to possibly start leaking.
A - I have ultimately started using a plastic cup from IKEA, it was maybe two dollars for a set of six. But I have used a glass tea cup with good results as well. Never use a plastic or foam cup, unless you want the bottom to possibly start leaking.
I think that covers a lot of the basic questions I've been asked. Do you have any other questions not seen here? Let me know down in the comments and I'll be glad to answer!
So what do you guys think? Are you still in search of the perfect neon cremes to marble at your hearts content with?
awesome mani!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous of your marbling skills!
ReplyDeleteAw don't be! It does take me a while to finally get it right on each nail.
DeleteVery pretty! I can never get a the watermarble gods to smile on me.
ReplyDeleteI think I just got lucky haha
DeleteThis is so pretty! Love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. The pink and orange are perfect together and that glow shot 😯
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome! They're so bright, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome. I've been on the lookout for some new neons.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watermarble!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much :)
DeleteThis is so pretty! I love the jewel you added.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun marble. Bright and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI saw this watermarble on Facebook and fell in love! Perfection!
ReplyDeleteI am loving that accent nail!
ReplyDeleteYup, still in love with Energize. That is a damn near perfect pink!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute mani! I love the edgy spike accent!
ReplyDeleteI so badly want to succeed at watermarbling, lol! Great post.
ReplyDeleteOh this is wonderful! I neeeeeeed these!
ReplyDeleteAwww...so pretty. I think they are enough for me :)
ReplyDeleteThose colours are energizing for sure! Love this combo for summer!
ReplyDeleteI was like bust out the whiskey? WICKED. Lol. Jk...kinda. But seriously awesome watermarble!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful water marble and color combo! Glad to hear these water marble so well!
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