Gold Leaf Nails
21st October, 2012 - Posted by Emily - 17 Comments
Today I did some nail art featuring gold leaf and gold striping tape. I’ve had gold leaf lying around for a while now but this was my first time using it. It’s very delicate but great fun to use, and I love the effect! The “negative space” nail is my favourite though! The products I used for this manicure are:
- China Glaze Strong Adhesion Base Coat
- OPI Mourning Glory (Black Onyx)
- Essence Exits On Your Right
- Gold Leaf
- Gold Striping Tape
- China Glaze Fast Forward Top Coat
I laid out the gold leaf and carefully pulled off piece by piece using a dotting tool, then placing it on a wet nail. I got both the gold leaf and striping tape at Born Pretty Store. I believe they have two different sets for gold leaf, and the striping tape comes in singles or a set of 12. Hope you like it!
Tags: black, born pretty store, china glaze, essence, gold leaf, mint green, Nail Art, OPI, striping tape
Posted on: October 21, 2012
17 Comments
juliiana
October 21st, 2012 at 7:33 PM
LIKE!
so cute with the golden touches! ^^
Jenny
October 21st, 2012 at 7:34 PM
ooh! Beautiful x
veryemily
October 21st, 2012 at 7:36 PM
Thanks!
veryemily
October 21st, 2012 at 7:36 PM
Thanks Jenny!! x
danyceres
October 21st, 2012 at 7:45 PM
I love it Em! I'll probalye copy you soon!
veryemily
October 21st, 2012 at 7:50 PM
Hehe thanks! Glad you like it
femketje
October 21st, 2012 at 8:33 PM
looks super classy and neat
veryemily
October 21st, 2012 at 10:18 PM
Hehe thanks!
bellachique
October 22nd, 2012 at 2:59 AM
This looks so chic! I love the jade colour, it fits just right somehow. So neat that you managed to make each nail different without make it looking like too much! Great skills
deijsprinses
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:39 AM
It looks like real art! Love it as usual
veryemily
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:47 AM
Awh thanks Teri! Amazing compliment
I’ll gladly accept it! x
veryemily
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Thanks so much!!! x
Anne
October 22nd, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Simply beautiful!!! Really love this mani!!
veryemily
October 22nd, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Thank you Anne!
abloommedspa
October 29th, 2012 at 8:41 PM
I absolutely LOVE the gold leaf and gold strip tape. I keep staring at them and trying to figure out which nail I like the best! The "negative space" nail looks the classiest and I love the color of the greenish nail for something more fun!
veryemily
October 29th, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Thanks so much!!! Glad you like it
Chloe
January 2nd, 2013 at 5:13 PM
Just discovered your blog and all your nail designs are amazing but this one is my favourite. I'm definately trying this out, I love it!
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