Nail Art Tutorial: Using Jump Rings on Nails

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Jump rings and other small metal pieces are a new essential in the world of modern nail art. Watch as Sarah Elmaz of Get Buffed Nails shows how to incorporate this small gold ring into

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You will need:

  • Clear hard gel
  • Gold jump rings (can be bought at craft stores in the DIY jewelry section)
  • Glitter of your choice
  • Gold caviar beads
  • Form

Diy Nail Tutorial Jump Rings Jewelry 1Step 1: Place a small bead of gel on the form.

Diy Nail Tutorial Jump Rings Jewelry 9Step 2: Pick up the jump ring.

Diy Nail Tutorial Jump Rings Jewelry 8Step 3: Place on top of the gel bead.

Diy Nail Tutorial Jump Rings Jewelry 3Step 4: With a small brush add glitter to the gel (clean the edges before curing)
Now cure.

Diy Nail Tutorial Jump Rings Jewelry 2Step 5: Make sure you cure until the gel completely hardens. Then add a larger gel bead on top.

Diy Nail Tutorial Jump Rings JewelryStep 6: Work the bead until it is a nice dome shape over the glitter. Cure.

Diy Nail Tutorial Jump Rings Jewelry 10Step 7: Wipe the tacky layer. Dab glue where you would like the jewel positioned. Pick up the jewel and place on the glue – allow time for the glue to dry.

Diy Nail Tutorial Jump Rings Jewelry 6Step 8: Add some more gel around the outside of the jewel .

Diy Nail Tutorial Jump Rings Jewelry 5Step 9: Start placing your caviar beads all around the jewel.

Diy Nail Tutorial Jump Rings Jewelry 11Step 10: Continue until you’re happy with the result. Add a layer of gel top coat to your jewel and cure. Done.

 

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