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Monday Manicure with Eki: Bobby Pins for Nail Art? Here’s How to Make Your Own Nail Art Tools at Home!
Very easy nail art design using a Bobby Pin as a Dotting Tool
If you’ve always wanted to practise your nail art for pretty uniquely designed nails, but you never seem to find the right tools, then this post is just for you.
Today on Monday Manicure, we’re sharing different ways you Nail Art Lovers can make your own nail art tools at home. Make it a double DIY, make your own nail art tools and do your own manicure & nail art, save double the costs!
Small Dotting Tool
Alternative:
Cocktail Stick
Toothpick
Orange Stick
Sharp Sharpened Pencil
Stem of an old Earring
Medium Dotting Tool
Altrenative:
Blunt Pencil
Dried Ballpoint Pen
Bobby Pins
Large Dotting Tool
Alternative:
Flattened Pencil
Cotton Bud (shape varied because of the cotton)
Attach an Sewing Pin to a pencil eraser
Simple Stripes can be achieved with a Dental Floss Stick
Striping Brush
Alternative:
Dental Floss Stick
Cut an Old Nail Polish Brush into a Thin Shape
Add Thin Bristles (from a paint brush) to an Old Pencil
A Detailing Brush
Alternative:
Old Eyeliner Brush
Cut an Old Nail Polish Brush into shape
Cut a small Paint Brush into shape
Nail Art Sponge
Alternative:
Dishwashing Sponge
Makeup Sponge
Small Eyeshadow Sponge
Makeup Sponge for Gradient Colour Effect Nail Art
Liquid Latex/Liquid Tape
Alternative:
School Glue (white or clear school glue, not permanent or heavy duty glue)
Extras:
Cling Film is great for creating marble art
A Straw dipped in polish can be used for circles (sizes vary)
A Cotton Bud can be used to clean the edges of your nail for a neat manicure
See a few videos below for better understanding
Natasha Lee
YummyNails
Liquid Tape – Hannah Weir
Next week I’ll show you more designs you can do with other household items
