- Adventures In Water Marbling With A Side Of Rage -
Well folks, here we have it. The day you've all been waiting for and the day I've been stressing over since the beginning of this challenge. The dreaded water marble technique...
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| Polishes used: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Pacific Blue & Going Green, China Glaze - Happy Go Lucky |
While there is most definitely a strong learning curve, once I got the hang of it I actually found it to be pretty fun. It took a little bit of trial and error, but I have to admit that overall I'm pretty pleased with the results for my first attempt! The process was quite messy, but I'm fairly certain that is partially due to me shrieking with rage face and knocking over my entire setup midway through the process. For your enjoyment, I have included this artists rendering of the events that took place today:
If you are thinking of trying this technique, be sure that your water is room temperature or slightly warmer. I found that cold water caused my polish to dry on the surface or sink to the bottom in droplets. Also, hold your brush close to the water surface when dropping, holding the brush too high above didn't work out for me at all.
Many people recommend using cuticle oil, vaseline or tape around the skin to minimize on cleanup time. But being the rebel that I am, I threw caution to the wind and hit this water marble raw dog. I didn't choose the thug life, thug life chose me.
Give water marble a try, it can really create some brilliant designs!
Check out this great picture tutorial from fellow blogger PolishandPearls.com and let me know if you try this yourself!
That came out so pretty! It almost looks like a painting of scenery with roads and a skyline
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, I never thought of it that way but now that you mention it I can see that too!
DeleteOh wow I love it! I've been trying (unsuccessfully) to water marble...it never ever works out. But that's probably because I'm not very patient xD. I love the colors you chose, and the warm water/room temperature is a really helpful tidbit of information. I did not know that. It looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThere was a ton of trial and error involved in this look for sure. Don't give up though! Try again with the warm water and be sure not to hold the brush too high above the water surface when dropping the polish into the dish. Be sure to come back and show me your next attempt! :)
DeleteYou did an amazing job!!! You did way better than I did. See, it wasn't so bad! I'm glad you had fun with it too.
ReplyDeleteFlattery will get you everywhere, girl! ;)
DeleteI think you did great with yours, and you're right it wasn't tooooo painful! I'll definitely try it again! <3
I have never seen Rage look so peaceful and lovely! You make this look good. Thug life represent...lol. Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteHaha,thanks!Beautifying my rage is just one of my many talents!
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