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Sunday, April 11, 2010

NOTD: "Seaweed" Water Marble + Tutorial

This was originally going to be blue & gold with Orly Luxe, but the colors just weren't cooperating for me so I opened one of my untried shoe boxes & came up with a green.  The final result ended up reminding me of like seaweed or kelp.  I used Icing 7th Inning Streth & Jens Pick for this Water Marble:


Here's the tutorial:



I didn't get as much done this weekend as I planned, but I am at least back up to date with my NOTDs.  Thanks for reading.

~Colette
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29 comments:

  1. SkuldaApril 11, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    Very nice. :)

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  2. LianaApril 12, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    So beautiful!!

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  3. JenApril 12, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    wow, those are stunning. the water marbling came out expertly well this time. :)

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  4. TanithApril 12, 2010 at 3:24 AM

    I have no word for this marble ....I'm in love with this....Too extraordinary !! congratulations ..

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  5. the-swatchaholicApril 12, 2010 at 3:49 AM

    Gorgeous! Love it! :)

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  6. nihridaApril 12, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    Your water marble manis are awesome!

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  7. AlisaApril 12, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Fantastic job! It's beautiful.

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  8. Perles & PaillettesApril 12, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Your marble is perfect as always. I love that color combo ^^

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  9. amusedPolishApril 12, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    wow, i love it

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  10. Mae Espiritu Makeup ObraApril 12, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    one of the prettiest marble nails! perfect i like it!

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  11. LaurenApril 12, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    You are killing me!! I don't think I've commented before on your marbling, but I just have to say I am in such awe. You continue to blow me away, every time! This one is no exception. I'm so inspired that I am for sure going to try water marbling some day soon, because of you!! Thanks so much and keep it up!! :)

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  12. CharisApril 13, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    beautiful, that water marble mani is awesome!

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  13. Doo ♥April 13, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Amazing! This reminds me of a peacock tail in a glorious way. Such a work of art!

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  14. UnknownApril 14, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Love it! I have to agree with Doo when I saw it my first thought was of a peacock..Beautiful....I envy your marbling skills!

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  15. AlyApril 15, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    I am stunned, your water marbling are amazing!! I thought about a peacock too!!
    BTW I mentioned your blog here (thanks to your tutorial I learned how to silk-wrap my nails and my thumbs nails are finally growing!)
    http://maisenzasmalto.blogspot.com/2010/04/blog-award.html

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  16. ColetteJune 12, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    EVERYONE - Thank you all =)

    SMALTY - I am sooo late, but thanks so much, I'll check it out.

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  17. DeniseJune 21, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    i'd love to try that . Very pretty

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  18. echoJuly 13, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    can you use a tooth pick instead of that stick thing i don't have 1 and i really want 2 do these nails soo pretty also can you do them on your real fingernails i have a trip to georgia in a few days i really need this design on my nails! thanks!

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  19. echoJuly 13, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    ps reply to my site its chatcoaster.weebly.com at the page CHATcoaster click on 1 comment oor what ever and you can post something! thx!

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  20. ColetteJuly 18, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    DENISE & ECHO - Thanks =)

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  21. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    i love it its so beautiful

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  22. ColetteAugust 15, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    ANON - Thank you =)

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  23. UnknownAugust 26, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    hey Colette i have been trying the marbling thing out but i seem to get water bubbles alot is there a good way to prevent this?? also my colors seem really dull is it the white i use?? thanks Tina

    p.s ur designs are the best out there

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  24. ColetteAugust 29, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    JESUSNSARA - My 3 main tips to prevent bubbles would be: make sure there are none in the polish before you dip you nail (you can pop those), dip in & out slowly, and make sure to get rid of any water drops on your nail - if they won't drip off, you can use the corner of a paper towel to absorb them.

    If the colors are dull it might be your base if it is not a completely opaque white, or might just be the colors themselves.

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  25. UnknownAugust 30, 2010 at 3:44 AM

    Thanks so much Colette i am practicing my butt off to get it 100 % right!! thanks for all the great advice and tutorials

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  26. ColetteSeptember 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    JESUSNSARA - Practice makes perfect =) Feel free to ask if you have any other questions, sometimes I get really behind but I always try to go back & answer every one.

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  27. JaneApril 7, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love your choice of colors and the flower design you did!

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  28. cherryApril 16, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    when i use the different brand of polish, colors seem not spread well...what shall i do???
    I use metallic gold (Luke) from orly and red (Big apple red) OPI.

    Thanks

    Cherry

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  29. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    hey i jst loveeee u fr makn ds blog...n uploadn such awsm videos.........
    u made nail art so easy n cheap!!!!!!!
    ur designs n colr scheme is jst aweeesssoome!!!!!
    love u gal!
    prachi! :)

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