Instead of looking through
my newspaper for headlining stories on firefighters saving babies from a
burning building, I looked for words to put on my nails.
Newspaper Nail Art is
one of the easiest things to do. If this were a Nail Art college, this would be
in our introductory class.
What you will need:
1) Newspaper
2) Light nail color (white, gray, light pink)
3) Rubbing Alcohol (don’t waste vodka)
4) Clear Top Coat
The newspaper article I
used was on someone who loved baking cakes. Perfect, I love eating cakes!
Step 1: Paint one coat of
your light nail color.
I used OPI’s French Quarter
For Your Thoughts from their 2011 Fall Collection. Make sure this coat is
completely dry before moving on! I made the mistake of thinking it was “almost”
dry, proceeded to the next step, and it failed. Miserably.
Step 2: Dip nail in rubbing
alcohol for 15-30 seconds.
Step 3: Quickly (!!) put
your newspaper over your nail, hold for 15-30 seconds.
I found each nail did
something different. Some did not hold, some I had to do longer than 15
seconds. Press your newspaper on your nail really hard, but watch it, don’t
hurt yourself! Warning: the fingers you use to press the newspaper will get
residue on it, but we will fix that after your nails are done.
Step 4: Repeat on all your
nails.
Step 5: Let dry! 10
minutes, minimum
Newspaper ink takes a while
to dry onto your light nail color. Be patient.
Step 6: Apply top coat.
If you see your nail color
streaking, do not continue! Wait a few more minutes to make sure it’s dry. I
cannot stress this enough.
Step 7: Once you're 100% sure your nails are dry, use nail polish remover to get rid of any newspaper ink left on your fingers and around your nails. (or wash your hands, that's how I got rid of mine) *this step isn't necessary, if you some managed to do this without making a mess of your fingers
Your end results will make
headliners (see what I did there?). A few of my nails ended up streaking even
though I was completely sure they were dry, but they ones that came out were gorgeous.
My thumb has the word “love” backwards.
These newspaper nails have
a very edgy feel to them. I used a regular top coat for them, but I might use a
matte next time. I feel very Debbie Harry with these nails, I like it.
