The Black Pearl

Blurry picture aside this nail set is really pretty and perfect for formal or non-formal events such as: school or work and the pop of color on the fourth nail definately gives it an informal look which is perfect for those events.

What you will need:


(From left to right: black & white nail polish, rhinestones (of color), white pearls, and jewel picker)

Step 1: Start by painting all four of your nails black (except for one, that will be the the white nail) this saves time, painting all of them rather than repeating the same steps over and over again.

Step 2: Add a top coat to the 4 black nails or 8 if you're doing the full set for both hands.

Step 3: Begin adding the pearls, following the patterns of (1, 2, 1, 2) for each row. (As seen in the picture).
Step 4: Take the two remaining nails and paint them white. When you're finish add a top coat.

Step 5: Starting with the bow. Start outward and then work inwards- meaning: begin by adding four silver rhinestone (or color of your choice) at the end of either side of the nail (like so- add picture)

Step 6: Decresing one rhinestone as you get closer to the center. So, the first row was four, the next will be three and so on until you have just one rhinestone for the center.

An alternative to this is, work on side, (4,3,2,1) rows, then work onto the other side (2,3,4). You're forgetting about the one because that will be your center/knot for the bow.

Step 7: Just begin placing rhinestone onto your nail, but in varying places, like the picture you could do 3 (like a triangle) and two at the bottom like a slighted line.

Step 8: Add a thick top coat and you're done!

* Make sure you use a large rhinestone for the knot.

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