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How to create a newspaper print design on your nails.

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Once your basecoat has dried, paint on your colour

Two layers will make sure the colour shows true. Wait until this is totally dry.

  • Tear small strips of the newspaper and lay out
  • Preparing your nails
  • Use base coat – it helps your design adhere to the nail and makes it last longer
  • Once your basecoat has dried, paint on your colour
  • Dip your finger into the gin – make sure it is really wet
  • Lay the newspaper over the gin-soaked fingernail
  • Ta da!
  • The finished design

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