Chica and Jo Craft with Nail Polish E-Book

Sandra Vogt

• Herausgeber: Design Originals
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 62

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Beschreibung

Have you ever thought about what you can do with nail polish aside from the obvious? Easily available in almost every color imaginable, crafting with nail polish is simple, exciting, and perfect for everyone – no artistic skills required! Learn how to add marbling effects to coffee mugs and dishware, give splashes of color to sunglasses and phone cases, and embellish shoes, hair accessories, and so much more. Chica and Jo Craft with Nail Polish features 20 fun projects and clear step-by-step instructions for painting techniques on a wide range of surfaces – from wood and paper to glass and plastic – so you can have fun with nail polish in new and unexpected ways! Also included are helpful tips on tools, troubleshooting, dishwasher-safe seals, and more. Use supplies you already have and get crafting!

Leseprobe

Craft

with

NAIL

POLISH

SANDRA VOGT AND TABITHA DOTSON

Easy Projects for DIY Style

20+

ISBN 978-1-4972-0528-4

COPY PERMISSION: Every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this book is accurate. However, due to differing conditions, tools,

and individual skills, neither the author nor publisher can be responsible for any injuries, losses, or other damages, which may result from the use

of the information in this book.

WARNING: Due to the components used in this craft, children under 8 years of age should not have access to materials or supplies without

adult supervision. Under rare circumstances components of products could cause serious or fatal injury. Please read all safety warnings for the

products being used. Neither New Design Originals, the product manufacturer, or the supplier is responsible.

NOTE: The use of products and trademark names is for informational purposes only, with no intention of infringement upon those trademarks.

© 2021 by Sandra Vogt and Tabitha Dotson and New Design Originals Corporation,

www.d-originals.com

,

an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, 800-

457-9112, 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Vogt, Sandra, author. | Dotson, Tabitha, author.

Title: Craft with nail polish / Sandra Vogt and Tabitha Dotson.

Other titles: Chica and Jo craft with nail polish

| Chica and jo.

Description: Mount Joy [Pennsylvania] : Design Originals, [2021] | At head

of title: Chica and Jo. | Summary: “Instructs readers on several

painting techniques using nail polish. Also includes step-by-step

projects for decorating various items in the home and office”-- Provided

by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020045427 (print) | LCCN 2020045428 (ebook) | ISBN

9781497205284 (paperback) | ISBN 9781607658481 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Painting. | Handicraft--Materials. | Nail polish.

Classification: LCC TT385 .V64 2021

(print) | LCC TT385

(ebook) | DDC

738.1

/5--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020045427

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020045428

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Introduction

Nail polish might not currently be stocked

amongst your craft supplies, but after you

discover its versatility, you will be scooping

up tons of bottles on your next trip to the

drugstore. With a variety of finishes—including

metallic, glitter, pastel, neon, and iridescent—

and with colors in every shade of the rainbow,

you are sure to find just the shade to suit

your needs.

Nail polish has a few advantages over

regular acrylic craft paint, a key one being

the ability to adhere to almost any surface.

Nail polish glides easily onto glass, metal,

ceramics, paper, wood, and more. Once on the

surface, nail polish is extremely durable. Its

glossy finish resists scratches and stands up

well to everyday wear, just like it does when it

is on your nails! Nail polish also levels out on

its own and dries quickly, meaning it will not

dry with uneven brush strokes like with most

acrylic paints.

The beginning of this book is packed

with useful information you can use while

completing the projects. There is a list of

tools and supplies, as well as useful tips

and techniques. We’ll teach you things like

marbling (page 26) and paint pouring (page

31) so you can apply them to projects like the

Monogrammed Mugs (page 40) and Sapphire

Blue Coasters (page 70). Once you learn the

techniques, you’ll see how effortless it is to

use your creativity to put your own personal

stamp on the projects you make.

Entering the world of nail polish crafting is

easy, and the brush built right into the cap

means you can just grab a bottle and get right

to painting!

With a vast array of available

colors stocked at almost any store (and

probably on your vanity, too), nail polish is a

versatile, budget-friendly option for creating

fun, personalized projects for yourself and

your home.

Table of Contents

Inspiration Gallery

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

Chapter One: The Basics

Tools and Supplies

.........................

22

Basic Painting Tips

.........................

24

Techniques

................................

25

Dots

...................................

25

Marbling

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26

Paint Pouring

...........................

31

Masking

...............................

34

Stenciling

..............................

36

Chapter Two: Make It Mine

Polka-Dot Sunglasses

..................

38

Monogrammed Mugs

..................

40

Rainbow Reading Glasses

..............

42

Chapter Three: Be a Fashionista

Striped Flip-Flops

......................

46

Coral Statement Necklace

..............

48

Memory Pendants

.....................

50

Game Piece Pendants

...................

52

Faux Resin Bracelet

....................

54

Chapter Four: Accent Your Space

Vivid Candleholders

.....................

57

Geometric Photo Frame

...............

60

Faux Terrazzo Drawer Knobs

...........

62

Jewel Tone Trinket Bowls

..............

64

Bright Toy Animals

.....................

66

Giraffe Succulent Planter

...............

68

Sapphire Blue Coasters

................

70

Chapter Five: Take It Outside

Cheery Garden Tools

....................

72

Cute Herb Garden

......................

74

Starburst Mandala Rocks

................

78

Chapter Six: Get the Party Started

Chic Pumpkins

..........................

81

Candy Cane Swirl Ornaments

..........

84

Modern Easter Eggs

...................

86

Valentine Card and Envelope Liner

.....

88

Patriotic Condiment Container

.........

90

Floral Wedding Headpiece

.............

92

About the Authors

.........................

95

Acknowledgments

........................

95

Photo Credits

.............................

95

Index

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96

48

81

66

74

46

40

38

78

88

84

50

60

64

6

CHICA AND JO CRAFT WITH NAIL POLISH

Get inspired to use nail polish in new ways with this gallery of projects. All of the

projects in this section use the various techniques described in Chapter 1 (see page 22).

Supplies can be found around your home or at your local craft or hobby store.

INSPIRATION

GALLERY

Watercolor Marbled Mugs

– Use a water-dipped marbling technique (see page 26) to

transform ordinary white mugs into watercolor masterpieces. In a rainbow of coordinating

colors, these mugs are a great addition to your kitchen or the perfect gift for a coffee lover.

7

Monogrammed Hanger

– Make

a monogrammed wooden

hanger for a special occasion or

make a set for your wardrobe.

Simply apply letter stickers to

the middle of a wooden hanger

and masking tape around them

to create a box. Lightly dab dark

nail polish over the stickers,

adding coats as needed. When

dry, peel away the tape and

letter stickers. For an added pop

of color, paint the metal hook

rose gold.

Glittery Flatware

– Add some

festive flair to plain, mismatched,

or outdated cutlery by adding a

couple of coats of coordinating

solid nail polish colors to the

handles. (Be sure to not paint

the end you use to eat.) Allow

to dry then add a coat of glittery

nail polish.

Drip Vases

– Give plain, white

vases a modern touch! Fully

load a nail polish brush and

place it at the top edge, allowing

the paint to drip down the

side. Repeat the same color

multiple times around the rim

with even spacing between

each drip. Repeat with multiple

coordinating colors until all

available space is covered.

8

CHICA AND JO CRAFT WITH NAIL POLISH

INSPIRATION GALLERY

Pretty Phone Cases

- By painting a

pattern or decoration on the inside

of a clear phone case, you’ll end up

with a smooth protective exterior that

won’t wear or scratch. Customize ring

holders with the same color palette.

Monogrammed Journals

– Mask the

area you want to decorate with an

alphabet sticker and masking tape

(see page 34). Use more tape or paper