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QuestionCan I use blush instead of eyeshadow?Community AnswerYes, if that is the color your want for your nail polish. Just make sure to follow the instructions just as if it were eyeshadow.
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QuestionIs there any way to make white nail polish?Community AnswerUse white eye shadow, or fine white glitter for a more sparkly look. If you choose either, add some clear nail polish, too.
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QuestionI want to make a black nail polish - should I use clear or white to make it?Community AnswerClear polish would probably best, as white would make the color appear more like a grey, and you would end up using too much black shadow to compensate.
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QuestionCan I change the color by adding food coloring?Chloe LeeCommunity AnswerIf you add it to a top coat then yes, but it will only show up as a light tint.
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QuestionCan I use other colors of nail polish?Community AnswerYou could try mixing two or more colors of nail polish together, but they may not blend properly; you might end up with a slight marbled effect.
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QuestionHow do I make nail polish with glitter?Community AnswerIf you want to make glittery nail polish, use a solid eye shadow and some glitter. Mix it well and put on your nails.
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QuestionDo I need to use clear nail polish?Community AnswerNo, you can also use white, but the color may turn out more faded than if you were to use clear. Clear would work best.
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QuestionDoes anyone know what format the pigments come in when larger companies mass-produce nail polish?Community AnswerCompanies making polish use powdered pigments. I got mine from TKB Trading, which sells to large companies and small, individual crafters. The pigments used in mineral makeup are the same ones used in nail polish. TKB even shows you how each pigment will look mixed into a nail polish base.
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QuestionHow can I make a DIY nail polish without 'matte nail top voating'?Community AnswerGet a bottle of clear nail polish top coat (typically a top coat can be bought cheaply). Buy an eyeshadow that has the colour you want for your nail polish. Scrape the eyeshadow out the palette, crush it down into fine powder and put it into the clear nail polish bottle. Shake well before use. It will come out faintly at first but after a couple of layers, it should look great!
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QuestionCan I do anything to make my thick polish thinner?Community AnswerThere is nail polish thinner, it is wonderful. A quick fix would be to add some acetone-based nail polish remover, but remember that it contains water which will not evaporate very quickly, so if you use this, your nail polish won't dry as well.
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QuestionWhat can I use instead of clear nail polish?Community AnswerYou can use the polish that is designed for a top coat or clear base coat.
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QuestionHow can I make a baby blue color into a royal blue?Community AnswerYou could add a few drops of black nail polish or liquid eyeliner. Don't add too much though or you'll end up turning the nail polish black.
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QuestionI have a top coat that is so thick it has turned into a sort of jelly. Will nail polish thinner help, or is it too far gone?Community AnswerOnce it turns to jelly, I'm afraid it can't be saved. Thinner would probably make it worse.
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QuestionHow do I make matte nail polish?Community AnswerEither use a shadow that has little or no shimmer and don't use a top coat, or use whatever shadow you want and use a matte top coat.
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QuestionHow do I make nail polish without eyeshadow or mixing two colors together?Community AnswerYou can use Kool-aid or food coloring, but if you use food coloring, the color might come out faint, so use white polish.
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QuestionCan I mix water with eye shadow to make nail polish?Community AnswerNo. Water and eyeshadow will not adhere to your nails.
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QuestionIs there a way to make clear nail polish?Community AnswerNo, but you can go to a store and get cheap clear nail polish.
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QuestionCan I use a bit of crushed lipstick?Community AnswerYes. You would have to really crush up the lipstick and add some water to it to get the best results.
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QuestionWhat is clean nail polish?Community AnswerIt just means that the particles are very fine and do not have lumps, therefore it is clean.
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QuestionCan I use a glitter hardener instead of a solid clear coat?Community AnswerIf you want to you can.
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QuestionIf I don't have a clear nail polish or a white nail polish, what do I do to make a nice nail polish and how can I make dotting tools and other designing tools for my nails?Community AnswerYou should probably go to the store and buy some cheap white or clear polish. You could also use things around the house like tooth picks and even cotton swabs as designing tools.
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QuestionHow do I make white nail polish without eye shadow?Community AnswerYou can use white cream paint, but do not use watercolor paints as they are not strong enough to stick to your nails.
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QuestionCan I use highlighter instead of eye shadow or blush?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererEye shadow, blush, and highlight are all powder products, so yes, highlight will work.
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QuestionCan I make nail polish using paint?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererAcrylic paint (it's cheap art paint) works really well as polish of you put a glossy top coat on after it's done drying.
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QuestionHow do I make red nail polish without eyeshadow or glitter?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererYou could use blush, or food coloring may work if you want a jelly-red color.
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QuestionWhat are some good stores to find cheap nail polish?Community AnswerIt depends on where you live. In the UK, Poundworld and Superdrug are good options for cheap, affordable nail polish.
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QuestionWhat can I use other than clear nail polish?GenevaladwigCommunity AnswerYou could use a light color like pink or white or mix two colors together. You could also use clear glitter polish if you have that.
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QuestionHow do I make an emerald green nail polish?Community AnswerAdd emerald green eye shadow for emerald green nail polish, and emerald green glitter if you prefer. But still use the clear nail polish. If the color is too light, perhaps adding some emerald green food coloring would help.
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QuestionCan I make matte without corn starch? If so, how?Community AnswerYes. Matte means that the polish is not shiny, instead it has a duller finish. So, you have to add some sort of powder to achieve this. Instead of cornstarch you can use baby powder, eyeshadow (although this may alter the color of the finished polish), and other fine powders.
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QuestionCan I use nail hardener and eye shadow instead of clear nail polish and eye shadow?Community AnswerNo. Nail hardener and nail polish are two different things, so you can’t use nail hardener. Other colors of nail polish will work too, but they may alter the color of the finished polish.
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