How To Do 3D Donut Nail Art

Hi everyone! This month's twin nail challenge (check the earlier ones I took part in at the end of this post) at Those Nails Though Facebook group was themed desserts. AND, I was paired with the super talented free hand nail artist Anita from StyleThoseNails.

Anu, as I lovingly call her, is amazing with her nails. She does some breathtaking free hand nail art (check out her instagram channel @stylethosenails). This time she wanted to try out 3D nail art and suggested we pick donuts as our nail art. I was sure she would do something amazing and sheepishly agreed to take up the challenge myself.

This is what I came up with.

How To Do 3D Donut Nail Art

And here is a look at both of our versions.

How To Do 3D Donut Nail Art

Anu used breakfast loops to create the donuts on her nails and has a full video on her channel. I, on the other hand, could not think of what came in loops and would fit my nails. I looked around, even dug into the nut bolt collection lying around the house but in vain. Finally an idea struck - I thought how about I create little loop structures with something myself. I have this little bottle of fabric glue that I decided to try out. I drew tiny loops on my nail art mat and left it to dry over night. Next day the loops actually dried out and I was able to lift them off. So finally I had something that would fit my nails and looked like loops. 

Raksha Bandhan Nail Art - 3D Rakhi Nails Tutorial

Hi friends, this is another nail art post specially for Raksha Bandhan. Rakshan Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love between brothers and sisters. On this day sisters tie a thread of love and good luck on their brother's wrist. This thread is called the Rakhi. The brother in turn vows to protect his sister. There is a lot of historical significance to this festival (you can read it on wiki-pedia)

The ordinary thread over time has changed many forms - from crystals, to the now popular diamond studded Rakhis - the humble holi thread has had a makeover.

To capture the festivity of this day I tried to recreate a tiny little Rakhi for my nails. I know this might sound a bit crazy but then who wants to be normal! The pictures were all taken when all of my nails were still wet - you can see the wet polish around the accent nail with Rakhi.

Raksha Bandhan Nail Art - 3D Rakhi Nails Tutorial

Things you need:

1. Tiny embelishments for creating the Rakhi - I used green nail studs and one flower crystal stud.

2. A thin thread - I used a golden thread from a ribbon I had - you can use a normal thread and coat it with golden polish

3. Clear top coat

4. Zip lock bag (or any similar plastic bag)