Saturday 4 August 2012

Nail Art: Tangled - Floating Lights

Happy weekend, everyone! Today, I want to share a special nail art design with you that I'm very proud of.

I am one of the millions of people that watched Tangled and was completely captured by it. The characters are endearing, the animation is gorgeous, and the story gives a fresh twist on the classic Rapunzel story. What more could I ask for? Now, when asked what the most beautiful and iconic scene of that movie is, most people can probably agree: when the lanterns are released from the castle.

Here is my tribute to that most unforgettable scene.


My inspiration


Polishes:
Sky
Left to right: OPI "Sparrow Me The Drama", American Apparel "Dynasty", American Apparel "Mount Royal", Sally Hansen "Navy Baby"

 Castle & Boat
Black and white acrylic paint - add a bit of white to the black so it isn't as harsh
Note: acrylic paint is a matter of personal preference. It doesn't dry as fast, so I find it easier to work with at times, but black and white nail polish would work as well

 Lanterns
Left to right: China Glaze "Lemon Fizz", American Apparel "Rose Bowl", Nubar "Nubar 2010"
Magic happens here! Use any red orange flakie ( eg. Essie "Shine of the Times", Sally Hansen "Hidden Treasure") to give the lanterns a glow.

Directions:
You can find my gradient tutorial here

Dab the flakies where your lanterns are to give them a glow. Top coat over everything, and finished!

Tips:
  • Don't stress about the castle! You just need the general form and it will look like a castle! It'll be covered by some lanterns anyways, so it doesn't need to be anywhere near perfect.
  • Feel free to use the same brush while painting the lanterns. I dotted on the yellow first, and then went right into the pink and white.
  • If you don't paint the castle, just do the lanterns! I did only lanterns for my right hand, and it looks gorgeous!
I really hope you enjoyed this design and tutorial! Please let me know what you think, and if you have any questions, leave me a comment! Have a good one!

7 comments:

  1. ahh!!! These are absolutely amazing!!! I was captivated by that scene too! One of the most unforgettable scene I've ever seen! I remember re-watching it just to watch that scene again, and again and again.. hahahahaha! And you did such an amazing job on recreating the scene on your nails! Love it!!

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    1. Ahhhh I know! It was just breathtaking! I also listen to the song a lot hahaa. Thank you so much, I'm happy you like it!

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  2. You should trademark this manicure, it is SO PERFECT!! It honestly deserves an award..so I gave you one! ;) I'm serious, go see my blog Vickers!

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    1. Wow, totally was not expecting this! Thanks so much Sohni!! :D

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  3. Oh my GOSH. I cant believe I didn't know about you until now! This is sooooo amazing, now I need to go read all the other posts I missed hahah

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  4. I like that colors! like my blogg.. pink and purple haha
    could we follow each other?
    www.octafrestila.blogspot.com

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