Nail pens make nail art so easy! Tutorial 🖤➡️

Easy Halloween nails for spooky season 👻🖤☁️

How to use Acrylic art pens 🖊️

Step 1: Paint matte top coat, and cure.

Step 2: Draw your design, and wait for it to dry 10-20 seconds. For the second layer, do the same.

Step 3: Top coat, cure, and you’re done.

Acrylic pens make for a really easy way to create any nail art you want. If you mess up you can always wipe off your nails with acetone, and start over. I love these nails so much because they were so easy, and so much fun. I did these really quickly and for nail content that was a win! There are also colored pens so you don’t just have to do black and white. The key for the acrylic pens to work is painting matte top coat first and curing your nails. The matte top coats texture make it very easy to draw on.

What other designs would you like to see? 👻

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2023/11/5 Edited to

... Read moreOkay, so you've seen how simple it is to get started with acrylic art pens for quick nail art, right? I was honestly shocked at how easy it was to draw your design once I tried it. For anyone looking for easy nail pen designs or nail designs with nail markers, these pens are a total game-changer, especially if you're a beginner like I was! Beyond just spooky ghosts for Halloween, there's a whole world of nail pen art waiting to be explored. Let me share some more ideas and tips I've picked up to make your easy nail art journey even smoother. Simple Designs to Get You Started: Forget intricate masterpieces for now. Start with basics! Dots: The easiest of all! Use the pen tip to create tiny dots, or press a little harder for larger ones. You can make polka dots, dot gradients, or even use dots to form simple shapes. Lines & Stripes: Straight lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) or wavy lines can look surprisingly chic. Practice steadying your hand. Abstract Swirls: Don't overthink it! Just let your hand flow to create organic, abstract swirls or squiggles. These always look artistic and hide imperfections well. Tiny Hearts or Stars: Once you're comfortable with lines, try drawing small hearts or stars. They add a cute, personal touch. Remember, if you mess up, you can always use a little acetone on a brush to clean it up before your final top coat! My Top Tips for Beginners Using Nail Pens: Practice on a Nail Wheel (or paper!): Before going straight to your nails, try out your acrylic art pens on a practice wheel or even just a piece of paper. This helps you get a feel for the pen's flow and pressure. The Matte Top Coat is Your Best Friend: Seriously, as mentioned in the main tutorial, this step is CRUCIAL. It gives the pen a slightly textured, non-slippery surface to draw your design on. I found that without it, the pen ink can sometimes bleed or be harder to control on a glossy surface. So, paint matte top coat and cure it perfectly! Light Hand, Steady Hand: Use gentle pressure. The ink flows easily, and too much pressure can lead to blobs or uneven lines. Take your time, and wait for it to dry for at least 10-20 seconds between layers or before adding another design element. Patience here pays off! Don't Be Afraid of Color: While black and white are classic, don't limit yourself! I recently got a set of colored nail markers and it opened up so many possibilities. Imagine pastel dots for spring or vibrant stripes for summer! Seal It Well: Once your designs are completely dry, apply a good quality regular or gel top coat to cure and seal everything in. This protects your hard work and makes your nail pen art last longer. I've learned so much just by experimenting, and these acrylic art pens truly make DIY nails accessible to everyone. If you're looking for easy nail art with pens or nail art designs with pen that actually look good without hours of effort, this is it. I hope these extra tips help you create some amazing nail designs! Share your creations – I'd love to see what you come up with!

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So pretty!! ❤️

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Omg I need to try this design

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