First Konad!

I wasn't feeling so hot today, so to make myself feel better I got out my new Konad to try! I was really worried about having trouble with it - I read all kinds of comments online about how hard it was to use. Luckily, I did fine - I redid a few nails, which was no problem since I had another topcoat on under the Konad. Only the thumbs gave me real trouble - I have to get used to double stamping there, since I have enormous thumbnails. I cheated on the right hand and used a different image there.

I started out using an old credit card for a scraper, but decided I like the metal scraper better - the plastic took too much off. It's important to keep the scraper clean, or it won't scrape well. I'm definitely investing in some pure acetone - most of my time was spent cleaning the plate and stamper. I usually use the pink beauty secrets remover from Sally beauty, but to be honest I don't think it removes all that well, and it certainly took forever here. Plus acetone dries itself, so I can skip drying the plate. I'll also get some felt to avoid lint.

Here is my first try - it turned out pretty well for the first one I think! My husband has promised to let me practice on his nails later (the things he does for me!) so I hope to get better - I love the Konad and can't wait to try more images. I got 5 plates to start, and I can see how this could get addictive!

Konad plate m57, konad special white polish over BB Couture midnight malibu.

My right hand is making its first blog appearance here - it turned out better, surprising since I'm right handed, and usually my left hand looks better. I did cheat on the thumb, but I like how it looks with the different image. I'm most excited about the leopard and zebra print plates - tomorrow I plan to do a hot pink and black manicure with one of those. I have several hot pinks that need to get used, and I've been in an 80s kind of mood lately. I also got one of the decorative french tip plates, and I can't wait for that. I think my nails are too short for real french, but funky french is fine!

If you're thinking about trying Konad - go for it! I am usually such a spaz with nail art, and I picked this up right away. There's usually a 20% off coupon wandering around - I ordered from wowsocool.com and they were great. You don't need a kit - just get the stamper, a few special polishes to start, and whatever image plates you like. It's cheaper than I thought it would be. I hear you can use some regular polishes, but not all. I'm planning on ordering the China glaze romantique set, now that I have a use for them. I don't like them all over the nail, but love them for this!