This super easy design pairs a glossy red background with a raised, textured swirl pattern, similar to a sweater nail effect. It uses Pillar Box gel polish and Ruby Red acrylic powder, and is perfect for the autumn and winter season.
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How to Create Red 3D Textured Swirl Nails
1. Apply the first coat of Pillar Box
Apply Pillar Box all over the nail and cure.
2. Apply a second coat
Apply a second coat of Pillar Box for solid, full coverage, then cure.
3. Top coat and cure fully
Apply top coat all over and make sure the nail is fully cured before adding any texture or acrylic powder.
4. Paint the swirl design
Using the same Pillar Box, freestyle a swirl design, or any pattern you like, over the top coat. Cure for 60 seconds.
5. Build up the 3D effect
Go back over the same lines with Pillar Box for a second layer, giving the design more of a 3D effect. Make sure you cover all of your lines.
6. Sprinkle Ruby Red acrylic powder
Using a cuticle pusher as a little scoop, sprinkle Ruby Red acrylic powder over the design, covering all the areas you have just painted.
7. Cure and dust off
Cure the nail before removing any excess, then use a brush to dust off the leftover powder to reveal the textured 3D design.
Pro Tips
- Top coat before powder. If the colour layer isn't sealed and fully cured, the acrylic powder will stick to the red and make a mess.
- Check your lines carefully. Any missed line will show once the powder goes on.
- One layer can be smoother. A single pass of lines gives a smoother finish, while going over them twice creates a more raised 3D look.
