Steam Punk in Blue

Sue Rangeley

Sue Rangeley joined the nail industry back in year 2000. Since that time, she has run a successful salon business for a number of years. However, Sue moved her focus onto education, after finding a passion for teaching. During the pursuit of teaching qualifications at Huddersfield University, Sue was offered a position as teacher/trainer inside FE colleges across West Yorkshire where she further realized her passion for education. Once qualified, Sue onto complete assessor and Internal verification awards and has now been working in FE colleges for the last eight years.

PRODUCTS USED

Rachael Wilders Base Coat
Salon System Gellux in Bare Necessities
Ugly Duckling gel No 21, and 22
Rachael Wilders Multi Art Gel in No 19 RadicaL
Rachael Wilders Shades Designer Gel in Turquoise Gold Leaf in Blue/Copper/Gold
Rachael Wilders Velvet Matte Top Coat
Rachel Wilders Crystal Fix
Various Gems
Caviar Beads
Steam Punk Gears

STEPS

Start by prepping the nails, then cleanse, apply base coat & cure for the recommended time. Apply your favorite French nude gel polish base color; Sue has used Salon System Gellux in Bare Necessities.

Paint a deep chevron French with gel polish or art gel paint, and gently blend out the color, then with chosen second color, start from the free edge & blend that color up. Gently blend both colors together to form an ombré effect & cure, Sue has used Ugly Duckling potted gel no 21 & 22, Rachael Wilders Multi

Apply foil/gold leaf to the inhibition layer in random places around the smile line & fade downwards (this will add depth & a background to the finished look). Sue has used a selection of blue/copper & gold leaf pieces.

Apply matte top coat to seal in the design & cure.

Choose a selection of different color & sized gems, caviar beads, steam punk gears (from Amazon) & pre-made flowers. Sue made these in acrylic.

Plan out your design with a rough idea of where you will place your art pieces & apply a small amount of Crystal Fix, then apply your decorations. Once happy with your placement, cure for the required time.