Making Your Own Sets
How to Use Nail Art Stencils on Press-On Nails
How to use nail art stencils on press-on nails with polish or an airbrush: choosing stencils for each nail shape, avoiding paint bleeding, and sorting and storing stenciled sets.
How to Create 3D Nail Art on Press-On Nails
How to create 3D nail art on press-on nails, from choosing a shape and preparing the surface to securing pearls, charms and rhinestones, plus how to store and care for raised designs.
How to Set Up a Home Workspace for Making Press-On Nails
How to arrange a home nail art workspace for press-on nails: work surface, task lighting, ventilation, tool organization, product storage, spill cleanup and sorting tips by shape.
Fine-Line Press-On Nail Art Design Ideas
Fine line nail designs for press-on nails: which designs suit each nail shape, how to hand-paint crisp lines, options for men, and how to sort, store and care for your sets.
Nail Art Brush Types and Their Uses: A Practical Guide to Choosing and Caring for Your Brushes
A practical guide to nail art brushes and their uses: liner, detail, flat, fan and ombré brushes, choosing a fine line brush, using paint brushes, plus cleaning and storage.
How to Choose Clear Nail Tips for Encapsulated Press-On Nail Art
How to choose clear nail tips for encapsulated press-on nails: tip types, curvature, thickness, shape and length, plus practical ways to sort, store and care for your clear tips and finished sets.
How to Recognize and Troubleshoot Undercured Gel Polish on Press-On Nails
How to tell if gel polish on handmade press-on nails is undercured, why it happens, how to fix affected sets and how to cure, sort and store them so they last.
Does Essie Nail Polish Need UV Light?
Essie lacquer and Essie Gel Couture air dry without a UV or LED lamp. How the lines differ, how to use them with colour-changing and glow effects, and how to sort press-on nails.
How to Plan Glow-in-the-Dark Press-On Nail Designs
How to plan glow-in-the-dark press-on nails. Compare full glow, accents, ombre and star designs, choose a shape that suits the glow, and sort, store and care for your sets.
How to Choose and Use Glow-in-the-Dark Acrylic Powder for Press-On Sets
How to choose glow in the dark acrylic powder for press-on sets, including white glow powders and Valentino options, plus application steps, shape choice, and storage tips for your collection.