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    3rd Marbling Attempt = WIN

    After my disastrous first attempt and all of your amazing advice, I tried marbling again!
    My second attempt went a bit better but was still not up to scratch and I managed to ruin it soon after by bumping and scratching it before it was dry. I think I put too many layers of polish on underneath. This was before clean-up – I didn’t even keep it on long enough to get a proper picture.
    The marbling isn’t too bad but I don’t like the colours very much.

    My 3rd attempt went much better – I used thinner polishes as you all suggested and I’m pretty pleased with the result.
    I used 2 coats of BYS Lilac Bliss as a base and wrapped my fingers in sellotape…
    For the marbling I used purple, pink and glittery bronze. Then cleaned them up nicely…
     I think I just need to work on getting more of a pattern on my nails rather than a few random swirls.
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    Marbling Fail

    I have been meaning to try marbling for ages and was reminded by Marina a few days ago. My first attempt didn’t go very well. I ended up with lumps and bumps everywhere and more of a clumping than marbling effect. I think it’s because I dunked my fingers in, then pulled them back out without remving the excess which then also stuck to my nail.
    I used:
    L’Oreal LacquiResist – Bebe Blue
    and two old Collection 2000 polishes in a red and pink colour.
    then a top coat of NYC
    Before clean-up:
    After clean-up:
    As you can see, there’s much room for improvement so any advice is welcomed!

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