Chinese painting on nails is becoming more and more popular. Europeans have always liked oriental motifs for their sophistication and mystery. But making such a beautiful design without preparation is difficult, so it’s worth practicing before you start.
Design features
In China they drew and wrote with ink on parchment. They try to repeat the same technique on the nails. Chinese manicure is based on complex patterns and a blurry pattern, similar to watercolor. They draw mostly flowers (blooming and in buds), but some depict hieroglyphs and minimalistic patterns.
To create Chinese patterns, you need to use bright, saturated colors. Some masters of nail service use a special technique of "one stroke" in their work. For each drawing, special movements are used. Chinese manicure is not just nail art. You need to take the choice of patterns seriously, slowly transferring them to the nail plate.
Varieties of strokes
Manicure uses a variety of techniques that allow you to create on the nailsnot just a painting, but a watercolor drawing:
- smooth surface - the master draws without taking the brush off the plate;
- openwork - move the brush up and down, resulting in an uneven stroke;
- semi-openwork - stringing loops;
- wave - the master makes a twisting movement with a brush.
An experienced Chinese-style manicure uses several techniques to create an amazing pattern. This design takes a lot of time, but the result is amazing.
Required materials and tools
To make a Chinese painting manicure, you will need the following tools:
- varnish - best with a matte effect, or you can use acrylic paints;
- medium flat brush used for painting leaves;
- manicure liner is needed for drawing small elements and fine lines;
- fan brush used to paint grass (creates a fluffy effect);
- acrylic paints are the basis for creating this manicure, so their choice must be approached responsibly. It is best to use silicone-based water-based paints that create three-dimensional images on the nails;
- a palette is needed for mixing paints;
- water and tissues;
- top coat.
It is best to use natural hair brushes. It will be more convenient to work with them and the drawing will be more effective.
How to mix colors on a palette
The task of the master when creating Chinese painting on nails is an imitation of a watercolor drawing. Therefore, it is important to prepare watercolor paints for work. For convenience and creating a high-quality manicure, use a palette:
- Take a flat brush and dip its different ends into different paints. One - in a light shade, the other - in a darker one. Make three wide strokes on the palette in different directions, while the brush does not turn. This will keep the colors from blending. And on the brush another one is formed. As a result, you will get three shades.
- Masters often use this method. Just draw two stripes with a distance slightly wider than these lines. Professionals find this position to be convenient for using a flat brush.
You need to prepare paints immediately before creating a manicure so that they do not dry out and you can create a bright picture.
Recommendations for creating a manicure
Chinese nail painting for beginners is a rather complicated and time-consuming process. Of course, you can use stickers that imitate oriental ornaments, or contact a professional. But there are subtleties, given which you can learn how to create amazing patterns:
- Beginners should not try to master all the techniques at once, but practice one.
- It is best to use as thin brushes as possible.
- Before drawing, practice on paper to make the manicure neat.
- The background coat must be perfectly even,so that the colors lay down evenly.
- It is worth starting to master Chinese painting with the use of light shades.
All of the above recommendations will help young masters create a beautiful design on the nails.
Step by step instructions
First, a hygienic manicure is done, paying special attention to polishing the nail plate. This is important so that all varnishes and paints lie evenly and evenly, creating a perfect pattern:
- After preparing the nails, they start mixing colors on the palette. Use dark and light shades. The main background should be combined with the flower.
- Background can be either plain or iridescent. For this, acrylic paints are used, which must be applied with quick strokes. Thanks to this, the shades are mixed, creating new ones. But the coating must be even to get a neat manicure.
- Then you dip the brush into paint and start creating a drawing. Keep in mind that with a different angle of inclination, a new pattern is obtained.
- When the painting is ready, apply a top coat over it.
Colors should be combined with each other, creating a harmonious pattern. It is not necessary to immediately make complex drawings. It is enough to try to create one flower on the nail. Gradually mastering the technique, you will be able to draw Chinese painting.
Bamboo drawing
One of the laconic design options is bamboo. On the palette, mix green and brown paints, forbackground coat, use white varnish:
- Get a hygienic manicure. Apply two coats of white polish, allowing each coat to dry first.
- Use a thin brush to paint some bamboo stalks.
- Arrange the leaves in a chaotic manner with jerky movements, without drawing them in detail. No need to try to make them all the same - this way you can create a natural effect.
- Apply top coat.
You have a beautiful Chinese pattern. This option allows you to get used to working with a thin brush.
Pattern camellias
To make the manicure beautiful, take the image of flowers as a basis. So you can draw in more detail:
- Use dark red for the background.
- Paint the camellia bud with white varnish. Highlight its base with red slightly lighter than the background. With a thin brush, use this shade to add shadow to the petals of the bud.
- Use black polish to draw thin ornate lines.
- Apply top over top.
This pattern on the nails looks luxurious and impressive. The pattern is rich, drawing attention to your claws. Therefore, such a painting is chosen by self-confident ladies who want to emphasize the temperament and sensuality of their nature.
Design in light colors
Manicure with blue flowers is an unusual option for Chinese painting. But it looks no less impressive and beautiful. Make the background cover nude:
- Finish your nails with pastel or clear nail polish. Use blue to highlight the protruding edge of the plate.
- Flowers draw on one side of the nail. To do this, in addition to blue, they use black (for the outline) and white for drawing the middle.
- Apply light strokes and an openwork pattern with white varnish on the rest of the plate.
- Apply a top coat over the pattern.
Such a manicure with blue flowers refreshes the image, adds gentle and sophisticated notes.
Hieroglyph Design
You can draw not only flowers, but also other Chinese ornaments. For example, a manicure with hieroglyphs looks mysterious, because not everyone will be able to understand the meaning of the characters. It is best to create such a pattern using contrasting shades:
- Make a white solid color background.
- Draw hieroglyphs with black varnish.
- Cover top.
Beautiful Chinese characters are obtained by drawing thin lines. The design is elegant and concise. The classic combination in Chinese style is the combination of red and gold. You can use glitter polish - manicure will become more festive.
Chinese French style
French is a classic in the world of nail design, which is often complemented by beautiful designs:
- For the background, choose either a clear polish or a nude shade. Highlight the protruding edge of the nail plate with black.
- Paint flowers at the top of the nail. To do this, use white andpurple colors. Highlight the middle with yellow strokes.
- For the leaves, mix green and white.
- Use black polish to paint subtle ornate patterns.
Flowers should be drawn in detail. Beginners should not create a painting on a dark background, because any negligence in the ornament will be noticeable. The whole pattern must be drawn in detail, then it will be beautiful and admirable to others.
Chinese painting is an opportunity to create watercolor paintings on nails. Therefore, girls and women often make extensions so that they can create large and complex works. Some masters choose a landscape for drawing, which looks original and beautiful.
But Chinese painting on nails is a laborious process, because the drawing is drawn in detail. Professionals combine several stroke techniques to create a delightful pattern. Some masters advise you to immediately try to make a painting on the nail plate, because it is different from drawing on paper. With practice, you can master one of the most difficult nail art techniques.
