7 Top Tips For Flawless Stamping! 💅✨

Nail stamping is a total game-changer when it comes to achieving salon-worthy designs at home — but even the most stunning plate won’t shine without the right technique! Whether you’re a stamping newbie or a seasoned pro, these 7 essential tips will help you get flawless results every single time.

1. 💥 Don’t Be Stingy With Polish

When it comes to stamping, more is more! Apply a generous amount of stamping polish over your design — this ensures the image picks up clearly and completely. Thin coats can lead to patchy or incomplete transfers.

2. 🌀 Shake Well, Mix Often

Make sure your stamping polish is properly mixed and not too thick. A few drops of polish thinner will help revive any polish that seems too thick!  Give your bottle a good shake before each use, or use mixing marbles to keep your polish smooth and ready to perform!

3. 💨 One Firm Scrape — That’s All!

Use a clean scraper and make one firm, quick scrape across your polish-covered image at a 45-degree angle. Going back and forth or scraping too lightly can mess up the design or leave behind too much polish.

4. ⚡ Lift Immediately After Scraping 

Timing is everything! Don’t let the polish sit — lift your stamper and pick up the image immediately after scraping to prevent drying and blurring. 

5. 🤲 Two-Handed Stamping

Two hands make for an easier pick-up. Scrape with your non-dominant hand and roll  the stamper with your dominant hand - no waiting! 

6. 🔄 Give It a Light Roll

Use a light rolling motion to pick up the design — there’s no need to press down hard! The Clear Jelly Stamper head is designed to grab even the finest details with just a gentle roll.

7. 🎯 Line It Up, Press & Hold

Stamping layered images? Take your time lining them up before pressing the stamper down. Once in position, press evenly and hold briefly to ensure the polish adheres cleanly to your nail or base layer.

Beautiful results using plate CjS-378 and polishes #006, #68, #89 and #239-S

Nail stamping is part art, part science — and a whole lot of fun! With these tips and a bit of practice, you’ll be creating flawless layered designs in no time. ✨

Happy stamping, CJS fam! 💕

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