If you want to try out glow-in-the-dark nail polishes without spending a lot of money, you can make your own.The use of glow stick liquid has mixed results.If you want to make your own glow-in-the-dark nail polish, here's what you need to know.
Step 1: You need to gather your supplies.
It is best to have everything ready because you will be using glow sticks, which only glow for a certain amount of time.Make this polish just before you need to use it, but be sure to include enough drying time.You will need 1 glow stick, 1 bottle of nail polish, and Sharp scissors.
Step 2: Pick your nail polish and glow stick colors.
A clear or colored polish can be used.If you choose to use a colored one, be sure to match it to the glow stick's color.If you are using a pink glow stick, use pink nail polish.You will get the best glow from a clear nail polish base.Just like a top coat, it can be applied over nail polish.You can use any color of glow stick.If you want a glittery effect, use a clear nail polish with glitter inside.
Step 3: Make sure the nail polish is not too full.
The bottle will take up a lot of space if you pour the glow stick fluid into it.One half to two-thirds of the way full is what you should choose.If you don't pour some of the polish out, you may end up with an overflow.
Step 4: Shake the glow stick and snap it in half.
To snap the glow stick, hold it between your fingers.You may need to snap it in several places if you are using a long, slender glow stick.Give the glow stick a shake.
Step 5: Use a pair of scissors to remove one of the ends from the glow stick.
If you do this over a sink, you won't get glow stick liquid everywhere.
Step 6: Carefully pour the glow stick liquid into the nail polish bottle.
Pick up the end of the glow stick and tip it over the nail polish.The glow stick liquid can stain certain surfaces and irritate the skin, so be careful not to get it on your work surface or skin.If you run out of liquid, keep pouring it.Glass tubes shatter when you snap them.Put a strainer over the mouth of the nail polish bottle to prevent glass from getting into it.
Step 7: Shake the nail polish bottle vigorously.
If you get a lot of glow stick into the bottle without causing it to overflow, close the nail polish bottle tightly.To mix the liquids, shake it.
Step 8: Do not change the color of your nails with any other nailpolish.
The glowing polish may take longer to dry than regular polish, so you might want to use thinner coats.You may need three to four coats of polish for a dark base.You may need two to three coats for a light colored base.
Step 9: A clear coat protects your nail polish.
After the glow polish has dried, add a coat of clear nail polish.The effect will not last for the duration of your polish.It may only last for a few hours.
Step 10: Take your materials.
This polish won't lose its glow.It will need to be recharged by sitting in the sunlight or under a bright light.The glow can always be renewed.There is a list of what you will need.
Step 11: Purchase some glow-in-the-dark powder.
You will have to purchase it online if you can't find it in an arts and crafts store.If you want a non-toxic, skin-safe powder, try to get it from a drugstore.Many artists' powders can be toxic.
Step 12: Drop the ball bearings into the bottle.
They will help the polish mix.
Step 13: The glow-in-the-dark powder should be poured in.
Don't inhale it because it is very fine.You will need a small amount of the powder.The more powder you use, the more opaque the polish will be.You can make a small funnel by rolling a scrap of paper into a cone.Put the end of the nail polish bottle down to get the powder into the bottle.You can remove one of the corners from the bag if you already know how much powder is in it.Put the corner in the bottle's mouth and jiggle the bag to get the powder inside.
Step 14: Shake the nail polish bottle tightly.
There are no streaks after shaking it for a few minutes.The ball bearings are helping the polish and pigment mix together.
Step 15: You should paint your nails the way you normally would.
You can either use the glow-in-the-dark nail polish as a top coat, or you can use a regular polish first.
Step 16: A clear top coat is needed.
This will protect your nail polish.
Step 17: Pick out your supplies.
You can make a glow in the dark nail polish by mixing it with a black light eye shadow.Without a black light, this nail polish won't glow.There is a complete list of what you will need.
Step 18: Purchase a dark eye shadow.
You can find it in a beauty shop or a costume store.You can buy it online.Cream-based eye shadow will not work if it is powdered.You can use black light makeup if you can find it.
Step 19: If necessary, open the eye shadow case and remove the shadow.
The only color in the case is the eye shadow.If there are more than one color in the case, you have to take it out.Stick the blade of the box cutter or Xacto knife between the metal dish and the plastic wall.The metal dish is in the eye shadow case.It will pop out eventually.You will be crushing the eye shadow later if you are too neat.If you can't remove the eye shadow, try using an Xacto blade or spoon to scoop it out.If the eye shadow falls, you will crush it in a later step.
Step 20: Seal the bag tightly by sticking the eye shadow into it.
Any kind of bag will do, but a heavy-duty one might last longer.
Step 21: The eye shadow needs to be crushed.
The end of a pencil or paintbrush can be used.When the eye shadow is a fine powder, keep smashing it.Make sure there are no chunks left and that the nail polish is not grainy.
Step 22: Remove the eye shadow case from the bag.
You can either save the eye shadow case or make your own blush or lipstick.
Step 23: Drop 2 to 3 small ball bearings inside the nail polish bottle.
The crushed eye shadow will mix better with the polish.
Step 24: One corner of the bag needs to be removed.
It will be easier to pour the eye shadow into the bottle.Don't spill the powder.
Step 25: The eye shadow should be put into the nailpolish.
Carefully wedge the cut corner into the mouth of the nail polish bottle and jiggle the bag to release the eye shadow.
Step 26: Shake the nail polish bottle tightly.
When the eye shadow is completely mixed into it, there are no more streaks.
Step 27: The nail polish should be applied as usual.
Thin coats help it dry quicker.
Step 28: It's time to finish with a top coat.
A top coat will help prevent premature damage because the paint chips more easily than nail polish.