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Posted on September 16, 2013

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The future is a mystery so my design reflects the beauty of the cosmos. We all have a distinct existence that is as mysterious as masquerade and crystal balls. It is in our hope that the future will be bright and beautiful.

Step-by-Step Nail Art Tutorial

Prep and apply tip to nail. Using any medium you prefer, encase foil and sequins inside.

Drill a hole on the right corner of the tip.

Create the ribbon swirls for the color plume using white acrylic on a piece of foil. When they're dry, carefully peel off of the foil.

Apply a medium wet ball of acrylic to the center of the nail. Before the acrylic sets, place a few crystals on top and push toward each other. Try to create a triangle open at the bottom of the crystal bridge for the ends of the ribbon swirls.

One at a time, Put a drop of resin on each end of a ribbon swirl and glue to the base of the crystal cluster.

Using a rainbow of colors, paint each ribbon swirl to create the feathery plume. While still wet, sprinkle an iridescent sparkle on top.

Glue a short piece of ball chain to a round crystal. Place a drop of glue on the other end of the chain and feed the end through the drilled hole. Wait a few moments for the glue to dry.