at_leo_87 -> RE: Super Glue on the Nails (Mar. 12 2009 19:03:35)
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This is exactly why I started this thread! I’ve never seen a specific, detailed account of how to go about doing this. That stuff dries awfully quick, and I can’t quite figure how y’all get tissue and silk and other fancy stuff into the equation without making a total hash of things. okay, lets see here. im not sure how others do it. this is just my own way. things you'll need. -super glue -tissue (i use toilet paper, one sheet) -q-tip -nail file/buffer get everything ready because you'll have to work fast. place a small drop of superglue on your nail near the tip. then place tissue over it. i dont cut out the tissue, i'm too lazy. just line up the edge of the tissue to where you want the reinforcement to stop on your nail. you'll see how i get rid of the excess tissue in a bit. use the q-tip and roll it around over the nail so that the super glue spreads out underneath the tissue and the tissue will stick. keep rolling around until it's dried. you can choose to cover 1/2 of the nail, only 1/4, the whole thing, whatever. it depends on how much superglue you use, where you place it, and how much of the tissue you stick down using the q-tip. when it's dry, you'll have a sheet of tissue super glued to your nail. now, just rip the excess off with your other hand getting as close as possible to the glue line. from here, use a nail file and buffer for the top to "rub" off the rest of the tissue leaving only what's glued on to your nail left behind. i find that using one layer is not enough so you can either go through the process twice or just fold the tissue in two when you place it on your nail. if you cracked a nail and it's still hanging on, make sure you put the glue right on the crack. if you completely lost it, you can use another nail as a replacement ie the left thumb nail. position it, apply glue, then apply tissue over it and a good amount of your actual nail. one time, i got really desperate and used two toenails for my index finger. [:D] maybe gross, i know, but it worked! you'll be walking around with one, two, or even five white fingernails. people will ask questions. print out about 50 pamphlets containing your explanation and keep them in your back pocket so you can just hand them out. this will help you save time. if you like having friends, dont tell them you glued your toe nails to your fingers. if you did use a toenail, be sure to shake hands often with people you dont like. okay, i hope that all made sense... if this sounds like a lot of work, then keep at it with the cod liver oil and vitamins [;)]
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