Knitted design on nails: technique and materials for a beginner”s starter kit

Nail art featuring knit patterns has gained popularity, particularly in the winter. This warm, textured look gives any manicure a dash of coziness and charm by imitating the appearance of your favorite knitwear right on your fingertips.

If nail art is new to you, you may be curious about how to create this elaborate look. The good news is that anyone can make gorgeous knitted nail designs at home with the correct supplies and a little practice.

This post will discuss the basic supplies and equipment you’ll need to get started as well as some easy-to-use methods to assist you in creating

Materials for performing knitted manicure

The most well-liked patterns are knitted with textures that are velvety and powdery, adding extra volume. Let’s look at a methodical approach to executing the "sweater" design and choose a starter kit to put it into practice.

Gel polish, flock, glitter, melange, acrylic powder, and volumetric application can all be used to create a knitted design. The starter kit that you choose depends on the texture that you prefer.

A traditional kit for doing a knit manicure ought to include the following items:

• UV/LED lamp
• Base, gel polish, top
• Pusher or fan brush for applying powder
• Thin brush for drawing knitting
• Dots for marking and drawing braids
• Acrylic powder/flock/glitter/melange
• Wide brush for removing excess Powders
• Lint-free wipes

Every decorative material behaves differently when worn and has unique application features. For instance, a voluminous design created with gel polish or glitter and flock are less durable than acrylic powder. It is best to save knitted designs with small melanges for special occasions or photo shoots, as they tend to crumble after a few days of contact with objects.

For beginners, knitting a design on your nails is a simple and enjoyable way to give your manicure a warm, textured appearance. Even if you’re just starting out, you can create this trendy nail art look at home with the right supplies and easy techniques. To achieve the raised, cable-knit patterns that resemble a cozy sweater, all you need is some gel polish and a few simple tools like a dotting tool or a fine brush.

How to make a "sweater" on nails: step-by-step execution with acrylic powder

Prior to adding the "knitting" design, we polish the plate with a buff underneath the gel polish and perform a hardware manicure.

• Apply a base for the gel polish, regular or strengthening, dry in a lamp
• Apply gel polish in 2 layers, dry each in a lamp

• Apply a top coat, dry in a lamp, erase the top sticky layer

• Take a brush or dots, and draw a pattern with gel polish of the same or contrasting shade

• Use a pusher or fan brush to collect acrylic powder and sprinkle the nail on top so that the pattern is well “saturated”

• Dry in the lamp
• We brush off the remains of the powder with a brush and admire the result

Some masters use a brush to apply braids after pre-mixing a drop of gel polish with acrylic powder. If the texture is too liquid, the polish does not flow as much because it is already partially saturated. After that, the design is dried in a lamp and further dusted with powder.

Variations in techniques for making knitted nails

Knitted manicures can also be completed using alternative methods in addition to acrylic powder:

1. Volumetric design with a transparent base or top for gel polish on a bright colored background (glass design). It is better to take a rubber base with a dense texture so that it holds better during the drawing process.
2. Volumetric design with colored gel polish on the same or contrasting background. Suitable for every day for the autumn-winter season. More practical in comparison with a powder texture, since it does not cling to hair and clothes.
3. Draw a pattern of braids or bundles by hand, if you have artistic talent, or you have a drawing master. You can experiment with different patterns and pattern compositions, combine flat and volumetric designs in one composition. Also try to make a knitted pattern that continues on several nails.
4. Make a design using the stamping technique, using a stamp and gel polish of a contrasting or complementary shade. Stamping is a simple and practical way to apply a design, although additional costs will be required for the purchase of stamps and stencils.
5. A design made with glitter polish looks elegant and bright. It is suitable for holidays, parties, special occasions. A shiny pattern is drawn on a background without glitter and dried in a lamp.
6. A bulk design with flock or melange instead of acrylic powder, as in the instructions above.
7. Transfer designs or stickers with knitted and jersey elements. This option is suitable for beginners in nail art. You only need to carefully design the headband and fix the design well with a top.

A charming way to give your manicure some texture and coziness is to add knit patterns to your nails. These warm, sweater-inspired patterns are easy enough even for beginners to make with a few basic tools and materials.

Gather necessary supplies first, such as a dotting tool, a fine brush, and gel polish. Gain confidence by practicing basic lines and dots before advancing to more complex designs. It takes precision and patience to get the ideal knitted look.

Whether your goal is a delicate cable knit or a striking, chunky sweater pattern, playing around with color and texture will help you find your own look. You can quickly learn how to make gorgeous knit nail art that goes with any season with some practice.

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