HackSpace_-_October_2019

FORGE

EMBEDDING ACTUAL COMPONENTS
If you want, you can embed actual components for
decoration. Before you add the top coat, use
superglue to position the components on the surface
of the nail. For strength, you can use another layer of
acrylic over them, making sure to build it up between
the components by pushing it into the gaps, or just
varnish over them.

REMOVAL
When you are ready to remove the acrylic nail, trim off
the top edge as you would trim your nails. You may
find that snips/nippers are better than nail clippers for
this. Use a file to lightly file the top layer, to allow
acetone to penetrate it. Put some acetone on a cotton
wool pad and place it over the nail. You can hold it in
place with some kitchen foil. After a few minutes,
remove the foil and pad, then push the softened acrylic
away from the finger, towards the top of the nail. If it
hardens, repeat the process until you have removed
all of the acrylic. Rub some oil (olive oil works fine)
onto the nail to restore flexibility.

Left

Check for any flaws

before varnishing

Below

Thanks to Sheffield

Hardware Hackers

and Makers at

Sheffield Hackspace

for being hand

models.

(@shhmakers)

Apply a thin layer of clear nail varnish if you

want to see the circuit inside. If not, decorate

with nail varnish or glue-on gems

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Above

Surface-mount components used for decoration

Acrylic nail materials

can be used in

other projects for

fabrication of small

items or repairs.

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