I was excited to recreate this design (it’s inspired by my Palm Springs press on design) with an updated look utilizing one of the new Presto Sand Collection colors (slightly deeper, but I’m into it).

Ceramics have been a longstanding source of inspiration for me. My parents fancied themselves artistic types, so our house was fairly eclectic with lots of art on the walls and on the shelves. When I set out to create some ceramic looks for my shop, I kept being drawn to these rustic turquoise pieces- but, me being me, I had to give it some flair and add gold foil.

While I can’t say that this design was inspired by a particular real ceramic or glazing technique, it definitely gives me chill desert art teacher vibes which I’m totally here for.

Step 1

Lay down your base gel. The shade I’m using is a bit sheer, so it took me three coats to achieve my desired opacity.

Step 2

After curing your base color, add a sheer butterscotch shade focusing on the area who want the most intensity and feathering into a diagonal gradient.

Step 3

Add a sheer brown on top of the sheer butterscotch, once again, focusing on your point of intensity and feathering out. It doesn’t have to be perfect.

Step 4

Add a dark black-brown to the furthest edge to create the deepest point in your gradient. Wipe the excess gel off of your brush and gently feather into the jelly brown.

Step 5

Keeping the inhibition layer sticky, gently press gold foil into your design. After you are done top with a matte or glossy top gel and you’re done!

Products used:

Presto Gel #304

Vetro No. 19 #261 Jewel Topaz

Vetro No. 19 # Jewel Umber

Kokoist Color Gel E-223 Midnight Chocolate

Nail Labo Gold Foil

Presto Matte Top Gel

Riccagel Color Brush

Mana Nails X Nail Partner Flat Brush