The set that was sent to me for my honest review is the Times Late Edition, that comes with a grey base color, and as in the other sets: printed paper - and when you transfer the text it is readable unlike if you use newspaper, that's a cool detail, transfer solution and top coat.
And the easy step by step tutorial is found inside the set and as a video on the Nail Art Tutorials Page - click HERE - choose the video called Typography!
I followed the tutorial step by step, cut the paper, added my normal base coat, applied 2 coats of the grey polish, one coat could have been enough if my nails were without ridges, and I was pleased the the polish is easy to apply and dried quickly.
The I waited until the polish was completely dry and one nail at the time I added transfer solution to the nail, placed the piece of printed paper with the printed side down, added more transfer solution to the surface of the paper, and held it towards the nail for 30 seconds, gently rolling a finger in a gently pressing motion all the time.
I waited more than the suggested "few moments" (I waited a couple of minutes) to make sure the solution had dried away, but non the less, when I top coated with the included top coat, the lovely, crisp print was dragged and smudged, so I had to redo a nail!
So what you see is a slightly smudged thumb and pinkie with the original (glossy) top coat - and the 3 middle fingers are top coated with Essie Matte About You, because I find the matte finish perfect for newspaper print!
Those of you who know my blog might know that I not am fond of grey nail polish, but in this case I actually liked it!
Overall thoughts: The polish is easy to apply, dries quickly and the transfer paper and solution works like a charm - but I prefer to use a different top coat than the one included.
So I can most definitely recommend these sets!
You can find my first newspaper print mani in my DIY - Tips and tricks folder in the menu above.
I always like newsprint manicure, it's so pretty :)
SvarSletSo did I - thanks a lot Irmak!
SletNewsprint manis are so cute! I love this little look. You can use magazine print too and you can find really cute ads and designs in the beauty magazines. I clip and save print for use later if I see something I really like. I like how the words on your nails are positive like laugh, wish , peace, etc. That is one thing with newsprint nails you do want to be cautious in placement so you get the right words on your mani.
SvarSletThey are indeed, and I know, I have done some in the past, even have a tutorial in my DIY section :)
SletLove it!
SvarSletThanks a lot Kelly!
Sletwow! I really like how the newsprint turned out, great job! the letters are clear and readable, and the background color adds to the whole newspaper effect :)
SvarSletI'm so pleased you like it, thanks a lot Mari. I like that they are readble too, that's so cool!
SletThis is really awesome! I love that it transfers so you can read it on the nail! How neat!
SvarSletYes, it's just perfect and very genius - thanks a lot ScarsLikeLace :)
SletLooks so pretty! +.+
SvarSletThank you so much silviabia - I'm glad you like it!
SletA special set to create newspaper nails?? You gotta be kidding me! :D What's wrong with the good old vodka? :)
SvarSletYet you got a great result, I like how clear the words look.
Yup - from now on you can drink the vodka while doing newspaper nails ;)
SletThanks a lot ritterbraten!
It really looks funny! And ... I can read what's written in the newspaper.. LOL
SvarSletExactly, it's so cool that it is readable LOL - thanks a lot Viviana!
SletTransfered on the right side, how smart they were! :)
SvarSletLovely!
Very smart indeed - thanks a lot *Ky*!
SletLooks perfect with Essie Matte About You :-)
SvarSletYes, I liked that too :)
SletI made this manicure too,but you're more succesful than me :)
SvarSletAww, try again, I had practice from before with news paper...
SletLove it with matte top coat!
SvarSletI like that a lot too!
Sletnewspaper nails are always so pretty! this set is awesome because you can read what you "print", well done! :)
SvarSletI agree - and it's so cool that it's possible to read the text :)
SletThis looks cool! I still want to try this technique out! :D
SvarSletI look forward to seeing it :)
Sletyes that colors looks really good on you and loved how the print turned out :)
SvarSletI'm happy you think so my friend - and yes, it worked so well!!
SletWow it looks perfect and it sounds easy with such a package. I also prefer the matte topcoat for newspaper nails. Lovely!!
SvarSletIt was very easy - and I'm glad you like the matte too - thanks Katherine!
Slet