Last nights session brought another round of sanding and fairing, and a second coat of the copper infused bottom paint. I also remembered to bring the camera, so here are a couple of shots of our progress...This first shot is taken immediately after laying the second layer of bottom paint, though the picture doesnt quite do it justice. All of the white is a high-build primer. The bottom paint is the red in the back.
Its still shiny because its still wet. Once it dries, it looks pretty much like your run-of-the-mill rust-colored primer. Either way, Im pleased at the progress.
Before we laid the paint, I ran the random orbit sander over the starboard side, the bow and the stern for a final sanding, using 120 grit sandpaper. After laying the paint, Greg and I chatted, and we agreed that we will do no more sanding on these areas until we have placed a coat of paint on these surfaces. He still wants to do some additional touch-ups on the port side, which is fine because I agree that it needs a bit more work.
As I took the pictures of our paint job from the front, Greg asked me to post a shot of the skeg, so here it is. The skeg is constructed from a 2X2 strip of cypress (used for its highly water-resistant properties), with a strip of aluminum screwed into the top, after shaping the wood.Important: According to Greg, copper and aluminum do not go well together. Apparently, they will cause a lot of corrosion. In order to prevent the aluminum strip from coming in contact with the copper in the paint, Greg was very careful to lay a thick coat of primer between the aluminum strip and the copper-infused paint. Please keep this in mind if you choose to mimic our addition!
Greg suspects that the addition of the skeg may reduce the maximum speed by one mile per hour or so, but he thinks (and I agree) that the increased maneuverability and handling will more than offset the decrease in top speed.
Next week, we plan to lay some white paint, using your standard roll and tip method. We plan to experiment on the bottom area. Since this is an area that few people will ever see, we figured that its the perfect area to work out the kinks in our technique.
Nail Art Galleries : Random Lines- This look may be the easiest to achieve because of its abstract nature. To do, apply one coat of colored nail polish to your nails. My suggestion is red. If you are giving yourself a pedicure, you only have to apply the nail design to each of your big toes. Nail Art brushes that you find at any beauty store are the easiest to use when doing nail designs, but if you do not have one, regular nail polish will do. You can also use a toothpick. Take black nail polish and make thin, random strokes that start at the base of your nail and shoot up from there. It is important to have very little nail polish on the brush so that you do not end up with globs on your nail. It is also important that your lines are thin. Your lines can start from the same point each time or you can have the lines come from different places. Two-three black lines per nail should do it. Apply a coat of clear nail polish and you are done!
Nail Art Galleries : Flowers- Flowers are a good starting point because if you are a beginner, your accidents can easily be made into flowers. To start, choose what color you want the middle of your flower to be. Yellow and white are popular colors. Then, place a dab of nail polish on your nail. Choose a nail color for the actual flower and make several dabs around the first dab you made. You have now created a flower. Do this with each nail. Creating flowers to the side of the nail look more professional. You do have one more option. Using a toothpick or a thin Nail Art brush, fill in a circle for the center of the flower. Then draw small circles or ovals around it to create a flower. You do not have to fill in the circles with nail color. You can simply draw a center and have a bunch of small lines emanating from a central point. With this method, you only have to use one color, instead of two, to create your flowers. It is your preference.
Nail Art Galleries : French Manicure or Pedicure- The French manicure is relatively simple, but following the natural curve of the nail is challenging. First, apply a coat of clear nail polish to each nail. Then take white nail color and apply it to only the tips of your nails. Some people like to use Nail Art brushes-those nail polishes in a skinny bottle that come with a skinny brush. It is easier to form a curve with these brushes, but they are not necessary. You can sweep the white nail color across each nail from left to right. The other option is to apply the white nail polish just like you were applying nail polish to the entire nail. In other words, apply the nail color the long way but only do the tips. Either way works, and there are now French manicure pens available to make the process even easier. Dont give up. Do all of your nails and you will be surprised at how well they turn out. They may not be perfect, but most people will be looking at them from a distance. For a pedicure, you can get away with only having nail designs on your big toe. For hands, you can cover any mistakes by purchasing a Nail Art brush in silver. Run the silver polish along the curve where the clear nail polish meets the white nail polish. This will form a silver line that will hide your mistakes and add an air of sophistication as well. Apply one more coat of clear nail color and youre done.
Nail Art Galleries : Watermelon Surprise- This nail design may look difficult, but remember that it is only a compilation of basic shapes. Apply pink nail color to all of your nails. Polish the tips of your nails with an off white or pearl color. Using a Nail Art brush or toothpick, trace the other edge of your nail with dark green nail color. You should now have a thin, green line along the outside of your nail. Add 4 black dots to each corner of the nail and one black dot in the middle and you are finished.
Nail Art Galleries : Gel nails have become a hit with todays woman as these are a wonderful way to express ones persona by the fun wear on the nails. These nail gels usually come in two forms - without light and light cured gels. These are created by a pre chemical gel liquid mix that has to be applied on the nails. After the application, the nails have to be kept under the UV lamp to cure the nails.
Nail Art Galleries : The non UV gels do not need any UV light for the cure as there is an additional chemical activator in the form of gel that can be strayed on the nails. These gel nails are similar to the acrylic nails as one can wear French tips, paint them or airbrush them with style. These nails like other nails can be worn according to ones convenience and mood. You can file these nails in the shape you wish - pearl, round or square and these look absolutely like natural nails. The flexible and thin glossy appearance makes them a big hit among trendy women.
Nail Art Galleries : These gel nails enhance the look of the nails by giving them a sophisticated and natural look. They come in many forms to get the perfect look for any kind of occasion. You can choose from pastel nail gels, summer nail gels, metallic nail gels, multicolored and many other nail gels for different occasions. These can be made to look even more attractive with the Nail Art on it. There are a lot of ways by which you can highlight and beautify your nails. Beautiful Nail Art designs can be made on the nails by adding glitters to the nail paint which can really jazz up the nails. You can also use Nail Art accessories like 3D nail stickers, rhinestones, acrylic stones, ceramic flowers and crushed shells for the glam look.
Nail Art Galleries : The simple pleasures in life make such a big difference. Today, one of these simple pleasures for women is in using decorate Nail Art to enhance the look of their nails. For some women, the simple French manicure is no longer enough and they want something that makes their nails truly unique. Nail technicians today must incorporate this specialty into their array of talents if they are going to be successful.
Nail Art Galleries : Nail Art has become a true art form. When the idea of decorative nail work first became popular, some of the designs were rather simple in nature. That has changed dramatically over the years, as customers demanded more for their money the nail technicians were more than happy to oblige. When this became popular with recording artists and actresses, the public demand for it really shot through the roof.
Nail Art Galleries : In addition to different designs, technicians will often enhance their designs with things like glitter. This has become very popular in that it adds an accent to an already incredible design. It is also a great way to add multiple colors to the Nail Art without the risk of running colors into each other. In most cases, the costs for adding this enhancement are minimal, so it may be something to explore for that special event.
Nail Art Galleries : Nail Art has come quite a ways since its beginnings and todays artists can put just about anything on a nail that a customer wants. Beauty schools have added advanced instruction in this area to ensure that the latest wave of graduates is more talented than ever. When you want something truly special for your nails, ask your technician about decorative Nail Art.
Nail Art Galleries : Many get bewildered when they hear the term stamping Nail Art. However, it is actually a very simple thing. It is a technique by which different types of designs are stamped on the nail with different types of accessories. It comes as a kit or a set with various stamping devices and different colors of nail polish. The process is very simple and can be done without any professional help. Even children can paint their nails without any proficiency.
Nail Art Galleries : You can also decorate your Nail Art designs with other nail accessories to make it look more ostentatious. Gems and Rhinestones can be used to bring that extra sparkling effect to the nails. You can glue colored stones on the nails or gems with butterfly wings. You can apply another clear coat over the gems to help it to be in place.
Nail Art Galleries : Nail Art designs have become a cult in the fashion industry and 3D nail stickers are an important part of accessorizing ones nails. Now getting dressed is not just limited to wearing makeup, good clothes and shoes. Fashion is all about adding a bit of zing and Nail Art is the perfect accompaniment. 3D nail stickers have become a craze among the youngsters as well as women who are conscious about their looks. Since it saves time and is easy to apply, these eye-catching 3D nail stickers are the quickest way to transform your nails into something absolutely spectacular and gorgeous.
Nail Art Galleries : A variety of Nail Art designs are easily available that are rich in variation, color and styles offering a gamut of popular prints such as animals, fruits, polkas, flowers, abstracts, etc. If you are looking for a really elegant look for an evening of fine dining or an important social do, then you can even splurge on expensive but impressive nail stickers studded with Swarovski crystals. To truly create a presence anywhere you go, you must have this as part of your fashion wardrobe. They are exquisite, graceful and will surely make your nails look stunning and unique.
Nail Art Galleries : The Nail Art industry practically witnesses a new fashion fad each day and therefore it doesnt come as a surprise that all kinds of unique and interesting Nail Art decorations are in vogue as soon as they are introduced. While those who are lucky to possess beautiful nails can show them off while those who are not so lucky can still flaunt their nails by either choosing to add a gleaming touch to their existent natural nails or wearing artificial nails through UV Nail Gels. While the traditional UV Nail Gels cannot be easily removed, the soak off UV nail gel as the name suggests is removable that can literally be soaked off. This soak off gel is a great alternative, if you would like to add a glossy sheen to your natural or artificial nails and they give a proper French picture perfect polish look. This gel even lasts much longer than the traditional nail paints, since a coating of soak off UV nail gel can actually contribute towards enhancing as well as strengthening your nails. This means, your nails face less risk of getting chipped, scrapped or peeled.Post Title ? Nail Art Galleries 8
