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How to paint in acrylic?

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I fling mine around. Straight out of the tube for heavy texture. I dilute with water and spray from a sort of pastry bag for colour.

Just start playing around. Acrylic is a very forgiving medium; you can just keep adding paint until you're satisfied. You will find your style eventually. See if you can find a local artist to show you how they work. Etc.How to paint in acrylic?
You can get this stuff from Hobby Lobby that makes it last longer and makes it build better and makes it shiny and easier to spread. I can't remember what it's called! It's in a white container and it looks like a jar of peanut butter. It's very expensive, tho! You can use water, in the meantime. I hated acrylic because it dried too fast.How to paint in acrylic?
Quickly, with a brush always dipped in water first.

Oil Paintings - What is the difference between acrylics and oil paintings?

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I was looking at buying a painting, from http://www.overstockart.com , I noticed that they use oils in their paintings instead of acrylics, what's the difference, between oils and acrylics? What are the other materials that are used for paintings?Oil Paintings - What is the difference between acrylics and oil paintings?
Oil paint is better. It can also be layered and layered, which is the method the old masters used (i.e. Rembrandt, Da Vince, etc)

It is, as stated, oil based. You cannot mix water with it.

Acrylic is a new plastic paint. You use water to thin and apply it instead of turpetine and other mediums.

Since you are just looking at a finished product, the medium it is painted with doesnt really matter since you don't have to worry about drying time or production time.Oil Paintings - What is the difference between acrylics and oil paintings?
oil is oil based, thinned with turpentine and paint thinners,

acrylics (plastic)are water based thin with water, now half and half

watercolours are another

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Generally, beginners use acrylics, experts use oil-paints. Acrylics dry quickly, so that u can overpaint ur creation many times, during one session. Oil-paints don't dry at all during one session. If u're interested in buying paint-works, then I'd suggest u to buy oil-paintings, bcoz it looks richer than acrylics (u know what ...it's due to the fact that oil paint vehicles can hold more pigment than can acrylic emulsions). Most companies that manufacture acrylic paints use less pure grades of pigment when making colors such as cadmium red and cadmium yellow. One company, Winsor %26amp; Newton, is now marketing a line of acrylic colors that are made from chemically pure pigments. It uses pure cadmium instead of the cadmium-barium pigment that most other companies use. Now u haven't mentioned what type of artworks u're planning to buy. If it's abstract / perspective then acrylic is good. But if it's portrait or still-life then oil-paints are better.
From my own understanding and experience, oil painting is the old and traditional medium of painting and it takes a while for it to dry hence the term slow-drying paint unless if you apply tempera (egg) technique. And heck, you need to use turpentine and maybe some thinner to dilute it and stuff. As for how it appears, its good when it come to blending, but with a cap H for Hassle and value for money.

And lo and behold, there is acrylic. Acrylic in contrary is a fast-dying paint and it just takes water to dilute it. You can use layers and layers of this paint and still looks fab. Acrylic is like PNG and oil painting is the JPEG of paint.

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Kermit is right! If you like the painting buy it! The medium is academic. Oils is oils and acrylics are different as is watercolour. You should look to see if the artist is doing the medium justice. Some artists do not exploit the full potential of the medium - they use the paint to put colour onto the surface and do not build the work on the basis of the medium's characteristics/unique qualities. Even with the same subject, a good watercolour, or oil or acrylic work should be distinctly different.

Should I let me eleven year old daughter get acrylic nails? She says lots of girls her age have them.?

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For one thing, she is too young to have them. Children need to be told no even if their friends have them. My fingernails are disfigured now from wearing them for 5 years. I do not recommend getting them to anyone. What will you say when she wants her belly button pierced at 12, birth control pills at 13 just because all her friends are doing it. Teach her some limits.Should I let me eleven year old daughter get acrylic nails? She says lots of girls her age have them.?
She is telling fibs! When I was eleven I was biting my nails and so were many others.

Don't pressurise her to become a tart as so many other parents are. Let her grow up when she's ready and not before.Should I let me eleven year old daughter get acrylic nails? She says lots of girls her age have them.?
If all the girls her age were jumping off cliffs you'd let her do it too?

No, of course you wouldn't.

Acrylic nails do weaken the natural nail, they hurt like anything if you catch them because they don't break they just pull at the skin. A young girl like that should be quite active and acrylic nails effect what sort of activities you can do and how well you can do them.
No, I think it's too much on an eleven year old.

You could let her grow her own nails and teach her how to do french manicures on them, and get her an airbrush nail kit for Christmas - they come with lots of designs and finishes - and just clean off with normal nail polish remover. Provides hours of fun for her and her friends, and teaches her how to care for her nails also.
Crazy to spend the money on them for a little girl who probably won't take care of them like an older girl would. Besides money, they grow up so fast, why give them one more way to 'look' older, right? I wouldn't do it, but thats my opinion.
She is a child, and artificial nails are for grown ups! ';Just because all the other girls have them'; is no excuse. Besides, how do you know for sure all the other girls have them? the ';But everyone else has them'; is the classic excuse used by kids to get someting done.
Please tell me your kidding??? If she said all her friends were jumping off cliffs would you let her do that too? I work in school office and I can tell you I have not seen one child with acrylic nails. Be a parent not a friend.
they wont damage her nails as such, but when they are removed or fall off, the nails are very tender and sore and she wont be able to do some things she enjoys as her nails will be brittle. i wanted false nails ever since i was 6, but my mum made me wait until i was 16. i think they are too grown for young girls, and can make them appear too grown up for their age. they need to have a proper childhood, without false nails, but thats just my opinion, its your decision to make.
I mean your the parent if you think she should have them, then get them if not then she will just have to wait till she's older. Or you can get the fake ones from the store lol
I vote no. They damage your nails real bad. plus this feeds into the whole everyone's doing it arguement. ';mom can i wear a mini skirt, everyone else is'; ';mom can I stay up til midnight everyone e;se is.'; NO way. plus i would ask ';who is a lot of girls.'; If you think on your own that it is ok, then i would ask her ';How are YOU going to pay for it?'; Make her earn the money. Don't just give her an allowance. those things are expensive to maintain. I say no until High school.
i wouldn't let her get them if i were you
It depends on you really. Not everyones children are the same at 11. And if you got her it as a one-off, like a christmas present or something then it's not going to damage her nails.

I used to get acrylics quite often but eventually came to the conclusion that yes they do look nice for a while, but they can be hard to keep clean, and will look scabby if you can't get an appointment with the nail technician to get them filled in regulary. It is also quite expensive to keep them up. Maybe not for an adult whose job requires good presentation, but for an 11 year old child yes.

Overall I don't see a problem with it, however I would keep it as a treat... not a regular thing.
not a flaming chance!

let her be 7 but if its pampering she wants most nail bars do child manicures which result in much the same look without the nails.
I think though. It is just a little step, but make sure she is paying for them. Because she will treat them better when shy realize how expensive good ones really are.
You are kidding, right?
NO............don't let your daughter grow too fast..I'm 23 and i'm a mom of 2 kids.Happily married and love my life,but now i think i grew up too fast and i missed out on so much....It's fun to be a kid..she's just being pressured but the little girls with the fake nails are going to be the ones pushing baby strollers in high school....NO,please NO!
NO..... sadly or youth is growing far to quickly. as a compromise take her to for a manicure.
In my opinion, NO.

1. you have to keep them up.

2. It ruines the nail underneath, makes them very weak

3. she is to young, you dont want her to grow up faster than she needs to

4. it's just a stage the other girls are going through and will end up going out of style in a month or so, so just tell her no

5. it's meant for teenagers or older
they can get pricy cause you have to get them filled as soon as your nails grow out. they can damage your nails also, if she picks them and doesn't wait to soak them off you can rip your nails up bad.

You also can get a fungus(happened to me) it makes your nails look horrible. there are also lots of other diseases you can get from nail salons even if there equipment is clean. Then you have to take antibiotics etc. ( believe me I worked in a salon for years.)

I would wait till Highschool.Plus they harbor lots of germs during cold and flu season if you don't clean under them well. And if they start to pull up from the top dirt and stuff gets caught underneath them. As a mother I would say no, and try to redirect her into another direction. maybe manicure stuff she can use at home. parifin dip for home.

I'm sure she will be mad, but its for her health.
I wouldnt because sometime these nails can damage youre perment nail. Why do kids want to grow up so fast?
NO WAY!!! She'd like you to believe that many other girls her age do, but I doubt that.

Time enough for that later on. Like, maybe 17 or 18. She needs to be a kid yet for a while.
sorry, i say NO! limits are limits and they need to learn that. plus.....they really can cause damage.....trust me, i know!
i wouldn't n if she did neways there would b a *** stomping
Whatever you can afford at this point in time against your 401K, you have 7 more years to go, before you can teach her what REAL life is about!
No! Your daughter is how old?

If you love your daughter and care for her dearly, I think you should teach her the importance of good taste and that having long finger nails doesn't make you a better person. Personally I think that acrylic nails are for grown ups.

Who's going to foot the bill?

Treat your girl to a girly night, just you and her. You can manicure and paint each others nails. That's so much fun.

Tell her that just because other girls of her age have them, doesn't necessarily mean she has to have them.

I used to use this phrase when I wanted a certain kind of mini skirt in the 80's, and I was lying. Non of my friends had it.
I would do it for her as long as they weren't to long. Now the downside is there expensive to keep up
sure!

it will not hurt her

she will enjoy it

lots of kids even her age get them done

do it with her

make it a mother/daughter day out

go out to lunch afterwards
I think so. It's not like a huge step. Lots of girls like to do stuff like that with their nails
I would, but i would make her work for them..get her nails done for her once and tell her if she wants to keep getting them filled then give her chores or something to earn keeping her nails being filled..it sounds weird but its what my mom did for me when i was that age and boy did i want them filled everytime and i knew i had to keep up with my grades and chores or whatever to get them..
yea! it's not that big of a deal. just go to the drug store and get some for her. they have lots of diffrent types and desings. they may also have little gem stick ons to put on them ;) .
i would. it's not like it's a tatto or something permenant. if she was my daughter i would go with her and make it a mother daughter date.

Does anyone know how to take off artificial nails that are ';gel'; and silk wrapped? (not acrylic nails)

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Acetone should do the trick. Straight acetone, not polish remover with acetone in it, it's not strong enoughDoes anyone know how to take off artificial nails that are ';gel'; and silk wrapped? (not acrylic nails)
You will need to soak them off. You should be able to find the solution at Walmart near the nail polish removers.

Getting acrylics wth extremely short nails, can I still get them?

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I am getting acrylcs in less than 2 days time, but my right pinky nail is extremely short. I mean, ridiculously short.

I'm estimating 0.5cm or not even here, and I'm concerned if I can still get one on that nail...because I urgently need them for a function the next day.

Hope somebody can help!Getting acrylics wth extremely short nails, can I still get them?
Yes you can have them done, but you will not be able to have them really long. You will do better with an Active Length. This is because the base of your nail bed has to be long enough to support the artifical nail. I do nail biters all the time and believe me they appreicate having the active length, its better then what they had, nothing. ;)Getting acrylics wth extremely short nails, can I still get them?
Yes, you'll still be able to have them done. Your nails have to be very short for the acrylic nails anyway so not a problem at all.
Absolutely. They will just put tips on and then overlay with acrylic

Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene, Acrylic ?

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What uses and properties do pvc, polystyrene and acrylic have? (uses does not apply to polystyrene and properties does not apply to acrylic)

Thanks very much, im stuck on my hw cnt find the answer anywhere.Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene, Acrylic ?
PVC - Plastic window / door profiles / pipes / guttering / cable insulation etc

Acyclic - Signs, bath tubs, Spa baths, boat windows, dental fillings, paint, yarn for clothing etc

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Working with liquid acrylic?

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i want to make a model of a computer mouse, just like the original

my idea is making a mold of foam and using liquid acrylic in the mold

any ideas on what kind of foam i should use to make the mold, and how to work with the acrylic?

i have the project, but no idea on how to start :(Working with liquid acrylic?
It really depends on how much you want to spend on the project and the final use of the casting. In any case, I would avoid the use foam as a molding material. If you are only going to use the mold once, you might consider alginate (available from most hobby and craft stores for “life casting”) as it is fairly inexpensive. If you want to make many copies, consider silicone (see link). Acrylic and be hard to work with and can give you inconsistent results in poorly controlled work environments. You can also use candle wax or casting resin. You can find candle wax at hobby stores and casting resin at many model shops or at the link below (the site also contains some good instructions). Good luck!

Site: http://www.moldmakingsilicone.com

Hi, im doing an acrylic nail course....?

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i put the nail extension on , then i start to file the line out... but when i do this a white smudge appears underneath the fake nail! what is this and how can i prevent it. iv tried cleaning my files and buffers before use, using more or less glue... i just cant get it right. please help xxxHi, im doing an acrylic nail course....?
try filing in one direction... and don't go at the nail like a saw motion and each time u file try filing upward not down hope this helpsHi, im doing an acrylic nail course....?
Definitely you should try using Dual system forms from ysnails, you are going to get perfect nails with less effort and the best result. That's the easiest way for everyone. Good luck

How to take off Acrylic nails??

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how do you take them off?? can i go to a nail salon and take have them take off my old acrylic nails and have them put new ones??How to take off Acrylic nails??
If you go to a salon, they can take them off and put new ones on or it might be easier if they just do a fill, depending how far they are grown out or if some are chipped or what. Or if you dont want new nails put on just soak your nails in acetone nail polish remover, i think that usually helps get them off. Hope this helps alittle.How to take off Acrylic nails??
DO NOT take them off yourself. Trust me, do not.

I tried to soak my nails in acetone, but all it did was take the polish off and only some of the acylic. Afterwards I tried to file off the leftover resude, but I just bruised my nail and it started to bleed. I ended up having to pay 10 dollars to get them taken off at a salon, and I am very glad I did, even though they gave me weird looks. It didn't hurt nearly as much, all they did was pop them off afterwards with special tools. Afterwards my nails were really brittle and weak though. This is a reason I would consider not get acrylics again, it became very painful. Three weeks later my nails still are pretty weak, this might actually because of the damage I did trying to take them off myself.

And you can have them put new ones on, or just get a fill.

Hope I helped :)
acetone based nail polish remover, or you can buy acrylic nail remover.
don't do it yourself! (it hurts!!), just go to the nail salon they'll remove them correctly and yes they'll put new ones, if you pay...duh.lol

How can i remove Acrylic Nails??

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how can i remove it at home cuz there is no way ima pay some Chinese lady $10 that ripped me off by charging me $5 extra to take them off.

How can i remove Acrylic Nails??
Soak your nails in nail polish remover for about 10 minutes then get nail clippers and clip them tha should take them offHow can i remove Acrylic Nails??
take them off yourself.

its funna be painful.

try to crack the nail or bite the sides.

lmao 5$?

hella stupid.

What's the best acrylic brand?

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All are pretty good they have different uses I use Duncan acrylics I am a ceramic artist but find they work well on most surfaces They blend and water wash well

Just my own preference You just need to have a reliable supplier then try many techniques with that I have had so many suppliers for all different brands close down then it is hard to get so I also use all my left overs but not on anything I wish to duplicate the design I hate running out and not finishing the jobWhat's the best acrylic brand?
Windsor %26amp; Newton

LiquitexWhat's the best acrylic brand?
No other brand even comes close to Golden.

It costs a little more than Graham or Liquitex but Liquitex is way over-priced anyway. Graham would be my second choice.
I hate golden....!.

but it all matters on what you are trying to achieve and if you want to use a full body paint........I strongly prefer liquitex...but then again I've mastered liquitex and don't like the colors I get with mixing golden.....so it's all a matter of what you develop a preference for... There is no true answer....it's like asking if you prefer coke over pepsi...it's all a matter of choice!
very simple, Golden.
The two kinds of acrylic paint that is favored by fine artists is liquitex and golden. Golden probably being the best. It has the best color fastness and pigment saturation.

good luck

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most of my paintings are oil or oil over acrylic, but when the winter comes and the ventilating the studio gets tough , acrylics become the medium of choice.
Winsor and newton

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Golden is what I consider the premier brand of acrylic, however if you don't want to pay Golden prices, you may want to go Liquitex or Winsor and Newton. If you want the best, professional grade is the way to go, but depending on what you're wanting to achieve you can probably get away with using student grade in some colors, or even exclusively at first. Chroma makes a great student-grade acrylic called A2 that I've found rivals some professional grade brands of the same colors in workability. The main problem you're going to run into with student grade paint is that the palette is much more limited (meaning fewer colors to choose from). You may also notice that the pigment strength isn't quite as strong, but again that varies from color to color and brand to brand. Remember that not all colors are the same in different brands, and in some cases, may even vary from tube to tube! Your best bet assuming you're just starting out is to play with small amounts of a few different brands and colors and see what works for you. I'm a professional and I use several different brands of acrylic depending on the results I'm looking for. My palette has developed slowly over time. What works fabulously for one artist may not work at all for another. Unfortunately there's no absolute answer. Just get out there and experiment! Happy painting!

How to paint in acrylic?

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Oil Paintings - What is the difference between acrylics and oil paintings?

2010-02-11T23:42:00.001-08:00

Should I let me eleven year old daughter get acrylic nails? She says lots of girls her age have them.?

2010-02-11T23:42:00.000-08:00

Does anyone know how to take off artificial nails that are ';gel'; and silk wrapped? (not acrylic nails)

2010-02-11T23:41:00.002-08:00

Getting acrylics wth extremely short nails, can I still get them?

2010-02-11T23:41:00.001-08:00

Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene, Acrylic ?

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Acrylic Plastic glass??

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I need to know the BEST way to cut acrylic glass.

I bought a cutter to scratch it. I heard that I have to scratch it enough then bend the part off.

Well tried it, and everytime i try to cut a small piece froma big sheet the small piece cracks in da middle and the sheet ends up cracking

Please help me. It's for a project due tomorrow!!!

What is the best way to cut or get a small piece from a big piece of acrylic plastic glass??Acrylic Plastic glass??
There is a special scoring tool to cut sheets of acrylic (some brands are Plexiglas and Lucite) at hardware stores that cost only a few bucks, but you can also score them with the back of a utility knife blade (best to leave the paper or plastic covering on, if it's there or put down a length of masking tape over the line you'll want to cut, then score through it).

If you're using a plexiglas cutter (not a scoring tool for real *glass*), then you may just not be scoring deeply enough (can go over several times too), or you may not be supporting one side of the sheet well enough or close enough to the edge of a table/etc when you try to snap it apart, or you may not be snapping it downward quite right... or you just may not have practiced a bit to get the feel before doing your large piece. (Also, to use a scoring tool instead of a saw, the acrylic sheet should be thinner than 1/4';.)

You can read various ways and tools to use for scoring then breaking acrylic sheets on these pages:

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http://www.diyprojects.info/bb/ftopic782鈥?/a>

and many more in these links:

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(just look for the ones that talk about NOT using a saw)

Good luck!

Diane B.Acrylic Plastic glass??
A very fine tooth saw is the only was to cut acrylic, also known as pexi glass. If not, it will always crack like you found out.
Use a saw. For little parts, the whole scoring and bending thing never works very well.

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If you use acrylics,for clouds,do you use tools for blending clouds other than a brush-like blend w/a sponge?

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Since painting is a creative art, you can use whatever you feel will create the tone or expression you want to have on your painting.

Remember that what you are doing is an original idea from you, so whatever you decide to use will be perfect. You can mix media, brushes, pallette knives, sponges, cloth, even sometimes you can get the desired effect by cutting a potato or carrot and printing on your canvas with it. Be totally original for whatever you do is completely your's.

If some people like it and others critisize, so what ! It is your expression any way you want it to be.

Dont be shy about using whatever you like.

You'll do fine.If you use acrylics,for clouds,do you use tools for blending clouds other than a brush-like blend w/a sponge?
Acrylics can be worked with a brush, a palette knife, or any number of different tools. The key is to work quickly while the acrylic is wet and blend wet into wet.If you use acrylics,for clouds,do you use tools for blending clouds other than a brush-like blend w/a sponge?
i personally use just brushes; you can do about anything using all the sizes of brushes. i also sometimes, rarely use my fingers. you can try using a clean, dry brush or a clean, wet brush.

I am considering getting acrylic/gel fingernails this weekend at a classy salon. Bad idea??

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No real reason for doing it except i think it looks nice with a french manicure and it would make me feel pretty. also, i think it would be nice to scratch my boyfriends back for him. also think it looks sexy. but, i had it a long time ago (ten plus years ago) and i know it destroys your nails and gets expensive - so i think i will only do it for summertime and take them off in october... dumb idea??I am considering getting acrylic/gel fingernails this weekend at a classy salon. Bad idea??
As a former nail tech, I would advise that you think carefully about having this done. As you mentioned, there is the upkeep, expense, and time for your natural nails to recover. A better idea would be to spend less money and have your natural nails done weekly with a french manicure. There are products that promote the strength and growth of nails. If you decide you can't live without them, gel nails are not as harsh on your natural nails; however, they require the same upkeep and still cause damage to the natural nails. Acrylic and gel nails can leave permanent damage, such as dips in the nailbeds.I am considering getting acrylic/gel fingernails this weekend at a classy salon. Bad idea??
Yes it is--my daughter was doing it regularly--and had to have her nails removed surgically--the real ones. Acrylics tear off the layers of your natural nails.
well the nails aren't going to last that long anyways.

Natural is cuter.
I do it for me. It makes me feel good and I think my nails look awful with out them. If they make you feel good, go for it!
If i was you i would go to the classy salon and have them shaped.Or is it a bad idea?HUM then you can get a manicure to for the cost of less.And still have them real.But if it makes you feel pretty go for it .
No, as long as you take them off with a pro. NEVER do it yourself. I have had them about 5 years and wouldnt dream of taking them off.
Acrylic nails can be pretty, but also costly to be kept up with. I normally only get them during the fall, winter, and spring. During summer, most people are in pools and jacuzzi's. The water makes them incredibly soft and breakable. You'll be at the salon possibly once a week getting them fixed.
no, not if you like them. I know a lot of people that have had them multiple times and their nails arent destroyed. they might not be as strong as other people's nails, but they are functional =]

Tumble dry sweater? 40% acrylic 60% cotton?

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Is it okay to dry this in my dryer or will it get ruined? (I am not worried about shrinking, I just don't wanted it to damage the sweater). Or should I air-dry it every time?Tumble dry sweater? 40% acrylic 60% cotton?
You can use low heat or air dry if you have that setting if you are unsure.

I sometimes crochet with 100% acrylic yarn and always wash my items on warm and tumble dry on regular heat setting. It make the acrylic soft and I have never had a problem with shrinkage or with anything getting ruined.Tumble dry sweater? 40% acrylic 60% cotton?
I would not recommend drying it in the dryer. I have had my sweaters not only shrink a little but they became mis-shaped and short. Always air dry or take to a dry cleaners.
You might be able to dry it. I probably would, if you do be sure to dry it on a low heat/ gentle setting.

Hi, im doing an acrylic nail course....?

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i put the nail extension on , then i start to file the line out... but when i do this a white smudge appears underneath the fake nail! what is this and how can i prevent it. iv tried cleaning my files and buffers before use, using more or less glue... i just cant get it right. please help xxxHi, im doing an acrylic nail course....?
Definitely you should try using Dual system forms from ysnails, you are going to get perfect nails with less effort and the best result. That's the easiest way for everyone. Good luckHi, im doing an acrylic nail course....?
try filing in one direction... and don't go at the nail like a saw motion and each time u file try filing upward not down hope this helps

How to take off Acrylic nails??

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How can i remove Acrylic Nails??

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What's the best acrylic brand?

2010-02-11T23:39:00.000-08:00

How to paint in acrylic?

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Oil Paintings - What is the difference between acrylics and oil paintings?

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Fabric Paint vs Acrylic paint?

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If i want to paint for my shirt and i want it to be permanent last for at least 2 to 3 years before it start fade away. Which paint should i choose? If possible please tell me the reasons. ThankYouFabric Paint vs Acrylic paint?
I have hand painted shirts myself. I used Folk Art acrylics. I also added textile medium to the paint on the palette before applying the paint to the shirt. The shirts I have done have lasted years. One thing I do, though, is I don't throw the painted shirts in the clothes dryer - I hang them dry. It keeps the paint from drying and flaking. I also turn painted clothing inside out if I do throw it in the dryer. The paint will not come into contact with the hot interior of the dryer which will make it flake and peel.Fabric Paint vs Acrylic paint?
A lot of shirts I've seen that use fabric paint start to deteriorate after a semishort while, like 6-8 months or so. I haven't used acrylics for shirts, but I have for canvas. You can thin them out, or use them thickly, but the reason I think they would be better is because you can also use them as screenprint ink. THey're also waterproof when dry and mostly permanent, at least in paintings. Do yourself a favor and buy some good acrylics, like Liquitex Basics. It's what professional artists use.

Gel nails or acrylic nails?

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which? im 14 and getting my first pair of fake nails, so which should pick.....?? which is ur favourite.. help me out here, thanks!!Gel nails or acrylic nails?
gel nails. they look more natural, don't get yellow if you tan, and last longer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Gel nails or acrylic nails?
NONE they are way out of style andd look trashyish now, just get a manicure and tell them to file your nails short and square and paint them your favorite color but sense its winter opt for a pale neutral color

if u dont belive me abbout acrylic nails being out of style just pick up the latest magazines and try to see if n e one is still wearing them....well hope this helped :) good luck
Because Gel Nails Have Less Harmful Chemicals , They Are Way better For Your Natural Nails And Nail Beds (Under Your Nails; They Help Promote Healthy Nails.)

The Chemicals In Acrylic Nails 'Eat' Away At Your Nail Beds And Destroy Them .

Honestly ,, You Do Not Want Acrylic Nails ,, They Turn Yellowish , They Break And Chip .. Its Gross .

Also My Auntie Had Them For 2 Months Only And I Had To Repair The Damage Including Fungi In Her Nail Beds .

Please , Get The Gel Nails .

Besides , Gel Nails Have Different Colored Tips And Look Better .

Gel Nails Can Look Natural Or If You Want Them To LOOK Completely Faux ,, You Can Have Them Airbrushed Which Gives Them The Appearance You May Like .
Pick gel. It's UV gel, so after they put it on, you stick you're hands in this light thing. LOL, I don't know what to call it, but anyways, there's like no nasty fumes like acrylic. It's much nicer %26amp; when you take them off, you're nails won't look demented. I love gel nails! they're awesome.
I'm 16 and I get acrylic nails. I tried the gel nails and they were really bad just trust me lol. If you get the acrylic nails, to maintain them, you need a fill-in about every 2 weeks to keep them on =)
Go with the gel. They look better, last longer, and when/if you decide to take them off they cause less damage to your actual nail. It's worth the extra couple bucks.
Gel. In my experience they last longer and cause less damage to your nail.
Gel is so much better than acrylic!

Acrylic are disasters, they break, dis colour and get very un atractive. Gel is a great look that lasts longer and looks better :)

Steel, glass, or acrylic ear plugs?

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i'm in the process of stretching my ears and i was wondering if i should use steel, glass, or acrylic ear plugs, or other materials.

Thanks!

don't bother if you have something negative to say about ear stretching.Steel, glass, or acrylic ear plugs?
I use steel for mine. Its the best! and better generally. I should imagine glass would be too if you kept it clean enough.

After its all healed and youve got it to the gauge you want acrylic could be good. :)Steel, glass, or acrylic ear plugs?
You need either steel or glass for the healing. They can be sterilized which is essential for healing piercings, where as acrylic can not be.
If you're just getting them stretched I suggest you use plastic ones at first, then when it's healed moved on to one of the others =D
Surgical Steel is the best.

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Major problem with Acrylic nails!!?

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Well i just went and got acrylics put on by a proffesional- then i came home and diddnt really like them and i have contact lenses and i have no idea what im going to do about that and yeah. What do i do? how can i get them off????Major problem with Acrylic nails!!?
i have acrylic nails and contacts, its easy just use your finger part, and bend them so your nail doesnt touch your eye.

its hard to explain, but you will get it

for the acrylic nails, youll just have to wait, use a remover, or go back to a profesional .

sorry for the late response, i hope i helpped! :)Major problem with Acrylic nails!!?
Clarify please--get the contacts off or the acrylic nails off? If it is the nails, just use acetone Pure acetone if you have it since it will be a lot more efficient). If it is the contacts, try swiping a q-tip at the edge of the contact to ';pull'; it away from the eye so that you don't have to use your nails. Sorry for not quite understanding your question.
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Finish for acrylic paint?

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what kind of finish would you use on acrylic paint, that is painted on wood?? all of the wood is covered by paint, and im scared I will crack the paint if i use the wrong stuff...Finish for acrylic paint?
clear acrylic or waxFinish for acrylic paint?
There are a few choices of sealer depending on your project and the look you want to create. Here's some information that explains what I mean:

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Sould i get acrylic nails...my nails r short and weak?

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No. Acrylic nails will actually make your nails more weak because you will have to rip them off eventually and the glue is unhealthy for your nails.Sould i get acrylic nails...my nails r short and weak?
Get manicures and buy nail hardeners or thickener. Also your health and diet can show on your nails. You may not be getting enough calcium or proteins. And use gloves when using harsh chemicals (example dish washing liquids can dry and damage nails whether they're natural or acrylics). Try O.P.I.'s Nail Envy or Brucci Hardener(sold in Sally Beauty store) start with 2 coats and then one every day after that. Try to keep it on along as you can because Nail Polish Removers dry out the nail if used too much.Non-Acetone removers are less harsh. Have fun!Good Luck!Sould i get acrylic nails...my nails r short and weak?
If you want to get married with the maintenance that it takes and the cost, yes.

They look very cool, but it will damage you own even more
LADIES, -TEENS I used to have a nail business, so i know. LOL....acrylic nails are wonderful...nail tips, full nails you glue on.

first of all if you don't have a friend that does her own nails. go and have the nails put on. french tips are really pretty. watch asthey do your nails. as they place your nail over your old nail. your natural nail has to be buffed a little, so the glue will stick. then get alcahol and wash your nail . this prevents fungus. also doing your own nailes are fun. remember get then the right length that you can work with. i used to wear very long ones but then i had been doing them for a long time.place the glueon the nail underside, just a drop. slide the nail from top down then lift, and quickl;y replace it on nail . coverage of glue on nail is very important. after nails has become attached turn your hand over and place a dot of glue under the nail close to skin. you must seal these nails from water. its so easy your little sister has already done them,,,,lol i was in busniess when it first become popular, and it cost alot... also you can get nail hardner. but if your not one of these people that can grow nice strong nails. then go with the nails. becareful not to pull or pry off your nail if you want them off. soak them in polish remover. asatone. they will come off easy. follow good instructions on nails. always give your nails a good feeding after you have removed your nails...feeding them vitiames you put on your nail. let them rest for a good week. and you will do fine. if you can grow your nails, pretty, but they break get a gel coating on them. this works well.

good luck, and have fun, thats what it is all about/....
Acrylic nails look nice, but if you decide to remove them, your nails will be even more weak.
After the fake ones come off, your real nails will be even worse. Do you feel like going every other week, does your budget allow it?
you can my mom has them and they're look good and cute!!!

But you shouldn't get them if you work with your hands like when your opening the car door you can break one!!!

the curlic ones are really cool and cute!!!
NO acrylic nails will damage your nails worse,........

Go to a Beauty Supply store and get this product called ';Nail Life'; its a clear polish that helps nails get strong and grow...

It worked AWESOME for me and my sister......she hasn't gone back to fake nails
yes. i love the way acrylic naills look.
nope it might do damage to your nails my brothers girlfriend had it on once and it took out her nails it was so gross
Absolutely NOT!!!! I, too, have weak nails, and I'm here to tell you that acrylic nails will only make them WEAKER.

To put these acrylic nails on, the tech first has to take a file and file the TOP of your nail bed to roughen the surface so that the acrylic can adhere... the problem with this is that it takes off precious layers of your nails, and if you ever want to take them off, they RIP them off with a tool that THAT takes off even MORE of your own nail...

I suggest you invest in some strengthening products, Sally Hansen has a line of things that work very well. Also, increase your intake of calcium, and you might try taking gelatin pills to strengthen your nails.

But, PLEASE don't get acrylic nails. They will look good for a while, but they ruin your real nails, are expensive to keep up (every two weeks you have to get a ';fill';), and they're just not worth it, in my opinion.
In my opinion, acrylic nails are really gross. Make sure you're eating properly with a good amount of protein and mostly fruits and vegetables. Vitamin E is also good for nail health.
yeahh!! acrylics aree so cute i had them because i bite my nails a lot and once u take them off your nails grow so they wont be short anymore ... just one tip dont get them too long u wont be able to do anything !

Oh my gosh. acrylic nails ruined my natrul nails?

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I had acrylics for about 5 weeks. I just took them off like 10 min ago. My natrual nails look like crap. I am like oh my gosh. What can I do to help them grow out. I went to a really good salon that uses the EMA acrylic not MMA acrylic but it still f'd up my nails. What should I do? HELPOh my gosh. acrylic nails ruined my natrul nails?
I had this exact problem a few years ago and I will never get those nails again. They ate my real nails up. With a fungus and bumps and dis colored on every one. Some were worse than others. Especially my thumb nails. I was told by an infectious disease Dr. that I would lose my nails...They looked awful. i had told my person my nails were kinds hurting....he said they were fine and kept going over them every week.......Till I finally had them removed and couldn't believe what I saw.....I was put on a script of Lamisil Pill....which AFTER my insurance paid their part.....Were still very expensive.....Still I ended up using Lamisil Cream on a regular basis. It helped me a lot. I had to use it for a long time.....Within a year my nails started doing better. The Dr. was very surprised. NOW.....since I started taking B12 vitamins every day. My hair AND nails are growing beautifully. especially my nails....Which I polish and take care of all by myself......o I recommend B12 and Lamisil Cream......Your nails will be fine.Oh my gosh. acrylic nails ruined my natrul nails?
never use again complain to salon or ask salon if they know any products that would medicate your nails!
By some natural nail products and never get the the fake nails again cause they messed up my nails 2.They have somenail stuff u paint on and its clear and its clear,but it helps the nails 2 grow.
You will have to let them grow out. Trim them as they grow. Once all that part that was ever under acrylic surface is gone they will be OK again. Salons usually roughen up the surface of the nail in order for the acrylic to stay better. So you'll have to wait till that grows out. The good news is that nails recover pretty well. You can carefully buff them now, but make sure you don't buff them too hard because now they are pretty thin.
it depends how you took them off you should have let your nails soak in nail polish remover until they came off in the liquid

now you just have to let them be their gonna be fragile and just go get a manicure theyll help you alittle

i would say dont get any acrylic nails because if you have them on to long you get a fongus underneath them on your nail
taking prenatal vitamins will help both your hair and your nails grow strong and healthy. they might make you naucious tho...
this is because acrylics only do damage to your nails, which will only start a vicious cycle of using them to cover up your nails. I'd suggest getting a manicure every 2 weeks or so, it's much healthier
I had the same problem and I used a buffing shining nail file and then I put nail harden on.
then either stop gettin acrylic or go to a salon that uses MMA acrylic...duh
Happens to me all the time, they will go back to normal....well at least mine always do! I take hair, nail, and skin vitamins and those seem to do the trick. I also put so polish on them to strengthen them and help them to grow! Hang in there....they will get better every week!
I did the same thing. I had to buy some strong clear nail polish and polish them all the time, and keep my nails really short for a year, the nail beds looked like they would never recover, but they finally did. I will never get fake nails again.
I got fake nails once, and I shouldn't have, because I naturally have nice, strong nails anyway. When the acrylics came off, my nails were TERRIBLE! I had to wait for them to completely grow out again. I'll never get fake nails again.

My best advice would be to just trim them regularly and wait.

Good luck!
Are you sure they took off all the glue?
They will grow out and be normal again. It's because they shave off the top layer of your nail to make the glue for the acrylic nail to stick to your natural nail.
go to the beauty supply store and ask for nail glue remover it will make your nails look just like they did before the fake nails believe me I had the same problem before of yeah don't rub this stuff on soak your nails in it then buff like crazy it works
That happen to me too, I just have to let them grow out. Will never do that again.
it happened to me and all i did was let em grow it out...but keep trimming them..then never go back to that salon...and tell all ur friends as well

QUICK! fake nails/acrylic?

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Ok i got my nails on the first week of sep. and have gotten them filled every 2 weeks like they said

Now my real nails underneath are almost to the end of my fake ones

Is it suppossed to happen this quick? and do i need a new set or should they keep filling them?QUICK! fake nails/acrylic?
When you go back next time for a fill, they ought to take their little spinning grinder thing and grind off your own (growing) nails which are underneath the fake ones. I sometimes let my nails go a bit longer than two weeks. Nails do grow fast. Next time you need a new set, make sure they trim your own nails down pretty close before they glue on the tips. BEST WISHES.QUICK! fake nails/acrylic?
yes, it is normal for them to be there. You should probably get a new set soon. Hope I helped.
My mom has been a nail tech for over 20 years, %26amp; you can leave them the same length as your real nails, having the acrylic nails over them will help make them stronger %26amp; help prevent them from breaking as easy.

I would have them keep filing them (unless you want longer nails, then let them grow until they are where you like them)

You DO NOT have to get them replaced every month 1/2 like some people here have said, I would get a new set about once a year, or if you see fungis or air bubbles under, or have a lot of lifting problems.

Best of luck!
yes it happens that quick, well it depends how fast yor nails grow. and no you dont need a new set, that is the point of the refill to not have them grow out. But when you take them fake nails off your real nails will be realy weak and brittle.
that happened to me. Just get them filled the people who fill them should take care of it. If not you could get a new set, or start taking vitamin C it will make your nail a ton stronger and your can have your real ones done.

Cylindrical aquarium acrylic!?

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What is the maximum height for a cylindrical aquarium which is 26 inches in Diameter and is 8 mm thick. Cell Cast acrylic quality. It is a DIY project. It should not break !Cylindrical aquarium acrylic!?
Probably about 15'; as commercial acrylic aquaria use thicker grades on tanks over 100L.

I had a 45L hex tank that was 8mm thick but only 11'; across at 24'; tall - your tank will be four times the volume per unit height.

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Is Tamiya Acrylic paint TOXIC?

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recently, i brought a plastic model plane and yesterday i have started painting it. and my dad say the smell of the paint is really strong...

so yeh...Is Tamiya Acrylic paint TOXIC?
Yes: It contains isopropahol and glycol ethers as well as carcinogens.

It CLEARLY states on the label to use in a well-ventilated room, warns of it's flammability.Is Tamiya Acrylic paint TOXIC?
USE only in a well-ventilated room, don't DRINK it, and wash your hands after using.

It is TOXIC, not FATAL...

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hmmm it probably is. I think the one you have you might actually have to have a one of those masks things you use to cover your mouth and nose. If your using the paint to paint the whole body of it id recommed youd use a spray paint.
Well, i'm not sure though, but i got headaches when i sniffed it..

Name an acrylic painter. Or any artist.?

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Piotr Wolodkowicz

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Peter Max.

Just off the top of my head.
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Tanning bed acrylic is cracked?

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is it ok if the acrylic in a tanning bed has alot of hairline cracks right where you put you head at? will it eventually break? What causes it? it would make me feel more at ease if I knew what the problem was. Im scared its gonna break on me!! lolTanning bed acrylic is cracked?
Let the personnel of the salon know about this problem. They might not even be aware of it. Let them know that you are uncomfortable tanning in this unit and ask to use another one. If they don't have others, or don't co-operate, go to a different salon. The tanning industry is pretty competitive so there probably will be another salon in the area.

In all seriousness, the chances of it breaking all the way through and having your head go through it to the lamps is slim. The acrylic isn't a material that breaks that way. But if you are uncomfortable using it, by all means, you shouldn't have to.Tanning bed acrylic is cracked?
The cracks are caused by crazing of the acrylic probably due to contact over time with chemicals from hair gels / shampoo's etc that have left residues on the acrylic. These leach into the acrylic and work their way in between the structure of the acrylic causing the polymer to be pushed apart giving the hair line cracks.

These cracks severely weaken the acrylic and if a bed is in this state when you come to use it you should refuse to use it as there is an increased chance of failure.

You should not use a bed with no acrylic on the top tubes as the acrylic absorbs some of the more harmful UV...

The bed is probably made from extruded acrylic which is more prone to this sort of failure. Cast acrylic is better although more expensive.
Its caused by wear and tear and also WRONG PRODUCT!!

As an ex salon owner, i would actually charge those that broke the acrylic (they are 1200$)

when you use store bought lotions like from walmart that say they are for indoor use, they are NOT!!! They contain mineral oils that absorb into the pores of the acrlyic and clog it causing them to crack!!

It will eventually break if you get into the bed too hard or if you continue using mineral oil based products in the beds!

Tell the person behind the desk BEFORE u go in so they dont blame U for it!! They have EVERY RIGHT to make you pay for it if your the culprit using the outdoor lotions!

Those acrylics are made to hold up to 500lbs so its not normal for them to break when people get in them, they are made to sustain that, its caused strictly from the mineral oils in lotions or if someone JUMPED into the bed which you would hear!

It is safe to tan it, they do not shatter like glass for acrylic is plastic but u can cut urself if it were to completely break.
I got in a tanning bed one time where the top cover(over the bulbs) was completely off. I got in it anyways, but it scared the sh** out of me the whole time! lol

It came off because it had alot of cracks in it, and so the whole thing just kinda fell off. But it was on top, so your may not do that. But just to be safe, I would get it replaced when it gets to bad. Or if your bed has a number to call, do that.

Good luck

Types Of Acrylic Nails Pleasee 10 pointss !!!!!!!!?

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what are diffrent types of acrylic nails ?

i dont know how to tell the lady

like the ones with fat tips and really curved

or justt all the types =]

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when you go to get it done just ask for a full set, they will fit them to your fingers. there is also, solar, gel, and silk wraps which are how they look ( like the glossy-ness) of the outcome. hope i helped.Types Of Acrylic Nails Pleasee 10 pointss !!!!!!!!?
Well acrylic is one type of nail and then you have glass(wouldn't recommend) and gel(very heavy duty) nails.

you can have them airbrushed, painted, jeweled, or you can get the classic french manicure(white tips)

you can choose the length

and you also have the choice of getting them square or rounded.

I like the classy look so I get: The French Manicure w/ white tips; medium-short length, squared and rounded.

thats the best I can do . They will ask you and explain when you get there. You cant go wrong as long as you know the look you are going for.
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Well, there are a few websites I found that explain about the different types of nails.. I personally get the gel nails they say there not as strong as the acrylic...but i think they lie!! LOL Every time I have had acrylic I have broken at least on within a 2 week period I started getting gels this year Feb.14,2009 to be exact I have went every 3 weeks instead of every 2 weeks with the acrylics to get filled and I have not broken one yet!! I believe the gels are stronger than acrylic that's just me...but I am really tough on my hands and so far so good!! Good luck

What is acrylic?

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Acrylic is a useful, clear plastic that resembles glass, but has properties that make it superior to glass in many ways. Common brands of high-grade acrylic include Polycast, Lucite and Plexiglass.

There are two basic types of acrylic: extruded and cell cast. Extruded or ';continuous cast'; acrylic is made by a less expensive process, is softer, can scratch easier and may contain impurities. Cell cast acrylic is a higher quality acrylic and U.S. domestic cell cast is a good choice for applications that require the best. Imported cell cast acrylic is often manufactured to lesser standards.

Acrylic is used to make various products, such as shower doors, bath enclosures, windows and skylights. It is chosen over glass for many reasons. It is many times stronger than glass, making it much more impact resistant and therefore safer. Falling against an acrylic shower door will not likely break it. Baseballs that crash through glass windows will, in most cases, bounce off acrylic windows. Acrylic also insulates better than glass, potentially saving on heating bills.

Another great advantage of acrylic is that it is only half as heavy as glass. This makes working with acrylic much easier. It can also be sawed, whereas glass must be scored.

Adding to this favorable array of properties, a transparency rate of 93% makes acrylic the clearest material known. Very thick glass will have a green tint, while acrylic remains clear.

A unique property of plastic is its ability to be shaped. Bow-front aquariums are beautiful examples of acrylic's wonderful properties. There are also no seams in acrylic structures, as chemical welding at the molecular level actually ';melts'; seams into one piece of solid material. Seams that are welded and polished are invisible.

There are some misconceptions about acrylic, namely that it yellows, turns brittle and cracks over time. Though this might be true of very cheap forms of plastic, it is not so with acrylic. For example, the fighter planes of WWII have acrylic bubble-tops. Airplane windows are also acrylic. If taken care of, acrylic remains new looking regardless of age or exposure to sun. Some people worry that acrylic scratches too easily, but unlike glass, scratches can be easily buffed out of acrylic.

For all of its advantages, there are two disadvantages of acrylic: it is more expensive than glass, and if exposed to a direct flame it will melt and eventually burn.

Today acrylic is used more than ever. Virtually all major public aquariums now build display tanks out of acrylic. You will also find acrylic in malls, institutions, prisons, hospitals and commercial buildings. Acrylic just over one inch thick (32mm) is bullet resistant. The Presidential motorcade, the Pope's booth-vehicle, teller enclosures and drive-through window enclosures all feature bullet-resistant acrylic.What is acrylic?
acrylic is a type of plastic or polymer used in paintWhat is acrylic?
man made material

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrylic
a type of plastic

plastics are materials made from oil
Acrylic fiber is lightweight, soft, and warm, with a wool-like feel. It dyes very well and has excellent colorfastness. It is resilient, retains its shape, and resists shrinkage and wrinkles. It is quite varied in form and sometimes has an appearance similar to wool or cotton.

Acrylic has recently been used in clothing as a cheaper alternative to cashmere, due to the similar feeling of the materials. The disadvantages of acrylic is that it tends to fuzz (or pill) easily and that it does not insulate the wearer as well as cashmere. Many products like fake pashmina or cashmina use this material to create the illusion of cashmere to the consumer.

Acrylic is resistant to moths, oils, and chemicals, and is very resistant to deterioration from sunlight exposure. However, static and pilling can be a problem.

Acrylic paint is fast-drying paint containing pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints can be diluted with water, but become water-resistant when dry. Depending on how much the paint is diluted (with water) or modified with acrylic gels, mediums, or pastes, the finished acrylic painting can resemble a watercolor or an oil painting or have its own unique characteristics not attainable by oil or watercolor.

Acrylics were first available commercially in the 1950s. The first commercially available artist acrylic paints were mineral spirit based paints from a company called Bocour Artist Colors. The waterbased acrylic paints came later and were coined the term ';latex'; housepaints, although there is not any actual latex from a rubber tree in an acrylic dispersion. Interior ';latex'; housepaints tend to be a combination of binder (sometimes acrylic, vinyl, pva and others), filler, pigment and water. Exterior ';latex'; housepaints may also be a ';co-polymer'; blend, but the very best exterior waterbased paints are 100% acrylic based. Soon after the waterbased acrylic binders were introduced as housepaints, artists (the first artists were Mexican muralists) and companies alike began to explore the potential of the new binders.
acrylic is a polymeric substance that has plastic like properties, it is made up from a monomer substance in addition to PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate) and forms long chains of polymer. its properties are hardness and ductility yet depending upon the powder to monomer ratio is can have brittle or elastic properties.
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Acrylic may refer to:

chemical compounds that contain the acryl group derived from acrylic acid

Acrylic fiber, a synthetic polymer fiber that contains at least 85% acrylonitrile

Acrylic paint, fast-drying paint containing pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion

Polymethyl methacrylate (also known as ';acrylic glass'; and ';Plexiglas';), the synthetic polymer of methyl methacrylate

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Is Acrylic Dangerous?

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I had these curtains in my room that was entirely acrylic on one side, to block out light. The acrylic started to flake off into a fine dust, so i got rid of them, since i figured it would be bad to breathe this stuff in. Was the acrylic dust actually dangerous or did i overreact?Is Acrylic Dangerous?
2.4 Effects on Humans

There have been no reports of poisoning incidents in the general

population. No occupational epidemiological studies have been

reported.

Because acrylic acid toxicity occurs at the site of contact,

separate guidance values are recommended for oral and inhalation

exposure. Guidance values of 9.9 mg/litre for drinking-water and

54 碌g/m3 for ambient air for the general population are proposed.

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Dental acrylic-backed labret studs?

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I dislike the harshness of steel-backed labrets against gums and teeth. My piercer was telling me of a type of jewelry that has dental acrylic or acrylic (also known as lucite) backed jewelry, but with a steel or titanium post.

I'm having difficulty finding these, and wonder if it would even be a viable option in the first place. Has anyone else heard of these, and could someone forward me a link to a site I could buy them from?

Thanks! Dental acrylic-backed labret studs?
Dental Acrylic is not the same as lucite. Lucite is normal, porous acrylic (harbors bacteria). Dental Acrylic is non-porous and is what implant teeth and the like are made out of.

Dental Acrylic labret studs are harder to find. I'd suggest Bioplast.

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I'm sorry, but this answer was of no help at all.

I am fully aware of what dental acrylic and typical acrylic materials are, and how they differ. I am also aware of what bioplast is, and obviously, it does not suit my needs, or I would not have asked for help finding dental acrylic. Continued

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I have bought from BAF many times before, and they simply do not have the product I need.

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Acrylic nails?

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has had a reaction to acrylic nails?Acrylic nails?
I hate when I hear this - there could be many reasons for this.

I don't care if you are going to a low or high priced place - it is hard to find a good nail tech that knows everything they should when apply product safely and properly.

The most common cause of this is OVER EXPOSURE - one of the products used on you was used in excess - probably the primer or the monomer in her brush was very wet and/or she touched your skin with the brush over and over again causing over exposure.

The nail technician could also be filing too much on your natural nail and or hitting your skin with the file too much - then when products get in the skin it irritates it.

The other cause could be an allergy you have to one of the products. - Overexposure can cause allergies to the products too. I have a few loyal clients now that used to have that problem wherever they went until they came to me. Please find yourself a quality nail tech - If you are not allergic to her product she might be able to solve this for you. Good Luck !

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I don't understand? Did you have like a allergic reaction?
well take them off...and this isnt a question
I had acrylic nails forever and never had a reaction, but think about all the chemicals. Ever wonder why the girls wear surgical masks?

I even had a woman who was doing my nails tell me that a lot of salons use airplane glue to make it last longer. I'm completely serious and so was she.

Go get them removed or do it yourself by soaking in acetone (what most nail polish removers are made of but read the bottle) and use a something thin and sturdy to separate them from your real nail. (in NYC we use our Metrocards)

You don't want to take any chances here...

Cracked acrylic nail. Bleeding. Help?

2010-02-10T02:07:00.000-08:00

My acrylic nail cracked and I think my nail did too becauwse it's bleeding under the acrylic. It's too late to goto a nail salon. Is there anything I can do? I might have to work(cashier) before I can get it fixed and I'm afraid it will break more.Cracked acrylic nail. Bleeding. Help?
if you have nail glue, try to carefully remove the nail. (without ripping it off cuz that hurts and is bad for the nail) then wash out your nail and glue it back together. file over the part with the glue and it will look just like your original nail. next, do the same thing with the acrylic nail. hope it helped :)Cracked acrylic nail. Bleeding. Help?
ewewew, sorry, it sounds like it hurts

Peach acrylic nail powder?

2010-02-10T02:06:00.003-08:00

i'm looking for peach or beige acrylic nail powder. and also to see if any local beauty store in VA carries dual nail forms (look on youtube). having a darned hard time locating both. don't realy want to resort to shopping online. thanks.Peach acrylic nail powder?
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My acrylic nails keep lifting !!!!!help!!!!!?

2010-02-10T02:06:00.002-08:00

i got my nails don like last week and they are liftin. do u kno y? caz i would like to kno. this isn the first time. primer goes on before the acrylic but it still risesMy acrylic nails keep lifting !!!!!help!!!!!?
sometimes if they dont wipe your real nail down with acitone before they put acrylic they will lift because lotion is creating a barier between it , tell them next time to do that and also if your nails are brittle it can happen too.My acrylic nails keep lifting !!!!!help!!!!!?
It alwayss happens buh usually

starts lifting the second or third week

%26amp;%26amp;its just how it is

Cant change it minee are startin 2 lift

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If you have them done professionallyy, then they shouldn't be doing this so I would suggest trying a different nail salon.
Sounds like they didn't do a very good job, go back and show them they'll prolly redue them for free.

Do Acrylic Nails Hurt?

2010-02-10T02:06:00.001-08:00

Im getting nails done at a salon and how would you take them out?Do Acrylic Nails Hurt?
Only when you break them.

You can soak them in acetone so that the acrylic comes off but if you have a gel topcoat, you have to file it off first because it can't be removed by acetone. Also, when soaking, you can try like a cuticle clipper (like fingernail clipper but pointed) to take it off from the sides. It can hurt a lil.Do Acrylic Nails Hurt?
If you pop them off (like I always do; I have the bad habit of biting my nails and acrylics are no different) or they crack then yes.

If you just let them be they can last for weeks and the glue will either wear off or if you need them off you can dip your fingers in acetone.
If is your first time getting them it hurts kinda because you are not used to the pressure on your nail . But they do hurt when they break off and when you are removing them.When you get them off I suggest get them taken off at a nail salon it is easier on you.
Not really. If the tech doesn't know how to file right, It can hurt when they file. And to get it off, You soak in pure acetone for 10-20 or more minutes, Then take something like a orange wood stick and push the softened nail off...NEVER pull them off. It hurts, and really damages your nails.
Don't do it! You will ruin your nails.
well where i live, i use a metro card (nyc transportation if u dont know) but it hurts when you try and take them off :-\ use a thin card, and go slowly, use saliva if you can, the acid in it will help
uh...yeah. get gel nails instead. better quality. but can u afford gel nails? not everyone can. i'm so glad i can!

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it depends. if they're hardcore ones, leave them on and wait till your nails grow so you can just clip it gradually with a nail clipper. if they're cheap ones, they should just fall off after a week!
Well they hurt if you rip them off when there not ready to come off but to get them to come off just either soak them in nail polish remover or 100% pure acetone

Hope this helps (:
They can hurt when taking them off.

When you take them off dip them into strong nail polish remover so they come off easier,
i would suggest just going back to the nail salon take them off for you because doing it yourself kinda hurts
yeah it hurts when you take them off...you have to rip them off

Can Tamiya Acrylic Paint.....?

2010-02-10T02:06:00.000-08:00

Can Tamiya Acrylic Paint (the ones that are in little paint pots) be used for hand painting as well? I know that they are often used to mix colors for airbrushing, but I was wondering if I needed to dilute it first when using a regular brush or something. Would it be ok to just dip a paint brush into the undiluted pot and start painting? Thanks.Can Tamiya Acrylic Paint.....?
It's absolutely fine I do it when I painted my chest of drawers, comes out better then regular paint actually.Can Tamiya Acrylic Paint.....?
No one I know including myself has had any luck brushing on Tamiya acrylics. They're great for airbrushing though. And some small detail pieces, but not large areas as they tend to clump up as your laying it down. Try Polyscale instead.

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Name an acrylic painter. Or any artist.?

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http://www.piotrwolodkowicz.comName an acrylic painter. Or any artist.?
monetName an acrylic painter. Or any artist.?
Peter Max.

Just off the top of my head.
Steve Watson

Tanning bed acrylic is cracked?

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Types Of Acrylic Nails Pleasee 10 pointss !!!!!!!!?

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What is acrylic?

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Tamiya acrylic paint?

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I have Tamiya acrylic paint (XF) in these small jars %26amp; i notice that the paint already very liqiud %26amp; i need to use it in airbrush (i think like milk), so is it necessery to thin it with tamiya thinner or can i use it directly from jar ?

if it is necssery to thin it , what is the ratio will be for this tamiya acrylic paint?Tamiya acrylic paint?
I found the best ratio was 4:1 paint to water for Tamiya Acrylics... I was using their XF-55 and XF-57 to color the decks of their USS Missouri (BB-63) with my Paasche VL double-action airbrush

Bravo to Railbuff... those of us who use a WELL do have those troubles... as I learned when I moved from the big city to the ranch... and clogged the daylights out of one of my airbrushes.Tamiya acrylic paint?
When adding water to any paint going into an airbrush chack for the mineral content of the water. If your water comes from wel, particulasrly, there may be minerals dissolved in the water vthat can leave resdue which will damage the airbrish. Calciul, maganese and iron are the real problem makers here.

To be safe use distilled water, or water from a dehumidifier to dilute water-based paints and for cleaning the brush.

The same applies to good bristle brushes.
You can try it right from the jar, if it's too thick just add a few drops of water to it. It is water soluble.

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2010-02-10T02:04:00.000-08:00

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Cracked acrylic nail. Bleeding. Help?

2010-02-10T02:03:00.001-08:00

Peach acrylic nail powder?

2010-02-10T02:03:00.000-08:00

My acrylic nails keep lifting !!!!!help!!!!!?

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Stubbed acrylic nail?

2010-02-10T02:02:00.000-08:00

I just got my nails done today, and when I got home I got my right middle finger nail caught on my jeans. It happened like 10 minutes ago and it hurts incredibly badly. I put neosporn on it. Im scared that I like ripped my nail off, but wouldn't the acrylic come off? Is there anything that I could do to stop the pain? Would ice help?Stubbed acrylic nail?
I'm sorry you hurt yourself.

Yes try ice for a while and then Ibuprofen but follow the directions. Unfortunately its going to hurt for a while but it will get better

Good Luck

Is acrylic recylable?

2010-02-10T02:01:00.001-08:00

Is acrylic recyclable? Does it harm the environment in any way, such as the production of it? its for my coursework, thank you!Is acrylic recylable?
Acrylic as a plastic is recyclable. It is difficult to do and is considered a Group 7 recyclable.

It's manufacturing process involves many toxic chemicals and requires a lot of energy. So it does have a significant impact on the environment. Obviously, if it is not recycled, it is not biodegradable, so it does not break down well over time.

Here is a link to an excellent article on Acrylic, its history, manufacturing process, and recycling potential: http://www.enotes.com/how-products-encyc鈥?/a>

Manicurists!! Seems I am alergic to acrylic chemicals...?

2010-02-10T02:01:00.000-08:00

for the past 3 fills (two weeks between each fill) my fingers itch and swell terribly. I'm pretty sure sure that I'm having an alergic reaction to it, buy WHY after 15 years? Anyway...

I will be taking the acrylics off this weekend but I have noticed that my cuticles are very dry, cracked and HARD and the skin on my fingertips underneath the nail is dry and sensitive. I use vitamin E oil and cuticle oil several times a day and massage it in but I'm not getting much relief. Any suggestions and thank you!Manicurists!! Seems I am alergic to acrylic chemicals...?
I agree that you are most likely experiencing an allergic reaction often referred to as contact dermatitis. This may occur on any part of the body. It is the direct result of repeated exposure to a particular chemical. Being that we are all different, repeated contact with certain chemicals affect some of us, while others may not have an allergic reaction at all. It depends on the person. Symptoms of an allergic reaction usually take many months or even many years before they first appear. Some people may be allergic to something, yet show no symptoms of an allergy.

Artificial nail enhancements such as UV light cure gels, acrylics, and wraps all have chemicals used in the products which may cause contact dermatitis. Most often, direct contact of these chemicals with the skin surrounding the nail is what causes an allergic reaction. With acrylic nails, a nail tech who applies acrylic products sloppily in such a way that the chemicals get on the skin is one of the main causes of an allergic reaction. It also happens when the tech works too 'wet' (uses too much liquid). The excess liquid doesn't harden underneath, and -over time, the chemicals may work their way through the nail plate into the nail bed which will usually result in contact dermatitis after many repeated exposures. Changing techs, or even brands of acrylic is not likely to help since once an allergy has formed in the bosy, it never goes away. Further contact with an allergen will only result in more severe symptoms. Thus, a person affected by an allergy has no choice but to eliminate exposure to the allergen altogether.In your case, I think it's best to avoid acrylic nails from now on. If you want to still have your nails done, there is a good chance that switching from acrylic nails to UV gel nails may be helpful. Or it may not. It depends on which chemical(s) are the culprit which cause this reaction in you. Just a thought...

Cuticles: You are on the right track by using cuticle oil. Apply 2-3 times a day, every day. Vitamin E may also be beneficial. But it will take some time for the skin to heal. In the meantime, continue to apply cuticle oil every day. Also, avoid prolonged contact with water by wearing cotton lined rubber gloves while doing dishes - for example. Or while using household chemicals when cleaning. The main thing is to keep the skin moisturized. Water will remove moisture from the skin. Oil doesn't replace the moisture that is lost. But it will help to prevent further loss of moisture from the skin. One more thing: After washing your hands, always apply moisturizing hand lotion after drying your hands off. This helps a lot, especially during the colder winter months. Essentially, nurture your hands and nails, keep them well moisturized, and before you know it you'll begin to see a big difference in them.

Sorry this was soooo long, but I hope I helped. Manicurists!! Seems I am alergic to acrylic chemicals...?
AH! =[ maybe your salon started using a new kind of acrylic...go ask them and ask them the kind they are using, start going to another salon and make sure they dont use the same.

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Does anyone still own CLACKERS? That was a 70's toy. 2 acrylic balls connected with string.?

2010-02-10T02:00:00.002-08:00

Yes I had them. I remember when they had a problem and some were breaking too. They were fun for being such a dumb toy.Does anyone still own CLACKERS? That was a 70's toy. 2 acrylic balls connected with string.?
I had them and I got rid of them when I hit myself in the face with them I had pink and green onesDoes anyone still own CLACKERS? That was a 70's toy. 2 acrylic balls connected with string.?
I used to have them but when they all started to shatter and hurt people I got rid of them. I'm sure somebody still has a set but why would you want them?
Some in my mums loft, think they were banned as they were dangerous.
I have some at home some where not realy sure where
I remember those! I don't have any, but I had forgotten all about them.

Acrylic nail help....?

2010-02-10T02:00:00.001-08:00

Ok so I can do acrylic nails. I do mine with tips as my own nails grow really slow.

My problem is the tips always pop off! I don't pick at them etc.

Any advice to stop this happening?Acrylic nail help....?
hi! so..I've had very long nails sice I stopped to bit them. I've cut them but now my own nails grow too slow like yours!so I've been looking for a new nail polish and I've found out a wonderful product,http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CJTYoMV4NiQ/SK鈥?/a> look for this kind of nail polish..it'll help you! for stopping the tips's fall I don't know what tell you..pay attention..but soon you will get used to them! good luck..=D

Do you think a 13 year old girl should get acrylics?

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I'm just wondering. Do you think a 13 year old girl is too young? Also do acrylics ruin your nails? I need everyones honest opinionDo you think a 13 year old girl should get acrylics?
I have a friend that let her 13 yr old get them, she looked cheap and like she was trying to hard.

There is no reason that a 13 yr old needs them, keep them out of your mouth, take some Biotin (may help) and paint them some funky colors yourself! There are some great top coats on the market that make changing your colors everyday, fast and easy!

They will ruin your nails. They are glued on, then also sanded down. Once they come off, the take more layers with the glue. Then you have weak, peeling and very sensitive nails.

Stick with nail polish at home, Wet N Wild is one of the cheapest brands on the market, but is one of the favorites of nail addicts!!!!Do you think a 13 year old girl should get acrylics?
I'm 15, and a lot of my friends have them, 'cause it kinda looks tidier and makes your nails look good n everything. Personally, I hate them, I don't have them, instead I get french manicures every week. I just think they look fake and horrible and uncouth (my mom is very british and is still in that tea and biscuits era, sooo I kinda inherited her views, but still). And they do ruin your nails, once you take them off, your nails are like really really really thin, and they break really easily.

If I were you, I'd just get the manicure done every week or so ;)
i dont necessarily think you're too young, but i dont think fake nails look good on anyone. i tried wearing them a few times but they just annoyed the crap out of me and i they didnt look all that great. and it wasnt because i had them on wrong because i got them done at a salon. Also, I had a friend when i was 13 who got acrylics put on every 2 weeks. she spent over 40 dollars a month on her nails! and everyone just thought she looked really fake.

So basically what i'm saying is dont get them. They look dumb, they're expensive and yes, they do ruin your nails. Just wear your nails short and paint them. they'll look cuter that way.
My boyfriends 11 year old cousin just got her nails done for the first time, it's really no big deal. And they ruin your nails for about a month if you rip them off, but mine are fine now, I just decided I didnt want to deal with the pain of ripping them off when I was sick of them.
i dont think anyone should get fake nails

Do it on a special day if you need to.

I got GEL nails, which are suppose to be a bit better, never had acrylics before before either. Anyway lasted 2 months, and 2 months for my nails to get back to normal! Wasnt worth it. They damage your nails really badly
I think it is too young and yes they will ruin your nails I had them for a long time and my nails still are not as thick and strong as they used to be I regret getting them ! they are cute and nice to have but the aftermath is annoying!
No way.

Yes they do ruin your nails and also they cost *a lot* of money to keep up, don't do it, just take care of your nails and use a natural coloured nail vanish to give them a nice shine :)
Yes 13 is to young my sister was 13 and since 13 is younger her hands were little and they looked so big and stupid i dont think you should just paint them a pretty color wait till your older for that like 15
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just know once you start you cant stop

Nail technicians out there! Problem with acrylic.?

2010-02-10T01:59:00.000-08:00

Hi. I have a technician that does my nails at home. I like her designs very much and the first set of nails was wonderful. Unfortunately, just after taking a shower before bed time, I noticed that the acrylic was lifting at the nail bed. She did do some buffing and applied primer. This never happend to me before when serviced by other technicians. I'm wondering if she's doing something wrong or if the acrylic she's using is poor quality. I don't no what brand it is.

I'd like recommendations on best brands of acrylic and any other suggestions. I've thought of buying my own product and ask her to use it instead. Thanks!Nail technicians out there! Problem with acrylic.?
There can be a few reasons why they are lifting...product too thick, too close to the cuticle, or she my have not prepped the nail bed properly for the application of the acrylic. More than likely it's not the product it's the nail tech. I've been using the same brand for 10 yrs Creative nail...and no problems You might want to find a new nail techNail technicians out there! Problem with acrylic.?
creative nail design is the best, imho. lifting can happen for several reasons. nothing to stress about. just make sure you take the nails off completely after about 6 weeks and make sure you have no fungus.
It has to do with her technique and not properly prepping the nail.

Acrylic nails - To fill or remove?

2010-02-10T01:58:00.003-08:00

Its been awhile since Ive had them but got them not long ago...Ive gotten 2 fills and Im way over due for one now...Im thinking I should take them off? Do the people that fill them..Can they remove them also...How much do you think....Acrylic nails - To fill or remove?
If your nails are not lifting you can get them filled most of the shops now a days will try and set you up with a new set an accomplished nail tech can save anything. Remember nails are dead and with good care acrylics never need to be removedAcrylic nails - To fill or remove?
Are you an active person? Most women in my family have had acrylic nails thanks to an aunt being a nail technician. Mine lasted all of 9 months - I finally gave them up when I tore real nail and fake nail halfway down nailbed. That hurt something fierce! The thing is the acrylics are so much harder than real nails there's no give...had there been just a real nail, damage wouldn't have been nearly enough. My mother and another aunt bowl on a regular basis...my mom eventually gave up her acrylics because she's break them frequently while bowling and that was never pleasant. Anyway, I could go on and on with that.

If you want them removed, the people who put them on can also take them off. Or you could do it yourself (I chose that option...by grabbing clippers and just ridding myself of them). They are too time and money consuming to keep them up. And if you don't keep them up it looks horrible.
rip em offff
Ive had acrylics for over 2 years. If you still have the acrylics on keep them there, they can shape and fill them back up, it's an easy thing to do. If you rather have new ones on then the manicurist can remove them (sometimes they need to be soaked in acetone that manicurists stock) which can easily remove the nail without causing any pain or ruin your growth. For me a fill is $35, for a new set in french is $60, but depending on where you are prices vary.
They can remove them. I could vary by where you are, but where I go the charge $10 for removal. You can go to Wal Mart in the nail polish section and find a bottle of acetone (its EXACTLY what they'll use) and do it yourself. The bottle I had was called ';tips be gone'; and was like $3. The best method is to put a bowl of hot water down and the another bowl with the acetone inside it. This will help activate the acetone so it'll melt the actylic. Make sure you use porcelain or glass bowls only, cause it'll melt thru anythin else. The acetone shuold start to melt and just wipe away little by little and put nails bak into the stuff until itts all gone. You may have to cahnge the stuff once or twice.
Remove them; acrylic isn't good for you real nails - it will make them weak %26amp; thin.

I think it cost about $10 to have them removed. Mostly they just have you soak them in acetone, %26amp; then they clip at them. You can really do it yourself; that way you can be at home %26amp; you won't be as rough as they are.

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Acrylic furniture purchase?

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does anyone know of a good reputable place that can custom make some acrylic furniture.Acrylic furniture purchase?
We have used Embassy furniture and have had great success with them

http://www.embassyacrylicfurniture.comAcrylic furniture purchase?
You can find furniture online store in this site.

Does acrylic adhesive contain latex?

2010-02-10T01:58:00.001-08:00

I'm referring to the acrylic adhesive on nicotine patchesDoes acrylic adhesive contain latex?
A little research revealed that some do.

Is the Reeves brand of acrylics good?

2010-02-10T01:58:00.000-08:00

Is Reeves good? I'm trying to customize some canvas shoes and I'm wondering if this brand is high quality and durable.Is the Reeves brand of acrylics good?
no it's cheap stuff

for canvas shoes try fabric paint or pens

New acrylic tank is wobbly...?

2010-02-10T01:57:00.001-08:00

I just got a new acrylic tank. It does not have water in it yet. Its on a stand that has a solid wood top so it should be ok for acrylic. The acrylic tank has these little round contact points but I noticed if you tip it - it wobbles - like one of the contact points is shorter or longer. My friend said it is warped and should straighten out once it gets filled. Is there any possibility that instead of straightening out it will crack?New acrylic tank is wobbly...?
It is most likely the stand is level or plain. While filling it with water keep an eye on it, it should be fine.New acrylic tank is wobbly...?
once you add water it will level out

Stubbed acrylic nail?

2010-02-10T01:57:00.000-08:00

Is acrylic recylable?

2010-02-10T01:56:00.002-08:00

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Manicurists!! Seems I am alergic to acrylic chemicals...?

2010-02-10T01:56:00.001-08:00

Does anyone still own CLACKERS? That was a 70's toy. 2 acrylic balls connected with string.?

2010-02-10T01:56:00.000-08:00

Acrylic nail help....?

2010-02-10T01:55:00.002-08:00

Do you think a 13 year old girl should get acrylics?

2010-02-10T01:55:00.001-08:00

Nail technicians out there! Problem with acrylic.?

2010-02-10T01:55:00.000-08:00

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Acrylic nails - To fill or remove?

2010-02-10T01:54:00.002-08:00

Acrylic furniture purchase?

2010-02-10T01:54:00.001-08:00

Does heat wash shrink 100% acrylic knitwear?

2010-02-10T01:54:00.000-08:00

i really want to shrink a sweatshirt i've just bought:D pleaaasse!!Does heat wash shrink 100% acrylic knitwear?
I doubt acrylic will shrink, but you can try putting it in hot water and drying in a hot dryer.Does heat wash shrink 100% acrylic knitwear?
yes you need to wash it in windex and eat fandango.
No - heat will make it stretch.

Acrylic nails question?

2010-02-10T01:53:00.002-08:00

i'm going to get my nails done what color should i get my tips done???i want something on the brighter side(no white or light pink) since its almost summer.any pics would be great too!!thanksAcrylic nails question?
I would get pink tips. Not pink acrylic because the color arylic lifts really bad. Even after a week.

I would get pink or blue tips then do the clear acrylic.

Blue like this:http://www.lotusnailsupply.com/color-tip鈥?/a>

And a pink like this:http://www.lotusnailsupply.com/color-tip鈥?/a> (i know you said no pink but pink is my favorite!)

You could also do a french and then get a design. =)

Those always look awesome!

Tomorrow im gettin a french. Just because i wanna have plain and simple instead of these purple tips =)Acrylic nails question?
Me and my friends just got our nails done, I don't have a picture, but i think maybe the zebra print ones on bright colors.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h鈥?/a>

hope this helped!

Acrylic nails or short & natural?

2010-02-10T01:53:00.001-08:00

Hi All,

I'm the type of girl that always has acrylic nails. But I finally took them off and have ahd them off for 4 months now. All the damaged nail already grew out but now I'm tempted to get my nails done again.

I have long nail beds so my nails dont look that bad but I feel fake nails are sexier. lol

What do you think looks better fake nails or short manicured nails?Acrylic nails or short %26amp; natural?
Natural is always better. Mine are natural, I just make sure they are manicured and all the same length. I use to not care what they looked like, but im happy that im keeping them up now. They look good! Not too long, but not too short =)Acrylic nails or short %26amp; natural?
If you really like the acrylic then get them done. I loved mine but after a while I decided that they made me look too prissy. I'm sorry but acrylic nails kind of scream ';i couldn't change a tire to save my life'; and since i'm not that kind of girl and don't want to be perceived that way i decided to go without the fake nails for a while. [about three years now] But like I said to each her own and if you feel sexier with them on then leave them on. Anything that makes you feel more empowered as a woman is a good thing.
i prefer natural nails to fake ones. If you have nice natural nails a nice french manicure or a coating of light pink polish makes them look great.

i have never had done fake nails, have rather nice natural nails and have never had one complaint from men about not having sexy nails. I really don't feel that fake nails are sexy. I think they look, well, fake and unnatural. almost too perfect and barbie doll like.
ii used to get my nails done all the time..theres nothing better then walking out of the nail shop with a fresh set of acrylics...

but then 2 months later a nail came off and underneath that, my real nail was pretty f***** up.

i swore i would never get them done but did again, numerous times.

getting your nails done is a addiction.

but growing your own is MUCCH better.

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I use to get acrylic sometimes but they damage the nails so much! I think the natural look is better and your nails do need a chance to breathe. Short and manicured are sexier (in my opinion) but I think you should do what you are happy with.
acrylic theres nothing better than goin for ya hair/nails done sure natural is better in the long run cos acrylics make ya nails weak but they look so much better high trend 2 lol or cos u av long nails jus go and get em painted like white tips or bold colours r in at mo like plum and black

so go get em done lol

hope i helped xoxo
I think that natural nails look better and are actually better for our environment. People don't realize all of the little things that damage our planet like the chemicals made for peoples nails and all of the packages for these items.
Definitely short and manicured! Your nails shouldn't exceed the pads of your fingertips by more than 1/4 inch. Good rule of thumb. Nothing tackier than excessively long nails! :)
Definitely natural! I think well manicured natural nails are beautiful and fake nails just make you look, well....fake!
I prefer the look of nice manicured natural nails.
natural nails look better!
Fake nails but not too long.
Fake nails are gross.

Acrylic nail help please?

2010-02-10T01:53:00.000-08:00

Alright so I'm new to the world of Acrylic nails, and I need some help. When you go into the shop, there's always a little form there where you write your name and what you want. If I wanted a full set with a french manicure, what do I write? FS french? Or do I have to say anything at all about the french part? All of the nail shops in my area are owned and operated by Chinese people and I have a really tough time understanding their accents. How much do I tip?Acrylic nail help please?
Ask for a full set of sculpted pink and whites, and let them know how much you want the tip to extend. (Hint: don't get them too long or you will have difficulty doing every day stuff like getting dressed.) They should sculpt with acrylics and NOT use plastic tips. If they say it's the only way they do it, I suggest you go somewhere that does it right. Hopefully you have already made sure that they don't use MMA, a substance banned but still in use in many Asian salons. How much you tip will depend on how much they charge. I would charge $60 for a full set of P%26amp;Ws and a typical tip would be $10.Acrylic nail help please?
A lot of people think they are chinese, but something like 99% of all nail salons are vietnamese (asian). There are a few american nail techs, but they don't ever last very long, and end up going out of business because they cannot compete with the really high quality nails and low prices you get from an asian salon. You just have to tell them what you want. Just tell them full set or white tips (or write it down for them). They will know what you mean. You should tip about 20% usually which comes out to be like 4 dollars for a full set since you shouldn't have to pay anymore than maybe $20-$30, but never any more than that for a full set of acrylic nails. I've gotten my nails done for $14 in one salon I use to go to. You just have to shop around a bit for the best priced salon. Good luck and enjoy!
Well if u have an appointment u tell them u want an acrylic french manicure..are if u have a walk in just tell them the exact same thing. When i go get my nails done i always do a walk in..and they always ask me what i want..i usually do fiberglass french manicure and they just seat me and call me when im up..just answer there questions on how u want it done. Its easy dont worrie 2 much..most asian spots dont do form write ups u just get it done and pay after..for a full set over here its about $18 and u should tip depending on how well they did ur nails..(shape, size, bubbles..etc)..but make sure u look at the price b4 u pay them or start because some are very sneaky and raise the price bcuz they added the tip and they fool u buy U tiping them some more..it happened 2 my friend. Good luck.
you could write full set french or acrylic tips french, they should understand either one. or look to see if they have a board with all the things you can get and their prices and copy down what they have written for it . %26amp; i usually tip $5 when i get them
I've never been into a nail shop with a form you write on. Usually they just ask what you want and you tell them you want a full set. Once you sit down with them you just let them know you want the white tip.
you just have to write full set -- so then they will ask you what you want when your getting them done %26amp; i just tip like 4 haha

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Acrylic nails??

2010-02-10T01:52:00.001-08:00

I've only had my acrylic nails for about, 2 weeks or a week and a half, and you can start to see a bit of my nail on the smile of my nails. I have the white tips ( french ) , should i get them re-filled? or what should i do?Acrylic nails??
If you are a perfectionist who likes to waste money, yeahh, get refills. But I would just wait until I felt comfortable to get them redone, I get a different style everytime. But the tips are cute. So when you seriously think you see too much of the nail, then get refills. =]Acrylic nails??
leave them for a little while, it'd be a waste of your money to get them filled already.

chances are, nobody besides you can notice.

give it another week or two and THEN get them filled.

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Acrylic Painting...?

2010-02-10T01:52:00.000-08:00

Hey, I've been into painting for quite a while now, but just until recently, I bought some paints of my own. I'm getting the hang of everything again, but I cannot seem to get one thing right.

The acrylic paints do not like to be painted over, like I've been used to in oils. What I mean by this is that the bottom layer always seems to shine through. Is there a technique to keep this from happening? Thanks.Acrylic Painting...?
Some acrylic colors are more transparent than others (i.e.; Hansa orange tends to be pretty transparent, titanium white is not.) You need to mix a more opaque color with the transparent. If the area to be painted doesn't need to be overly blended into other areas, you can paint the spot white, then apply the transparent shade on top of that (once it dries.)Acrylic Painting...?
You're welcome! Good luck %26amp; enjoy. :)

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you have to mix the specific color you want before you paint it on. i know sometimes i paint on one color, then another, and mix it on the canvas, but that doesn't work with acrylics. you have to mix it before it hits the canvas
first off, gesso the painting if you are going to paint over it. if not painting over it but trying to change it use thicker paint - or apply layers, you have to wait till the first layer is dry then recoat this; do this over and over till you get what you want.

also, some paints are more opaque than others; ie, if using Hansa yellow you will need to paint more than 1 layer because what was underneath will shine through - or add Titanium white to the yellow to make it more opaque then add the pure yellow after it dries.

Cadmium colors are the better, more expensive and opaque colors.

*you NEVER add any oil to acrylics, it's like adding oil to water literally.
Well, with acryllics you have to remember that the thickest paint ALWAYS goes on the bottom layer and you have to thin the paint with something like linseed oil (or water, though that's not as effective) in order to keep that from happening.
Theres this stuff called gesso thats like a white paint you paint on your canvass. Like an eraser but you must wait for the paint to dry before gessoing it.

http://www.dickblick.com/categories/gess鈥?/a>
Hi there,

I don't work with acrylics, so I won't talk about what I don't know.

You may post your answer here :http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/forumdis鈥?/a>

You can be sure that you'll get some good and friendly help.

Best regards,

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Acrylic beads?

2010-02-10T01:51:00.000-08:00

where can i find 10mm and larger acrylic faceted beads?Acrylic beads?
Try www.firemountaingems.com. They have a huge assortment of beads.Acrylic beads?
go to a bead store close to you, you can get the best if u order it from a beading magazine, they always have a place to get them from by the design thats shown. buy it in ae ,magazine store
Have you tried Michael's Craft store or Hobby Lobby?
Have you tried e-bay. I buy alot of beads from them!!

Acrylic or Gel nails?

2010-02-10T01:49:00.000-08:00

I've only ever had acrylic nails before.

Which one lasts longer..I'm really hard on my nails so that is really important.Acrylic or Gel nails?
Gel looks better, and they are strong. There really the same thing as acrylic nails, but a different acrylic powder is used. Where I go, they call it powder gel, and when mixed with the liquid it forms a gel. So, there really isn't a 'gel' gel. It's all in the powder they use.Acrylic or Gel nails?
gel nails last forever... i kept trying to get mine off...but it took a while...and i was trying to get them off 24/7 and they still lasted...so your best bet is gel
In my opinion, gel better.

But both damage your nail.

Acrylic nails?

2010-02-07T17:14:00.000-08:00

i want them.

how often do they need refilled?

does it change your real nail when you take them off?

do they rip your underneath nail when being removed?Acrylic nails?
Fills every 2 weeks

Your natural nail is coarsely filed to better hold the material (weakens them and makes them peel when acrylic is removed)

they do not always rip the nail. If you soak in acetone, it will loosen sufficiently to come off and leave the nail if it is not too long and too weakAcrylic nails?
ya! acrylic nails are fun and cute! I am not sure how much that they need to be refilled, but they shouldn't rip or change your real nails if they are applied the right way!
I wouldn't get them do to they weaken your real nails and they can fall off or get fungus under them. yes if you don't take them off the right way yes they mess up your nails.
they usually need a refill every 2 weeks and a good nail tech will recommend that you have them removed and a fresh set every 4-6 months. yes, they can cause your natural nails get weak however mine are junk either way and I like having nails. No, mine have not ripped when being removed my place soaks them off with Acetone.
you usually have to get them filled in about every 2 weeks,

when you take them off,your real nail is really thin

they sand your real nail done so the glue will adhere better,so my nails are ruined.i had fake ones put on for Christmas,I took them off and now there short and tearing now.ugh,don't do it,unless you have money to go every 2 weeks to have them done.you have to keep it up.
hey, well if you've been complimented on your nails before...ten there is really no reason to get them but if you want...its your choice...well i think that if you want really nice acrylic nails then go for the ones that you could find that are high definition...the ones that you could find at like a boutique or something trust me ive tryed the ones from like shoppers that are like 20$$ and they really dont work so trust me get the ones that you seem interested in and the ones maybe that youve heard some ppl talk about or that are most popular and yeah well good luck for your search on acrylic nails bye dj sparkellz...
They need to be filled every two weeks or so, depending on how fast your nails grow. when they are putting then on they file down your nail, making them thinner. So when you take them off your nails will look funny. You can buff and file them to make them look better. They won't look 100%. Your real nail can be ripped when you are removing them. If you go to a salon they have a solution to disolve the nail. However it costs the same to get them removed as to have them put on. I have always just carefully picked mine off. I have thick nails and have never had one rip thank god.

That would hurt.

good luck.
they are not that great for your nails, but that doesnt mean they dont look good lolz
I have had mine on for 5 years. They have to be filled every 2 weeks and when you rip them off it makes your nails underneath super thin and it hurts bad.
You need to get them filled every 2 weeks, yes it makes your nails thinner,( you can use nail thickener, and it looks like clear nailpolish), and you can get them pulled or soaked in acetone, acetone takes about 3 hours for them to be ready to take off, and when you get them pulled, it will feal like your nail will rip, but they really don't!!
Acrylic nails;

need refilling every 2-3 weeks, depending on the job ( price you pay)

screws up your nail when you take them off ( puts dents in them )

they do tear your nail and make them short when removing.

also note; acrylics are going out of style.
Not recommended

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Acrylic nails...?

2010-02-07T17:13:00.003-08:00

What's the nack to getting the right consistancy to the liquid and powder balls? What should i look for? Should my brush be quite wet or better quite dry? Any tips appreciated.Acrylic nails...?
Here is a VERY useful aid for practicing acrylics. It has been used by many, many nail technicians, and continues to be used by students all the time. Best of all, it's totally free!!!

Just print it out, and cover it with plastic, and start practicing! You can cover it with Saran wrap, or a plastic notebook divider. Some people have it laminated at a store that does that sort of thing. Be creative, think up something. But, be sure to cover it with something or else you won't be able to re-use the practice sheet. Here is the link:

http://www.mysalonstore.com/images/nailp鈥?/a>

BTW, some people are selling this same, free practice sheet on ebay for over $7 each - how lame is that? The things some people will do for money,,,

Also, for more info, use these links:

http://www.ttfaqs.com/main/ttown/ttown_2鈥?/a>

http://www.ttfaqs.com/main/articles/pack鈥?/a>

Hope this helps!Acrylic nails...?
Put your brush in your dappen dish, flatten brush in the liquid so all the bubbles come out. Wipe excess off on side of dish, dip in powder to get ball (pearlised colour) put on nail count to 3, and then form it.

should work out fine, use good products too cheap ones are what they are....cheap.

Acrylic nails..?

2010-02-07T17:13:00.002-08:00

i just got acrylic nail tips, i got them painted all white and now i don't really like how they look and i want to paint them another color myself..can i do that? and is there an amount of time i should wait before i take off the nail polish from the salon?Acrylic nails..?
Yes, but wait at least 24 hours. During this time, the acrylic is still 'curing' (hardening).

When you do them, first use a non-acetone polish remover so the acrylic does not get damaged.Acrylic nails..?
No, don't paint them. They'll totally mess them up. Just call go back to the nail salon and tell them you want another color. They'll probably do it for like $5 or so.
Get a polish remover that is acetone free
just make sure your nail polish remover is nonacidic
nope just paint em!

Acrylic Nail Designs Anyone?

2010-02-07T17:13:00.001-08:00

i am going to kims nail spa in cleveland tomorrow and i need some good colors that go well with each other, or even some cool desgins. if you know a good combo of 3 good colors that look good, let me know, or if you have pictures of your own nails, i would like to seeee (: thanksssAcrylic Nail Designs Anyone?
They would have boards of nails on display u can mix and match colour and design. One of my favourites is pink black and silver.Acrylic Nail Designs Anyone?
i think most of these are cute !!hope you like them 2 =]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V5mjbwNmmc

Acrylic*colored nail tips?

2010-02-07T17:13:00.000-08:00

where do u buy colored nail tips????

*idk if i spelled it right, and nail tips as in the top part of the nail not adviceAcrylic*colored nail tips?
online or at a nal store, pricey but toteally ( luv the selling!!!!!!!!!) worth it!!!!!!!!!Acrylic*colored nail tips?
online or at a store?

Acrylic or Gel nails?

2010-02-07T17:12:00.003-08:00

im getting my nails done for my birthday and i wondered which i should get??

thanksAcrylic or Gel nails?
Acrylic nails are nice and they last a long time. When i had them done afterwards my nails were really ruined. Gel nails can breath more so they wont really get ruined. Hope that helped.Acrylic or Gel nails?
Acrylic but NOT the dipping method acrylic!

Mine last 4 weeks - I usually have them painted with some nail art but I had airbrushed white tips with nail art last time and I really like them
gel nails look more natural and they do less damage to your nails as they only put a tip on your nails

acrylic look more fake and do more damage as they attached the nails to your entire nail
I think acrylic are way better and they don't break easily!
there both nice, but make sure you get taken of professionaly as they distroy your nails.
I think acrylic look nicer (:
Gel , they last longer and look more natural instead of fake.
i think acrylic nails look more nicer and more professional
i get acrylic with airbrush white tip

Acrylic nails?

2010-02-07T17:12:00.002-08:00

does anyone no any places in blackburn that remove artificial nails?

xAcrylic nails?
I'd recommend doing it yourself. Get some pure acetone (Walmart, CVS - it's cheap, maybe $2-3), go home, get a bowl of warm water and add half the bottle.. You're going to have to soak a while so make sure you do it on a day off or where you have nothing to do. They're going to get gummy and tacky but get yourself a buffer and every 5 minutes of soaking, take them out, dry them off, and buff away the tackiness. This may take a while to do but it's the safest way possible. Some salons take an old nail tip and strip your nail of the acrylic by RIPPING (yes RIPPING) it off of you - which is going to do a WHOLLLLE LOTTA DAMAGE! Make sure once you have all the acrylic off you keep the nails short and use a strengthener.. don't bother trying to grown them out they're going to be thin and brittle until all the damaged nail grows out completely (about 8-10 months) but if you take care of them you'll be ok.

I never understand why people get the acrylics - they're no good! Acrylic will not ';help you grow out your own nails'; because once it comes off, you're ruined. Take that money you'd use on a fill and treat yourself to a pampering manicure every 2-3 weeks! You'll get a lot more benefit out of it!! (And actually spend LESS mula!)Acrylic nails?
You can soak them in acetone, or any nail salon should be able to do that for you...
Do it yourself, go to the beauty supply store, get a bottle of acetone, for like $2. soak them and your done.

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HELP! how do i make acrylic necklaces?

2010-02-07T17:12:00.001-08:00

I want to make necklaces like this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30529137%26amp;ref=sr_list_16%26amp;%26amp;ga_search_query=acrylic+diamond%26amp;ga_search_type=handmade%26amp;ga_page=2%26amp;order=date_desc%26amp;includes[]=tags%26amp;includes[]=title

can anyone tell me what i need, how to make them, etc? thanks=[HELP! how do i make acrylic necklaces?
From what I understand, you can either purchase your own laser cutter machine, or you can send off your designs to various sites which do the cutting for you:

http://www.google.com/search?q=laser+cut鈥?/a>

Diane B.HELP! how do i make acrylic necklaces?
If you type how to make acrylic necklaces into the search engine and ton of sites will come up. You could also go to Magic Mountain beads site they have patterns %26amp; instructions for making jewelry, as well as they sell all the stuff you could ever need.

Acrylic Nails?

2010-02-07T17:12:00.000-08:00

I have really short nails, do you think i can still get acrylic nails?Acrylic Nails?
I've seen acrylics look great on people who have barely any natural nails. My natural nails are short and thin, and I love getting acrylics.Acrylic Nails?
yes but they will ruin your real nails but if you don't like your real nails in the 1st place why would you care if they ruined your real nails? you should get them.
yeah,why not
yup!!! i think they would look good!

Acrylic nails?

2010-02-07T17:11:00.003-08:00

i just got my acrylics done and they were fine for a couple of days, but i recently noticed little air bubbles around the edges. my aunt told me you could get them by coming in contact with water alot. they dont look very nice or polishd right now but i dont want to remove them either. any suggestions tomake them look better?Acrylic nails?
the bubbling around the edges is when the file down the nails they aren't getting all of the little acrylic filings off of the nails before they seal it with the liquid acrylic. this happened to me, and rather than do anything i painted my nails thinking it would be okay - MISTAKE! not only did the acrylics have to be removed, but i had to have a small hole drilled into one of my nails because of the pressure the nail fungus caused - so my advise- go back to where you go them from and GET THEM OFF. a nail fungus is very serious and very common in the little shops where they do a 'mass production' of the nails. so please- if you don't remove them - be very careful.Acrylic nails?
go back to where you got them . They should not be lifting at all. And be carful because you can easily get a nail fungus!
True, you should go back to where you got them, but just to get your money back. Then go somewhere else. In the meantime, you can get a white buffing block at most drug or discount stores. They are made for artificial nails, and can at least smooth the surface and prepare it for a new coat of polish. Make sure you remove the old polish with ACETONE-FREE polish remover, as acetone will eat the acrylic and cause a real mess. And no, water will not make acrylic nails bubble. Take the warning about fungus seriously, it can be hard to get rid of.

Acrylic nails?

2010-02-07T17:11:00.002-08:00

Please could someone explain what they are and how they work and everything, i am thinking about getting them for prom and just wanted to know a bit more!

Thanks xxxAcrylic nails?
acrylic nails are fake nails that go over your own nails stuck on by a special kind of glue. you can get them in different colours with patterns on them too! but some people have found that if they rip off it rips off the real nail with it too because the glue they use in the salon is so strong which is very painful!

so i reccomend you research into it more . i hope this helps!Acrylic nails?
dont get them they eventually leave your natural nails looking nasty

what happens is the nail tech will put a fake nail on your real nail and then use acrylic to cover the nail. the acrylic is a powder and they use water to smooth it out. within seconds it gets hard

they look nice at first but you have to keep up with them. and if you cant when they get loose and fall off your natural nails will be turn up, yellow looking and horrible
I would think about having them done. They ruined my nails and made them very weak for a long time. It took months for my nails to go back to there original condition.
Hey,you pretty much know all about acrylic nails right now so i won't even explain that bit. What I want to tell you though is that gel tips are much better- they let your nails grow healthy and strong so after having them glued on 2 times, you won't need extensions anymore. These tips(overlays) are glued only at the white tip of your nail, buffed so that u don't have any bumps then gel is brushed over the whole nail and then you put your nails under a uv lamp. This is done 2 or three times to ensure your natural nails are well covered and protected and the tips won't fall off. Once dry, a clear(or pink tinged) vanish is brushed over your nails, depending on the type of french manicure you want(I would recommend the clear varnish because it gives you a clean, crisp, classy look). Expect the white tip to be wider than you're used to- but this is how the french actually do it so....

You van have em for two weeks, and if you want to redo them, go back to the salon:after two or three refills, your natural nails will have grown longer and strong enough so you can do them without extensions
Basically, you go to a nail salon, and they buff your nails and everything, glue some tips on at the end of your nails, then use this special glue thing with a brush, making the tip look like its part of your actual nail, and making your nails look thicker, then usual do a french mani. by painting on with a light pink nail varnish and airbrushing on the white tip, you can choose to get refills, as once your nail starts to grow, there will be a distinctive gap between when you got the nail done and your real nail growing, but the refill will close that gap, however they do cost money.

a word of warning though, they leave your nails in terrible condition, as I took mine off last night and my nails look a state and are very weak!!

But I think you should get them, as they do look good :)
I have acrylic nails but they're not really suitable unless you're prepared for the upkeep, ie going to get your infills done every 2-3 weeks coz they really do wreck your nails when they come off.

If you only want them for a one off, save yourself a loada cash and buy some glue-on fake nails from Boots for less than a tenner
fake nails, they woulld just fall off half way through the prom sooo just go and get your tips done at a beauty saln which would cost that much only around 拢10
basicly they stick a plastic nail on ur nail then paste layers of acrylic on top to make it stay on.

they wreck your nails and last about a month but they do look very nice.

you could try having silk nail extensions done instead as they dont damage your nails as much. they cost just a little bit more but look just as good and in my opinion are less fake looking.

alternatively use the stick on ones that you can get in chemists, if you take the time to put them on properly then they're fine for just one special occassion.
Acrylic nails are basicly false nails made from acrylic. Acrylic is very hard and most people get false nails made from acrylic if they bite there nails alot. Acrylic is very hard to bite. You can get all sorts of paterns and colors and are very good. But taking them off is quite painful but not that much. It can take up to 1 hour to put them on and up to an hour taking them off. Go into your nearest salon and ask to have acrylic nails. What will happen is you will go and sit down at your normall manicure station and the lady will bring out a diplay case or booklet with all different designs. You then choose what you want and don't be afraid to say if you want them a bit shorter! because they can make them VERY long! Then the lady-or man? will begin preparing your nails. All the basics- filling buffing ect. Then she will begin to apply the glue and then finally put the nails on. To top it all off she will place each hand under a fan for like 5 mins to make sure the glue is bone dry. Acrylic nails can last normally for 2-3months depending on how you look after them. The salon will tell you how to. It can cost around $30 or $20 depending on which salon yu go to. The pricest ive come across it $60. I wouldnt recommend them if your only using them for prom or if you want just a kinda not to long and not to short manicure. Remember getting an at home kit and doing them with your friends is just as fun!

Have fun at prom!!

XOX

Acrylic nails?

2010-02-07T17:11:00.001-08:00

do they hurt to get them removed? how long do they usually last? thanks.Acrylic nails?
First of all, nail services should never hurt or cause you any discomfort in any way. Sure, if you go to an unskilled tech, or one who simply doesn't care - and they force them off with a nail tip or a metal file, or if they rip them off with nippers - then yes, it will most definitely hurt and it will damage your natural nails a lot as well. The one and only safe and pain-free way to remove acrylic nails is to soak them off in pure acetone. You can do this yourself, or you can have it done at a good salon. If the tech wants to force them off, just walk out the door and don't go back there. This is NOT the way to remove acrylic nails. A good tech would NEVER do this to any of their clients.

As for how long they will last: I'm not sure why so many people think that they only last several weeks or a month or whatever, but with regular maintenance such as fills, and rebalancing (For pink %26amp; whites), then they will last much longer than that. As a rule of thumb, a good tech will only replace them with a new full set when it begins to take longer to do a fill than it would take to do a full set. This normally happens once or twice a year. There are lots of unskilled discount salon techs who do not know how to do a fill, and those same techs will want to put a new full set on you only because they can't do anything else but full sets. If that happens, you are most definitely going to the wrong tech/salon. Find a tech with lots of experience, and a high degree of skill and you will avoid this problem.

Edit: Um no, acrylic nails should NOT fall off by themselves, LOL! If they do, then you have a really bad tech doing your nails!Acrylic nails?
It's not pleasant getting them removed, I wouldn't say it's painful just not painless. They can last as long as you want, you just have to get them filled every two weeks. That can get expensive and time consuming. In my opinion acrylic nails aren't ';in'; anymore. The natural look is getting much more popular, and it's cheaper!
umm YES they hurt to get removed..........i would def. know. they last a long time...a month +

they take maintenance though...you need to get a fill every like 2 weeks or they'll start growing ON your nail bed and it'll look stupid.
It doesn't hurt to get them removed - what happens is the salon will have you soak your nails in a solution that softens them, and then they can be pulled of easily without ripping your nails.

You need to have the nails refilled every 2-3 weeks as your nails grow, and that's nothing like having the nails removed. They just buff the acrylic down and shorten them, and then put new acrylic over the nails to fill in the regrowth. If you do that regularly, you won't need to have the nails removed until you're ready to have the nails off.
No they dont hurt when u get them removed thats if u go to a professional and they last for about a good month if you treat them good.
no its odsent hurt and you could just let them grow out then they will fall off by them selfs...um mine last 3 weeks b4 i need a fill but 4 to 5 weeks for them to fall off :)
could last two or more weeks but by then youll need a refill then theyll remain the month...

they shouldnt hurt when you take them off if you go get them removed and if youve had them on two days or more...and also, all you have to do is get a lil lotion on your hnad put some finger nail polish around and on the nail and they should be painless when taking off(if doing it at home)
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Acrylic and enamel - reaction?

2010-02-07T17:11:00.000-08:00

Now here is one for the 'real' DIY'ers amongst you.

Why does enamel varnish over acrylic paint have no reaction between the two YET acrylic paint over enamel paint reacts and bubbles?????Acrylic and enamel - reaction?
Simply, because the enamel paint solvents does not dissolve the acrylic paint when it has hardened.

Generally, paints are pigments in binders and solvents, when dry the binders set and the solvent evaporate. The original solvents cannot usually dissolve the 'set' binders because they often undergo a chemical change. So you would use paint stripper not turps to remove dried gloss paint. The acrylic paint solvent /binder can disrupt the enamel binder.

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