Like many others have said here, I thought that I perhaps was using the wrong polish, the plates weren't deep enough, or my stamper wasn't good or primed. Turns out it was 100% my technique. Not using enough polish, scraping too hard/too many times, and pressing too hard with my stamper. I had not ever had a successful pick up until I watched your video. It was so much fun to finally begin using my plates. Thank you and well done!!
These tips instantly improved my stamping skills. I’ve watched so many other vids and idk why but this is the one that got through to me lol. Thanks for sharing!
thank you!! I've been trying to get my jelly stamper to work for so long. I thought I wasn't priming it right or something. turns out I was just scraping too hard. I never would've guessed if I hadn't seen this
Thank you!!! The clip for the cotton is a huge game changer I couldn't figure out how to avoid making a mess and my poor boyfriend kept getting roped into cleaning my plate for me during the process so this is a life saver thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much I hv been trying to do stamping for a couple of weeks with no success. Even after watching some of the “larger” RUclips channels. I hv learned more on your video than any of those. Can’t wait to get home and try again!!!
WOOHOO!!! I GOT IT!!! I have been obsessed with getting this right and watched every video I could find but your video made all the difference! I was pressing too hard and scraping too hard. Your explanations were so detailed and thorough and made complete sense and I knew right away that it would finally work. Trying different stampers and scrapers with each plate helps so much, too. THANK YOU!!!! My images are stunning now and it is sooo easy! I don't even need to prime the stamper head now that I have the technique down and I am picking up every kind of polish. THANK YOU!!!
👍Thank you SO MUCH for posting this vid, after watching it I was able to apply your info and create the perfect nail stamp! (I was getting NOTHING on the stamp before with same exact tools!😂) You deserve 5-star rating on this one!😁 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟❤
Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks, I've been hesitant to even attempt stamping because I've watched so many do's and dont's. I think I'll give it a go this weekend !! 🌸💖🌸
Thank you so much!!! You made it so nicely that everybody can understand and it helped me a lot!!! I was pressing way too hard and was getting frustrated already but after this I managed to do my nails with few minutes.. amazing!!!! Thank you so much :)
I’ve been very lucky. Other than the first time it didn’t pick it up but after I washed it with a bit of soap and nothing. All my issues have been user related. Not being firm and steady while placing the stamp is the biggest one. I’m glad to get the tips to get better at it!
I immediately tried stamping after watching this video. I had zero success earlier today even after watching other videos. I can say that making the jelly stamper sticky with file and acetone were key for me. Also, use acetone to clean the plate after each stamp. I think I was using non acetone earlier, no bueno. Nails look great, thanks for the video.
The clamp to hold the cotton pads is a bomb idea. I bought one of the cotton claws, but until it arrives, that is an excellent idea. I most likely will favor the clamp for cotton pads, and the claw for cotton balls. ☑️
hi Kyong Lee, question about using the Orly rubberized basecoat over nails that have already have a fully dried base of regular polish on them; would I let the Orly basecoat fully dry or is supposed to be wet or semi dry on my nails before applying the stamped image? thank you from monica
I LOVE LOVE your video, it is the first helpful tutorial that I`ve seen on it. Before I couldn`t get fine detailed images and now it works. Thank you very much!!!
Wish I had this advice when 1st started stamping!! Great & helpful video regardless of experience...I got the metal Born Pretty clear jelly stamper that would not work...70% alcohol let dry then lint roller...works like a dream now! The BP clear jelly stamper is basically a dupe of The Big Bling CJS my go to despite many others!! Helpful as always my dear!💕xo
I have tried to stamp once I have stamping gels and I have different stampers and I have only tried it on one plate and I couldn't even get a tiny bit of the picture to the stamper 😞
I wanted you to know that several months ago I watched one of your videos on tips on stamping. I've been painting my nails for over 20 years and stamping for 1.5 years. With your tutorial and explanation I "got" it. I have watched and tried to follow other well known nail artist with no luck. I use to post my finished stamped nails on Instagram but stopped. I was no where near the quality you and the rest of the bloggers. I've deleted all my nail pics. But I have gotten a lot better in the few months using your tips.
Love the way you explained and demonstrated. Great video as usual ! What would we stampers do without you . Although I'm not new to stamping I still love to watch ! Thank You !!
I have a stamper and it’s not picking up anything is that because I use water to clean it off? what do you use to clean off the the stamper and the nail plate?
Some work, like very opaque one coat creme formulas, metallics, some holos, but it's very much trial and error. If you're just starting out, I would recommend buying at least a black and a white in stamping polish and getting comfortable with stamping. Then you can test your polishes for stampability.
So much to learn, but I think I've got it! Thank you for this great video. I have learned so very much from watching this. I'm still kind of new to the whole stamping nail art. Wish me luck! 😉 Btw...I'm a new subscriber too!
They only need replacement if they get damaged. The really soft ones can get tears over time. I think only one of mine have had to be replaced in 10 years of stamping, and I still use it for other things lol.
Can I stamp on gel polish? Do i stamp over polish before top coat? Should i add gel base over color and then stamp? I prefer to use gel polish as a base.
Ok so a while ago I bought a stamped the Pueen brand I got and o had my plates to I put the plolish down scraped it like you said and rolled the stamper over it and it won’t pick up? How can I fix this I’ve primed and cleaned my Stamper and it still won’t pick up?
I'm going to try this tomorrow. I just tried using my maniology stamping kit yesterday and couldn't get anything to stick to the stamper. I hope using these techniques helps!
Helpful video! I'm having horrible issues, I've bought two stamping kits and the stampers do not work! I have cleaned them before use with warm water but still nothing! I must be missing, is it maybe the nail polish brand?
With clear stampers, I find pressing straight down works best as long as you don't have really curvy nails and your stamper is squishy enough. If you have really curvy nails and/or a really firm stamper, rolling may work better for you.
If you use a Quick Dry topcoat and let dry before stamping, you can usually remove with tape if stamping is bad. If you didn't use a QDTC, you can try an acetone swipe. Wet a lint free wipe with acetone (be careful of other nails) and do a quick light swipe over nail to remove stamping. You may need a light coat of base color if you remove too much.
@@KyongLee thank you so much just watching more of your videos you make thr pick up and transfer look effortless tfs your knowledge with us and time. I'm in UK we never have as much options on polish and tools as other Countries and if course postage and packaging from abroad adds to cost or a lot more than the product.
Are you using stamping polish? Regular gel polish doesn't work, and some polishes sold as stamping polish give me fits because they are too thin and runny.
It could be that you're not using enough polish, you're not scraping evenly, you're scraping too hard, or it could be your pickup method. Are you pushing straight down with stamper or rolling across image? Try both to see which works better for you. Also, fine lines are just harder to pick up. Some lines may not be etched well enough.
That is really helpful. I started with Konad hard stampers that you smash down and have had a lot of trouble picking up with some of my clear stampers. I will roll from now on. That being said, can you do a tutorial on how exactly to do the coloring in method of stamping?
Hey guys I have a problem..I just baught a stamper today but it ddoesn't work...Im a beginner and I don't know what to do..Ive also washed in warm water and dish washing liquid..still doesn't work..
Thank you for a great video tutorial. I’m having trouble with my polish picking up at all. Could it be the polish? I have a clear stamper head that’s squishy, but it won’t pick up the image. I’m not scraping hard or over scraping my plate. The only polish that picks up is the excess that’s left on the surface around the area of the image, so the blobby edges. That’s all. I started to think that maybe it was the polish and tried some dark blue “ice” brand polish. Though not very pigmented and it came across more like a water color without defined edges, the image did pick up. Is there a way to tell if the polish is bad?
It could be that the polish is drying before you pick up. Try bring super fast. Scrape only once, really lightly and try picking up right away. Have the stamper in your other hand ready to go. Some polishes dry quicker than others, especially in the heat.
I'm having issues with my clear stampers where the image is fine when I pick up, and then within a split second, the polish/image on the stamper shrivels up and loses its shape. ☹ Any advice?
Make sure you are not running a fan or AC blowing nearby. Even being near a window can make a difference. Possibly it's the kind of polish you're using. It may just be too quick drying. Try using more polish and scraping more lightly. If nothing helps you just have to be lightning quick when stamping and hope for the best. I always have more trouble stamping during the hot summer days than any other time.
@@KyongLee thank you so much for your response! After I saw it, I purchased different stamping polishes (that just came in today) and it solved the problem! I'm so excited to finally use my plates!!
I'm new to stamping and this helped me a lot thank you so much. I think my problem is I'm scraping to hard AND smashing the stamper done to hard. Ill try a lighter touch and see how that goes. Question: how imperative is it to use "stamping polish", I'm having a hard time finding single bottles and not sets
Most one coat cremes will stamp well. Smooth chrome metallics will too. Over a pale color base almost any color will be fine. The question is how they will look over dark colors. Good stamping polishes are formulated to show up well on darker colors. But for practice, regular polish is fine because you're just trying to figure out the correct pressure and timing. Once you can pick up a good image on the stamper consistently, then you can think about color payoff.
@@KyongLee thanks so much. That helps a lot. I was wondering if that was why I was getting splotchy pickup, because I was using regular polish. I think I'm just Hulking it LOL
Ugh I too have been having issues stamping ... could it be too that you have to use the stamper and the same paint from the same kit Or does it matter? I have like 3 different types of stamper and paint
No, you can use any stamper with any stamping polish. Try the different techniques I mention, especially lightly rolling across the image to pick up. Scrape only once lightly and pick jk right away. You'll get it. It just takes a little practice and experimentation.
I have Born Pretty jelly stamper and the same problem, I will try to pick up more gently, but I'm loosing hope. I'm afraid only buffing the head of stamper would help :(
It's best to clean between every nail to ensure a clean pickup. Some people say that you can go 2-3 stamps before cleaning the plate but that's never worked for me.
I brought new stamping kit few days ago and nail polish is not sticking to stamper i washed with soap water then also its not working . Do u knw y ??! If u knw pls let me knw
You don't have to use stamping polish as most one coat cremes and chrome finishes will stamp pretty well, especially over lighter colors. However, you may not get the color payoff you want over darker colors using regular polishes. Stamping polishes are designed to be more opaque over any color. For practice though, to get the timing and pressure down, practice with any cheap polish on white paper.
There are regular polishes that work but it's very much trial and error. One coat cremes, chromes and linear holos will usually work. However, if you are just starting out, I would recommend using stamping polish to eliminate one of the variables.
Hello again. So I have pueen stamps and I just bought pueen nail stamping polish. Now my stamper isn't picking up the stamp. the stamper I'm using is Clear jelly soft silicone. is it practice now or can it be that the stamper is a bad one?
The product picks up the image perfect , when I stamp it onto a page to test it does it perfect but when I put it on my nail the gel polish is blurry and not as dark 😭
What do you use to clean the stamper after you’re done using it? And also I have the Uber Chic stamper and haven’t done anything to prime it, no wonder the image wasn’t picking up
Great video! I’m just getting into stamping and frustrated because I can pick up images very well with black and white stamping polish but for some reason the colors like silver or other stamping colors I can’t. I just got the polish from amazon and it’s from Born Pretty. Don’t know if it’s just bad polish or if I’m doing something wrong. Thank you for this video. It’s very helpful. 😊
I've found that metallic polishes are sometimes too thick to pick up the fine lines so a drop or two of the CORRECT type of thinners in the bottle, mixed well, makes for a perfect pickup. I bought mine on ebay.
Great job ma please I wish to start up a nail salon but getting the required tools for that has been a problem for me I live in Nigeria can you please help me get the complete kit please? Thanks
Most regular polish one coat cremes and metallics will stamp, especially over light colors. They may not be very opaque over dark colors though. Shimmers and glitters usually won't stamp although some shimmers will stamp great over black.
I use the lint roller for cleaning it and just wash with soap and water to prime I also find the white steamer that is firmer to pick up smaller pictures then the clear but I’m I love with this one 😊😊😊
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Like many others have said here, I thought that I perhaps was using the wrong polish, the plates weren't deep enough, or my stamper wasn't good or primed. Turns out it was 100% my technique. Not using enough polish, scraping too hard/too many times, and pressing too hard with my stamper. I had not ever had a successful pick up until I watched your video. It was so much fun to finally begin using my plates. Thank you and well done!!
I absolutely agree with everything you said! That was my case too! :) I can now use my stamper and plates nicely!
Awesome, im excited to try
What did u do to make stamper pickup images?? I've been struggling plz helpp
These tips instantly improved my stamping skills. I’ve watched so many other vids and idk why but this is the one that got through to me lol. Thanks for sharing!
Terrific! Glad to hear that they helped you.
THANK YOU, this really help because I was putting to much pressure and didn’t know what to do
thank you!! I've been trying to get my jelly stamper to work for so long. I thought I wasn't priming it right or something. turns out I was just scraping too hard. I never would've guessed if I hadn't seen this
Glad to hear it helped you.
My stamper don't work on ordinary color,,,😩😩what will I do
Thank you!!! The clip for the cotton is a huge game changer I couldn't figure out how to avoid making a mess and my poor boyfriend kept getting roped into cleaning my plate for me during the process so this is a life saver thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much I hv been trying to do stamping for a couple of weeks with no success. Even after watching some of the “larger” RUclips channels. I hv learned more on your video than any of those. Can’t wait to get home and try again!!!
WOOHOO!!! I GOT IT!!! I have been obsessed with getting this right and watched every video I could find but your video made all the difference! I was pressing too hard and scraping too hard. Your explanations were so detailed and thorough and made complete sense and I knew right away that it would finally work. Trying different stampers and scrapers with each plate helps so much, too. THANK YOU!!!! My images are stunning now and it is sooo easy! I don't even need to prime the stamper head now that I have the technique down and I am picking up every kind of polish. THANK YOU!!!
Glad to hear it worked for you. The possibilities are endless now. Have fun!
Literally was trying forever to stamp..bothing picked up!! Ure so amazing!! Ty so so much for your help. I feel like a pro now!!
Thank you for clearing up what mistakes I have been watching other people do!! This was a great 👍🏻 tutorial!!! Thanks again!!!
Great tips I've not heard b4 & I've been searching quite a bit for help with clear stamping! Will be subscribing & thank you!
👍Thank you SO MUCH for posting this vid, after watching it I was able to apply your info and create the perfect nail stamp! (I was getting NOTHING on the stamp before with same exact tools!😂) You deserve 5-star rating on this one!😁 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟❤
You're welcome. Glad to hear it helped you.
@@KyongLee sure do miss your nails vids! Hoping all is good with you Kyong.💞✌🏼
Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks, I've been hesitant to even attempt stamping because I've watched so many do's and dont's. I think I'll give it a go this weekend !! 🌸💖🌸
Cotton holder thingy 😆😆😁🤗... your nails are smashing 👍🏽👍🏽
You have helped me as a beginner so much. I could not get the transfer. Watched you and voila. Thank you.
This video tutorial made stamping for the first time so much easier for me! Thank you!
This video helped the light to come on...BIG THANKS!! 🤗
Thank you so much!!! You made it so nicely that everybody can understand and it helped me a lot!!! I was pressing way too hard and was getting frustrated already but after this I managed to do my nails with few minutes.. amazing!!!! Thank you so much :)
This is a great video. I figured out on my own that I was pressing way too hard. I hope this helps people.
I’ve been very lucky. Other than the first time it didn’t pick it up but after I washed it with a bit of soap and nothing.
All my issues have been user related. Not being firm and steady while placing the stamp is the biggest one.
I’m glad to get the tips to get better at it!
I immediately tried stamping after watching this video. I had zero success earlier today even after watching other videos. I can say that making the jelly stamper sticky with file and acetone were key for me. Also, use acetone to clean the plate after each stamp. I think I was using non acetone earlier, no bueno. Nails look great, thanks for the video.
Best video I’ve found on stamping - thank you!
The clamp to hold the cotton pads is a bomb idea. I bought one of the cotton claws, but until it arrives, that is an excellent idea. I most likely will favor the clamp for cotton pads, and the claw for cotton balls. ☑️
hi Kyong Lee, question about using the Orly rubberized basecoat over nails that have already have a fully dried base of regular polish on them; would I let the Orly basecoat fully dry or is supposed to be wet or semi dry on my nails before applying the stamped image? thank you from monica
Semi tacky, maybe a minute or so.
Finally i really succeed stamping. Thank you very much for your clear and understandable tutorial!! So glad i found your video :)
I LOVE LOVE your video, it is the first helpful tutorial that I`ve seen on it. Before I couldn`t get fine detailed images and now it works. Thank you very much!!!
Wish I had this advice when 1st started stamping!! Great & helpful video regardless of experience...I got the metal Born Pretty clear jelly stamper that would not work...70% alcohol let dry then lint roller...works like a dream now! The BP clear jelly stamper is basically a dupe of The Big Bling CJS my go to despite many others!! Helpful as always my dear!💕xo
I have tried to stamp once I have stamping gels and I have different stampers and I have only tried it on one plate and I couldn't even get a tiny bit of the picture to the stamper 😞
I wanted you to know that several months ago I watched one of your videos on tips on stamping. I've been painting my nails for over 20 years and stamping for 1.5 years. With your tutorial and explanation I "got" it. I have watched and tried to follow other well known nail artist with no luck. I use to post my finished stamped nails on Instagram but stopped. I was no where near the quality you and the rest of the bloggers. I've deleted all my nail pics. But I have gotten a lot better in the few months using your tips.
I'm glad to hear my tips helped. We're all beginners at first, and I think it's nice to be able to see my own improvement over time.
Nan Harp ooo. I didn’t know you could delete pics on instagram! I will google it. Thank you!
Love the way you explained and demonstrated. Great video as usual ! What would we stampers do without you . Although I'm not new to stamping I still love to watch ! Thank You !!
I have a stamper and it’s not picking up anything is that because I use water to clean it off? what do you use to clean off the the stamper and the nail plate?
I used a lint roller or tape to clean the stamper head. For the stamping plate, I use pure acetone using a big clothes pin to hold the cotton.
Could you use regular nail polish for stamping
Some work, like very opaque one coat creme formulas, metallics, some holos, but it's very much trial and error. If you're just starting out, I would recommend buying at least a black and a white in stamping polish and getting comfortable with stamping. Then you can test your polishes for stampability.
So much to learn, but I think I've got it! Thank you for this great video. I have learned so very much from watching this. I'm still kind of new to the whole stamping nail art. Wish me luck! 😉 Btw...I'm a new subscriber too!
I'm sure you will get it.
Thank you so much for this! I’m going to try now to see if I can get it this time around 😃
Helpful tutorial thanks. Do you recommend using gel?
I have only ever used chrome polish or Matt polish
I've never tried gel but it's an option for the base. I think there are special gel stamping polishes as well.
OMG BLESS YOUR SOULLL i was scraping too hard!
You are genius for the clothespin thing omg
Thank you!! It finally worked for me due to your tips!! Thanks I was about give up!!
Great to hear!
Thanks for the tips. I'm new to this stamping thing and I appreciate that you created a video for those that need assistance.
iluvmyboba hi dear I'm also interested, were do u buy the stemper and the stemping plates?
How often should the jelly stamp be replaced or when do I know if it needs to be replaced?
They only need replacement if they get damaged. The really soft ones can get tears over time. I think only one of mine have had to be replaced in 10 years of stamping, and I still use it for other things lol.
Ohhh ok thank you @@KyongLee
Can I stamp on gel polish? Do i stamp over polish before top coat? Should i add gel base over color and then stamp? I prefer to use gel polish as a base.
Yes, you can use gel as base color. Cure, then stamp and last top coat.
Ok so a while ago I bought a stamped the Pueen brand I got and o had my plates to I put the plolish down scraped it like you said and rolled the stamper over it and it won’t pick up? How can I fix this I’ve primed and cleaned my Stamper and it still won’t pick up?
I don't have that specific stamper but have heard good things about it. Are you getting no image at all or a partial image?
I'm going to try this tomorrow. I just tried using my maniology stamping kit yesterday and couldn't get anything to stick to the stamper. I hope using these techniques helps!
Helpful video! I'm having horrible issues, I've bought two stamping kits and the stampers do not work! I have cleaned them before use with warm water but still nothing! I must be missing, is it maybe the nail polish brand?
You didn't touch on how to place the stamped image on the nail. Should I use light pressure? Should I use a rolling motion?
With clear stampers, I find pressing straight down works best as long as you don't have really curvy nails and your stamper is squishy enough. If you have really curvy nails and/or a really firm stamper, rolling may work better for you.
What do you have over your cotton round (that square piece)? I'm assuming that helps not get cotton lint stuck to the plate?
It's a lint free wipe. It does help with the more roughly etched plates.
Excellent video. Very informative. Thanks for the tips.
HELPPPPP what to do if you make an error and it smudges or not total transfer and you dont want to spoil your manicure underneath?
If you use a Quick Dry topcoat and let dry before stamping, you can usually remove with tape if stamping is bad. If you didn't use a QDTC, you can try an acetone swipe. Wet a lint free wipe with acetone (be careful of other nails) and do a quick light swipe over nail to remove stamping. You may need a light coat of base color if you remove too much.
@@KyongLee thank you so much just watching more of your videos you make thr pick up and transfer look effortless tfs your knowledge with us and time. I'm in UK we never have as much options on polish and tools as other Countries and if course postage and packaging from abroad adds to cost or a lot more than the product.
You're welcome. Let me know if you have more questions. It can be tricky at first, but once you get it down, it's smooth sailing going forward.
@@KyongLee much appreciated. Nite
In tired and in You Tube and online so responding in 2 areas. .new subbie here thank you again.
How do we get polish off the lint roller?
can you use a gel polish?
I dont have a lint roller is IT possible to clean the stamper without damange it with something else
Yes, any kind of tape works.
Can u use gel polish instead of stamping polish
There are gel stamping polishes but most regular gels will not work for stamping.
I’m having trouble with the polish sticking to my stamper. I tried your technique (great by the way) but nothing sticks to my stamper. Help
Are you using stamping polish? Regular gel polish doesn't work, and some polishes sold as stamping polish give me fits because they are too thin and runny.
I still can’t get it to work... what does it mean if nothing or only part of the image is picked up but your not scraping it more than once
It could be that you're not using enough polish, you're not scraping evenly, you're scraping too hard, or it could be your pickup method. Are you pushing straight down with stamper or rolling across image? Try both to see which works better for you. Also, fine lines are just harder to pick up. Some lines may not be etched well enough.
Thank you so much for all of the great information.
How about gel polish? You need to apply anything else before stamping?
You can stamp on top of the sticky layer of gel polish after curing. Stamping process is the same.
That is really helpful. I started with Konad hard stampers that you smash down and have had a lot of trouble picking up with some of my clear stampers. I will roll from now on. That being said, can you do a tutorial on how exactly to do the coloring in method of stamping?
Which method? The one where you color in on the stamper? If so, I have already done a couple of videos. They are under Reverse/Advanced stamping.
WhAt liquid it is simple polish nail? It can be gel nail?
Were can i buy that stamper thing?
Creative Shop directly or resellers like Lantern and Wren.
@@KyongLee thank you
Are you using regular polish to stamp
I used stamping polish here. I do have a video about regular polishes that will stamp pretty well.
Hey guys I have a problem..I just baught a stamper today but it ddoesn't work...Im a beginner and I don't know what to do..Ive also washed in warm water and dish washing liquid..still doesn't work..
How to clean after use the stamper
Tape or a lint roller works best.
My stamper is not pick-up any designs, I don't know why???
Thank you for a great video tutorial. I’m having trouble with my polish picking up at all. Could it be the polish? I have a clear stamper head that’s squishy, but it won’t pick up the image. I’m not scraping hard or over scraping my plate. The only polish that picks up is the excess that’s left on the surface around the area of the image, so the blobby edges. That’s all. I started to think that maybe it was the polish and tried some dark blue “ice” brand polish. Though not very pigmented and it came across more like a water color without defined edges, the image did pick up. Is there a way to tell if the polish is bad?
It could be that the polish is drying before you pick up. Try bring super fast. Scrape only once, really lightly and try picking up right away. Have the stamper in your other hand ready to go. Some polishes dry quicker than others, especially in the heat.
I got the same problem can’t get a bloody impression 😰
Does it matter what nail polish u use, like any kind
I'm having issues with my clear stampers where the image is fine when I pick up, and then within a split second, the polish/image on the stamper shrivels up and loses its shape. ☹ Any advice?
Make sure you are not running a fan or AC blowing nearby. Even being near a window can make a difference. Possibly it's the kind of polish you're using. It may just be too quick drying. Try using more polish and scraping more lightly. If nothing helps you just have to be lightning quick when stamping and hope for the best. I always have more trouble stamping during the hot summer days than any other time.
@@KyongLee thank you so much for your response! After I saw it, I purchased different stamping polishes (that just came in today) and it solved the problem! I'm so excited to finally use my plates!!
Yay! Have fun!
Once I use the same image twice my clear stamp stops picking up the image again. Even cleaning with soap doesn’t help. Any suggestions?
What are you using to clean the plate and the stamper in between stamping each image?
I'm new to stamping and this helped me a lot thank you so much. I think my problem is I'm scraping to hard AND smashing the stamper done to hard. Ill try a lighter touch and see how that goes.
Question: how imperative is it to use "stamping polish", I'm having a hard time finding single bottles and not sets
Most one coat cremes will stamp well. Smooth chrome metallics will too. Over a pale color base almost any color will be fine. The question is how they will look over dark colors. Good stamping polishes are formulated to show up well on darker colors. But for practice, regular polish is fine because you're just trying to figure out the correct pressure and timing. Once you can pick up a good image on the stamper consistently, then you can think about color payoff.
@@KyongLee thanks so much. That helps a lot. I was wondering if that was why I was getting splotchy pickup, because I was using regular polish. I think I'm just Hulking it LOL
@@KyongLee 👌 I sent the Hulk to his room and your tips worked amazing and I had wonderful results with regular polish. Thank you
Yay. Glad to hear it. Happy stamping!
Thank you. This info was really helpful.
Ugh I too have been having issues stamping ... could it be too that you have to use the stamper and the same paint from the same kit Or does it matter? I have like 3 different types of stamper and paint
No, you can use any stamper with any stamping polish. Try the different techniques I mention, especially lightly rolling across the image to pick up. Scrape only once lightly and pick jk right away. You'll get it. It just takes a little practice and experimentation.
@@KyongLee thx I'll keep trying
Best tutorial ever!
Hi there. Could you tell where you find the stamping plate? Thx
www.linanailartsupplies.com/collections/frontpage/products/dress-your-nails-02
You're the only one who said no to hulk smash it down. Haha. That's what I was doing wrong and I could not figure it out
mine wont pick up ANYTHING ive tried 1000 different things idk what to do
If you've tried everything here, I would just get another one.
I have Born Pretty jelly stamper and the same problem, I will try to pick up more gently, but I'm loosing hope. I'm afraid only buffing the head of stamper would help :(
What exactly is that roll that you use to clean the stamper?
It's a lint roller.. I use the extra sticky ones from Dollar Tree.
Kyong Lee ok thanks a lot!
If you want to use the same pattern for all your nails, do you have to clean the plate in between every nail?
It's best to clean between every nail to ensure a clean pickup. Some people say that you can go 2-3 stamps before cleaning the plate but that's never worked for me.
I do every time just because the polish is so thin on the stamping plate it’s dry by the time I get to it
I brought new stamping kit few days ago and nail polish is not sticking to stamper i washed with soap water then also its not working . Do u knw y ??! If u knw pls let me knw
Which kit? Did you remove the film from the stamping plates?
@@KyongLee yes i removed
I brought from Amazon
Which kit?
@@KyongLee stamping nail its name
Hello,
If you choose to add base coat prior to stamping, do you have to cure base coat first?
Now i know what im doing wrong awesome video thank you i learned alot watching :)
Do you have to have stamping polish? Whats the difference between regular & stamping polishes? Thank you, Loved your tutorial on this.
You don't have to use stamping polish as most one coat cremes and chrome finishes will stamp pretty well, especially over lighter colors. However, you may not get the color payoff you want over darker colors using regular polishes. Stamping polishes are designed to be more opaque over any color. For practice though, to get the timing and pressure down, practice with any cheap polish on white paper.
@@KyongLee awesome thank you so very much.
Can I use gel polish to stamp?
Only specially made stamping gel polish will work. Regular gel polish won't.
Thank you Kyong. This was very helpful.
Hum stamping ke liye local nail paint bhi use kar sakte hain ❓❓
haan ya vahee kaam karata hai !
can i use hand sanitizers to clean the plates? hv too many lying around hahaa
Do you have to use stamping polish? Or may you your regular nail polish?
There are regular polishes that work but it's very much trial and error. One coat cremes, chromes and linear holos will usually work. However, if you are just starting out, I would recommend using stamping polish to eliminate one of the variables.
ok Thank you.
Hello again. So I have pueen stamps and I just bought pueen nail stamping polish. Now my stamper isn't picking up the stamp. the stamper I'm using is Clear jelly soft silicone. is it practice now or can it be that the stamper is a bad one?
Can a gel top coat be used over a stamp?
Yes, absolutely!
Thank you so much, this was very helpful. ♥️👍
Can gel polish be used?
For stamping? There are special gel polishes I believe for that. You can of course use gel as the base and use regular stamping polish on top.
@@KyongLee thank you!
can i use regular polish to stamp or do i need stamping polish ?
josee cajelais stamping polish is usually thicker than regular polish, so when you use regular polish it might look a little thin or not as opaque
@@michylol thanks for the answer
Awesome video😍 Thank you very much for shearing this💖
Doesn't using pure acetone on the plate ruin the jelly head of the stamper ?
No, the acetone has evaporated by the time the stamper makes contact.
@@KyongLee thank you!
The product picks up the image perfect , when I stamp it onto a page to test it does it perfect but when I put it on my nail the gel polish is blurry and not as dark 😭
Yeah, right after I sent the comment, I watched the next video and that had the information I needed.
What do you use to clean the stamper after you’re done using it? And also I have the Uber Chic stamper and haven’t done anything to prime it, no wonder the image wasn’t picking up
I use a lint roller to clean the stamper. Some stampers don't need priming but if it isn't picking up, definitely try priming.
lol, "Hulk Smash", thanks for the tips...♡
great tips ^_^ i guess i've been "hulk smashing" this whole time XD
Nice job on this vid! So helpful!
Great video! I’m just getting into stamping and frustrated because I can pick up images very well with black and white stamping polish but for some reason the colors like silver or other stamping colors I can’t. I just got the polish from amazon and it’s from Born Pretty. Don’t know if it’s just bad polish or if I’m doing something wrong. Thank you for this video. It’s very helpful. 😊
Metallics like silver tend to be faster drying so you need to be extra quick on pick up.
Kyong Lee thank you 😊
I've found that metallic polishes are sometimes too thick to pick up the fine lines so a drop or two of the CORRECT type of thinners in the bottle, mixed well, makes for a perfect pickup. I bought mine on ebay.
margaret wood good to know. I will give that a go. 😊. Thank you
Great job ma please I wish to start up a nail salon but getting the required tools for that has been a problem for me I live in Nigeria can you please help me get the complete kit please? Thanks
www.bornprettystore.com
Im nails art i need job im in mali city
Can you use any polish for the stamping?
Most regular polish one coat cremes and metallics will stamp, especially over light colors. They may not be very opaque over dark colors though. Shimmers and glitters usually won't stamp although some shimmers will stamp great over black.
Thank you for answering this question
I use the lint roller for cleaning it and just wash with soap and water to prime I also find the white steamer that is firmer to pick up smaller pictures then the clear but I’m I love with this one 😊😊😊