Showing posts with label gel paint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gel paint. Show all posts

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

Arabella Forms - the things you could do!

This weekend I ran a fantasy workshop in Warwick, and it struck me as I was using the Arabella forms, just how popular this reusable plastic mould has become in the industry. I am  delighted when I randomly see people on Facebook using  the Arabella's to create their master pieces, or mention them in a comment.

This month (October 2014) on the Be Creative website, we have a great offer running - you can receive 25% off your set of Arabella's...nice savings we thought, and I wanted to high light some great steps for you which we have done using the forms. Just in case you missed them.

The reason the forms where created was to help produce fantasy art work, but it soon came apparent that these forms, with their in built C curve, could create some time saving stickers and embellishments too.

SWANS in gel

Using Gel paints we created both these designs, the swan and the rose, simply top with a gel polish top coat and peel off. 


ROSE in gel



HOLLY in acrylic

Christmas is  around the corner - and to help you start prepping!  Here is a great acrylic embellishment step by step I created...I make these before my clients come, and they have them as a gift from me each year on their ring finger. 


The Holly step by step link can be found on this blog - CLICK HERE

There are so many other looks, designs and inspiration out there, and I know I don't catch them all, please please share with me HERE on the Arabella form Facebook page what you have created using our Forms.

To buy your pack - visit our website www.sambiddle.co.uk - for October only receive 25% off.

Check out the website for a short film on how to create the rose, swan and an additional Blue butterfly, using one stroke. CLICK HERE





Saturday, 26 July 2014

Guess what! Did you know? OMG…….. Gossip!

These are not just what we think of the NEW Be Creative Pigment collection, these are the names which sum up these mesmerising pigments perfectly. 


These pigments literally move with the light. Tiny particles of pigments which reflect the light, gives us the thinest possible glitter effect. Applied like you would pigments, this sits beautiful within your design nails, on  top of gel polish or in nail art to lift it. With no bulk! 


This collection will turn heads, stop you in your tracks and be just plain distracting. Worn over a dark colour or paler shades, the looks are endless and possibilities, limitless. 

The most frustrating thing about this pigment collection is that you have to see it to believe it. I cannot take a photo which will do this pigment justice…the nails literally move under the sun light. We brought this unique collection to you now, because we wanted to take advantage of the mesmerising effects they have on fingers and toes.  


USE WITH GEL POLISH & POLISH
Sparkle has a whole new meaning with the party pigments, they are thin, and ‘affect’ the nail colours beneath it; bringing it to life. These nails are set to rock your world and combine them with your favourite polish you can breath new life into tired nails. either tap or sprinkle the glitter of the nails randomly so they stick to the wet polish or inhibition layer of your gel polish, use a dry brush to lightly press it for a more dense coverage and bigger impact. of add small amounts with a smaller size 0 detail brush. 
This glitter pigment collection is fine enough to be able to scratch into the coverage and show off the colour under neath. creating another quick design option suitable for the salon and your clients.

USE WITH OTHER PIGMENTS
Don’t stop there, brighten up the ‘brights’ and add a little extra sparkle to your chameleons with this collection. Either mix together the two powders or apply directly to the nail. 

USE WITH NAIL ART
Have you wanted to add glitter to nail art, but had to layer on the top coat to achieve a smooth surface and then you end up loosing all your hard work and fine detail in the design. The glitter in this collection will let you jazz up, and make you nail art shout out…without adding bulk. 


The inspiration behind the collection!

Gossip 
This is a holographic gold glitter, finer than sand, this is the only glitter which you can apply and it will sit flat. used with ‘Guess what’ or ‘OMG’ you can custom make your look so it is different every time. no pre mixing, just pick up a try brush and gently tap the glitter so it falls into the wet inhibition layer. 

OMG
seriously silver this glitter will have you saying ‘Oh My Gawd!' every time you look at it. My favourite this is another holographic glitter that is so fine it will add not thickness to your nail application. 

Guess What!
A secret weapon, this is a green gold glitter pigment. applied over a dark colour it will give you a green shade with a fine gold accent. but when you use it over a nude, white or paler colours you will benefit form a subtle gold glitter. 

Gasp! 
This is a blue pigment, similar to the chameleon, when applied over a darker shade you benefit from an intense blue which is enhanced by the blue glitter particles, so fine they add little bull to your nail application. 

XOXO
because you will love using this Lilac pigment, applied over a dark colour you will get a more intense pink, but this is the most beautiful glitter pigment over a white or light colour. the glitter in it simply dances of your finger tips like tiny fairies. 

Did you know? 
We have been asked for black, and now we have it, with a little extra. a fine semi opaque pigment this black is laces with a fine sliver of silver. as the black pigment sits over a dark colour you will find it adds a different dimension to the colour, but the application of this pigments over the primary is so easy. the finer particles means you can work it over the lightest colour and it will create a perfect Ombre. 



right now this is a collection thats hot! get yours today here. 

Thursday, 3 January 2013

Be inspired in USA




BE INSPIRED WORKSHOP 2013 
LONGBEACH - CA
23rd & 24th January

I am very excited to start off the new year with this class....Be Inspired with Sam Biddle returns for another year, and this year in the USA it is going to be bigger and better.

I will, of course, be working with  Be Creative Gel Paints and the magical Chameleon pigment range in this class, along with the one and only Nail Art Pen and a host of other products you will not find anywhere else. This year it is not just about art work, this class will be filled with Hidden Depths!


It is all about layering, texture and depth in 2013, and I wanted to show you how you can easily incorporating some fantastical ideas into your salon viable designs.



  • You will find out how to create an illusion of a textured nail, and still give your clients workable enhancements.
  • Create beautiful hummingbirds, and play with peacock feathers, I will also show you how to create a fabulous on trend snake skin effect without the snake skin. 
  • You will be working with the Arabella’s to develop stickers and nail effects to save to time and make you money.
  • We will be marbling with a difference where you will find out the secrets to getting the best marble effects.
  • You will also create  3D acrylic designs...which gasp shock....are NOT flowers. 

If that is not enough.....


  • I will show you how to get the every best out of the gel polish and working with our pigment range you will learn how to produce fabulous results in minutes.



This is a class to WOW, no holds barred. 

 With my individual style to teaching, I will be  breaking down the design elements which means you will learn a whole new approach to design nails.
If you have never been on one of my classes you will know YOU DO NOT  need to be an advanced technician or fabulous nail artist to join us, each and every design  you will be able to do achieve on the day. It is less about being artistic but more about

BEING CREATIVE

So do your business a favour and step on board the design train. 

Let your inner child out to play.......with us in Long Beach...January 23rd & 24th. 
we have still got a few places left so please email Carla Collier on
carla_collier@yahoo.co.uk