Step 9: Finishing the lips and nails

Finally, to add some more depth to the fingernails, toenails and lips you will need to add a few details. Once again, this part is optional but I would suggest not skipping this part as the effect looks great.

You can get ready mixed Genesis paints for the exact tones quite cheaply if you would rather use them. Just follow the instructions as required.

However, another great way to get realistic nails and lips is to use gallery glass.

You will need the following extra items:

• Gallery Glass Rose Quartz
• Delta Air Dry Perm Enamel Satin Glaze
• Delta Air Dry Perm Enamel Cream

With the Filbert, put a fine coat of the satin glaze over the lips. Be very careful not to put too much on, and then leave this to try. You are only looking to give it a ‘moist’ look so they get the sheen lips usually have.

Next, Add a coat of the Gallery Glass to the finger nails wiping from the inside of the finger nails (closest the skin/knuckle) to the outside. Do the same on the toenails too.

Once these are done, put a small amount of the cream paint onto the a liner brush – paint a thin line at the end of each nail. Remember that this is a baby, you do not want to put a thick manicure look on the nails, you only need an ultra fine tip at the end.

Once done – leave these to dry. Please note that they are self-sealing, this means that they do NOT need baking.

Also, I would not recommend putting more than one layer on as it can lead to pealing.

Finally, be sure to wash your brushes in a suitable cleaner (rubbing alcohol/white spirit) afterwards so they don’t get ruined.

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