1 mins
3D ladybug inspiration
Perfect for summer or adding a touch of nature-inspired cuteness to your look, these 3D ladybugs are easy to create with the right tools and techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned nail artist, this design will add a vibrant, textured dimension to your nail art portfolio. Let’s dive into the world of 3D nail art and craft adorable ladybugs that will catch everyone’s eye!
Step 1
Using NSI Polish Pro Pink Cashmere, apply two layers to create the base color on a prepared pop stick or nail. Cure.
Step 2
Using NSI White Tech Gel and Nail Trinkets Fine Line L Brush, I draw the flowers petals ensuring a few overlapped lines for added detail and texture. Cure.
Step 3
Using NSI Burning Desire Tech Gel and a Dotting tool, create an oval like shape for the Ladybug’s body. Cure.
Step 4
Using NSI Black and White Tech Gel, Nail trinkets Fine Line S and a dotting tool, Draw a line through the middle of the oval lengthwise, make tiny stripes for the little feet, and use your small dotting tool for the dots on the wings, creating a small head and tiny tail. Two tiny white dots for the eyes. Cure.
Step 5
Using NSI Balanced Elite Glass hard gel, pick up a bead with your dotting tool and carefully place it on the body of the Lady bug, using circular motions to spread the bead to the edges of the red oval. Cure.
Step 6
Using NSI Black Tech Gel, and a fine liner, draw tiny stripes to create the little tracks of the bugs. Cure.
Step 7
Using Nail Trinkets Glitter and clear rubber base, Add some glitter detail to the center and petals to the flower. Cure.
Top coat entire nail with NSI Gel Top Coat.
Kerry-lee Badenhorst is the owner of Kerry’s Nail Designs in Somerset-West (recently changed to Four Girls and a Salon). She is a n NSI educator with and has been in the nail industry since 2016.