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Water Marble

Hi nail polish lovers!!!
I recently did a water marble mani and wanted to share it with you guys. I don't do these very often only because I have to have the time, which doesn't happen regularly.  The colors I used were Nicole by OPI Believe It, Do It and I'm a Belieber.  For the base I used Rimmel French Lingerie, which you can see here.  I then topped it off with Essie Pure Pearlfection.

I used OPI Natural Nail Base Coat and Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat.

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A little bit of sunlight, lol

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I really love how this came out!  When I do water marbling, I don't really have a design in mind because it never comes out the way I want it to.  So I just create the designs as I go.  I think it's nice to have a difference on each nail. 

Fun fact: Water marbling is what lead me to blogging.  I always tried different things with my nails and a co-worker told me about videos on YouTube with this technique.  I started looking at Mysimplelittlepleasures because she's the water marbling guru, which lead me to her blog and to many of the beautiful people I now follow.

Hope you like this mani!  Let me know what you think ;0).
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48 comments:

  1. thepolishwellFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    beautiful!!!

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  2. Susan TheSubtleShimmerFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Lovely! Haven't tried water marbling before because, as you said, it takes time.

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  3. Carolina GarciaFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    I love how this manicure came out, so pretty!

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  4. KayJay at Refined and PolishedFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    This looks great! I've actually never tried to water marble.

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  5. Something PolishedFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    This looks really cool! And I love how you topped Pearlfection over it. I've never done a water marble before - I think I'm a little to lazy haha.

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    1. MariJoFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:29 AM

      LOL!! I can be lazy too, which is why I don't do it very often. Thanks <3.

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  6. Lauren ♥February 2, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Wow, LOVE this! Can you do a tutorial please? ^_^

    ~ Lauren <3
    thecosmeticskitten.com

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    1. MariJoFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:30 AM

      Thank you!! Unfortunately, I don't do tutorials because as I stated, I just wing it and see what I come up with. If you check out the link above for mysimplelittlepleasures, you'll get a lot of great ideas though.

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  7. Lissa WhiteFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Love your color picks on this one. So appropriate to the season! Everytime i say I'm done with water marbling, i see another one (like this!) and I *have* to give it another try! Thnx!

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    1. MariJoFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:44 AM

      Thanks so much hon!! Yes, don't give up on water marbling.

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  8. MarielFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I like this combination! I love your blog and i follow you!

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  9. RyanFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    OMFG! that is every girls dream right there! i still don't know how to do the water marble effect! this is soooooo pretty! i love it!

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    1. MariJoFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:53 AM

      Thanks so much Ryan!! Look forward to you trying it ;0).

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  10. Lizzy O.February 2, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Turned out great!!

    I gotta get over my fear and try this technique. Lol... Simple Little Pleasures (Colette) is amazing indeed. Her videos also led me to so many amazing blogs.

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  11. Polish and CharmsFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    That looks so good!

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  12. Fab Fingertips.February 2, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Marisa, this is beautiful, the colour combination can't be faulted I love these colours together. :-)

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    1. MariJoFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:18 PM

      Thanks Esther!! Yes, we both love these colors together ;0).

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  13. ShannaraFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    looks great! love the colors!

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  14. Fashion FootingFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    So pretty! Okay... I'm gonna try a water marble someday soon!

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  15. AmandaFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    So pretty! I love this for Valentine's Day!

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    1. MariJoFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:00 PM

      Thanks Amanda!! I agree, definitely good for V day ;0)

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  16. Winnie@ RRRawr//NAILedFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    omgash, your water marbling looks so pretty!! I still can't figure out the right way to do it.... LOL

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  17. Ash-LillyFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    This is gorgeous, lady. I love that colour combination.

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  18. LauraFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    This is so pretty! I love Pure Pearlfection over the top.

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    1. MariJoFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:10 PM

      Thanks Laura!! It gives it an extra sparkle ;0).

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  19. hollysageminiFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    This is so great, all goes so well together and would be a perfect Valentines Day Mani :)

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  20. Nory O.February 3, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    This is sooooo pretty!!!!!! I love it, you did an amazing job!!!!!

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    1. MariJoFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:14 PM

      Thanks so much Nory!!! Glad you like it ;0).

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  21. drinkcitraFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    WOW!! This is absolutely beautiful! It turned out so nice! I love that you topped it with Pure Pearlfection <3

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  22. Mihaela (lacquerbuzz)February 4, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    This came out great! I really can't bring myself to start a water marbling manicure because of lack of time and patience. You have really inspired me and I will do one soon!

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    1. MariJoFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:10 AM

      Yayyy!!! Glad to inspire ;0). Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  23. Amy from imfeelingnail-venturousFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    This turned out SO great!

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  24. Swatch And LearnFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Wow, your water marbling turned out AMAZING! :D Geez...I still haven't tried it yet. I really need to get on it, right? :P

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    1. MariJoFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:07 AM

      Thanks so much Mary!! Yes! You need to give it a try. I know you would do an excellent job!

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