Design Details
- 1The nail design features an autumn theme with vibrant pumpkins and leaves on a mix of beige and turquoise backgrounds.
- 2The design is detailed with small pearls and intricate autumn leaves, adding texture and interest.
- 3Colors range from burnt orange and deep red for the pumpkins to gold and white accents for added dimension.
- 4The design alternates between detailed scenery on some nails and simpler motifs on others to create balance.
Items Needed for this Design
Nail Preparation
- nail file
- cuticle pusher
- nail buffer
- base coat
- top coat
Nail Polish Colors
- turquoise
- beige
- burnt orange
- deep red
- gold
- white
Nail Art Tools
- fine nail art brush
- dotting tool
- small flat brush
Cleanup
- nail polish remover
- angled brush or Q-tips
Step by Step DIY(Do It Yourself) Guide
1
Prepare the nails.
- File your nails to the desired shape.
- Gently push back cuticles.
- Buff the surface of the nails.
- Apply a layer of base coat.
2
Start with the base colors.
- Paint two nails with turquoise polish.
- Paint the other nails with beige polish.
- Allow them to dry completely.
3
Create the pumpkin and leaves design.
- Use a fine nail art brush to draw small pumpkins on the beige nails with burnt orange polish.
- Outline and detail the pumpkins with deep red.
- Add leaves with a small brush, using gold and deep red polishes.
4
Accent with pearls and dots.
- Use a dotting tool to place small white dots around the pumpkins for extra detail.
- Apply small pearl decals using a small amount of top coat to adhere them.
5
Finish with top coat.
- Apply a generous layer of top coat to all nails to seal in the design and add shine.
Pro Tips
Ensure each layer of polish is dry before applying the next to avoid smudging.
Practice drawing small pumpkins and leaves on paper first if you’re new to nail art.
Use a fine brush for detailing to maintain precision.
Seal the pearl decals well with top coat to ensure they stay put longer.
