Zebra Water Marble
26 May
If I told you this water marble was done with out any tape or polish remover of any kind, would you believe me? Well, believe it people!
I did a Zebra water marble many months ago and have been wanting to try something like this ever since. I felt like black and white was a little too predictable and stark. I went with Jordana Chiffon and Zoya Petra. Petra is actually a dark, dusty purple, but looks brown on top of the tan Chiffon. I like the way it looks, but definitely think purple would look better. Does this look like a zebra to you? I see a zebra’s back. They have a “spine” of stripes that runs up their back that other stripes come off of. I love this design. I find myself looking at it a lot. It looks very sophisticated to me. I think it’s the color combo.
Back to the no tape thing, have you heard of using tape in conjunction with Vaseline to make clean up easier? Well how about using Vaseline instead of tape? I actually used Aquaphor ointment rather than Vaseline. I slathered my finger in it. I got it as close to my nail as I could without actually touching my nail. That way when I dipped my finger in the polish water, the polish didn’t stick to my skin and I could just wipe it away with a cotton swab.
Around my cuticle, while the polish was still wet, I ran my shish kabob skewer (as opposed to a toothpick) all around the edge pulling the excess polish out as I went. I know, that probably doesn’t make much sense. I did a video here that shows the technique. And there you go, you’re fingers will be greasy, but there’s a tape free, polish remover free water marble.
Try it and let me know what you think!
This looks awesome!
Thank you!
This is beautiful! I need to practice water marbling, but hate the taping procedure, lol. Now I can’t wait to try your method :O)
Thanks Jenna! I think this method is much easier.
oh my goodness. I LOVE this! I love anything zebra, and I love this take on it. I have only done 1 water marble, so I have a lot of practicing to do, but this technique I am DEFINITELY trying! The tape was a PITA and I had the hardest time cleaning up. Plus I wo not mind a little greasy; in the thin, dry Colorado air my hands are a MESS! I have put vaseline+gloves on my hands many nights!
I hate the taping too.
This is such a gorgeous water marble! It reminds me of a cup of fancy latte where they draw the designs…
It does look like that!
Looks great! Thanks for the vaseline tip!
Thank you and you’re welcome!
This is beautiful! It absolutely shows as zebra print without being as “on the nose” as black and white.
another awesome water marble my dear! this reminds me of chocolate and vanilla pudding swirled together!
To me, it looks more chocolate, and to be honest…. I like it and now I’m graving chocolate!
❤ this marble!!
Thanks 4 the tips can’t wait to try this out.
You’re welcome!
This is such a pretty color combo! I’m always looking for things I can wear to the office. I might just be able to get away with this!