3D Paste Application Guide
3D Paste is a thick, clear modelling paste used to create stunning 3D designs on your nails.
Before you apply gel products, make sure to follow these guidelines:
Make sure you educate yourself on how to apply gel products safely in order to protect yourself from potential allergies or sensitivities. Gel polish use requires a thorough application and attention.
- Gel polish products must not come in contact with the skin. Apply only to the nail plate.
- If you ever get product on the skin, clean off immediately with a wipe soaked in cleanser or remover. Do not cure the product on your skin.
- Gelpolish Factory products should be cured in no less than a 48W nail lamp with a wave length from 360-405nm.
- All our products must be cured for 120 seconds. It is very important you follow the curing times and use a strong nail lamp that cures the entire layer of product.
- If irritation occurs, stop use immediately.
- Do not apply gel polish if your nails are damaged or if you suffer from any nail conditions.
- Always follow our online guides where all necessary steps are explained.
Read our FAQ for more info and advice.
1. Prep Your Nails
Give your hands and nails a quick clean with soap and water, dry off well, and you’re on your way!
File your nails into your desired shape.
Gently push back and clean up cuticles with a cuticle tool. Scrape away any loose or dead skin on the nail, making sure you use a gentle hand so you don’t cut yourself or damage your nail plate and cuticle.
Gently buff your nail surfaces with a buffer to remove shine and give a grit texture for your gel polish to better hold onto.
Clean off your nails with a lint-free wipe soaked in nail cleanser or acetone.
Apply a thin layer of Gelpolish Factory Nail Prep & Prime for better adhesion and a longer-lasting result. Let the product air dry completely. It should not be cured under a nail lamp.
After prepping your nails you are ready to start applying gel to your nails. Remember to take your time with prep. It is the most important step if you want a long-lasting result.
How to Apply 3D Paste
Do not touch with youre bare skin.
Put on latex gloves before you start to apply. You can cut each fingertip off the gloves for easy access to your nails.
Apply a very thin layer of base coat to your prepped nails, avoiding contact with the skin and cuticles.
Remember to seal the free edge at the tip of the nail.
Cure the gel in a 48W UV/LED nail lamp for 120 sec.
TIP: To prevent the product sliding to the sides, do a few fingers at a time and cure in between (thumb first, cure, pointer and middle finger, cure, ring and little finger, cure).
Apply a layer of color, avoiding contact with the skin and cuticles.
Remember to seal the free edge at the tip of the nail.
Cure the gel in a 48W UV/LED nail lamp for 120 sec.
TIP: To prevent the product sliding to the sides, do one or two fingers at a time and cure in between (thumb first, cure, pointer and middle finger, cure, ring and little finger, cure).
Place the Paste in your desired design.
Apply top coat and seal free edge. Cure under the lamp for 120 seconds.
Let your manicure cool down before applying oils or creams.
Pamper and rehydrate your nails and cuticles with a cuticle oil.