Prepare Your Nails:
Apply a base coat of gel polish and cure it under a UV/LED lamp according to the polish instructions.
Apply your chosen gel polish color and cure it under the lamp.
Set Up Your Tools:
Have your nail stamping plate, stamper, scraper, and gel stamping polish ready.
Ensure your stamping plate is clean and free of any residue.
Apply Stamping Polish:
Choose a design on the stamping plate.
Apply a generous amount of stamping polish over the design.
Scrape Off Excess Polish:
Use the scraper to quickly and firmly scrape off the excess polish, leaving polish only in the design grooves.
Pick Up the Design:
Immediately roll the stamper over the design to pick up the gel polish.
Check the stamper to make sure the design has transferred completely.
Transfer the Design to Your Nail:
Align the stamper with your nail.
Gently roll the stamper over your nail to transfer the design.
Cure the Design:
Cure the stamped design under a UV/LED lamp according to the gel polish instructions.
Seal Your Design:
Apply a top coat of gel polish to protect your nail art and add shine.
Cure the top coat under the UV/LED lamp.
Wipe your nails with a lint-free wipe and alcohol (if your top coat has a tacky layer) to remove any sticky residue.
Clean Your Tools:
Clean the stamping plate, stamper, and scraper with non-acetone polish remover after each use to keep them in good condition.
Enjoy your beautifully stamped gel nails!
Prepare Your Nails:
Apply a base coat of gel polish and cure it under a UV/LED lamp according to the polish instructions.
Apply your chosen gel polish color and cure it under the lamp.
Set Up Your Tools:
Have your nail stamping plate, stamper, scraper, and stamping polish ready.
Ensure your stamping plate is clean and free of any residue.
Apply Stamping Polish:
Choose a design on the stamping plate.
Apply a generous amount of stamping polish over the design.
Scrape Off Excess Polish:
Use the scraper to quickly and firmly scrape off the excess polish, leaving polish only in the design grooves.
Pick Up the Design:
Immediately roll the stamper over the design to pick up the polish.
Check the stamper to make sure the design has transferred completely and wait a couple of minutes for the outline to completely dry or you could risk smudging the design.
Add Colors to the Design:
Using a small brush or dotting tool, carefully fill in the design on the stamper with your chosen colors. Let each colour dry before adding the next to prevent smudging, and let the design dry for a few minutes do not stamp straight away when the design is still wet or it will not transfer perfectly.
Transfer the Design to Your Nail:
Gently press the stamper onto your nail, transferring the entire design.
Carefully lift the stamper to avoid smudging the design.
Seal Your Design:
Apply a top coat to protect your nail art and add shine.
Let the top coat dry completely.
Clean Your Tools:
Clean the stamping plate, stamper, and scraper with non-acetone polish remover after each use to keep them in good condition.
Enjoy your beautifully detailed reverse-stamped nails!
Using regular gel polish for stamping isn't recommended because it isn't designed for this purpose. Gel polish lacks the necessary pigmentation and remains wet until cured under a lamp, making it difficult to transfer intricate designs cleanly. What you need for successful stamping is a highly pigmented, fast-drying polish specifically formulated for stamping. This ensures that the design transfers crisply and accurately, giving you the detailed, professional-looking nail art you desire.
To keep your nail stamping plates in perfect condition, it's best to clean them with a non-acetone nail polish remover and a lint-free cotton pad after each use. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials, as they can damage the intricate designs. A gentle, thorough cleaning will ensure your plates last longer and continue to produce crisp, beautiful prints every time!
We ship a few times a week to ensure you receive your nail stamping plates as quickly as possible. Once your order has been shipped, you'll receive a tracking number via email. All UK orders are sent via Royal Mail 48 Hour Tracked, so you can expect your package to arrive within 48 hours from shipping. For our overseas customers, all orders are sent tracked. Delivery times will vary depending on your country's postal and customs departments, but you should receive your order within 2 weeks. You can track your order once it has been shipped to keep an eye on the timeline and know exactly when to expect your nail art goodies!
When you complete the checkout process the last page will display a confirmation number. If you did not see this information or you closed the page, you may find this information by either logging into your account that you created with us or by checking the email that you used to make the purchase. An order confirmation is emailed directly after an order has been placed.
If you cannot locate the email in your Inbox, we recommend looking into the SPAM folder.
If you're not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to arrange a return or exchange. Unless plates are faulty the return postage (and the postage cost to send the exchanged plates will also apply) will be the responsibility of the customer. Stamping plates need to be in the condition that they arrived in, with the blue film still attached to be eligible for a refund or exchange, any plates that have been used are not eligible.
At Bohemia, we strive to ensure our customers receive the correct items in perfect condition. However, we understand that mistakes or issues can occasionally occur. Please review our policy below regarding replacements and refunds for faulty or incorrectly sent items:
For UK Customers:
• If you receive a faulty or incorrect item, you are eligible for a replacement within 14 days of receiving your order.
• To arrange a replacement, please contact us at hello@bohemiastamping.co.uk with your order details and a description of the issue. Supporting evidence, such as photographs, may be requested.
• Once your request is approved, we will dispatch a replacement item at no additional cost to you.
For International Customers:
• Due to the high cost of international postage, we are unable to send replacements for faulty or incorrectly sent items.
• Instead, we will issue a refund for the affected item(s) upon confirmation of the issue.
• To initiate a refund request, please contact us at hello@bohemiastamping.co.uk with your order details and supporting evidence of the issue, such as photographs.
We aim to resolve all claims promptly and fairly. Please note that claims must be made within 14 days of receiving your order for both UK and international customers.