we dropped) would be dry and appear to have a gummy texture. it would stick to the toothpick and just make everything very sloppy. instead, i started a wee bit closer to the middle, which created much smoother lines.
aiming for a pattern that i thought would look neat on my nail, i dunked my finger into the water. one more tip i learned: try to keep your finger on a 45 degree angle to avoid air bubbles.
while my nail was in the water, i used a toothpick to remove the remaining polish from the surface and around my finger. once the top was clear, i pulled my nail out and 