Goin' Grunge (HP25)

So I've wanted to try out this grunge technique I saw on Pinterest forever ago so when Hubby picked all cremes I was all like, "WOO HOO!" and went, and clicked the pin, and got a page with an error. Lame. So I had to figure it out myself.

It does not look nearly as cool as the one on Pinterest but I do love the vibrant purple at the base peeking out.

What I did:
1. First I painted each color, let it dry, then layered the next right over the top. I went in this order:

• Sally Hansen Virtual Violet
• Sally Hansen Fast Fuschia (deceptive name since it's a medium pink)
• China Glaze City Sirens
• Sally Hansen Purple Haste

Now that I look at that line up it's very....chaotic. Fitting! Anyhow now they are all layered and dry.

2. Before top coat I took a very small brush, dipped it in acetone and just brushed up gently to eat away down through the layers to reveal the colors underneath. It's really important to clean the brush after each area or the colors become muddy.

3. Top with top coat. I can tell I need to try this technique a little more and maybe try a couple different sizes and textures of brush, but I rather like it!

Hubby liked it too - it was not at all what he was expecting. But then one has to wonder what he IS expecting when he gives me these line ups.....well until next time!