Testing Oil Paint... Gel Polish! 

I was tempted to get these but decided to pass. Such a cool concept though. Thanks for trying it out for us ❤

This would be perfect for a Bob Ross nail set, following one or multiple of his guides on nails sounds super fun

I think a version of Claude Monet's water lilies would be a good idea with these (and totally your style). I would recommend watching a tutorial on the OG painting and then replicating the design. Replicating others works is encouraged in the art community because it helps you find techniques and styles that you like. Love the video. Can't wait to see more!

From 28:57 to 29:30, a blue text banner covers up part of your design. It says "Click analyze to begin."

i don't know if it's just me, but at 28:57-29:46 there's a weird blue label that says "Click Analyze to Begin", and no one else has mentioned it.

It is always very tempting when painting to use as many colours as possible in one motif :) My tip is to limit the colourpalette early on, this will make the colours pop more and not turn muddy. By this i mean sticking to basic colour theory, such as complementary combinations, and keeping value and chroma in mind (especially value, because colours disappear the less light is has to reflect on). A good strategy will be putting the darkest colour/shade in the motif the very last, always maintaing the light. Oil paint is very thick so being concious with strokework is key, my last tip is to actually switch from a long nail-art brush to a shorter tiny paintbrush, this will give you more control when it comes to details! Looking forward to seeing future experiments :)

I have OCD and after doing my nails for a few months I’ve developed a strong fear of developing an allergy so I’ve given up doing my nails but I’m glad I can live vicariously thru u ❤LMAFOF

PLEASE try to do a Bob Ross tutorial with these paints❤ Also, I think all of these turned out really cool

The thing with oils is because they take longer to dry than other paints you can work your colours into each other on the canvas, leading to soft transitions between light and shadow. I havent used these specific gels obviously but having used oil paints and regular nail gel I'd guess the draw of these would be that you could get your soft, shaded design down and then cure that layer and go in with vibrant highlights on top. Honestly I think once you get the hang of these you'll be doing amazing things with them 💙

28:57 "Click analyze to begin"? 😁

this is off topic for nails, but i HAVE to say.. that chocolate brown hair peaking through your roots and under the purple is sooooooooo gorgeous on you. i think if you were to do your whole head of just that color, your skin color and your eyes would pop out so much. ❤❤❤

omg!! imagine some Van Gogh inspired nails with these! i can just imagine how gorg starry night or the sunflowers would be. 😍😍😍

There's no way I can afford this set, but as an oil painter I hope I can give you some tips. In oil painting we always follow the fat over lean rule, which means we always start with thinner consistency paint and work our way to the thicker textured paint. With oil we thin it down with mineral spirits or an oil medium. My understanding is these paints are just oil textured gel polish and not actual oil paint, so I don't see why you can't use a little bit of alcohol to think the consistency for lower layers, or maybe use some alcohol with a clean brush to selectively blend. Hopes this helps! This gave me all sorts of ideas of using my artist paints for nail art 🤔

I feel like you could take a regular gel polish and add cornstarch or something and get that effect. Looks like fun!

Honestly, the first one looks amazing to me 😍 like a real painting

Anyone else seeing "Click Analyze to Begin" in a blue bar across the screen starting around 28:57? Thought it was my laptop glitching out but really want to make sure Emily sees this!

when mixing, start with lights to save product since this stuff is so pricey ♥ I think with practice, you'll master this. you definitely have the right idea, I think the meadow nail was the best attempt; I loved your approach

I am totally impressed with your art. I was an art teacher and artist before my tremors started. It brought me joy to watch you. Thanks!!!💚

I’m a painter and although I’ve only used oil paints a handful of times I will say they are a pain in the ass to work with. They definitely take some getting used to and the technique is very important. For me, it seemed to work better when I layered a bunch (that’s why you always see so much texture in oil paintings). I think it would be very difficult to get the paintings to look “right” on a nail because there is so little surface area and the layering could really distort the shape of the nail and it could easily end up looking really globbed on. Not sure I’d pay that much 💵 for this product but Regardless, I think you did a good job for your first experiment with these! I know you weren’t impressed with your raspberries 🍓 but I really liked that one, and the filigree was bomb! Good job!

they look really cool! Looks like they'd do really nice fur or wood or stone texture if you wanted to do like fantasy nails, enchanted tree, sword in a stone, werewolves

Is the click analyze to begin only ony screen? At 29:05

The nail world is expanding so far it's amazing

One of my favorite RU-vidrs. I’ve been following for over 5 years and still love the content you put out. ❤ hey Emily

How cool! I'm only 2:45 in and I just wanna say emily-dont worry mama! If u love it and run out u know how it is...there will be 20 diff brands making the same thing in 1000 diff shades so u won't have a hard time finding this medium again ❤❤ probably be more affordable with more shades by then too lol

So fun! I still think the swatch nail was a great idea! 😅Haha! The video quality turned out amazing and the sound is really good, too! ♥ Jenny

A good approach to using these would be to capitalize on their translucency and do an underpainting with colour glazes: Start by working out your details, darks and lights in a black&white painting, and set it. Next glaze colours over top where desired so the underpainting’s depth and details show through. You can get some incredible luminosity with oils. Many make the mistake of trying to use them like acrylics by layering up to create intensity, which is where the muddiness takes over. For a warmer effect, try an underpainting in sepia tones.

I think the strawberries looked unfinished because they needed a highlight (light pink or cream/white) on the left sides of them and then shading on the right sides with a deep red/black. I think that would have made them look more realistic and tied the "painting" together :) I think adding texture to the background was a good call also.

Fantastic. Love the fun and new ways to decorate nails.

Here is a tip for you that maybe it will help you more with blending is to use a palette knife when mixing to help blend the colors so it won't be so grainy versus using a brush. Sometimes with professional paints it needs a bit more blending to become a smooth texture rather than chunky.

This truly was trust the process cause I was even skeptical after you finished but it wasn’t until the b roll of your set already on and outside that you see the texture or maybe it dried down to a more muted color but they came out so dope for a test run! I think the combo of matte and brush strokes really amped them even if design is more simple. 👏👏👏👏

Try following a Bob Ross painting, that would be fun

Literally LOVE this set! You did great! You said the 2nd nail was a fail but I would wear that design any day!!! ❤

Love the new hair and I feel like the new camera shows your beauty even more! Your skin looked amazing in that clip!

the strasssbperriess 🍓 came out so cute - a whole set of 🍓 themed would be super cute 🖤❤️🖤

There's an old MoMA series here on youtube called "How to paint like", where they give a tutorial on a painting. I'm sure you could get some ideas and understanding of how oil painting works, specially on a modern/abstract style that (I think??) will translate well onto nails. I'd specially suggest the Willem de Kooning and Yayoi Kusama videos 🥰

girllll your hair looks so good! im loving the green swatches in this set they’re so cute. i love your ocean nail sooo much you did so good!

I’ve used acrylic paints on my nails over a base coat more times than I can count. Then once dry painting a top coat on carefully so I don’t smear the design. Acrylic paints actually work really well!! And you can get them cheap at places like Walmart and hobby lobby

The wallpaper texture and flowers are really cool! ❤

The sunset nail reminds me of a needle felt painting. I really liked that one. Aslo you should try finishing it with a matte topcoat might look cool.

What a cool set! Thanks for giving such a detailed look at these! If anyone wants try this kind of thing, you might give gel stamping polish a try as less of an investment! I own a few basic colors of stamping gel polish that came in these squeezable tubes and they work great for painting designs and ombres cause the texture is thicker and color is more opaque (I actually think they perform better as gel paints rather than gel stamping polish lol)

You look stunning love your hair 😍 excited to watch this 💕💕

I love watching your videos! It's so relaxing and gets me through my work days ❤

The textured wallpaper one is my absolute favorite. This was really cool to watch and see how it worked. Thanks for sharing with us. I just love watching you be so artistic & creative with your design.

I was just saying I need an Emily video... I miss her, then you blessed my feed.❤

The wallpaper one looks soooooooo good. I need nails like that now lol

It was fun to watch you try these out and I have no doubt if you Continue to practice you'll be able to create something amazing ❤

You are looking GORGEOUSS!!! 🤩🤩🤩

Your makeup is GORGEOUS in this!!

I was having a pretty crap day and then I came on RU-vid and I saw a new video from Emily and my day was instantly a little better ❤❤ thank you for that! ❤❤

Looking pretty as alwaysss ❤❤❤

These are INCREEEEDIBLEEEE ❤ Truly wish they were more accessible

Your hair looks amazing!! I love your videos… this is so awesome!! 💜

YOUR HAIR LOOKS SO GOOD i couldnt even wait to finish the video to say it!!!

Loving your hair!!!! So cute! Looks sooooo healthy!

She is soo good at editing to a point ppl find that error strange. I mean, its on the video chill guys

Ok, this sounds super interesting. Can't wait to see how it works!!

You are so inspiring. You never give up. I like the flower nail. TFS. ❤️

So cool! Now this is justifiable spending $ on bc it’s something different! Great video ❤ also I never noticed any audio or visual issues with your videos they are my fav ❤️❤️

Kudos to you for trying girl! I can only imagine how difficult and different this was! You made the best of it and made me laugh so thank you! 😊

I love how ur lashes fit your eye shape so much they’re so cute I love

What a cool product and packaging. I like when art and nails come together ❤❤❤

I’ve been WAITING for you to post 😩❤️❤️

I cant wait for your videos to be uploaded!!!! You truly are my favorite youtuber!❤❤❤

amazing! I always enjoy your work!

EMILY YOUR HAIR AND MAKEUP LOOKS SO GOOD!❤

I think u did excellent for ur first time painting. Oil paints can be tricky tho. Here's some tips to help u improve... 1. Try going from dark to light. You do highlights last in a painting 2. Do the background first before add details to the foreground 3. U usually have a lot of drying time for oil paints, so don't rush 4. Texture is normal. Use thin layers first then add more paint as u go. 5. References are a must to study how colors interact with each others. 6. Mixing complementary colors helps with a more "realistic" approach. Hope these tips help

literally so gorgeous Emily 🩷

Your makeup is so pretty. I like the blush placement

You look so good!!! I love your hair, as always 💜🤎

This really is such a cool idea!! I’m excited to see how it works

I love your videos. And this may be weird but everytime I watch I fall asleep! Not in a bad way, I think your content is really comforting and makes me v relaxed. My version of ASMR. I’ve also gotten other friends to get sleepy, they all said it was your voice that made them feel calm.

Maybe the brushes are to flimsy for that gel? i'm thinking it kinda feels like oil paint, and a small sturdy brush works better with oil paint? An eyebrow brush would maybe work? Van Gogh nail set would be so cool! Xoxo

I think these gels have huge potential! I can't wait to see more

Your hair is stunning 💜 i love the contrast and that purple is my favorite color in general so I'm biased 😂

I wish you could see how good your nail art really is. Your so hard on yourself but your so amazing at what you do

Just a thought! But it would be cool if you had your husband/someone else pick out colors and glitters/etc for you and you have to create a set with whatever they get for you! I think it could be cool to use stuff that you don’t always reach for!

I think these paints will be great for textured flower details over a smooth base. Contrasting textures. :) great video

Yesssss for the first nail the whole time I was thinking "hmm I think the water needs some highlights or reflection" and I think it turned out so perfectly!

The Nature scene is So Freaking Stunning. Love love Love your Hair!

That first spring green, im obsessed 😭💚

At 29:00 ur camera says click analyze to begin just didn't know if u knew that

What a cool concept! If I wasn't saving every extra cent for our redwood forest elopement (Friday the 13th, October of this year!!), I would LOVE to buy this for myself. 😍 I'm living vicariously through your videos, haha. Thank you for the great upload!

oh i do understand that brining the light over products and they turn hard in the bottles!! i like those oil paints, and you done a great job

ur hair looks amazing !!!

I liked the sunset and wallpaper nails the most!

The colors your hair is now is by far my favorite on you thus far ❤❤

I liked before I even watched lolz. You and evie are my favorite nail tubers

Love love love your hair it looks amazing ❤

Your hair looks so good!

Hey Emily! You're such a beautiful soul! Thank you for this video. Hope all is well and you are as happy as you make your audience

YOU LOOK STUNNING!!!❤

hey girly, from 28:55 until 29:46 you have a blue banner going across the whole middle of the screen that says Click Analyze to begin. there's also a loud phone chime near the end of the video. just wanted to let you know ♡♡♡

I know this might sound weird, but YEEESSSS the song you used to use all the time is back, even if it's just for this video I'm okay with that ✨ I associate it with your videos and it's such a beautiful song

I LOVE this hair color combo

I loved these, they turned out beautifully, very impressed, i know you didnt exactly love them but it was such fun to watch, appraciate you ❤❤

I noticed you uploaded a video when I was about to walk out the door to visit my sick mother. I was so excited to watch this. Great video, thanks for spending the big bucks for us!

first and for most.. love the hair honey yes!!! it’s so giving ❤❤❤❤

These are so cool, I can't wait to see what else you come up with

Thisnis such a cool concept definitely gonna take a bit to get used too but i like the sunset nail and the meadow nail the best they are very much "painterly" style and work for the product

During the brown nail there was a bright blue line across the screen that said “click to analyze” anyone else see that?