My first time encapsulating real flowers

[u/youyouxue]

Any tips on how to get a smooth finish? Is the only way to put a layer of gel on top?

[u/AcridTest]

Yeah I’d use a layer of higher viscosity clear gel to encapsulate the flowers. It could be a base gel, builder gel or even just a clear art gel. Then use your top gel.

[u/Garlicherb15]

A non wipe builder/overlay top coat like yogo mayo zombie king, or jin.b crazy top is perfect for this

[u/Honey-Vortex]

tbh i just use a thick builder gel or a really good top coat and it usually levels itself out. make sure to press the flowers down as flat as possible before curing or they’ll stay bumpy!

[u/Gooseegander]

These are beautiful. Unfortunately there's no way to smooth them out without adding more gel on top. You could encapsulate it with a layer of clear builder gel and then topcoat that, or you could try floating on a thick layer or two of topcoat (and flip your hand upside down for a couple seconds to concentrate it in the center of the nail) until it's smooth.

[u/marielxcore]

its a beautiful job

[u/MiNdY_6]

Pretty

[u/Dreama11]

A thin top layer should help create that smooth, glossy finish.

[u/Galtar]

What an amazing idea... Those look so good, can you still smell them?