Sugar art was introduced to Mexico during the 17th century. Since Mexico was lacking money to buy fancy church decorations many locals started making decorations out of sugar, which there was an abundance of. The skulls were usually decorated with colorful icing, sparkly tin and glittery adornments. These sugar skulls represented a departed soul and ware usually placed on the grave stone of that individual to welcome and honor their return on the day of the dead.
For this design I used the following:
-"Beauty Secrets" Base Coat
-"Orly" Nail Polish in Liquid Vinyl
- Acrylic Paints in ivory, yellow, blue, red, baby pink, teal, orange and black
-"Beauty Secrets" Top Coat
Tip: For the teeth on the sugar skulls I used a tooth pick, they are cheap and disposable and I find they work best for any tiny details.
I really hope you like this design! Post your comments and keep sending your requests to nailsbyvalentine@gmail.com.
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-Valentine
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