OK the title is a bit misleading. Yes I am writing a book but it is about polymer clay. (Shocker!) My problem (and if this is my biggest problem I am in good shape) is that I bite my nails. I know a nasty habit. My husband always asks me why I am so nervous. I, of course always explain, "because I am married to you!" No I really don't know why I bite my nails. It's worse when I am watching movies and TV. Well I am sure this is what you came to my polymer clay site - to read about my marriage and nails. I am not going to talk any more about the former but as for my nails they have created a problem for my book. Since it is a "how to" book you can imagine that it must include photos. Well there are just certain times that you have to get your hand in the picture. Ah yes it is all becoming clear. What do I do about the "nubs"? Great solution - press on nails. Good except they don't exactly stay on and I can't work with them on. That meant a little dab of superglue. Have you ever been successful at getting just a dab when you are in a hurry? Let's just say it is lucky that I have all of my fingers to type this stimulating blog and that they are not still stuck to my work surface.
So I press on (press on ... get it?) with my photo shoot with lovely fingernails on my thumb and first two fingers. I figured I could keep the rest out of the picture. Well when it came time to looking at the photos that I took dealing with cane reduction I noticed that one shot showed all of my fingers. No problem - a quick "manicure" via photoshop took care of that. I don't know if it will make it into the book or not but I thought I'd share.
I have so much more to talk about but I also have so much to do and I think they are deserving of their own entry so y'all come back now.
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The press on nails look great Julie. I am so excited that you are doing a book. I want the first copy!
ReplyDeleteLove the photoshop manicure - if only we could photoshop the rest of life!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with writing the book, I hope you enjoy it.
Congratulations on the book!! How exciting. I can't wait for it to come out. How ingenious is the photoshop idea-you just never stop. - Marlene
ReplyDeleteThe photo shop nails are perfect! WOW! A BOOK! GREAT! Can't wait to hear more about it! -Katie
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem! I would love to photograph some of my work while holding it, but my fingernails look shameful. I've started chewing gum and wearing chapstick to keep my fingers away from my mouth, and it helps!
ReplyDeleteMy two cents. I used to bight my nails when I was young, I don't anymore... now I have decent nails and wrinkled old hands! Just not Fair.
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ReplyDeleteLove your blog. Thanks for being so real and making me laugh. Your work is great and I don't just mean Photo shop. Bite mine for years. Finally just sat on my hands most waking hours and finally the urge went away. Best wishes with the book. When I get mine, will you autograph it for me. Barbara D.
It's funny, I read the first part of this and I'm thinking 'Photoshop'...and there it was! :)
ReplyDeleteI bite mine too. Long nails get in the way but I think it's also a bit of anxiety in my case. I had resisted the urge to bite for a few days and got them to a respectable length until today and then I realized I'd bitten them all off in class! I was so cross with myself... :P
Julie...you could think about getting a set a acrylic nails put on...a more permanent solution while writing your book!!! just pop into your beautitian or to a nail tech and see what they suggest.
ReplyDeletethe photoshopping looks good
Haha, so funny! Yes, I bite my nails too, I can't help it. So you found a good solution to hide your nails in the book, for the rest, it is even more practical not to have nails while claying, for they would only leave marks. Good luck with the book, I can't wait...
ReplyDeleteI do not bite my nails, but you know very well how to cut his short
ReplyDeleteI recently received a comment with sarcasm under the photo of the ring on his hand, looks especially wonderful with these tethered cropped fingernails! "
I apologize for my bad English, I use a translator online
Turning 56 today made me need a good reason to laugh and you gave it to me. Your blog is funny and fun. And a book?? I hope it's allllll about making face canes because yours are among the most beautiful I have ever seen.
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