August 1st, 2011
China Glaze Cracked Medallion Metallic Crackle Glaze
Here’s what China Glaze Cracked Medallion looks like over yesterday’s manicure. This is the only metallic crackle I picked up because I don’t have a comparable copper color in my collection. It’s super foily. Although I like the China Glaze crackle formulas I don’t usually do a shimmer crackle over shimmer base coast. I think the shimmer bomb distracts from the contrast between the two colors. Kind of negates the crackle when you can’t see it! My preferences is to use a creme base with a foil crackle and vice versa.
As with all crackles/shatter polishes you’ll end up with a lumpy and somewhat matte nail surface. Although I didn’t use it for this pic, a coat or two of clear top coat will smooth it out to a mirror shine.
~ Allison ~
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