Creative Touch Flashcards
A pre cut sheet of clear thin plastic with a sticky backing that is cut by a machine into various shapes or designs.
Airbrush stencil
Colors that are located beside each other on the color wheel
Analogous colors
The midsection of brush bristles
Belly
Usually fifteen to thirty minutes before the competition during which the competition director or head judge will review the rules and guidelines to ensure everyone understands and is able to comply
Briefing
The light seen reflected from a surface
Color
Creating blocks or sections of color on the nail
Color blocking
When one color fades into another and the meeting point is a combination of the two
Color fading
A color guide that illustrates and identifies the primary, secondary, tertiary, and complementary colors.
Color wheel
A kit you must take with you of all products you will use or might use in the competition
Competition kit
Colors located directly opposite each other on the color wheel
Complementary colors
Nail enhancements that have inlaid designs and are produced using either monomer liquid and polymer powder or UV gel products.
Design sculpture
A flat brush with its bristles or hairs spread out like a fan. Most commonly used for blending and special effects.
Fan brush
Most common and versatile style of brush and has a very good capacity for holding paint.
Round brush
Very good detail brush and is preferred for line work, outlining, and even lettering
Liner brush
Has a square tip with long bristles which gives the brush added flexibility. Useful for blending and shading.
Flat brush
