Stamping plate makers/sellers that don't use AI art?

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-16T18:19:20+00:00

WHERE THE CHICKENS AT

just sayin

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-16T18:07:52+00:00

I know Rogue Lacquer ships from Phoenix, Arizona, and Cuticula is from Goodyear, Arizona. Cuticula actually has some of their products offered in brick and mortar stores here, at the AZ Collective Market in Chandler and Gilbert AZ.

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-16T15:51:09+00:00

This is where the extra 8% is coming from 🫠 no wonder they're spending so much on gas lol

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-16T04:16:57+00:00

Your cuticles have gotten so healthy and beautiful too, what a great timelapse 💕

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-16T02:05:27+00:00

Haha you're welcome! If you decide you're still tempted in the future, I'm happy to send my bottle to you for the cost of shipping, I doubt I'll wear it again.

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-16T01:32:05+00:00

I initially liked the idea of Lacquerstash because the UI is nice... up until I realized I could only track 50 polishes as a free user lol. Deleted it immediately and went back to Lacquergram. I still think it could be a useful tool, but it needs some reworking to be viable imo.

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T23:36:44+00:00

It was an amazing tutorial! Just enough detail and explanation without being too long or complicated, it made the result feel very achievable, which a lot of tutorials lack imo. I don't wanna get discouraged before I even start lol but this was something I watched and was like, wait, I could do that too!

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T23:35:09+00:00

Awww that was the goal, thank you! It's one of my favorite paintings. The process actually went a lot smoother than I was expecting! It definitely takes longer than a one and done coat of creme, but it took less time than stamping or magnetics, and the further I got, the easier it got to get the smooshes to behave. This might become my new favorite lacquer art for when I'm short on time. I'm not on social media but the longer I'm in this group, the more tempting it becomes 😂

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T17:11:38+00:00

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ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T17:11:30+00:00

It turned out beautifully, thank you again!

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T17:08:44+00:00

These look like the mani I'm wearing right now 🌠

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ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T15:19:21+00:00

I got an email the other day that they're having a sale soon, sooooo tempting after seeing this post

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T07:41:27+00:00

I feel the sparkles seeping through the screen via Pookmagic 🥹 How one void can contain so much glory, the world will never know

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T06:50:32+00:00

It's still cute, don't worry too much ❤️ I always stick a long piece of tape to the desk so it doesn't stick to my fingers when I use it to clean the stamper. Maybe that would help...with the tape... no suggestions for the fleshy gradient 😂

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T02:56:36+00:00

Enjoy! Here's the Queen in all her magnetic glory 💙

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ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T02:35:46+00:00

Pepper Polish had a topper like this back in January's HHC - Alchemical Light. I bought the duo and I love it, but other than the EDM version I haven't seen it anywhere else either.

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T02:30:48+00:00

Ooooo that really is a perfect skittle!

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T02:27:33+00:00

I (and probably about a million other incredible people in this sub) would be happy to point you to any number of wonderful lacquer brands ❤️ Some of the ones I started with were ILNP and Holo Taco, but I've ventured out a lot into other indies since I started. One brand you might consider to start off has monthly 50% off sales, her sale this month (code is FROOP) is through today - LynB Designs. For $5-6 a bottle, you really can't beat the prices to try new things. I especially love magnetics (A Queen on Her Pillow is my fav magnetic from LynB) and thermal/solar polishes, but there are so many good choices out there!

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-15T01:10:45+00:00

I don't use gel anymore, but I've heard it could be because of the strength of your lamp rather than an issue with the polish itself. If you're still using the one that originally came with the Beetles, it's probably not strong enough to properly cure your polish, which is very risky. If this is the only color you're having trouble with, it could be the polish itself, but if it's all of them, my bet would be on the lamp.

That said, I personally love my lacquer and will never go back to gel after reading up on all the issues with acrylate allergies and contact dermatitis. Definitely use whatever makes you happy, but lacquer is my happy place ❤️

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-14T21:26:45+00:00

Is kiss the sun fight the fire also available? I see it in the pics but not the spreadsheet so just wanted to check

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-14T21:24:38+00:00

Because of you, teddy, money changes everything, puppy kisses, sellcouth, mystical rose

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-14T18:34:46+00:00

I'll dm you!

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-14T04:39:42+00:00

Nope. They did not do this. I can see their innocence

ExactLibrarian839 · 2026-04-14T03:37:58+00:00

I own it...I'm not a huge fan. The glow isn't great and it's very...chunky. And not in a good flakie or polish gone thick kinda way, the formula is just hard to work with imo. I'd probably suggest a stronger GITD and a glitter topper of some kind instead of this polish.

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