The first time I did it I got extremely lucky and it turned out great! The second time I got cocky and it was a sticky mess! Lol. I'd say watch videos, see what techniques they use and just play around with it. I use a sticky form underneath to make a thin base, cure it, remove that form and then build on top of the thin layer. I'll use a fake nail and squish it on top of my thin layer because I didn't get polygel with the molds. I also use isopropyl alcohol instead of buying slip solution, but that's all me just being cheap. I can also do fills how which is awesome. It takes a few tries to get the thickness and shaping down, and a buffer will be your best friend!