Where can I find or create my own dotting tool?
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Nov 22, 2012
Taylor B.
I've watched many nail tutorials and majority of them involve using a dotting tool for detail. Where can I buy one or is there any way I could create my own? :)
Nov 22, 2012
Crystal H.
Amazon has a set for like 4 bucks
Nov 22, 2012
Melissa M.
eBay very cheap I recently ordered a whole set it was 2 dollars free shipping it comes from china so allow 2 weeks for shipping
Nov 22, 2012
Sarah M.
Use the end of a bobby pin! This has worked for me and they all come in different sizes. :)
Nov 22, 2012
Dorothy K.
I use a toothpick.
Nov 22, 2012
Lizeth R.
If u want like legit dotting tools go to michaels there like 4 bucks plus u know how they always get 50% off coupons so u get like 4 I think some double ended sides and 1 large dotter I think it's great if u live near a michaels
Nov 22, 2012
Camille J.
I use a toothpick too! And for different size dots I stick Blu Tack on the end of it :)
Nov 22, 2012
Katy M.
Fred Meyers sells the essence dotting tool for under $3 I think.
Nov 22, 2012
David O.
Amazon
Nov 22, 2012
Pamela F.
Nov 23, 2012
Cher W.
I use a toothpick, Bobby pin, or safety pin.
Nov 23, 2012
Emily K.
Sally's Beauty Supplies has them for around $5
Nov 23, 2012
Becky W.
A mechanical pencil is my favorite to use as a dotting tool, or I snip off the end of a toothpick because I find that it's too sharp and doesn't deposit much nail polish. Generally just look for skinny objects with a blunt end.
Nov 23, 2012
Gracie W.
Nov 23, 2012
Shania B.
Good idea Gracie
Nov 26, 2012
Anna H.
I just use a bobby pin :)
Nov 27, 2012
Jlynn HL C.
bobby pin or you can find dotting tools on ebay or amazon from $4-6.
Nov 29, 2012
Mariah C.
What I did was with a hat pin and a pencil. I took the little hat pin, which is kind of like a straight pin, but with a round little ball at the end, and shoved it into the eraser of the pencil. It works SO well! I got my pins at Hobby Lobby, so if you go there, they have a couple different sizes. Good luck!
Nov 29, 2012
Karah D.
Use the dotted end of a bobby pin!
Nov 29, 2012
Lolita B.
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Nov 29, 2012
Kasey W.
A non working pen. Or a super thin paint brush.
Nov 29, 2012
Sabrina Q.
Amazon
Nov 30, 2012
Jessica L.
I got mine at dollar general in a nail kit
Nov 30, 2012
Himi C.
I tried all the DIY methods before and ended up ordering a set of 5 double ended dotting tool online for about 3 dollars... And let me tell you it was worth it. There's just too much hassle with the tools you can make yourself.
Dec 2, 2012
Taylor B.
Thankyou everyone i tryed it all and the best that worked for me was the back of a sewing needle it made everything perfect sizes i wanted!;)