tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post4148195245906834088..comments2024-02-13T00:55:43.686-06:00Comments on Scrangie: China Glaze Crackle Metals Collection Summer 2011 Swatches and ReviewScrangiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00622386355359049104noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-71138155055981654702012-06-04T01:19:56.971-05:002012-06-04T01:19:56.971-05:00Thanks for your reply! I tried again with the Pla...Thanks for your reply! I tried again with the Platinum Pieces (both of your suggestions) and still strange results. I find I get somewhat better results if I "hop" the polish and deliberately leave spaces on the nail, creating sort of my own crackle effect? From looking at your swatches of this polish, I really think something's up with mine. Yours looks thicker, where mine is really watery. I'm keeping it, though: I discovered it looks great over pastels! The minimal shatter isn't so obvious then, and the subtle shimmer is pretty. <br /><br />Oh, Crackle, you are a lovely thorn in my side! Thanks so much again for the suggestions!Poison Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089067460927041944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-5527886560857966512012-05-23T16:35:16.798-05:002012-05-23T16:35:16.798-05:00Hmm... Have you tried shaking it? And I mean shak...Hmm... Have you tried shaking it? And I mean shaking it pretty hard for at least a minute. I've had some crackles stop working like that and they were fixed by making sure they got mixed really well.<br /><br />You could also try putting it over polish that's not dry yet. I think I've mentioned that crackles need to be used on dry polish, but after experimenting a lot with them, I've found that's not always the case. If the polish is too wet, the crackle will pull it apart and you'll get bald spots, but if it's slightly wet (but already set), it should help.Scrangiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622386355359049104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-5628038190067620052012-05-19T00:50:11.026-05:002012-05-19T00:50:11.026-05:00Hello! I know this thread is old but I hope you h...Hello! I know this thread is old but I hope you have an answer for me, as I consider you THE nail guru! lol<br /><br />China Glaze Platinum Pieces won't crackle for me. I don't know why. The only other crackle type polishes I've used are OPI the black one (works great) and OPI the white one (terrible, chucked it in the trash). I'm beginning to think only the black works! For me, anyway!<br /><br />Am I just having a run of bad luck with defective batches? Heard of this happening to others at all? I let my polish dry all the way before applying crackle.<br /><br />So frustrated, as I love this look once in awhile!<br /><br />Thanks in advance! :DPoison Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089067460927041944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-89778046219373193092012-05-19T00:47:24.450-05:002012-05-19T00:47:24.450-05:00I also have a question about the crackle! Sorry, I...I also have a question about the crackle! Sorry, I know this thread is old but I consider you the expert on all things polish, and I stalk your blog all the time.<br />Anyway, my question is related to the crackling of the China Glaze Platinum Pieces. For some reason it's not crackling and I don't know why. I don't think I'm doing anything wrong. I use OPI Shatter (the black one) and that's the only one that works. I love this look once in awhile but the results aren't consistent.<br />Oh, btw I got this China Glaze at Sally's. Do you have any idea why this would be happening?<br /><br />Thanks in advance! And keep nailin' it! :DPoison Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089067460927041944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-48931165047624725202011-11-21T17:29:32.947-06:002011-11-21T17:29:32.947-06:00Hi! This is old, but it was concerning this China...Hi! This is old, but it was concerning this China Glaze metallic polish, so I thought I'd post it here. Have you had trouble with the silver and gold ones changing color overnight to a lighter shade of whatever was underneath it? That's happened to me twice now, even when I put clear polish in between the layers. I tried for a festive x-mas green and silver and I got a sort of queasy green and chartreuse. When I tried purple and gold, it changed to dark purple with what looked like a sort of lilac lace over the top. In both instances my nails got complements, but neither had the effect I was looking for. Is there another way to prevent this, maybe another brand of clear or something? (I used a Sally Hansen clear). My e-mail is zenspinner@yahoo.com if you can't reply to comments here. Thank you for any advice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-26346253209906336382011-06-14T03:04:42.133-05:002011-06-14T03:04:42.133-05:00You weren't kidding when you said you saved th...You weren't kidding when you said you saved the best for last! That tarnished gold over ozotic 505 reminds me of treasure! GorgeousheartNAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135345009711984215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-62779855700991516152011-06-13T22:03:18.271-05:002011-06-13T22:03:18.271-05:00I am SOOOO jealous! I want them all!I am SOOOO jealous! I want them all!Nail Designs xoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883346530279828544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-19740155004835107832011-06-13T13:10:11.765-05:002011-06-13T13:10:11.765-05:00Interesting! I am not too sure if I want them thou...Interesting! I am not too sure if I want them though because I particularly like the way OPI Shatter cracks more than China Glaze Crackles..<br />I really like Haute Metal though!The Nail Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899879045678950850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-78818693530893347032011-06-13T12:42:56.285-05:002011-06-13T12:42:56.285-05:00I havent had a chance to try these! They look grea...I havent had a chance to try these! They look great, I like the different combinations!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10410763527214797466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-52474651633533611212011-06-13T11:32:56.637-05:002011-06-13T11:32:56.637-05:00I hate crackle/shatter! I think it looks vile. Can...I hate crackle/shatter! I think it looks vile. Can't imagine wearing it without wanting to scratch it off. I just wish it'll be passe already.olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910816887109035066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-61854327447492765162011-06-13T10:07:47.330-05:002011-06-13T10:07:47.330-05:00Same - I thought I was all crackled out, but then ...Same - I thought I was all crackled out, but then these came along. It's weird, but I feel like I need to own every colour that every colour that each company puts out to complete my collection. It's so addictive!<br />- MarySwatch And Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168354209670081496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-74153975241489084442011-06-13T02:34:25.931-05:002011-06-13T02:34:25.931-05:00Love it!Love it!Oje Delisi (:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09059454130215722253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-48669397304654043252011-06-12T22:19:47.751-05:002011-06-12T22:19:47.751-05:00I'm really not a fan of crackle polish... but ...I'm really not a fan of crackle polish... but I really like that pinkish silver one and the turquoise one. Might have to pick those ones up!Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421511090654012897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-40348045441407384662011-06-12T11:22:02.947-05:002011-06-12T11:22:02.947-05:00There are all so gorgeous! Your review of the form...There are all so gorgeous! Your review of the formula has me sold on them too - I love OPI's silver shatter, but I get frustrated with the dryout in the bottle neck.CupK8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13462576967361545690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-25247395547195806042011-06-12T02:18:10.657-05:002011-06-12T02:18:10.657-05:00I need to have these! Pretty swatches!I need to have these! Pretty swatches!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-37268857455767842952011-06-11T23:25:34.005-05:002011-06-11T23:25:34.005-05:00want! especially the pinkish one and the silver :...want! especially the pinkish one and the silver :)NailsByCourteneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307514681490200535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-72391513379107876452011-06-11T06:32:35.423-05:002011-06-11T06:32:35.423-05:00These are amazing. I love any kind of glitter thou...These are amazing. I love any kind of glitter though!Sorcha MacKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318195311351040147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-54086894787869313772011-06-11T05:37:49.350-05:002011-06-11T05:37:49.350-05:00If anyone can make these look good then you can. I...If anyone can make these look good then you can. I quite like them over black but that's as far as it goes. I wouldn't actually buy them.jaljenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-32883232681764042552011-06-11T01:36:02.115-05:002011-06-11T01:36:02.115-05:00Can't wait to get my hands on this collection!...Can't wait to get my hands on this collection! yay! I love Haute Metal! Thanks for the pictures! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-2917710338897947492011-06-11T01:01:25.181-05:002011-06-11T01:01:25.181-05:00wow I love the colour of the first 3, I think I pr...wow I love the colour of the first 3, I think I prefer these to the block colours I’ve seen (excluding black that is), really prettyAyshehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856779743780665183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-75156062602703471782011-06-10T22:36:48.782-05:002011-06-10T22:36:48.782-05:00Not a fan. They look too thick to me - again like ...Not a fan. They look too thick to me - again like rubber on top of a nice mani. I really thought maybe this metallic collection would be a renewal of some minor interest in crackle/shatters for me - but nope! Leaving them without one even tempting me.beachgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145677285299398734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-50844846449201382172011-06-10T22:23:54.699-05:002011-06-10T22:23:54.699-05:00I love the first one!! But all of these look amazi...I love the first one!! But all of these look amazing... ^_^Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17354132969799973733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-74832715029539443682011-06-10T21:36:19.293-05:002011-06-10T21:36:19.293-05:00I love some of the color combinations you did here...I love some of the color combinations you did here :) Great swatches as always, thanks for showing us these ones!Meekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244749553446803854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-17092070082577531432011-06-10T21:32:50.079-05:002011-06-10T21:32:50.079-05:00Your color combos will keep me up tonight with sch...Your color combos will keep me up tonight with scheming to get my grubby hands on these crackles. All of them are GREAT!!!Libby's Pink Vanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373027910619247431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049173977991321788.post-77336632791425184172011-06-10T21:05:23.970-05:002011-06-10T21:05:23.970-05:00These look so pretty! :)These look so pretty! :)Caitiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698164168416976845noreply@blogger.com