What a neat idea!! On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 5:24 PM, [email protected] < [email protected]> wrote:
> I have an easy fix that worked for me with my custom nail table. I had a > sheet of glass (shatter proof) cut the exact size and shape of my table. It > cleaned up perfectly with a razor blade for the times I used it as a paint > palette. My center was sunk in for nail art display so I used to take my > glass off and use Crayola Glass markers to decorate my glass. I used to > change my themes with seasons and deals. > > If you ever destroy your glass...you just order another one. The table can > last you much much longer. > > :) Elaine > > > Elaine T. Watson > Star Nail International > Vice President of Marketing and Sales > Global Education Director > 800.782.7624 extension 321 > fax 661.257.5847 > [email protected] > Blog: itsnotarealjob.blogspot.com > > > > On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 6:18 PM, Renee Parnell <[email protected]>wrote: > >> I'm not that diligent either, Maggie. And yes, granite seems to be the big >> thing in desktops now, but---it stains! I don't undertand why in the world >> you would put something on a manicure table when it is destined to be abused >> in the manner that we will abuse it. The staining alone was enough to steer >> me away from it. Although it is beautiful. >> I got a glass top and I absolutely L O V E it. I had looked at the clear >> glass ones, but found one that is black glass with glitter-looking stuff >> embedded in it. It's beautiful, and extremely functional. I've dropped my >> drill on it and it's fine, although it is possible that it coulld be chipped >> if it were hit just right. >> I have used the laminate, and found that with exposure to the chemicals, >> the finish does lose it''s shine and all. I haven't had that problem, with >> glass, but this is just my experience. Just another thing to look at. =) >> >> On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM, Maggie in Visalia >> <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> So, after 14 years I am seriously designing my next desk. The one I >>> have now has a Formica countertop and it has lasted this long and is still >>> going strong despite years of using it as a palette for both acrylic and >>> acrylic paints, as well as the occassional step stool. (it's a solid desk!) >>> That Formica has proved to be right near indestructible! >>> >>> So, do I stick with Formica? Is it really the best thing? Does anyone >>> have any experience with Corian or other solid laminates as a countertop for >>> a nail desk? Something that stands up to product, abrasives (I've been known >>> to drop the drill before,) acetone-- especially acetone! >>> >>> I've seen some beautiful nail desks being made with granite countertops, >>> but after talking to several countertop-folks I've decided to stay away from >>> anything that requires sealing, as I'd just have to have it resealed >>> periodically and, frankly, I'm not that diligent. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Maggie Franklin: Attitudes Salon; Visalia, CA >>> "Visionary rebel dreamer; obviously way ahead of my time." >>> Maggie's Website <http://www.artofnailz.com/> >>> Maggie's Personal Blog <http://afishwithabicycle.blogspot.com/> >>> Maggie Rants [and rav...@nails Magazine <http://blogs.nailsmag.com/maggie/> >>> Myspace <http://myspace.com/nailsbymaggie> >>> Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/onykophile> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Renee Parnell >> >> >> >> Chattanooga, TN >> >> >> >> > > > > -- Renee Parnell Chattanooga, TN --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
