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Nuevo Drops




Today we are about one of my absolute favorites-Nuvo Drops. I use these fabulous drops just about every day !

The options with these drops are amazing.


What Can You Use Them For

  1. Use them as an embellishment-those little dots anywhere as an accent.
  2. Use it as a background-fill in a butterfly, flower or any larger element that need color.
  3. Add it to dies and cut images.
  4. Use them for flowered centers.
  5. Use them as berries.
  6. Use them to fill eyes and details on animals.


Making Dots With Tonic Studio Products


You only need a craft sheet and the product to make your own dots. You simply make a dome on the craft sheet. You can also use a craft sheet or waxed paper. If you see any bubbles just prick them with a small pin. After they are dry, rub a static tool along the back so that they do not stick in storage, 

Tonic Drop Tips

  • Store your Tonic Drops T upside down so that there is no air in the nozzle.
  • If the nozzle gets clogged, just use a pin in the nozzle.
  • Before you use the drops, drop a little on a surface away from your project so that you are sure to get an even drop.
  • You need to allow the drops overnight to prevent cracking and flattening. Do not use a heat gun on the drops, because the gun will cause the drops to overheat.
  • If you are adding detail to things like animals or flowers, place the cutout on a sticky note with the sticky side up. 
  • If you need to add detail to something like eyes, just barely touch the paper with the nozzle
  • If you are adding detail to something like a beak, add a small dot and spread it with a pin
  • Keep the nozzle off your surface when you are using the product. Just place it close to the paper, squeeze and lift
  • Do not make the dot any bigger than 1/2 inch. You are more likely to get cracking on the larger dots.

Other Ways To Make Dots


You can also make drops using a ball stylus. Drop some product on a craft mat or a piece of waxed paper. Lift the product with the size of ball stylus of your choice, You van add the tiniest and largest drop for all kinds of projects.

You can also make drops on glue dots, Take the roll of glue dots in the size of your choice. Drop the product of your choice on the glitter dot. Allow them to dry. You know have a dot with the glue all ready on them.


Store Your Tonic Studio Drops

The first thing that you will want to do is to place a small dot of product on the top of the crystal lid of each of your drops. It looks pretty and will help you locate the color and kind of drops you are looking for easily.

I prefer to store my drops upside down, so that I get less air and clogging in my nozzle. I have purchased a set of Nuvo  Drop holders to do just that. 

There are multiple other ways and containers to store your drops. If your collection is small, you can use shoe boxes or other small plastic containers. If your collection is large, you can also use one of the larger nail polish display shelves. 

There are also nail polish step shelves that work quite nicely. Decide on how to store them depending on your craft space and needs.



Crystal Drops


There are 36 Colors in the range of products. Each bottle has 1oz or about 677 drops. They have a  pearl like finish configuration. They come in packages of three or as single items.



Stone Drops

Gives a more rustic stone look,They have a larger nozzle to assure the product will flow easily. There are granules that rise to the top as the product dries. They come in a metallic or gloss finish. Have currently 8 colors. Each product has 1 fl ounce.  They can be purchased as a bundle or a single item.






 

Glow Drops

Comes in four colors. They actually have a luminescent glow. Creates a neon glow.



Vintage Drops

Delivers a matte effect in 8 colors. This is a more mute effect than the other drops.



Glitter Drops

Creates a special effect that adds sparkle to your projects. There are 16 colors in this collection.





Jewel Drops




8 shades in this collection. It dries hard (that means it is perfect for paper crafts). These are clear drops with a hint of color.






Dream Dots

The newest addition to the Tonic Studio line. They have a highly iridescent rainbow finish. There are currently 6 colors.






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