How to Use 12 Rectangle Nail Art Magnets for Crocodile Texture

Quick answer

To create crocodile texture with rectangle nail art magnets, arrange the 12 small magnets in a staggered grid, hold them near wet magnetic nail polish, and the particles will form a scale-like pattern.

How to create crocodile texture with rectangle magnets

1. Apply a base coat and magnetic polish: Paint one nail with a magnetic nail polish. Do not cure or let it dry completely; the polish must be wet for the magnet to move the particles. Work one nail at a time so the polish stays wet.
2. Arrange the 12 magnets in a staggered grid: Place the magnets on a flat surface in a 4x3 grid, offsetting each row slightly so they form a diamond-like pattern. This staggered layout mimics crocodile scales. If the magnets snap together, use a non-magnetic tool (like a plastic card) to slide them apart and reposition.
3. Hold the magnet grid near the wet polish: Bring the arranged magnets close to the nail surface without touching it. Hold for 10-15 seconds so the magnetic particles shift into the scale pattern. Keep the magnets parallel to the nail; tilting them can blur the design.
4. Remove the magnets and cure the polish: Lift the magnets straight away from the nail. Cure the polish under a UV/LED lamp according to the polish manufacturer's instructions. Do not reposition the magnets after removing them, or the pattern will distort.
5. Repeat for each nail: Apply fresh magnetic polish to the next nail and repeat the process. Clean the magnets with a lint-free wipe between nails if polish residue builds up. If the magnets lose grip, wipe them with isopropyl alcohol to remove any dried polish.

Product facts

• Set of 12 Rectangle Nail Art Magnets - Crocodile Texture Magnets: This set contains 12 small rectangular neodymium magnets, each 1 cm x 0.6 cm x 0.3 cm. The small size and strong magnetic field let you arrange them closely to create fine, reptile-scale patterns that a single wand cannot produce.