Magnetic Nail Polish Glass Bead Effect Tool V2

Magnetic Nail Polish Bead Effect Tool is designed to create the "glass bead" effect with magnetic nail polish. I wanted a tool that didn't require winding a tiny crank, and a smoother and quieter operation from my first model.  I also wanted something that required minimal outsourced parts, and does not involve the potential danger of screwing strong magnets to an electric motor or power tool.

Outsourced Parts Required:

• 6 - Magnets of dimension 10x3x30mm (3 on each side).

  • Magnets used in my build: https://a.co/d/3VCP4j3

  • For those sourcing magnets elsewhere, the magnets are magnetized through the thickness (N/S are on the largest faces, not the ends or the sides)

• 1 - M3x10 bolt

• 2 - M3 nuts

• 2-4 (optional) - Washers placed on either side of the Base Housing to make operation smoother

Printed Parts:

• Magnet Holder - holds the magnets a set width apart and is spun

• Base Housing - Suspends the Magnet holder above the nail

Assembly Instructions

1. Pop one nut into the hexagonal hole in the magnet holder.  It may be snug so you may need a hard surface to press it in.

2. Put the magnet holder inside the base housing and push the bolt through the top of hole in the base housing, then screw into (and through) the magnet holder

   • Do not screw tightly, you will need a bit of room for smooth spinning

   • You may need a hex key/screw driver to hold the bolt while screwing in the magnet holder

3. Put the second nut on the end of the bolt and tighten against the magnet holder.

NB: If you ever have to disassemble, you must unscrew the bottom nut first or else it will just get too tight to possibly unscrew.

Use Instructions

1. Paint your nail with magnetic nail polish.

2. Center your nail on the “X” in the Base Housing.

3. Spin the Magnetic Holder.

4. Paint and repeat as needed.