Crafts & DIY
Expert DIYer uses nail polish in ways I never expected. Here are 16 brilliant ideas
D.G. Sciortino
02.16.17

Nail polish isn’t just for manicures. There are dozens of ways you can make old items new and prevent expensive repairs with some nail polish.

Here are 16 of our favorite non-traditional uses for nail polish.

Cover Car Scratches

Nail polish can help to conceal scratches on your car.

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Identify Your Keys

Paint the tops of your keys with nail polish to tell them apart.

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Thread a Needle

Paint your thread with clear nail polish and let it dry. The hardened tip will be easy to thread.

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Prevent Your Skin From Turning Green

Put some clear nail polish on the inside of your costume jewelry to prevent your skin from turning green.

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Marbleize Glassware

You can create a cool marble look on glassware with this neat tutorial.

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Jazz Up Your Charger

Use nail polish to paint your phone charger or headphones. This will help you tell yours apart from other people’s.

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Revamp Your Sunglasses

Give your sunglasses a whole new look with some nail polish.

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Fix a Run in Your Panty Hose

Prevent a run in your pantyhose from growing by dabbing it with clean nail polish.

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Make an Old Necklace New

Turn an old necklace into a new necklace by painting it over with some nail polish.

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Fix a Scuffed Shoe

Dab some nail polish on to cover up scuffs in your shoes.

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Seal an Envelope

Using nail polish to seal an envelope makes it steam proof.

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Stop Mosquito Bite Itch

Stop a mosquito bite from itching by dabbing it with clean nail polish.

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Paint the Soles of Your Shoes

Give your shoes a pop of color and paint the bottoms with some nail polish.

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Paint a Bobby Pin

Turn your bobby pins into fancy hair clips by painting them with some nail polish.

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Waterproof Stuff

Make sure labels don’t fade away by waterproofing them with a coat of clear nail polish.

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For Matchsticks

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Matchsticks can lose their ability to light when moist or damp. Prevent this with a coat of clear nail polish.

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