The 3D acrylic nails designs can be created over artificial nails like acrylic or gel nails that are stick to fingernails. If you have naturally beautiful nails then you can stylize them by using nail paints but in case you do cannot keep long nail, you can make use of UV nail gels or soak-off gels.

Applying 3D acrylic nails art design the nail artist applies a base coat on the nail's surface. Natural nails come in all different shapes and sizes, some nails are more rounded and some are flatter, acrylic nails are no different and should be matched as closely as possible to the natural nail. Sculpting the nail involves placing a 3D nails shaped form over the fingertip, which holds the acrylic resin in place. The nail forms are made from either a thin metallic foil or plastic.