THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE
You did that…
Not just bought something beautiful — you chose yourself… your practice… your intention…
That matters…
Everything in this kit was made with you in mind… the minerals… the ritual… the Clawz… all of it designed to meet the Magick that’s already in you…
Because you are already enough… already whole… already radiant…
These Clawz are just how you let the world know…
Welcome to Quartz & Claw — where you are the Magick… 🖤
Find your Muse, Dance often & Be yourself
Everything you need is below… use the table of contents to jump straight to what you’re looking for…
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The Clawz
Care Kit
Ritual Kit
Jump Ahead
1. The Ritual
2. Nail Prep
3. Application — Glue Method
4. Application — Tabz Method
5. Removal
6. Cleanup & Re-use
THE RITUAL
1. Set your space…
Choose a moment that’s just for you…
Wherever you are… that’s your altar right now…
Light your candle… light your incense…
Place a small bowl of water nearby… it holds the space… receives what you’re releasing… and witnesses what you’re calling in…
2. Take a few deep breaths…
Place one hand on your heart… one hand on your belly…
Breathe in through your nose… slow…
Out through your mouth… slower…
Let your body know… this is a different kind of moment…
3. Feel your intention as if it already is…
What do you want to carry with you…
Not someday… now…
Close your eyes if it helps…
Let the feeling settle into your chest… your hands… your breath…
This is the work… everything else is just the ritual to hold it…
4. Light your intention & watch it fly…
Take your Flying Wish Paper…
Write your intention on it…
Your intention rises as it burns…
Roll into a tight ball & hold that feeling…
Gently unwrap & smooth flat…
Stay in your intention… feel it… hold it with gratitude as you shape…
Wrap around your finger into a tube… use the circle on your platform as a size guide…
Stand upright on the platform…
Touch a flame to the top edge…
Watch it rise…
Believe… It is Done…
Flying Wish Paper® — find it on Amazon
5. Run your Clawz through the incense smoke & believe…
Take your Clawz out of the packaging… you can pass the whole sheet through to activate the set as one unified intention… or attune each Claw individually to the mineral it carries… letting each stone hold its own piece of your intention… either way they work together in synergy… trust what feels right…
Hold them between your palms at your heart… prayer position… eyes closed…
Staying in that feeling… in that knowing…
Now slowly pass your Clawz through the smoke… the smoke carries your intention upward… an offering to whomever moves with you…
Set your Clawz down… and turn your palms up toward the smoke…
Letting it rise through your open hands… add your gratitude to the offering… to the intention already in motion…
And give thanks… to whomever you called in at the beginning… however you named them… let them know it is received…
Or simply thank yourself… your nervous system already responding to the scent… your ancestral memory awakening to what these plants have always carried… the clarity, the calm, the signal that something intentional just happened…
Either way… it is done…
Your Clawz are ready to apply!
NAIL PREP
This step matters more than people think…
Clean, prepped nails are the foundation of a long lasting wear… skip this & even the best glue won’t hold…
Remove any polish, glue or residue
Start with a clean slate… make sure there’s nothing on your nail that could interfere with adhesion…
Clip or file your nails
You want your natural nail to sit pretty close to the tip of your finger… the Claw will do the work from there… your included nail file works great for this — just use the more coarse side to shape & bring them down to your desired length…
Do a spot check
Before you prep, hold each Claw over your nail to check the fit… especially if you have a more tapered nail shape… the sides can get thin quickly past the nail bed & you don’t want your natural nail peeking through the edges…
Gently push back your cuticles
Using your wooden cuticle pusher… no cutting needed… just gently ease them back…
Lightly buff the surface of your nail
Using the finer side of your included buffer… just enough to remove shine… you’re creating texture for the adhesive to grip…
Dehydrate with your prep pad
Wipe each nail & let dry completely… this removes any oils or residue that would prevent adhesion…
Choose your hold
Tabz for short wear — up to a week…
Semi-solid glue for longer wear…
See instructions for your chosen application method below…
APPLICATION — SEMI-SOLID GLUE
Long wear
The glue method gives you the longest wear… ideal if you want your Clawz to last & hold up for the long haul…
⚠️ Avoid water for at least 2 hours after application…
💡 Pro tip: Apply before bed — it gives your glue the longest time to cure before your Clawz hit water…
Before you begin
Make sure your nails are fully dehydrated from your prep step… and wipe down the inside of each Claw with a prep pad too… all you want between the Claw & your nail is the glue… anything else compromises the bond…
Apply a bead of glue to the base of the Claw
Just at the base… you’ll spread it in the next step…
Swipe the Claw from cuticle to tip
Three times… getting full coverage across both the Claw & your nail… this ensures no air pockets & maximum adhesion…
Apply the Claw at a 45° angle
Start at the cuticle & press down… this prevents lifting at the base…
Press On
Squeeze firmly for 30 seconds… hold it… let it set…
About 10 seconds in check for any excess glue squeezing out around the edges… wipe it away with your provided lint free nail wipe… always wipe away from the nail…
Make sure your pressing finger stays clean & free of glue too… even a thin film of it on your finger can transfer & cloud the shine of your Claw…
And avoid anything with rubbing alcohol near the glue… it will turn it white…
Repeat for each nail…
Check your bond
Give each Claw a gentle wiggle… it should feel solid & secure…
If you have flatter nail beds you may need to hold longer than 30 seconds… if the glue isn’t curing, wipe it away cleanly… let what remains on your nail dry completely… then reapply & hold for longer this time…
APPLICATION — TABZ
Short wear
The Tabz method is perfect for shorter wear… up to a week… easy application & easy removal…
⚠️ Avoid water for at least 2 hours after application…
💡 Pro tip: Apply before bed — it gives your Tabz the longest time to bond before your Clawz hit water…
Before you begin
Make sure your nails are fully dehydrated from your prep step… and wipe down the inside of each Claw with a prep pad too… all you want between the Claw & your nail is the Tab… anything else compromises the bond…
Choose your Tab size
Each Tab should cover the full width of your nail… too small & you’ll lose hold at the edges…
Apply the Tab
Press the Tab firmly onto your natural nail… with the clear cover still on… you can apply it to the inside of the Claw instead but applying to your nail is much easier…
Squeeze firmly
Press down with the clear cover still in place… this helps seat the Tab fully into the curve of your nail…
Remove the cover
Peel away the clear cover to expose the adhesive…
Apply the Claw at a 45° angle
Start at the cuticle & press down… this prevents lifting at the base…
Press On
Squeeze firmly for 30 seconds… hold it… let it set…
Repeat for each nail…
Check your bond
Give each Claw a gentle wiggle… it should feel secure… Tabz have a natural give to them so don’t worry if it doesn’t feel rigid… that’s normal…
REMOVAL
Take your time here… rushing removal is the fastest way to damage your natural nail…
Soak your Clawz
Soak your hands in hot water for about 5 minutes… this loosens the bond & makes everything easier…
💡 Pro tip: Add a little bath salt or bubble bath to the water… turn removal into a mini spa moment… you’ve earned it…
Apply your remover
Using the dropper bottle, apply Ohora Pro Easy Peel Remover around all edges & underneath the Claw…
Use your thumb or fingers to gently press down on the tip of the Claw… this lifts the cuticle & edges slightly & helps the remover penetrate…
Gently pry
Using your wooden cuticle pusher… create a little space for the remover to work its way in… the Claw should release with minimal pressure…
If it’s resisting… don’t force it… add more remover, give it a moment & try a gentle wiggle to help pump the remover underneath…
Reapply as needed
Patience is the move here… keep adding remover until it releases easily…
Clean up any residue
For glue — gently sand & buff off any remaining residue with your included file & buffer…
For Tabz — the adhesive can leave a sticky residue… scrape it off with your cuticle pusher, dissolve with remover, sand & buff, or any combination of the three… it’ll come off…
CLEANUP & RE-USE
Your Clawz are made to be worn again… take care of them & they’ll take care of you…
Physical Cleanup
Remove any Tab residue — scrape, dissolve with remover or both…
Dry your Clawz off as soon as possible & wipe away any remaining remover…
File off any excess glue on the back or around the edges with your file & buffer…
💡 Pro tip: If you plan to reuse your Clawz regularly an e-file or Dremel is the quickest & most effective way to get them clean…
Energetic Reset
Your Clawz carry real stones… and real stones hold energy… before you reprogram them with a new intention clear them first & bring them back to neutral…
Choose whatever method resonates with you:
Lay them on Selenite…
Set them out under the full or new moon…
Place them in direct sunlight with intention…
Pass them through smoke or smudge them…
Clear them energetically with Reiki or your own energy work…
Or simply use your breath… with intention & the request to release…
When they feel clear… they’re ready for their next ritual…
Talisman • Adornment • Intention
Find your MUSE, DACE often & BE yourself 🖤
— @AkashicAngela