Gnomish Nail Press

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The Gnomish Nail Press was first sold as a fully unlocked/auction quality press at the Grand Auction of 5123. Able to be loaded with a gemstone, it allows the owner add a wide variety of adornments to fingernails similar to nail polish. It also can have custom designs added to it via merchant.

OTS

Analyze

The Gnomish Nail Press will add a fashionable gemstone design to your manicures.

Simply PUSH the gemstone of your choice into the press, then TURN it to the design you want to apply.
When you're sure you've picked the right one, POINT at the press to adorn your nails with the fabulous style.


Custom designs:
1. tipped in tiny <adj> studs
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 

Current Setting
Design: tipped in tiny <adj> studs

You get no sense of whether or not the press may be further lightened.

Fully Unlocked/Auction Quality

Analyze

The Gnomish Nail Press will add a fashionable gemstone design to your manicures.

Simply PUSH the gemstone of your choice into the press, then TURN it to the design you want to apply.
When you're sure you've picked the right one, POINT at the press to adorn your nails with the fabulous style.

Aren't you fancy?  This press is unlocked to auction quality, which means you can give yourself the ultimate
manicure, including painting your nails from the wide variety of options available.

FIDGET: Randomize your selections if you're feeling indecisive
TWIST: Cycle through categories (finishes, colors, polishes, nail shapes, and designs)
TURN: Cycle through the options for your current category
POKE: Change the color family you're selecting from
GAZE: See the options for your current category
WHISPER: Select an option by number

Custom designs:
1. tipped in tiny <adj> studs
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 

Current Settings:
Finish: shimmering
Color: argent
Polish type: lacquer
Nail shape: rounded
Design:graced by a crescent of <adj>

Usage

Verb First Third
GAZE You look over your nail press, assessing your options for (category): N/A
View the options for your current category.
FIDGET You fidget with the various dials, knobs, and buttons on your nail press. The press will create lengthy nails with glassy sapphire glaze centered with <full> stud. N/A
Randomizes selections.
POINT Flicking a small lever on the side of your nail press, you dispense some nacreous mist grey lacquer onto the left roller. You graze the roller one finger at a time, smoothly glossing each nail.

You blow gently on your nails to expedite the drying process.

Flicking a small lever on the side of her nail press, Character dispenses some nacreous mist grey lacquer onto the left roller. She grazes the roller one finger at a time, smoothly glossing each nail.

Character blows gently on her nails.

Apply the current nail press settings. POINT a second time to apply the loaded gem setting.
POKE You poke a square button on the top of your nail press. The gears whir quietly as the ring of dye vials revolves, bringing the assorted neutral colors to the front of the chamber. N/A
Change the color family you're selecting from.
PUSH You push a (gem) into a slot on your nail press. It makes audible clinking noises as it rolls down into the top chamber. As you squeeze the spring-loaded handle with all your might, the internal mechanism emits a loud grinding sound. Eventually, the resistance stops and the press goes silent, indicating the stone has been cut. A burning sensation lingers in your knuckles and palm for a few moments after you release the handle. Character pushes a (gem) into a slot on her nail press. Her face reddening with the effort, she squeezes the spring-loaded handle, causing the press to emit a grinding sound. When the mechanical grating ceases, a look of relief passes over her as she releases the handle.
Load a gemstone into the press.
TURN You pull down one of the files riveted to the side of the nail press, preparing to file your nails to be rounded. N/A
Cycles through the options for your current category.
TWIST You twist the knob on your nail press, preparing to select from the various pattern plates. It is currently set to tipped in tiny <adj>s. N/A
Cycles through categories (finishes, colors, polishes, nail shapes, and designs).
WHISPER You turn the dial on your nail press, the visible cogs turning as you spin the vial of merlot-hued dye to the front. N/A
Select an option by number.

Additional Information

Nail Options

The nail press comes with a variety of design options.

Finishes

 1. bright              11. muted
 2. flat                12. nacreous
 3. glassy              13. opalescent
 4. gleaming            14. pearlescent
 5. glittering          15. satiny
 6. glossy              16. shimmering
 7. gradated            17. shiny
 8. lustrous            18. sparkling
 9. marbled             19. translucent
10. matte               20. vivid

Colors

Greyscale

 1. black               14. mist grey
 2. obsidian            15. pewter
 3. onyx                16. dove grey
 4. ebon                17. oyster
 5. sable               18. silver
 6. ink black           19. argent
 7. coal black          20. iron-hued
 8. jet black           21. white
 9. raven black         22. chalk white
10. midnight black      23. lotus white
11. grey                24. lily white
12. charcoal            25. snow white
13. ash grey

Neutral

 1. beige               11. taupe
 2. ivory               12. bistre
 3. cream               13. tan
 4. bisque              14. brown
 5. off-white           15. fawn
 6. bone white          16. cocoa
 7. alabaster           17. tawny
 8. ecru                18. russet
 9. linen white         19. chestnut
10. papyrus white       20. coffee-hued

Warm

 1. red                 21. gold
 2. crimson             22. aureate
 3. scarlet             23. yellow
 4. vermilion           24. lemon yellow
 5. burgundy            25. citrine
 6. cranberry           26. goldenrod
 7. cerise              27. mustard
 8. poppy red           28. ochre
 9. cherry red          29. sunny yellow
10. ruby red            30. canary yellow
11. merlot-hued         31. brass
12. mulberry            32. bronze
13. amaranth            33. apricot
14. pink                34. saffron
15. magenta             35. marigold
16. fuchsia             36. tangerine
17. coral pink          37. orange
18. peach               38. terracotta
19. dusky rose          39. sunset-hued
20. rose gold           40. copper

Cool

 1. green               24. cobalt
 2. viridian            25. celestial blue
 3. chartreuse          26. sky blue
 4. celadon             27. ocean blue
 5. olivine             28. navy
 6. olive               29. glacial blue
 7. emerald             30. sapphire
 8. mint green          31. indigo
 9. moss green          32. violet
10. juniper green       33. purple
11. lime                34. plum
12. cypress green       35. amethyst
13. sage                36. lilac
14. forest green        37. wisteria
15. jade                38. orchid
16. teal                39. lavender
17. turquoise           40. thistle
18. aqua                41. belladonna
19. cyan                42. aubergine
20. cerulean            43. violet-black
21. azure               44. heliotrope
22. zaffre              45. periwinkle
23. blue                46. twilight-hued

Polishes

 1. lacquer              3. glaze
 2. polish               4. gloss

Nail Shapes

 1. manicured            6. squared
 2. lengthy              7. pointed
 3. short                8. smoothly filed
 4. rounded              9. sharply tapered
 5. oval                10. ragged

Designs

 1. tipped in tiny <adj> studs
 2. None
 3. None
 4. None
 5. None
 6. patterned in <adj> chevron
 7. centered with <full> stud
 8. flecked with <adj> chips
 9. tipped in tiny <adj>s
10. adorned with <adj> clusters
11. with minute <adj> dots
12. speckled with crushed <adj>
13. with arcs of <adj> studs
14. encrusted in <adj> shards
15. aswirl with flecks of <adj>
16. spiraled with slivers of <adj>
17. irregularly streaked in <adj>
18. dappled with <adj> at the nailbed
19. dusted in motes of <adj>
20. graced by a crescent of <adj>

Grand Auction 5123

The following information was shared at the Grand Auction of 5123 event:

Auction Type: Manual
Auction Item: a copper-geared nail press
Current Bid/Cost: 2,500,000 silvers

You note the following details about a copper-geared nail press:

It appears to weigh about 4 pounds.
It is estimated to be worth about 2,500,000 silvers.
It is predominantly crafted of copper.
The press can not be worn.

The Gnomish Nail Press will add a fashionable gemstone design to your manicures.

Simply PUSH the gemstone of your choice into the press, then TURN it to the design you want to apply.
When you're sure you've picked the right one, POINT at the press to adorn your nails with the fabulous style.

Aren't you fancy?  This press is unlocked to auction quality, which means you can give yourself the ultimate
manicure, including painting your nails from the wide variety of options available.

FIDGET: Randomize your selections if you're feeling indecisive
TWIST: Cycle through categories (finishes, colors, polishes, nail shapes, and designs)
TURN: Cycle through the options for your current category
POKE: Change the color family you're selecting from
GAZE: See the options for your current category
WHISPER: Select an option by number

Custom designs:
1. tipped in tiny <adj> studs
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 

Current Settings:
Finish: muted
Color: lilac
Polish type: polish
Nail shape: oval
Design:patterned in <adj> chevron

See Also

Gnomish Nail Press Information
Type Fluff
Item Classification Miscellaneous
Item(s) Applied to Press
Alterable
Light/Deep
Customizable Yes
Custom Custom designs
Original Release Venue Grand Auction of 5123
Original Release Year 2023
Tiered Yes
Item Verbs
FIDGET GAZE POINT POKE
PUSH TURN TWIST WHISPER