It's pretty messy to apply so have some lint free wipes and alcohol for clear up. It took a few times for me to get comfortable with the technique but i think it came out cute. I would recommend if you want to try this effect for abstract nail designs. It doesn't take much skill but you need a lot of patience. It literally sticks everywhere and it's a bit difficult to remove the foil from the lid because of this. I love the one pretty brand so i don't think it's a question of quality i think just spider gel in general is messy.