How to make leather nail tips

Abstract

To provide a method for manufacturing a nail tip which is made of a flexible material, which enhances adhesion to a nail, prevents damage to people and objects due to a long nail tip, fully utilizes design variations specific to nails, and also makes use of the characteristics of the material and the impression given to a user, reduces manufacturing costs, and has an environmentally friendly structure. [Solution] The leather nail tip 01 of the present invention is made by setting the animal leather 02 between a cutting board 15 and a press member 16, and setting the cutting edge 09 of the nail tip mold 03 on top of the animal leather 02 with the cutting edge 09 facing downward. When the lever 17 is tilted in the lever rotation direction 18, the press member 16 descends in the pressing direction 19, and the cutting edge 09 of the nail tip mold 03 can apply even and strong pressure to the animal leather 02, allowing a flat nail tip 04 to be extracted from the animal leather 02.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a nail tip, which is made from a raw tip base, processed and decorated to fit the shape of the natural nail to which it is attached, and then detachably attached to the surface of the natural nail. [Background technology]

[0002] Since nail tips cannot be reused for a long period of time, it is common to select a mass-produced tip base by shape and have it decorated and attached at a nail salon, or to have it handmade by individuals, including decoration, and then attach it. Therefore, rather than purchasing a tip base that perfectly matches the shape of one's fingertip, it is necessary to purchase a mass-produced tip base that is closest to the shape of one's own nail and then process it to the appropriate size.

[0003] Furthermore, the material of the tip base is mainly synthetic resin, and it is common to use plastic with the same hardness as the nail. If the hardness is the same as the nail, an elastic force will come into play when the nail is bent. Therefore, in order to deal with cases where the curved part inside the nail tip does not match the shape of the curvature of the natural nail, there is a method described in the specification of Patent Document 1

[0008] , which states that "the gap that occurs between the surface of the natural nail 2 and the back surface of the tip base 6 can be reliably filled with filler 8, and the curvature of the natural nail 2 (the curvature in the left-right direction and the curvature in the longitudinal direction of the finger) which varies greatly between individuals (and between fingers)." However, it can be said that it is most desirable to be able to match the curvature of the natural nail without using such filler.

[0004] Furthermore, if nail tips are made of synthetic resin with the same hardness as a nail, when worn, nail tips that extend beyond the fingertip can easily catch on objects or people's skin, potentially causing injury to those objects or people, resulting in safety issues. While it might be possible to change the material of the tip base to a more flexible material, this flexibility could lead to issues such as difficulty in cutting to fit the nail size or bending under the weight when decorating. Additionally, the synthetic resin commonly used for nail tips is not breathable, which can damage the surface of the nail when worn, or can cause rough hands and hangnails where the tip comes into contact with the skin.

[0005] In recent years, it has become common to decorate the surface of a tip base by applying a material such as gel nails to the tip base to enjoy a variety of designs, such as complex art, or by applying nail polish to add color or shine. Patent Document 2 is known as a method for manufacturing nail tips with gel nails. On the other hand, with this method of applying a material to the surface of the tip base, you end up only enjoying the gloss and color characteristics of the applied gel nail or nail polish, and the characteristics of the material of the tip base that is being applied are lost.In other words, if the tip base itself has "material characteristics" such as moisture absorption or "characteristics that give the impression to the user" such as a luxurious feel, it can be said that by utilizing these characteristics, its value as a fashion item can be further increased.

[0006] Furthermore, since nail tips are currently generally known as disposable fashion items (accessories), from the perspective of the SDGs, it is desirable that they be constructed with a certain degree of environmental consideration. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] JP 2008-200837 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-196292 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a nail tip that has improved adhesion to the nail, prevents damage to people and objects due to long nail tips, is made of a flexible material, fully utilizes the design variations unique to nails while also making use of the properties of the material and the impression it gives to the user, reduces manufacturing costs, and is environmentally friendly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the manufacturing method of the leather nail tip according to the present invention is as follows: A fragrance is applied to the blade of a nail tip-shaped cutting die, and the blade of the nail tip-shaped cutting die is pressed against the animal leather, thereby allowing the fragrance to penetrate through the cut surface of the leather nail tip in the nail tip shape; The method is characterized in that leather nail tips in the shape of nail tips are extracted from the animal leather, the cut surfaces of the leather nail tips are cut and / or polished, and chips generated during the cutting and / or polishing are blown away. Also ,before In addition to the above features, the animal leather is colored with dyes before cutting, or the surface is processed by tanning. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The nail tips manufactured by the method of the present invention are made from animal leather, and therefore possess flexibility and moderate hardness. Even when worn long enough to extend beyond the fingertip, the tip of the nail tip will not catch on objects or people's skin, resulting in high safety. This significantly increases the number of occasions in which they can be worn, such as as part of an accessory when going out with children. Furthermore, their flexibility and moderate hardness make it easy to cut the purchased nail tips to fit the shape of the natural nail, and they can be curved to fit the shape of the nail, allowing them to be molded to fit the nail without the need for fillers. Furthermore, the desired shape can be easily maintained by applying enamel or nail polish to the surface. In addition, the moisture-absorbing properties of animal leather allow it to contain fragrances such as aromatic oils, its breathability reduces damage to nails and skin, the tanning process can create a glossy surface and a luxurious feel, and it can be colored by soaking it in dyes that are not available with synthetic resins.By combining this with processing that makes the most of the characteristics of the animal leather material, we can provide a wide variety of nail tips. Furthermore, no heat treatment is required for cutting or cutting the edges when manufacturing nail tips, which helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Also, because the tips are small, the materials used in their manufacture can be easily recycled, such as scraps from the production of leather products like bags, which would otherwise be discarded. Therefore, changing the material used for nail tips, which are often disposable because they are attached to the nails with adhesive, from synthetic resin to animal leather can be said to be an invention that contributes to the realization of a sustainable world (SDGs). [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] (a) Top view and (b) front view of a nail tip mold. [Figure 2] (a) Top view and (b) front view of animal leather cut out using a nail tip mold. [Figure 3](a) Top view, (b) front view, and (c) side view of animal leather after it has been molded for attaching nail tips. [Figure 4] Cross-section of the die-cutting method using a clear vinyl sheet. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a commercially available hand press machine. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a side view of the nail tip according to the present invention when worn. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] (Example (1) of the method for manufacturing razor nail tips according to the present invention) An embodiment (1) of the method for manufacturing a razor nail tip according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The method for manufacturing leather nail tips according to this embodiment involves pressing a nail tip mold 03 onto animal leather 02, and pressing the blade of the nail tip mold 03 against the animal leather 02, which is a common method for cutting out dies for leather products, to cut out flat nail tips 04 from the animal leather 02. This cutting operation cuts and / or polishes the cut surface of the flat nail tip 04, and further removes chips generated during the cutting and / or polishing of the cut surface, thereby manufacturing leather nail tips 01.

[0013] (About animal leather) The animal leather 02 used in the method for manufacturing leather nail tips according to the present invention is preferably leather that has the same properties as animal leather, such as heat retention, moisture absorption, and flexibility, as a material, such as cow, horse, goat, sheep, pig, and deer, which are commonly traded as leather products, but there is no limit to the animal leather that can be selected, including materials such as reptiles. Also, since the size required to cut a nail tip from animal leather is very small, it is preferable to use environmentally friendly materials, such as scraps unused in the manufacture of other leather products, or to recycle parts in good condition from discarded bags, baseball gloves, and balls, rather than preparing new animal leather to manufacture nail tips.

[0014] (About nail tip molds and cut animal leather) Figure 1 shows the nail tip mold 03, Figure 2 shows the shape of the animal leather 02 after it has been cut out using the nail tip mold 03, and Figure 3 shows the shape of the animal leather 02 after it has been molded for attaching nail tips. Each left-hand figure (1) is an example of a shape that will result in a standard or square toe, and each right-hand figure (2) is an example of a shape that will result in an oval toe, with (a) showing a top view, (b) a front view, and (c) a side view. However, the side view (c) is omitted from Figures 1 and 2. The nail tip mold 03 is a die generally used in leather crafts and has a cutting blade on one side for cutting, and is prepared in a shape that matches the type of nail tip. Furthermore, since animal leather 02 is flexible, the shape of the nail tip mold 03 is determined assuming that the flat nail tip 04 shown in the center of each figure will be curved to the shape of the nail tip 05 when worn, as shown in each right figure, after being attached to a person's nail. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, when bending the nail tip, it is possible to create a three-dimensional shape by bending not only the short side but also the long side, but the shape used to cut the mold and the shape used to mold the nail tip 05 when worn are not limited to this.

[0015] (About the die cutting method) As shown in Figure 4, the common method for removing the mold is to place the nail tip mold 03 with the cutting edge 09 facing upward, place the animal leather 02 so that it touches the cutting edge 09 of the nail tip mold 03, place a transparent vinyl plate 10 on top of the animal leather 02, and while holding the transparent vinyl plate 10 with one hand, strike the transparent vinyl plate 10 with a hammer 11 with enough force to cause the cutting edge 09 of the nail tip mold 03 to press sufficiently against the animal leather 02, thereby removing the mold. However, since the nail tip mold 03 is small, there is a high possibility that it may shift position during removal, so it is preferable to use a commercially available hand press 14. 5 shows an example in which the animal leather 02 is set between a cutting board 15 and a press member 16, and the nail tip mold 03 is set on the animal leather 02 with the cutting edge 09 facing downward. When a lever 17 is tilted in a lever rotation direction 18, the press member 16 descends in a pressing direction 19, and the cutting edge 09 of the nail tip mold 03 can apply a uniform and strong pressure to the animal leather 02, thereby extracting a flat nail tip 04 from the animal leather 02. There are various other methods for cutting the shape, such as using a hand grip, but the method is not limited to these.

[0016] (Regarding cutting surface processing) It is desirable to perform edge treatment on the cut surface of the die-cut flat nail tip 04. This is because, in order to achieve the purpose of nail tips to beautifully decorate nails, edge treatment not only makes it possible to create a beautiful appearance, for example, a luxurious impression that is difficult to achieve with synthetic leather, but also because if the cut surface is used without being treated, the cut surface is likely to become fuzzy, causing damage to the side of the nail tip and losing durability. Examples of edge treatment methods include (1) using an edge grinder to scrape off the edges of the flat nail tip 04 and round it off, (2) applying edge treatment paint, (3) sanding using a coarse-grained dresser, (4) sanding using a fine-grained sandstick, and (5) applying edge treatment paint again, but the desired impression is a matter of personal preference, and the tools and procedures used for treatment are not limited to these.

[0017] (How to use the leather nail tips) As shown in Figures 3 and 6, the method for attaching the leather nail tip 01 according to the present invention involves fixing the natural nail and the surface 06 with adhesive or double-sided tape so that the epidermis 07 faces outward. As mentioned above, animal leather 02 is flexible, making it easy to adjust its shape and fit it closely to the curved shape of the natural nail without using fillers. Furthermore, by applying an enamel coating, it can be fixed in a shape that fits closely to the natural nail. Furthermore, this flexibility allows the leather nail tip 01, which is longer than the fingertip as shown in Figure 6, to bend and return to its original shape, preventing injury to objects or people even when it comes into contact with an obstacle (wall 20 in the figure). This flexibility can be maintained even after applying an enamel coating, making it a nail tip that is both beautiful and safe. In addition, you can polish the leather surface 07 and apply nail polish or the like on it to enjoy the texture of the leather itself, and you can also color and decorate the surface of the leather in the same way as synthetic resin nail tips.

[0018] (Effects of the nail tip manufactured in Example (1)) The nail tips manufactured by the method according to this embodiment are made from animal leather, and therefore possess flexibility and moderate hardness. Even when worn long enough to extend beyond the fingertip, the tip of the nail tip will not catch on objects or people's skin, resulting in high safety. This significantly increases the number of occasions in which they can be worn, such as as part of an accessory when going out with children. Furthermore, their flexibility and moderate hardness make it easy to cut the purchased nail tips to fit the shape of the natural nail, and they can be curved to fit the shape of the nail, allowing them to be molded to fit the nail without the need for fillers. Furthermore, the desired shape can be easily maintained by applying enamel or nail polish to the surface. Furthermore, no heat treatment is required for cutting or cutting the edges when manufacturing nail tips, which helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Furthermore, because the tips are small, the materials used in their manufacture can be easily recycled, such as scraps from leather used in the production of bags and other leather goods, which would otherwise be discarded. Therefore, changing the material used in nail tips, which are often disposable because they are attached to the nails with adhesives, from synthetic resin to animal leather, can be said to be an invention that contributes to the realization of a sustainable world (SDGs).

[0019] (Another Example (2) of the Leather Nail Tips of the Present Invention) Another embodiment (2) of the method for manufacturing a razor nail tip according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The manufacturing method according to this embodiment involves impregnating the blade 09 of the nail tip mold 03 with a fragrance, pressing the nail tip mold 03 onto the animal leather 02, and pressing the blade of the nail tip mold 03 against the animal leather 02, which is a common method for cutting out shapes for leather products, to allow the fragrance to penetrate the cut surface of the animal leather 02, and then cutting out a flat nail tip 04 from the animal leather 02, cutting and / or polishing the cut surface of the flat nail tip 04, and removing chips generated during the cutting and / or polishing of the cut surface, thereby manufacturing the leather nail tip 01.

[0020] (How to add fragrance) Animal leather has a hygroscopic nature, and this tendency tends to be particularly strong on the base surface 06 and cut surfaces 08 shown in Figures 2 and 3. The base surface 06 is generally the adhesive surface when nail tips are attached, and is therefore blocked by adhesive or the like. Therefore, it is desirable to have the fragrance absorbed through the cut surfaces 08 and to have the fragrance generated from the cut surfaces 08. An efficient and effective method for this is to apply a liquid fragrance with fragrant properties, such as aroma oil, to the nail tip mold 03, press it against the animal leather 02 to cut it, and then allow the liquid fragrance with fragrant properties to penetrate into the animal leather 02 through the cut surfaces 08, which have fine irregularities before the edge treatment. However, there is no limitation to this method, and the fragrance can be further enhanced by applying the fragrance to the tip of a tool with multiple points, such as a pinholder, and stamping it on the base surface to allow the fragrance to be absorbed into the animal leather 02.

[0021] (Another Example (3) of the Leather Nail Tips of the Present Invention) Another embodiment (3) of the method for manufacturing a razor nail tip according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The method for manufacturing nail tips according to this embodiment involves dyeing or coloring the raw animal leather, or processing the surface of the leather by tanning, before cutting it out with a nail tip mold 03, pressing the nail tip mold 03 onto the processed animal leather 02, pressing the blade of the nail tip mold 03 against the animal leather 02, which is a common method for cutting out shapes for leather products, to cut out flat nail tips 04 from the animal leather 02, cutting and / or polishing the cut surface of the flat nail tip 04, and further removing chips generated during the cutting and / or polishing of the cut surface to manufacture leather nail tips 01.

[0022] (About processing animal leather) Because nail tips are small, dyeing and tanning them after cutting them out is extremely time-consuming, so it is desirable to process them before cutting them out. Also, if the base color is already decided, cutting out the nail tips after coloring them can be more efficient than coloring the 10 nail tips for both hands separately. There are many ways to color the animal leather used as raw material, such as covering the surface with pigments or soaking the dye into the leather. There are also many ways to tan the leather, such as using chrome tanning to increase flexibility and durability.

[0023] (Effects of Examples (2) and (3)) In addition to the effects of Example (1), the effects of Examples (2) and (3) are that the moisture absorption of animal leather allows it to contain fragrances such as aromatic oils, its breathability reduces damage to nails and skin, the tanned leather can create a glossy surface and a luxurious feel, and it can be colored by soaking it in dyes that are not available in synthetic resins.By combining these with processing that makes the most of the characteristics of the animal leather material, it is possible to provide a wide variety of nail tips. [Explanation of symbols]

[0024] 01 Leather Nail Tips 02 Animal leather 03 Nail tip metal fittings 04 Flat nail tips 05 Nail tips when attached 06 Epidermis 07 Floor 08 Cutting surface 09 Nail tip metal fittings 10 Clear vinyl boards 11 Hammer 12 Cushioned base 13 Table top 14 Hand press machine 15 Cutting Board 16 Pressed parts 17 Lever 18 Lever rotation direction 19 Press Direction 20 Wall

Claims

1. A fragrance is applied to the blade of a nail tip-shaped die, By pressing the blade of the nail tip-shaped cutting die against the animal leather, the fragrance is permeated from the cut surface of the leather nail tip in the nail tip shape, and the leather nail tip in the nail tip shape is extracted from the animal leather, The cut surface of the razor nail tip is cut and / or polished, and chips generated during cutting and / or polishing are blown away. A method for manufacturing nail tips, characterized by:

2. Dyeing or coloring animal leather before cutting, or processing the surface by tanning The method for manufacturing the nail tip according to claim 1,

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