To the use water transfers; (1.)  Paint your nails & allow them to dry. (2.) Cut out the design to fit that you want to use.(3).Put the water decal sheet into a bowl of water. (4.) The decals will come loose from the backing after 30-40 seconds you. (5.) When easily removable from the backing paper pick up a decal with tweezers & position on the nail (make sure you do not put them on back to front - the colourful side must face outwards or you will end up with a backwards white wash design). (6.) When you feel that have completed the nail, please leave to dry for 2-4 minutes & seal by applying 2 coats of good quality clear top coat nail varnish. Youtube has some very good videos with shows you the step-by-steps of how to use water decals.