Body applique and method therefor

Abstract

An applique for application to a body part, which comprises a thin flexible film having an array of decorative stones or gems adhesively secured on the upper surface and wherein the bottom surface of said applique has a self-adhesive layer.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An applique for application to a body part comprising a substrate of a thin, polymeric film having an upper surface and bottom surface, the upper surface having one or a plurality of decorative members secured thereon and said bottom surface having at least a self-adhesive portion, said applique being carried by a member having a releasable surface whereby said  
     
     
         2 . The applique in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said film is transparent.  
     
     
         3 . The applique in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein said applique is polygonal in configuration.  
     
     
         4 . The applique in accordance with  claim 3 , wherein said applique is configured for the nail of a human being.  
     
     
         5 . The applique in accordance with  claim 4 , wherein said configuration is crescent shaped and shaped like a fingernail.  
     
     
         6 . The applique in accordance with  claim 5  wherein said bottom surface is entirely covered by said adhesive and said decorative members are colored stones.  
     
     
         7 . The applique in accordance with  claim 6 , wherein said colored stones are arranged in one of a plurality of selected patterns.  
     
     
         8 . The applique in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein said substrate is flexible.  
     
     
         9 . The applique in accordance with  claim 8 , wherein said applique is opaque.