How to use mylar metal foils for grunge effects on polymer clay

August 29, 2018

In this video you'll see how to apply mylar backed metallic foils to make veneers. Special effects can be achieved such as fine crackle and aged metal.

For the earrings shown, I used the Grunge Foils color light gold, oxidized copper, and rose gold. I cut out the medium and small Moon cutter shapes and started stacking! The tiny triangle is for the Mini Triangle plunger set.

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Comments

Nicole Newman said:

I love this foil. Are you going to have this in the store? I love the earrings, I love mixing metal colors. I have never seen black foil before, I can’t wait to play with this. Thank you for demoing this awesome foil for us.

Denise Osborne said:

Love the grunge colors

Leslie said:

Love the colors these come in.

Debi Bailey said:

I love the shimmer and shine the foil sheets add to the earrings ! And especially that they bake right on for the finished look :-)

Vera Deans said:

Hi Kira, I just watched the Grunge Foil Tutorial and ordered a set as I can’t wait to use them!! I love the effects you created with them and the earrings. My question is, “will there be other colors in the Grunge Range of foils in the near future?” Cheers, Vera.

Lucie Winsky said:

These are wonderful! What a great technique! Thanks!💗

Debby Kennedy said:

An artist friend gave me some of these foils. Now I know how to use them. Thank you for sharing this technique.

Donna R Kober said:

Love the earrings. They look like real metal.

Lorraine Taraskus said:

Wow! Such an amazing product! I never thought to use mylar like this. Thank you!

Barbara Anderson said:

Nice demo! I love how it crackles!

debbie beechy said:

those foils look great to use!

Nancy Alvord said:

great —like the metal look

Nancy McCune said:

This looks much easier to use than the composition foils. I will order it now!

Selena Sylvain said:

I really love how the Mylar foil makes the tiny shimmering crackle effects. Adding this to my wish list for sure.

Diane Hathaway said:

I’ve always had trouble getting mylar foils to adhere. I will definitely give your method a try! Thank you!

Joan Fox said:

What a cool technique. Thank you

Maneesha said:

Loved the inverted crescents together in the dual metallic tone

Deborah Lahita said:

Those are very pretty and I like the ease of application! Great video!

Sherry McConnell said:

When baking the clay with the Mylar what temperature do I use and for how long?

Joan wise said:

Loved the video and earring

Sue Barlett said:

Very pretty foil. Lots of ways to use this item.

Gayla Metzendorf said:

Looks very Egyptian love the grunge metal look

Linda Regulski said:

I love these earrings, beautiful shine.

Glenda Stratton said:

Love the earrings!

Gale Loder said:

I haven’t had much luck with using foils, but after watching your video, Kira, I think I’ll try again using this type of foil. It sure makes a beautiful affect on the clay. Thanks for the tips and tricks to get different results.