soooooo many ways to use foil. There are some I haven't shared because they are shown in various paid tutorials of mine so probably not fair to those who have purchased. Keep playing and I'm sure you'll discover more of your own. x
Debbie dear, I always get excited when I see that you’ve posted a new video. As you know, I adore both your gorgeous work and your fabulous tutorials! I’m especially excited about your use of lace as a texture with foils. I’ve got a couple of remnants of truly lovely antique lace that I have molded with 2-part silicone putty to use with metal clay and polymer clay, but now I know how wonderfully they might work to create a foil design veneer on polymer clay. You rock, my friend!
Hey Margaret, I love your enthusiasm, how beautiful of you honey. Ohhhh I hope you take very good care of that antique lace - it's really hard to find lace these days like they used to make. There is so much you can do with lace and polymer clay as well (as I'm sure you know) so it sounds like you're going to have lots of fun that's for sure. Thanks so much for your lovely comment.
Another excellent video, thank you!! Such great & beautiful ideas. And I looooove that you used lace as the texture. I'm absolutely obsessed with lace & have lots & lots of different types, but for some strange & irritating reason I almost never think to use it on my clay. I definitely wouldn't have thought to do so with foils as you have here, but I absolutely love it & am going to try it tonight! I'm wondering, have you tried using the nail transfer foils yet on clay? I have a whole big bunch of those & have been really struggling with trying to get them to adhere to my clay. And trust me, i burnish until my arms are ready to fall off, nothing seems to be working with some of these nail foils! I have a feeling though that you will be the one to figure it out. Thank you again Debbie!
Hey Jasmine, unfortunately I can't offer any suggestions on how to get those stubborn nail foils to burnish to polymer clay. Most of the ones I have stick in a matter of seconds so you obviously have something quite different to what I have. I've just posted a couple of other videos on how to use problematic foils. Perhaps one of these processes might work with your nail foils. Good thing to have lots of lace - it's so incredibly versatile in the studio, especially when using with polymer clay. I have lots of other free tutorials on using lace with polymer clay as well. Thanks Jasmine. chat with you again soon.
Thanks so much Johanne, great to hear from you. I haven't tried eye shadow but I'm sure it would work to some extent. Definitely ica powder and pastels work for sure. Have fun xx
Could you tell me what type of foil you are using please, I love those colours 💞 Thank you for sharing with us, and I’ve never heard of those pastels before, Where can I but them too, in Australia I hope 🙏🏼💞
Hi Jojo, thanks for getting in touch, really nice to hear from you. I'm using Lisa Pavelka foils. Other foils work but I would highly recommend testing prior to using on any special pieces because they can be temperamental (ie difficult to transfer, fading during curing etc). I'm using Pan Pastels and yes, they are available in Australia, I'm not sure where to be honest (mine came from overseas) but just google and you'll find them. Thanks again Jojo. x
One more question - if I use a fondant smoother to burnish the foil onto the clay (and thanks so much for showing that option!), can I also use the baking parchment paper to help it glide over the foil? Thanks so much! ❤️
Hi Leona, this is a fondant smoother and you should be able to find them quite easily in the cake decorating section any store which sells these products. Hope you manage to find one.
Love all those colors and different ways foil can be used.
soooooo many ways to use foil. There are some I haven't shared because they are shown in various paid tutorials of mine so probably not fair to those who have purchased. Keep playing and I'm sure you'll discover more of your own. x
Debbie dear, I always get excited when I see that you’ve posted a new video. As you know, I adore both your gorgeous work and your fabulous tutorials! I’m especially excited about your use of lace as a texture with foils. I’ve got a couple of remnants of truly lovely antique lace that I have molded with 2-part silicone putty to use with metal clay and polymer clay, but now I know how wonderfully they might work to create a foil design veneer on polymer clay. You rock, my friend!
Hey Margaret, I love your enthusiasm, how beautiful of you honey. Ohhhh I hope you take very good care of that antique lace - it's really hard to find lace these days like they used to make. There is so much you can do with lace and polymer clay as well (as I'm sure you know) so it sounds like you're going to have lots of fun that's for sure. Thanks so much for your lovely comment.
Debbie, thank you for sharing your talent and ideas. I feel inspired!
huge thanks Kimberly, my pleasure honey xx
Love love love this technique
thanks so much Deborah ♥
Thanks so much Debbie! You’ve got me thinking about using foils again. Such a treat to hear your cheery voice again! 💕
Hey Donna, how are you honey. You know I never stop thinking about foils hahaha. Thanks for your lovely comment x
Happier for having started these days with you. Thanks for making them sparkle Debby! 💕
Debbie your just what we need!!!
What a beautiful comment Rose, huge thanks x
Love all these ideas, thank you for sharing 😊👏🏻💗
Thanks heaps Shelly, my pleasure
Debbie, thanks again. Learning a lot!
thanks Kathy, so glad you're enjoying the videos x
WoW, this is amazing!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your video with all of us. Beautiful ❤️
so very happy you like it. Huge thanks x
Meravigliosi complimenti e grazie per la condivisione 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘👏👏👏👏
my absolute pleasure...many thanks
Another video to inspire me Debbie, thank you again ❤️
thanks so much my lovely friend xx
can't wait to see more thank-you
My absolute pleasure Cheryl, many thanks
What beautiful effects, thanks for sharing Debbie :)
My pleasure Karen, take care honey x
Another excellent video, thank you!! Such great & beautiful ideas. And I looooove that you used lace as the texture. I'm absolutely obsessed with lace & have lots & lots of different types, but for some strange & irritating reason I almost never think to use it on my clay. I definitely wouldn't have thought to do so with foils as you have here, but I absolutely love it & am going to try it tonight! I'm wondering, have you tried using the nail transfer foils yet on clay? I have a whole big bunch of those & have been really struggling with trying to get them to adhere to my clay. And trust me, i burnish until my arms are ready to fall off, nothing seems to be working with some of these nail foils! I have a feeling though that you will be the one to figure it out. Thank you again Debbie!
Hey Jasmine, unfortunately I can't offer any suggestions on how to get those stubborn nail foils to burnish to polymer clay. Most of the ones I have stick in a matter of seconds so you obviously have something quite different to what I have. I've just posted a couple of other videos on how to use problematic foils. Perhaps one of these processes might work with your nail foils. Good thing to have lots of lace - it's so incredibly versatile in the studio, especially when using with polymer clay. I have lots of other free tutorials on using lace with polymer clay as well. Thanks Jasmine. chat with you again soon.
Great way to start the day with one of your tutorials. We need more crafting in this madness
Hey Sherril, so good to hear from you and huge thanks honey. xx
I agree with you Sherril :-)
Such a great video! not too long, yet covers so many ideas! Thanks. ( wondering, ..can eye shadow , or mica powder be used instead of pastel ?)
Thanks so much Johanne, great to hear from you. I haven't tried eye shadow but I'm sure it would work to some extent. Definitely ica powder and pastels work for sure. Have fun xx
This is a great tutorial, Deb. I just bought some foils that I've been wanting to try out.
oh yay Deb, that's awesome. Hope you have fun with your foils.
Hooo! :o c'est trop beau! \o/
merci beaucoup de partager avec nous ♥
My absolute pleasure Claire xx
What great ideas. Thank you.
thanks so much Anna, really appreciate it x
super,was man alles machen kann ,ein gigantes Hobby
oh yes Hannelore, a gigantic hobby!!! ♥♥
Great video! I'm desperate to know what your burnisher is!?
huge thanks....this burnisher is from the cake decorating section in my local craft store. ♥
Could you tell me what type of foil you are using please, I love those colours 💞 Thank you for sharing with us, and I’ve never heard of those pastels before, Where can I but them too, in Australia I hope 🙏🏼💞
Hi Jojo, thanks for getting in touch, really nice to hear from you. I'm using Lisa Pavelka foils. Other foils work but I would highly recommend testing prior to using on any special pieces because they can be temperamental (ie difficult to transfer, fading during curing etc). I'm using Pan Pastels and yes, they are available in Australia, I'm not sure where to be honest (mine came from overseas) but just google and you'll find them. Thanks again Jojo. x
Debbie Crothers ok thanks so much. 👌🏼
Great video, thank you. What is that thing you used to press the lace into the clay?
Thanks so much Simon. The tool is actually from the cake decorating section and I'm pretty sure it's used to smooth icing.
One more question - if I use a fondant smoother to burnish the foil onto the clay (and thanks so much for showing that option!), can I also use the baking parchment paper to help it glide over the foil? Thanks so much! ❤️
Absolutely Margaret. I use baking paper ontop of almost everything. That way my grubby fingers aren't ruining my beautiful work.
When using foils on the clay can or do u put a uv resin on top
Hey Brenda, I have used resin on the top of foils and it works incredibly well.
What do you call the tool for burnishing! It almost looks like a pad of sorts. I cannot find it in my searches. Does it have a name?
Hi Leona, this is a fondant smoother and you should be able to find them quite easily in the cake decorating section any store which sells these products. Hope you manage to find one.
Magnifique
thanks so much ♥
Thank you for this great series of foil tutorials. Would resin those pieces after baking?
my pleasure Isabelle. You know resin would work beautifully actually - good thinking
Hi Debbie I was wondering what brand of foils you used.
Hey Jill, I use a variety of brands but mostly use Lisa Pavelka Foils.
Hi 👋🏻! 🥚🥚elent tip. Thanks for sharing. Greetings & hugs (👑🦠free) 🥰
Thanks heaps Sussan x
Wish you’d just turn on your video and let us watch you work! Lol❤️
oh now wouldn't that be fun Mary. Maybe something I should think about. Thank you x
La folía puede hornearse?
Hey Monica, yes the foils do need to be cured onto the clay. Thanks