This page will explore three different ways to get a fabulous metallic or opalescent effects on your fabric with metallic foils. There is always a time when you will want to get some ‘bling’ into your work whether it is to add texture, light or a focus point. Metallic Foils are a great product to put a little or a lot of metal in your project.

Metallic Foils are a thin layer of colour on a cellophane like release paper. The colour can be transfered to almost any surface. You just need a glue or adhesive to attach it. I use Vliesofix (or other double sided web) more than anything else, ‘cause that’s what I have and it works best for fabric, making the transfered colour water proof and washable. Double sided sticky tape works as does a clear drying, non absorbent craft glue. You can get special foil glue, as well. The glue needs to sit on the surface of the fabric, not be absorbed into it.

You can apply this foil to fabric, paper, plastic, metal, wood etc. It is a great way to dull down a surface if it is too strong or to age a surface. This tutorial shows various applications on fabric.

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