I tried this product and got the same result as you did. I think the expansion of the clay during baking time gives the finish that weird look. Wasn't happy with it. However, I found that this foil is perfect for makume gane. I rub it on my clay like you did (I use translucent) and then run it though my pasta machine to crackle it a bit. Then layer on the other colors. It is gorgeous. Especially the pink, blue and green!
Usually people are upset that things Don’t work on camera. I like the antique cracks and chipping. If I use a red clay below, it might look like the red base used to adhere real gold leaf in the renaissance. Was this an iron on foil, called HTV?
Perhaps you could try it on cured clay, using a heat gun, Valerie? I'm using a technique that I saw on Lynz Crafts tutorials, using Versamark ink pad (transparent) with embossing powders. As long as you don't get too close, and you remember to keep the heat gun moving, you shouldn't really scorch the clay. Might be worth a try. Thanks for sharing your findings. Xx
seems it doesn't like the movement you get in p/c & that makes it excellent for the crackled effect but not a smooth finish.Thanks Val have been thinking of using leaf vs foil
Considering that it is designed for fabric, I think it came out pretty well. I wonder if those little dots are air coming out of the clay? Maybe the foil would be better used as accents rather than the whole piece. You can be happy that you had a nice Zen -type, meditation all time with it🤓 As long as you have a warm heart, all is well.
Yeah, I thought it only fair to point out that it isn't for clay exactly. I love how it works on camera LOL... Accents would be a better use for sure, in this case. xx
Thank you for doing a review on this as I had thought about getting some but I think I will stick to the Lisa Pavelka as that does keeps its shine and colour really well
I don't know the product but was wondering if the results would be better if you applied it with the recommended glue after the piece had been baked. Regardless, BRAVO for thinking outside the box, love it!
wow this looks like a really fun project! too bad it seems to be pretty frustrating. yeah it would be difficult to do with cold hands. wow it worked pretty good on the white after all. this remindes me of the lip foils i reviewed.
I have some Lisa Pavelka foils coming this week I will let you know how I get on with those. I have been using foils meant for cloth and find if you texture after using them and then cut out you get a nice effect.Sort of crinkly metallic if that makes sense. Lol xx
How did it work for you? I couldn't get the Lisa Pavelka foils -- which were supposedly created for polymer clay -- to work at all. They wouldn't stick to the clay no matter what I did.
Maybe you should partially bake the clay then adhere the foil to the clay and try a heat gun. Also, do you think you could get the same look using gold leaf?
Yeah somebody else suggested that and I have never seen it done! I'll give it a try tomorrow and post the results on my FaceBook Page (Unruly Housewife). xx
This is so cool...the first time I posted a comment to a video and got a response. I don't actually work with polymer clay, but think some of the techniques could be used for cold process soap making.
Molds and stamps, mica powders, alcohol inks maybe, my daughter does use most of this with the ordinary soap making. I've used molds with the cold process, and mica powders, but I'd rather let my daughter make the soap. I'll make the soap dish!
Unruly Housewife ya I tried the rub and buff foils with lousy results but I bought these "imitation" foils...they look EXACTLY like regular foils and work BEAUTIFULLY for a fraction of the cost. GOOD LUCK!! ❤❤ www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0128I60X2/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is a very thin covering, so it makes tiny crackles... OK I just put some of the left-over white through on a much thinner setting (good service on here huh? LOL) and the gold got very faint and had tiny crackles.
I am back. Right after I looked at your reply to my comment, I had an e-mail from a place here called Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, which is a craft place that sells just about everything. They were showing a necklace and earrings with little foil lines going through. Maybe you would like to see it. If you go there to their gallery, they probably have it on display. It's very pretty. That's all for today, Major
OK sorry, I just removed my comment in case I confused someone! My mistake! The clay I used was raw, because that's how I have seen it done and I assumed it HAD to be. I will try it on pre-baked clay and let you know, since your question is a very good one!
Maybe the foil is a bit old and whatever agent they use to adhere the foil to the backing dried out and is sticking to the burnishing paper. Back in the day this used to happen to old press type, the old fashion way off rubbing lettering off for publishing...before word processors.
Maybe so... We used to use Letraset to make lettering and sort of scribble on the back to detach it. I'd have died with joy if I'd had a printer in my teens!
I tried this product and got the same result as you did. I think the expansion of the clay during baking time gives the finish that weird look. Wasn't happy with it. However, I found that this foil is perfect for makume gane. I rub it on my clay like you did (I use translucent) and then run it though my pasta machine to crackle it a bit. Then layer on the other colors. It is gorgeous. Especially the pink, blue and green!
Usually people are upset that things Don’t work on camera.
I like the antique cracks and chipping. If I use a red clay below, it might look like the red base used to adhere real gold leaf in the renaissance. Was this an iron on foil, called HTV?
Perhaps you could try it on cured clay, using a heat gun, Valerie? I'm using a technique that I saw on Lynz Crafts tutorials, using Versamark ink pad (transparent) with embossing powders. As long as you don't get too close, and you remember to keep the heat gun moving, you shouldn't really scorch the clay. Might be worth a try. Thanks for sharing your findings. Xx
Yeah I must try it, it might work! xx
wonder if laying it on the clay right after baking would work,,using a paint brush or sponge to rub it? or maybe warm water?or a hair dryer possibly?
I'm going to have to experiment! xx
I haven't had much luck with foils either. When I want something to be gold I use gold leaf.
I've been experimenting today - I might have a better way of doing it but I really want to try gold leaf. xx
Gold leaf is EASY, it will stick to just about anything. :-)
seems it doesn't like the movement you get in p/c & that makes it excellent for the crackled effect but not a smooth finish.Thanks Val have been thinking of using leaf vs foil
This is so thin the crackle would be minimal. Leaf might be better, I certainly want to try it. xx
Thank you for sharing! I MUST try this!
Considering that it is designed for fabric, I think it came out pretty well. I wonder if those little dots are air coming out of the clay? Maybe the foil would be better used as accents rather than the whole piece. You can be happy that you had a nice Zen -type, meditation all time with it🤓 As long as you have a warm heart, all is well.
Yeah, I thought it only fair to point out that it isn't for clay exactly. I love how it works on camera LOL... Accents would be a better use for sure, in this case. xx
Thank you for doing a review on this as I had thought about getting some but I think I will stick to the Lisa Pavelka as that does keeps its shine and colour really well
I don't know the product but was wondering if the results would be better if you applied it with the recommended glue after the piece had been baked. Regardless, BRAVO for thinking outside the box, love it!
You know, that does sound a bit easier! I think you still need to apply heat though (even on paper).
Thanks for the review! I'll definitely work with mica powders, I think.
It is easier. I want to try the loose foil leaf thingys though. :D xx
Do you bake it after applying the gold foil?
Yes, that's right. x
Good information, thanks!
wow this looks like a really fun project! too bad it seems to be pretty frustrating. yeah it would be difficult to do with cold hands. wow it worked pretty good on the white after all. this remindes me of the lip foils i reviewed.
That was SUCH an amazing video! I laughed my head off! xx
I have some Lisa Pavelka foils coming this week I will let you know how I get on with those. I have been using foils meant for cloth and find if you texture after using them and then cut out you get a nice effect.Sort of crinkly metallic if that makes sense. Lol xx
Thanks I must try that! xx
How did it work for you? I couldn't get the Lisa Pavelka foils -- which were supposedly created for polymer clay -- to work at all. They wouldn't stick to the clay no matter what I did.
Maybe you should partially bake the clay then adhere the foil to the clay and try a heat gun. Also, do you think you could get the same look using gold leaf?
Yeah somebody else suggested that and I have never seen it done! I'll give it a try tomorrow and post the results on my FaceBook Page (Unruly Housewife). xx
And gold leaf is also used... I want to try that soon. xx
This is so cool...the first time I posted a comment to a video and got a response. I don't actually work with polymer clay, but think some of the techniques could be used for cold process soap making.
Molds and stamps, mica powders, alcohol inks maybe, my daughter does use most of this with the ordinary soap making. I've used molds with the cold process, and mica powders, but I'd rather let my daughter make the soap. I'll make the soap dish!
Unruly Housewife ya I tried the rub and buff foils with lousy results but I bought these "imitation" foils...they look EXACTLY like regular foils and work BEAUTIFULLY for a fraction of the cost. GOOD LUCK!! ❤❤ www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0128I60X2/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I used nail foils that go on with an adhesive. I've applied them without adhesive as well and both worked. got them on Amazon.😁
Cool thanks! xx
Thank you for doing this review. I would be interested to see if it crackles if you put it through your pasta machine. Xx
It is a very thin covering, so it makes tiny crackles... OK I just put some of the left-over white through on a much thinner setting (good service on here huh? LOL) and the gold got very faint and had tiny crackles.
Unruly Housewife great service thanks for the quick response. Don't think I will be investing in that. X
I am back. Right after I looked at your reply to my comment, I had an e-mail from a place here called Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, which is a craft place that sells just about everything. They were showing a necklace and earrings with little foil lines going through. Maybe you would like to see it. If you go there to their gallery, they probably have it on display. It's very pretty. That's all for today, Major
Thanks I'll look! xx
Yay! A new Val Video! :o)
what about using it on pre-baked clay? Thanks for the info!
OK sorry, I just removed my comment in case I confused someone! My mistake! The clay I used was raw, because that's how I have seen it done and I assumed it HAD to be. I will try it on pre-baked clay and let you know, since your question is a very good one!
Maybe the foil is a bit old and whatever agent they use to adhere the foil to the backing dried out and is sticking to the burnishing paper. Back in the day this used to happen to old press type, the old fashion way off rubbing lettering off for publishing...before word processors.
Maybe so... We used to use Letraset to make lettering and sort of scribble on the back to detach it. I'd have died with joy if I'd had a printer in my teens!
Amen!
love your videos Val :)
I love yours too! (Can't find that red heart thing when I'm replying via Creator Studio). xx
i think i'll stick with gold leaf type stuff that is way less work ;) thanks for reviewing!
I give this review 3 3/4 stars!! Lol
Cheers! xx
I'm sorry, I said that wrong. I meant to say baked (15mins. or so) before putting foil on
You were right "pre-baked" would mean baked previously... I was wrong LOL. xx
I am going to try using a rice bag to warm up my clay, instead of sitting on it or putting it in my bra. (Sorry if that has already been mentioned.)
Good idea! And it hasn't been mentioned yet but it doesn't matter anyway, it could still help someone who was just casually looking. xx
I really should just keep my silly self to myself! I'm an absolute novice as evident😊 but I'm learning.
Noooo you're lovely!