Virtual Classroom for Polymer Clay

There are two kinds of foils on the market that work great with polymer clay- the “regular” kind which comes in lots of metal finishes- gold, silver, etc. And then- there are Jones Tones. They are mylar-backed, which gives them different working properties, and they come in lots of fantasy colors.

Foils can be used in several ways- they can be used to totally cover an area, giving a metallized effect to the clay, and a popular way to use them is to purposely crackle them, giving a crazed or aged look.

Jones Tones and regular foils crackle differently.

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Here’s where the magic (and a bit of practice) comes into play. Take a piece of Jones Tones foil, and cut out just the portion you want to use.

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You really want to keep some “Scotch” brand or other clear tape on your desk for times like this.

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To use these foils, you need a different mindset. There is some prep-work to do. First,

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Now that your foil has been released onto your clay,

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