Instructions
Highlighting with Rub on Foils

***Warning*** Rub on foils are EXTREMELY addictive!***
Fast, easy, and shiny! No other technique can compare.
Use with Sticky Powder, glue pen, double stick tape, Stamp and Stick glue pad, or any dry adhesive. Rub on foils give a bright, shiny, metallic finish to your project.

I found this wonderful 12" x 12" paper at our local scrapbook store. I fell in love with the holiday theme, but thought overall it lacked pizzaz. I decided to add some silver highlights.

The BEST pen to work with is the Quickie Glue Pen -- it is is odor- free, shake-free, squeeze-free, will not dry out and has a very long shelf life. With it, you can add a fine line of glue with the writing ease of a ballpoint pen. Not only does this glue work perfectly with our Bling Bling rub on foils and metal flakes, but it also works exceptionaly well with glitters, embossing powders and our metallic powders.

Apply the glue where you want to add some highlights. The glue will go on blue and will dry clear. Wait until the glue is completely dry before applying the foil or it may smear. When dry, the glue will remain tacky.

Once dry, lay the foil over the glue.

Rub gently with your fingers so the foil comes in contact with the glue.

Start with one corner and peel off the foil.

We love how the holographic Silver Fire foil reflects the light!

If you missed a spot, lay the foil over the sticky spot, press with your fingertip, and remove.

It took me about 15 minutes start to finish to add silver highlights to the entire page. Waiting for the glue to dry is the hardest part!

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