Posted by Hero Arts on August 25, 2022

Video: Hot Foiling 101!

Let's talk about Hot Foiling, shall we? With the launch of our Holiday Catalog , we are so excited to add Foil Plates to our product line! Foiling adds a gorgeous shine to your projects, perfect for holiday cardmaking and crafts. Are you new to foiling? Watch the video below from Mindy Eggen, explaining the ins and outs of foiling.

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Isn't that fun? And easy?? Now that you know HOW to foil, let's take a look at projects made with our products. We have two options – the standalone Foiling Plates , or Foil & Cuts which come with a coordinating Frame Cut.

If you are brand new to foiling, we've made it easy for you to get started. We've partnered with Spellbinders to carry their Glimmer Hot Foil System , a special Glimmer Hot Foil System Starter Bundle with additional foil included, the Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine , and various gorgeous foil packs . Please note, the Glimmer Systems and Platinum 6 are for domestic customers only, have shipping included in the price, and will ship directly from Spellbinders. The Foil Variety Packs will ship directly from Hero Arts, combined with other products you may order.

Now tell us what you think – do you love foiling? Should we add more Hot Foil Plates to our product line?

Happy Foiling!

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HF101 Circle Confetti Hot Foil Plate... HA ]	HF102 Ornament Border Hot Foil Plate... HA ]	HF105 Stained Glass Angel Hot Foil... HA ]
HF104 Wishing Tree Hot Foil Plate (D)... HA ]	HF103 Snowflake Wreath Hot Foil Plate... HA ]	HC105 Holiday Greenery Foil & Cut \|... HA ]
HC104 Stacked Happy Holidays Foil &... HA ]	HC101 Merry Christmas Foil & Cut \|... HA ]	HC102 Season's Greetings Foil & Cut \|... HA ]
HC103 Happy Holidays Foil & Cut \|... HA ]	Shop Hero Hues Premium Cardstock HA ]	PS782 Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock... HA ]
GLF-047 Satin Metallics Variety Pack... HA ]	GLF-041 Spellbound Foil Variety Pack... HA ]	GLF-040 Essential Metallics Foil... HA ]
GLF-033 Shimmering Holiday Foil... HA ]	GLS-004 Glimmer Hot Foil System \|... HA ]	GLS-004HABD Glimmer Hot Foil System... HA ]
PE-100 Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine... HA ]

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