Keep Smiling Silver Flakes 3g

Fine silver foil flakes that add a cool-toned metallic shimmer to resin art, nail art and handmade craft pieces.

• 3g pack of lightweight silver-tone foil flakes
• From Keep Smiling, a genuine Indian art and craft supplies brand
• Suited to resin casting, jewellery making, nail art and scrapbooking accents
• Sprinkle into wet resin or apply with adhesive for surface embellishment
• Compact, resealable-style pack for easy portioning between projects

Silver foil flakes work particularly well for cool-toned resin jewellery, winter-themed decor and nail art where a frosted, icy shimmer is the goal. Because the flakes are so light, a small pinch goes a long way, so this 3g pack is enough to add sparkle to several coasters, rings or pendants without any waste. They also pair well with the brand's matching gold flakes for crafters who like combining warm and cool metallic tones in the same piece.

To use, mix a small amount into liquid resin before pouring for an even scatter throughout the piece, or sprinkle flakes onto a still-wet resin surface for a denser, top-layer shimmer. A pair of fine tweezers or a barely damp toothpick makes it easier to place individual flakes precisely for nail art or small jewellery work. Keep the pack sealed between sessions so the delicate flakes do not clump together or pick up moisture, and work over a sheet of paper or a tray so any stray flakes can be gathered up and reused rather than lost to the table. A little experimentation with density, from a light dusting to a fuller scatter, is the easiest way to find the look that suits a particular project.