Metallic Foil Flakes for Nail Art, 4-Jar Sets: Gold, Copper & More
Foil flakes are thin shards of metallic foil that you press into gel for a crushed-foil, marble or gilded finish. They give nails that expensive, hand-finished look without any painting skill: a few flakes of gold over a sheer base, a scatter of copper over nude, or a mix of teal and blue for an ocean effect.
Made for crafts, loved by nail artists
These foil flakes are sold for epoxy resin, jewelry and craft work, and they work well as nail decoration. They are a craft material, not a nail-brand product. The bag, label or instructions may mention resin or jewelry making; the flakes are the same and work exactly as described here.
Each set contains four jars, and each jar holds a different shade of one color family. Choose a single set to try a style or build a larger collection that covers every look.
What is in each set
Each jar is a small screw-top jar of about 29 mm high and 25 mm wide, filled to the line marked in the photo. Gel, a lamp and top coat are not included.
- Four Golds: four jars in different gold shades, from bright yellow gold to warm, deeper gold.
- Copper & Rose Gold: four jars from orange copper through deep copper to rose and pink gold.
- Ocean Blues: four jars from teal and aqua to sky and cobalt blue.
- Violet & Berry: four jars from lilac and magenta to purple and dark violet.
- Jewel Mix: four jars in gold, green, blue and red foil, each mixed with silver flakes.
- Starter Set (8 jars): the Four Golds and Copper & Rose Gold sets.
- Creator Set (12 jars): Four Golds, Copper & Rose Gold and Ocean Blues.
- Expert Collection (20 jars): all five sets above.
Who it is for
- Beginners: flakes are forgiving, since torn edges and random placement look intentional.
- Hobbyists: layer gold over black, or teal over white, for a different effect from the same jar.
- Nail artists: the Expert Collection gives clients every color family without extra ordering.
How to use foil flakes
- Finish and cure your colored gel base.
- Apply a thin, tacky layer of gel or builder gel where you want the foil.
- Pick up flakes with a brush or tweezers and press them into the layer, overlapping some for a crushed look.
- Cure, then add top coat and cure again so that the edges are smooth.
Good to know
Foil is delicate. Handle it with a brush or tweezers and seal it under top coat so that the edges do not catch. Shade names above describe the photos, and the exact tone varies slightly by jar.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this made for nails?
The flakes are a craft material sold for resin and jewelry making, and they work well on nails when sealed under top coat. The packaging may mention those crafts.
How many jars do I get?
Each single set holds four jars. The Starter Set has eight, the Creator Set twelve and the Expert Collection twenty.
Do the flakes stay on the nail?
Yes, when pressed into tacky gel and sealed with top coat. Keep the edge of the nail fully sealed.
Can I mix shades in one design?
Yes. Mixing gold with copper or teal with blue is the easiest way to get depth.
What gel should I use?
Any gel that stays slightly tacky before curing works. A thin builder gel or gel top coat that you do not wipe is a common choice.