" Anna W." wrote in message
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Hi Barbara...

I mistakenly replied to you via email..sorry 'bout that. Going back over
the posts, I didn't want it to appear that I was ungrateful for the
information.

Thanks again...

Anna W. in Tx


"Barbara Forbes-Lyons" wrote in message
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Get the Krylon or Posh Impressions Leafing pens. Apply after
baking/sanding, etc. They dry very quickly and should be sealed with a
finish to protect them from being scraped off. Lots of clayers use them
to embellish edges of flat pieces, etc.

Barbara
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Anna W. wrote:

I'm still new to polymer clay so I hope my question isn't too dumb. I
also need to say that I know absolutely nothing about paint. I covered a
paper mache box with polymer clay and used gold leaf on the top. I used a
rubber stamp (with a swirly pattern) to decorate the bottom part of the
box. I even made small bun feet for it and was quite pleased with my
accomplishment. DH mentioned that the bottom looked plain compared to the
top (with the gold leaf) and suggested using a gold paint to fill in the
impression of the rubber stamp.

So, here's my question (after all that rambling)...is there a fine-tip
paint pen (preferably metallic) that will work on polymer clay? If so, is
it best to use it before or after baking? Also, when I glaze the item,
will the paint pen smear? I'm open to any suggestions...

Thanks...

Anna W. in Tx