How small can a helium filled foil balloon be...and still float? [more inside]
posted by swiffa on Sep 29, 2009 - 9 answers

Online source for SINGLE metal or foil customer specified text labels? [more inside]
posted by wylde21 on Sep 24, 2007 - 1 answer

When cooking with tinfoil, why do you put it with the shiny side towards the food? [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Jun 17, 2006 - 17 answers

Tinfoilhatfilter: There seem to be several designs for DIY RFID-blocking (read: duct-tape-and-foil) wallets (e.g.). Is there a comparable product available for purchase pre-made (preferably more elegant- / conventional-looking)? [more inside]
posted by grobstein on Jan 15, 2006 - 7 answers

Why are the aluminum foil sheets used at deli counters patterned (with dimples, crosshatches, diamonds, &c.)? Is patterned foil available in roll form?
posted by breezeway on Mar 9, 2005 - 8 answers