They are really just stickers, but they worked well to cover up brass on my fireplace. Also thinking about using them to "frame" the bathroom mirror. Husband is still unsure, however. It reminds him too much of "bedazzling". They have a nice shine, but up close they do look like the stickers they are. Good to use for things you won't be getting too close to, like the fireplace. I was told they are heat resistant, and we don't use our fireplace that often.