iCraft Thermoweb Iridescent Deco Foil Transfer 6x12 Tube ,Iridescent 5pc 6" by 12" ,DF54065

Q: I make metal art, is this functionally similar to aluminum foil as far as shaping it with your hands?

No, not like aluminum foil at all

Q: is this transparent? i’m looking to make holographic stickers that show the sticker image underneath

no, it is opaque. If you attach it to your sticker image w/ glue, it will stick to the glue & tranfer the foil to your glue.

Q: Can i use this with my cricut machine?

It is used to foil items. You would need to print something with a laser printer, apply foil and run it through a heat source - the middle I machine or laminator. I used it for stickers then cut the foiled stickers out with my silhouette. That is all the cutting machines will be able to do. Hope this helps!

Q: Has anyone tried this with Gilding Adhesive by Barnabas Blattgold? I already have some and hope to not have to buy another product.

I would say it will work , I bought an adhesive pen special for this foil, the liquid was light blue, then it becomes transparent when its ready, and thats exactly same like your adhesive.