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Brush a thin layer of oil onto cling film and drape it gently over ingredients to enhance their natural sheen. The effect is used to make fruits, vegetables, and other components look tantalizingly fresh.

Age a piece of foil by repeatedly folding and unfolding it, then apply food-safe paint to accentuate the textured lines. This technique is used to emulate a worn, vintage metallic surface as a backdrop.

Sprinkle water onto a piece of freezer plastic wrap and freeze it prior to placing it around the base of a cold item, like a drink or dessert. This provides a chilled, frosty look to convey coldness.

Create shiny wrap highlights by smoothing out a piece of foil and angling it to catch the light, creating targeted reflections. Use this method to add dynamic highlights to your food subject or to mimic natural light.

To create diffused lighting, cover a light source with a semi-transparent wrap (like parchment paper) to soften shadows and reduce glare on the food. It's used to achieve a soft, even light distribution on the subject.

Moisten a piece of kitchen wrap with warm water and microwave it briefly before placing it near or behind the food. This produces a steamy look, useful for making dishes appear hot and fresh.

For selective focus effects, wrap plastic wrap around the edges of the lens leaving a clear spot in the middle. This creates a soft, dreamy perimeter with a sharp center, drawing focus to a specific part of the dish.