Methods of making an radio frequency (RF) antenna containing element are provided. The methods comprise providing a metal foil laminate bonded to a carrier layer. The metal foil laminate can have a metal foil layer bonded to a reinforcement layer. The methods further comprise cutting an antenna pattern through the metal foil laminate to the carrier layer, and removing an undesired matrix portion of the reinforced metal foil laminate to provide a metal foil laminate antenna disposed on the carrier layer.