How Do You Use Fimo Clay?
Fimo clay is a brand of polymer clay used by hobbyists and artists to create jewelry, decorative objects, sculptures, dollmaking and other projects. It’s also a good medium for children’s crafts. Use Fimo clay in molds or work it with your hands and sculpting tools. Fimo is available in a range of colors and textures. Knead the Fimo clay for several minutes before you use it. Roll and squash it in your hands until it’s warm and workable. Use a food processor to work the clay or roll clay with a rolling pin or pasta machine. Put down a piece of plexiglass or waxed paper to provide a non-stick surface for the clay. Press a flattened piece of clay between sheets of white paper if it’s too soft. Leave it overnight. If clay is too hard, apply a clay softener. Mix different colors of clay together to make new ones. To make light colors, use 1 part color to 8 parts of white. Apply metallic or pearlized powders to clay before baking. The finishes look best on black or dark colored clay. Pearle
