Fimo brand polymer clay works for modeling and making clay-based items. Coming in a multitude of hues, the easily molded product results in shiny, brightly colored finished artwork. Non-toxic Fimo is a perfect craft medium for children, and adults use it for a variety of craft projects.
Mold
Mold Fimo into your intended shape by kneading and forming the clay with your fingertips. The warmth generated by your hands makes the Fimo pliable and easy to work with. Once you form it into your desired shape, it's time for baking. Fimo clay can make small animals, geometric shapes for modern art, beads, and small dishes or bowls. Once the Fimo has been shaped, you can squash it and create a new shape, until the piece looks the way you want it to.
Bake
Bake the Fimo by placing the molded items onto a wax paper-lined cookie sheet and baking at a low temperature-usually about 250 degrees Fahrenheit for one to two hours. After you remove the Fimo from the oven, tap each piece with a wooden skewer or toothpick to see if the items have reached their peak of hardness. If not, putting the pieces back in the oven for a bit longer hardens the pieces-you can't overcook Fimo.
Craft
Once Fimo clay has been shaped and baked for hardening, crafting arts-such as sanding, drilling holes for beads and/or painting-can be performed on these pieces. You can use small crafters' sanding tools, sandpaper or even electric sanders and power drills on hardened Fimo. If the pieces require additional Fimo and/or shaping, affixing more clay onto each piece and baking again results in a modified craft piece.
