Interesting Facts about Fimo Clay

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by: Glenn J Tucker
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Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 Time: 1:46 AM
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Fimo clay is a popular type of modelling polymer clay that can be used by artists and craftsmen in order to create and design custom made projects, just as sculptures, paintings, and jewellery. It is mostly manufactured by a German company by the name of Staedtler and is sold worldwide. Fimo can be found in several different colours, finishes, and can also have a softener to make use with.

What Is Fimo Clay?

The name Fimo was first coined by a German doll maker by the name of Kathe Kruse, who had seen the plastic modelling clay as a possible replacement for other plastic compounds that were being used during the war in the late 1930s. When it was discovered that the plastic would not be suitable for what Kruse was trying to accomplish, she turned the product over to her daughter, whose nickname was Fifi. The clay was then known as Fifi's Modelling Compound, which was later sold to another company, who marketed it under the name FIMO, which took the first two letters of Fifi's name with that of the first letters in the world modelling.

What Types of Fimo Clay Are There?

Fimo clay can come in a wide variety of different colours and types.

• Fimo Classic - the classic fimo clay can be used by the intermediate and professional levels of fimo users, which is an oven hardening modelling clay for intricate designs.

• Fimo Soft - commonly used for family projects, which can engage young and old.

• Fimo Effect - Fimo effects can be used with both the classic and soft versions of fimo clay, which can greatly enhance the colouring and look of projects.

• Fimo Air - Fimo air is one of the newest additions within the fimo line. These fimo clay additions allow for users to air dry their creations, instead of oven hardening them. This technique is great for outdoor designs, which users can then display while waiting for them to dry.

What Can Be Made with Fimo Clay?

As mentioned, fimo clay can be used for a wide variety of different projects, such as sculpting, caning, and even for surface, such as surface applications. Artists can use the variety of coloured blocks that fimo is known for in order to mix or match different colours in order to achieve the desired look for their project. It can also be painted in the case that an artist wants a wide variety of colours for their project and creation.

Where Can I Find Fimo Clay?

The best place to find fimo clay is through their official website, which sells all of the available fimo clay products. The website not only sells these products, but also offers creative ideas and suggestions in the case that a person is stuck for ideas. There are also other online stores and shops that not only offer fimo clay, but can also provide instruction and tutorials for those who are just beginning, as well as helpful tips and tricks.

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Fimo Clay is a very interesting jewellery making material. It is easy to use, colourful and allows its users to create truly stunning jewellery.