Friday, January 30, 2015

Fimo Project Ideas

You can sculpt small dolls from Fimo clay.


Fimo is a type of polymer clay used since the 1930s. The clay bakes and hardens in the oven at 230 degrees Fahrenheit within about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the project. Fimo is available in a wide range of colors that can accomodate almost any design imaginable. With a little creativity and half an hour to spare ,you can make easy Fimo projects.


Beads


Beads are one of the most common items crafted with Fimo clay. At their most simplistic form, all that is necessary to make a Fimo bead is to roll a small ball of the clay into the desired shape and poke a hole through the middle. Fimo beads can be made quite intricate as well. For example, a red Fimo bead can have a yellow Fimo spiral wrapped around its length or green Fimo polka dots stuck onto it.


Figurines and Statues


You can easily make figurines and statues from Fimo clay. The possibilities are endless when creating a Fimo statue, pick a design and go with it. For example, an Easter egg figurine can be made by rolling Fimo clay into and egg shape and decorating it. When making Fimo statues it is a smart to flatten the base so that the statue stands on its own. Form the statues into animals, people, plants, holiday figures or even inanimate objects--the possibilities are endless.


Necklace Pendants


Fimo necklace pendants are another common Fimo craft, typically made with Fimo clay and a gemstone or other small object. Make a pendant by rolling a ball of Fimo and then smashing it flat to make a round pendant. Then, poke a hole through the top to create a necklace chain hole. You can insert gemstones and small collectibles into the Fimo clay to decorate the necklace pendant.