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FIMO Effect Modelling Clay – Staedtler

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R55.00R85.00

Lilac (#605) / Aqua (#305) – Now R55 / Was R75
Please note that the Lilac / Aqua colours are being discontinued. This is the last stock available!

 

FIMO Effect is a fantastic creative addition to FIMO Soft and FIMO Professional modeling clay ranges. This clay allows you to create some very special effects: depending on the colour you choose, your creations will look like real stone, have a mystical lustre to them or glow in the dark. Create some stunning effects that have the WOW factor!  Whether at school or in the hobby and crafting community – FIMO is undoubtedly one of the best known and most popular modelling clays. As it’s easy to shape, you can use it in a variety of different ways. Plus, once it’s hardened you can sand it, drill it, polish it or use FIMO varnishes to add a beautiful finish. The various types of FIMO are ideal for children, amateur artists and professional users who enjoy making figures, sculptures, dolls, jewellery and decorative items.

Product features:

    • Smooth and soft, oven-hardening modelling clay.
    • The right degree of hardness for the respective effect.
    • Neutral smelling.
    • Ready to use – practical division into 8 portions for easy blending.
    • Compatible with FIMO effect & FIMO professional.
    • Suitable for jewellery, accessories and home decor items.
    • Standard 57g block size (dimensions: 55mm x 55mm x 15mm).
    • Available in 18 vibrant colours.

 

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Description

FIMO effect for a stunning look!

Use these special polymer clays to create unique and exciting Fimo projects.

FIMO modelling clay from STAEDTLER is available in 36 colours and eight effects (glow, glitter, transparent, stone, metallic, pastel, gemstone, pearl).

Special feature: the various colours all create some great effects. These clays can be used by themselves or intermixed with other Fimo clays and are ideal for use in combination with FIMO professional and FIMO soft.

Colours/effects of FIMO effect:

  • Translucent colours for a semi-transparent look
  • Mica particles in our metallic colours create wonderful metallic effects
  • Gemstone colours create a transparent and lustrous pearl look
  • Fluorescent colours glow in the dark for approximately 1 hour, from natural (and safe) phosphorescence. It rejuvenates with exposure to light.
  • Glitter colours:  clays contain reflective sparkles for creating objects with a glittery finish to add a touch of glamour.
  • Items modelled from our stone colours almost look like real stone
  • Pastel colours are perfect for spring projects
  • Items modelled from our pearl colours shine almost like real pearls

Fimo bakes to a hardened state in a kitchen oven and can be carved, filed, cut, and painted once baked. Colours are fade-proof, odourless, and washable.

More Information on FIMO

  • FIMO can be hardened in the oven at 110 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature should not exceed 130 degrees. (Exception: FIMO leather-effect must be hardened for 30 minutes at 130° C / 266° F!)
  • Already hardened FIMO elements can be placed in the oven again when applying techniques that require multiple hardening processes.
  • All oven-hardening FIMO types are mixable with one another. (Where a piece includes FIMO leather-effect, the blend should be hardened for 30 minutes at 130° C / 266° F. Combining FIMO leather-effect with other FIMO clays (FIMO soft, effect or professional) will decrease the leather look in proportion to the number of other clay.)
  • The hardened modelling clay can be varnished with special FIMO paints or painted with suitable pens or acrylic and oil paints.
  • FIMO can be sanded and polished.
  • Holes for FIMO jewellery and beads can either be made with a needle before hardening or drilled with a hand drill after hardening.
  • Broken FIMO parts can be easily attached again using two-component adhesive.
  • If you would like to produce arched FIMO elements, oven-proof moulds can be used to support the material.
  • FIMO should only be washed by hand, not in dishwashers since dishwashing liquid is too aggressive and can harm the material.
  • Oven-hardening FIMO clay does not have to be stored in an airtight container, however, it must be protected from dust and stored at room temperature away from sunlight and heat. Storing it in aluminium foil or PE bags in a cool and dry place would be best. Avoid contact with polystyrene or PVC.
  • FIMO that has become too hard can be kneaded until soft again using Mix Quick softener.

 

How do you harden FIMO effect in the oven?

Once you have finished modelling your items from FIMO, you need to harden them to make them stable. To do this, proceed as follows:

  • Preheat the oven to 110°C.
  • Line a baking tray with baking parchment or aluminium foil and carefully place the modelled items on the tray.
  • Harden them in the oven for 30 minutes. For best results, use an oven thermometer to check the temperature during hardening.
  • Allow the modelled items to cool down completely before continuing to work on them using the relevant FIMO Accessories for surface treatment.

Tip: In case individual parts of the hardened item break off, you can easily reattach them using a two-component adhesive.

In the STAEDTLER range, FIMO is available to purchase individually as well as in sets, in numerous bright and vibrant colours and with lots of great effects. Also, a wide choice of practical accessories and tools are available that will enable you to easily work with the modelling clay and refine your results.

Types of FIMO available from STAEDTLER

The basic recipe for FIMO was developed in 1939 by Sophie Rehbinder Kruse – the daughter of world-renowned German dollmaker Käthe Kruse. Since FIMO modelling clay has been manufactured by STAEDTLER in Germany, they have continued to optimise and improve the product. STAEDTLER offers the product in many different types for various areas of use. In addition to oven-hardening FIMO in lots of vibrant colours, they also offer an air-drying FIMO. Other types of Fimo clay available: FIMO Soft, FIMO Kids, FIMO Professional, FIMO Effect and FIMO Air.

When working with FIMO, there are no limits to your imagination. The popular modelling clay offers countless design possibilities. To get the most enjoyment out of being creative, use the right Fimo accessories that were specifically designed to meet the needs of all FIMO users. They include:

  • Modelling tools (clay shaper, cutter, acrylic roller and much more)
  • Jewellery accessories (bead roller, bead-piercing pins, etc.)
  • Shaped cutters, moulds, etc.
  • Accessories for surface treatment (leaf metal, different varnishes, sanding sponges and much more).

 

 

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1 review for FIMO Effect Modelling Clay – Staedtler

  1. San-Marie (verified owner)

    LOVE FIMO Effect Modelling Clay! It’s gorgeous and really gives my clay projects the WOW factor.

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