FIMO Soft oven-bake modelling clay, 57 g block

FIMO Soft – soft oven-bake modelling clay for jewellery, figures and decorations

FIMO Soft by Staedtler is a soft, oven-bake modelling clay for jewellery, figures, miniatures and decorations. After a short knead, the clay is ready to shape straight away. This makes it easy for beginners to handle, and it suits fine details as well as larger surfaces. The 57 g block is divided into 8 portions, so you only break off the amount you need. The packaging is easy to open and can be closed again. Choose your colour from the options.

You can mix colours together to create your own shades or soft colour gradients. The colour changes only slightly after hardening, so while modelling you can get a good idea of how the finished piece will look. According to Staedtler, FIMO Soft is compatible with FIMO professional and can be combined with it.

Working with and hardening FIMO Soft

Knead the portion briefly before shaping until it is pliable. The warmth of your hands is usually enough. Because the block is divided into 8 portions, it is easy to measure out and mix colours.

• Place the finished piece on a heat-resistant surface
• Preheat the oven to 110 °C (conventional, top and bottom heat) and check the temperature with an oven thermometer
• Harden the piece for 30 minutes and do not exceed this time
• Let it cool completely in the oven or afterwards before working on it further

After hardening

The hardened material is stable and can be worked further: you can paint, varnish, sand or drill it, for example for pendants and beads. Sand edges only after cooling to keep the surface clean. The slight colour change during hardening means that mixed colours you create before baking stay close to what you modelled.

FIMO Soft 57 g product details

• Manufacturer: Staedtler, FIMO soft series
• Contents: 57 g standard block, divided into 8 portions
• Block size: 55 × 55 × 15 mm
• Hardening: 30 minutes at 110 °C in the oven (top and bottom heat)
• Compatible with FIMO professional and FIMO effect
• Can be painted, varnished, sanded and drilled after hardening
• Packaging: easy to open and resealable

You will also need: oven with top and bottom heat, oven thermometer (bimetal, not a glass thermometer), heat-resistant surface

Warning! Only for children over 8 years. Use under adult supervision. FIMO is not a toy.

Safety rules: Do not put the material in your mouth or eyes. There is a choking hazard from small parts that could be swallowed. Do not exceed a temperature of 130 °C, as harmful gases may otherwise be produced. Do not exceed the hardening time of 30 minutes. Use an oven thermometer (e.g. bimetal) to measure the temperature. Do not use a glass thermometer. The oven must not be used for heating the material and for preparing food at the same time. Do not use a microwave oven. Do not bring into contact with an open flame or a hot knife/wire. Wash your hands after finishing work. Clean the oven thoroughly after hardening. Do not use pyrolytic cleaning. Clean all tools after use. Do not eat, drink or smoke at the workplace. Do not expose hardened material to temperatures above 130 °C.

First aid: If the material is accidentally overheated and harmful gases are inhaled, take the person into the fresh air and seek medical help immediately. In the event of any injury, always see a doctor and take the product and its packaging with you.