Tips for Refinement of FIMO - FIMO BASICS Tutorial (english)

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

Bought loads of Fimo only for it to go as hard as a rock. Stored the same as other brands, in a temperature controlled dark environment. Still went as hard as rock. Tried EVERYTHING, including buying an electric grater to get it to be pliable, added polymer, added nothing, you name it, I tried it. I’ve come to the unfortunate conclusion I will stick with other brands as no problem with them. I have some years old and they are still pliable, but my fimo’s which are much younger…. Rock hard.

[@missCommentLuvver]

Could I use the goldleaf on leather?

[@STAEDTLERpencils]

Hey, yes you can use our Goldleaf also on FIMO leather-effect. Best regards, Maria from STAEDTLER

[@Punki80]

What about the goldleaf, I mean, can you bake it? Often it is just coated plastic and should not be heated, the instructions say. Can you bake it anyway?

[@STAEDTLERpencils]

Hey, Our leaf metals are made from metal (8780-11 gold is made of brass), so it is no problem to put it in the oven together with the FIMO modelling clay (110° C, 30 minutes). You can use FIMO liquid 8050/8051 for fixing purposes but it is not absolutely necessary. Just place the leaf directly on the FIMO clay and then wipe it carefully with a paint brush until it sticks well to the FIMO. The lacquer 8783 should be applied after the hardening process. Best regards, Julian from STAEDTLER

[@Punki80]

Hey, thank you very much for the information :)!

[@STAEDTLERpencils]

No problem, you´re welcome! 🙂

[@Ssssylable]

Hi! My gold leave tarnished after baking it together with my clay. What can I do to make the gold leave stay in position if I prefer to add it after baking?