Fimo

Creating a cookie out of Fimo
Fimo blocks

Fimo is a brand of polymer clay made by German company Staedtler (STAEDTLER Mars GmbH & Co. KG). Fimo is sold worldwide. Its main U.S. competitor is the American brand Sculpey. The material comes in many different colors; there are many finishes to choose from, and even a softener to use with it because it can be hard to work.[1] It is used for making many objects, including jewelry, accessories, and small ornaments. Once shaped, Fimo is baked in a standard or toaster oven for about 30 minutes at 130 °C (265 °F) to harden it. Once baked, it can be cut, drilled, painted, sanded, and sliced thinly. According to information from Staedtler, Fimo contains polyvinyl chloride (PVC), but has not contained any phthalates since 2006.[2]

  1. ^ "FIMO® mix quick 8026 - Clay softener". STAEDTLER. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  2. ^ "Modelling and Crafting". STAEDTLER. Retrieved 9 August 2018.