Fimo clay

pug_in_a_bed

Sorry if this is in the wrong place, its loosely related to families...

I have my niece this weekend and we want to make some xmas decorations from some fimo, as they're a bit more personal on the tree.

I haven't used it before but it has a scary warning about the baking on it. It says if you go above gas mark 2 (130c) it emits harmful gas!

As my ultimate profession is of grade A worrier, can i instead cook it a bit lower say on number 1 or is it really ok? (my neice hasnt' inherited this trait and is having kittens waiting to get going).

Anyhoo, thanks for any replies and apologies if this is not in the right spot.

Alleycat

Hiya,

If you are worried about the 'toxicness' (sp) of fimo, you could make decorations using dough. There is info here on the Oldstyle board. There's loads of great ideas for homemade christmas pressies as well.

I haven't used fimo for absolutely years. I used to make little models of cats and things and sell them at school fairs with my friend. So unsure of the cooking requirements.

Thats reminded me as well, we used to make badges out of old crisp packets. Just put them in the oven for a bit and they shrink and look really cool. We then glued safety pins on the back.

Ooh, getting all reminiscent now!!

culpepper

I've used fimo and it is absolutely fine at 130 degrees.Always smells a bit funny anyway because of what it is made of.It does soften quite a bit in the oven so if you are making say a vase shape,you might want to shore it up with some cardboard or foil and cook it on foil too so it doesnt get stuck to a baking tray.Its too hot to touch straight away when finished so dont let your neice try to pick it up as soon as it is done.