Fimo Jewellery

dizsiebubba

Hi Ladies,

I would love to be able to make my own fimo charms bracelets for friends... I have so many ideas but just dont know where to get supplies?

I have the fimo but i need to know where to buy the bits to make a chain and the inserts for the middle of the beads or hook type things so they can hang?

Also, how do i varnish? them - what with?

Hopefully you guys can help?

Steph x

ebaybaby

Hi Steph, its quite easy and addictive when you start!
Ebay is your best bet for findings, put head pins in before you bake. This book is fab:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polymer-Clay-Cookbook-Jessica-Partain/dp/0823024849/ref=sr_1_sc_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319101340&sr=1-8-spell

You can buy special varnish:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Staedtler-Gloss-Varnish-Fimo-Sculpey-Polymer-Clay-/260637532690?pt=UK_Crafts_PapercraftTools_RL&hash=item3caf352212

Search etsy and ebay for ideas too.
Good luck x

dizsiebubba

Thanks!

What are the different fixings called though so i know what to buy on ebay?

LJM

deinately ebay you will need items such as headpins/eyepins/chain/clasps/jumprings it all sounds a bit over welming but go to craft on ebay and choose jewellery making then findings this will bring up lots. also i would go on you tube and search making fimo bracelets these videos and tutorials ive always found a great help for ideas and inspiration

LJM

you tube will also give you an idea of what findings you would need

susiecm3

Making jewellery is a nice mag which at the back used to give you basic guidelines, not bought it for a while but someone may know x