FIMOair

FIMOair is available in three varieties: basic, light and natural. What all three have in common is that you don’t need to use an oven or kiln to harden the clay. These modelling clays can simply be left to dry naturally in the air, and are still extremely break-resistant once dry. FIMOair light has a special hardening process: not only can items modelled from this clay be left to air-dry, as an alternative you can also harden them in the microwave for extra-quick results. Browse the products available from STAEDTLER and discover the wide range of possibilities FIMOair has to offer.

FIMOair – Easy shaping combined with quick and simple use

STAEDTLER FIMOair is an air-drying modelling clay. The drying time depends on the thickness of the modelled item. This means you don’t have to harden your modelled items in the oven. In addition, once they have dried, your items will still be extremely break-resistant. You can start finishing pieces as soon as they have dried. FIMOair is available in three varieties that are ideal for creating a range of different items: FIMOair basic, FIMOair natural and FIMOair light.
 

FIMOair natural – Break-resistant modelling clay

FIMOair natural is available in six different wood-like colours. The clay contains cellulose fibres, giving modelled items a particularly natural effect. Creative amateur artists will enjoy using this clay to create dolls, marionettes or sculptures – not least because this modelling clay is extremely hard and break-resistant once it has dried.

The advantages at a glance:

• Wood-like texture
• Natural effect
• Extremely hard and break-resistant once dried
• Ideal for modelling dolls, marionettes or sculptures
• Hardened clay can be finished (filed, sawn, carved, drilled, painted, varnished)

FIMOair basic – Clay-like results without a kiln

STAEDTLER FIMOair basic modelling clay is available in three colours: white, flesh and terracotta. Items made from this modelling clay have a clay-like appearance. However, the main advantage is that you don’t need a kiln to achieve these results. FIMOair basic simply dries naturally in the air. You can then use corresponding accessories to paint, drill or varnish your items to suit your style.

The advantages at a glance:

• Modelled items have a clay-like appearance
• No kiln required – items simply dry naturally in the air

FIMOair light – Fast results using a microwave

Two different methods can be used to harden this modelling clay:

• Like the other FIMOair varieties, this is an air-drying clay.
• However, FIMOair light can also be hardened in the microwave. This allows you to harden your creations quickly. You can then continue working on them straight away using  FIMO Accessories for surface treatment, such as leaf metal, varnishes with a gloss or matt finish, and metallic powders in gold, bronze or silver for stunning effects.

Tip: FIMOair light is an extremely lightweight clay. It is therefore the ideal choice for projects where weight is a concern, such as mobiles, door signs or items for model construction. It also has a pleasant feel and doesn’t stick.

The advantages at a glance:

• Suitable for hardening in the microwave
• Once hardened in the microwave or thoroughly air-dried, you can continue working on items straight away
• For fast creative results
• Extremely lightweight modelling clay

How does FIMOair harden?

FIMOair natural and FIMOair basic modelling clays are hardened by drying naturally in the air. However, in the case of FIMOair light, you can also use a microwave to harden your items in minutes. Depending on which FIMO variety you choose to use, you should keep the following in mind: