Fimo Doll Instructions
Fimo is a type of polymer clay that you can bake in the kitchen oven to harden. This clay is easy to work with and can be made into sculptural forms using tools you probably have around the house. When you have made your doll, place the doll in the oven and the shape will become permanent. Paint details on the outside of the polymer and spray a final finish to make the doll look just the way you want.
Things You'll Need
- Fimo
- Doll mold kit
- Artist knife
- Wood stick
- Aluminum foil
- Oven
- Cookie sheet
- Sandpaper
Instructions
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Select Fimo in the skin color you want for your dolls. You may need to mix clays to get exactly the right color. Knead your Fimo to warm it up. As the polymer warms up it gets softer and more pliable.
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Make polymer pieces the basic size and shape of your doll mold with a little extra. Press the polymer between the two parts of the mold to shape the parts. The molds are flexible and you should be able to remove all of the parts without difficulty.
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Use an artist knife and a smooth stick to clean up the molding marks so that each piece of your doll is clean and shaped the way you want. Some molds are designed for joints and some use fabric stuffed bodies, with clay used for heads, shoulders, forearms, hands and feet. Select the mold for the type of doll you prefer.
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Place the cleaned up molded pieces on aluminum foil covering a cookie sheet. Warm the oven to 265 degrees. Place the sheet in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the sheet and allow the pieces to dry completely.
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Sand the pieces for a smoother finish.
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Tips & Warnings
Paint details on the doll body and face using acrylic paints. Spray with a matte finish to fix the details when you are done.
References
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