Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Easy Fun Crafts - Creating with Fimo Acrylic Clay

Fimo is a polymer non-toxic clay that is found in mostly craft stores that is safe and easy to work. It is a clay that is available in many bright colors; making it a great craft material for kids and adults alike.  Creating with Fimo Acrylic Clay is a book filled with collection of 25 projects using Fimo, for ages 11 up.

Each of the. There are at least three different projects described in each chapter, for a total of more than twenty-five. The illustrations and instructions are clear, and the lists of tools and clay amounts needed is precise.


In this book you will find:
  • Step-by-step instructions describing how to create necklaces, earrings, pins, and more.
  • Techniques used include stenciling and marbling.
  • General information on the use of Fimo acrylic clay, including colors, tips on working with the clay, baking it, amounts needed, and tools and accessories needed for the projects.
  • Five chapters that give instructions in a different technique -- cookie cutting, stencil cutting, marbling, petal discing, and hand-building with Fimo clay.

Elephants, clowns, watermelons, roses - it's easy and fun to create them all with this clay. Step-by-step instructions show kids how easy it is to make earrings, necklaces, pins, barrettes and more from brightly colored acrylic clay.

The easy to read layout and simple to follow illustrations make this book enjoyable for most age levels, however please note that a kitchen knife is needed for most projects so use caution when necessary.

Clay crafts are a great way for family fun, quiet play, and more. Have a look at Creating With Fimo Acrylic Clay.