Question 1

Does this product dry out like Playdoh & is it suitable for 5year olds?

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It doesn't dry out as fast as playdoh but does tend to go 'crumbley' after a while as it needs to be baked. It is also not as soft as playdoh but it's nice if you want to make ornaments to last.I would say with parental supervision it would be ok for a 5 year old.

Question 2

Does it work for making butter slime?

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if your planning to use this i am not sure but daiso  clay works it makes a brilliant result  but dont add to much or it will get hard

Question 3

Does this cause any problems with fumes etc in a household oven.  Does the oven need special cleaning afterwards?

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Although I have bought Fimo Clay I have not used it yet.  I found 2 stands at a Craft Exhibition. One being the International Association of Polymer Clay Modellers, and one demonstrating modelling using Fimo.  I had particular modelling in mind and was referred to a book by Angie Scarr, which I am planning to use.  I have found two sentences that relates to your question.  First: -  "If your clay starts to smell, change colour dramatically or becomes shiny, the oven is too hot." Second: - "If you accidentally over-bake the materials, turn off the oven, open the door, and leave the kitchen as quickly as possible.  Leave doors and windows open.  Do not return until the fumes are completely dispersed.  If you are exposed to fumes seek immediate medical attention.  Once cooled, clean the oven and discard any food left out in the kitchen".  Hope this helps.

Question 4

Can anyone tell me how this compares to Sculpey....and please, don't bother to reply if you've not used both products, thank you.

Accepted Answer

Sculpey's easier to work to softness than FIMO typically is, regardless of type (premo, III, doll making clay, etc.), if that helps any. Both harden with the same times and temperatures (neither are fussy that I've seen) and it's taken some serious wear on either to see cracks. I know one of the brands apparently has a problem with the colour changing as it's cooked, but there are methods and remedies you can find online to curb that.

ASIN	B000N6K69Q
Age Range Description	All Ages
Best Sellers Rank	963 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 14 in Kids' Art Clay & Dough
Brand Name	STAEDTLER
Colour	White
Country Of Origin	Germany
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (9,806)
Educational Objective	Imaginatory Skill
Global Trade Identification Number	04006608809393
Included Components	1 x FIMO Soft 57g White
Item Dimensions	5.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 centimetres
Item Weight	0.13 Pounds
Manufacturer	STAEDTLER
Manufacturer Part Number	FIMO 8020 0
Material Type	Polymer Clay
Model Name	8020-0
Model Number	8020-0 ST
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Oven hardening
Recommended Uses For Product	Jewellery Making, Modeling
UPC	040066088093
Unit Count	57.0 gram

STAEDTLER 8020-0 FIMO Soft Oven-Hardening Polymer Modelling Clay - White (1 x 57g Block)

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