Fimo - any advice welcomed

[helenathena]

mainly need to know... wheres the best place to buy it?

is the varnish really necessary?

and which colour is best for light skin tone?

many thanks in advance

[Seahorse]

Hmm, the only bit of advice i have is-if you are rolling it out flat, try to do it from the original solid block.
I used to get stray bits of 'clear' fimo and bundle it into one,I assuming trapping air, when I rolled it and cooked it I could see air bubbles in it.

[swirlyarts]

Ebay has some good Fimo bargains - I bought some little 'packs' from there a while ago and they were good. I haven't actually used them so I can't offer any advice at the moment - sorry! I would avoid large craft 'supermarkets' as they tend to be very expensive - I would be tempted to find a good online retailer.

[Seahorse]

Where gloves, the dye can come out.

[helenathena]

just had my first delivery of fimo from ebay. got some colours a bit wrong but im sure ill use them for something else.

found a light flesh coulour (43) and it is very light. im as pale as christine ricci and i think its pale lol maybe it looks different when its cooked?

[helenathena]

does anyone know once ive used a bit of fimo should i reseal the cellophane and make it airtight? or is it ok?

thank you

[swirlyarts]

I would reseal it just to make sure - it won't do it any harm to reseal but it might dry out if you leave it open.

[helenathena]

good thinking. i need a nice craft box to keep it safe from my littel ones!

[michelleC]

Fimo

I used to use Femo quite a lot. Have you tried a pasta machine for rolling it?
Does a great job, also great for blending colours.
I used the re-sealable bags to keep mine then in a sandwich box.
Ive had a new computer so i don't have the wholesaler on here where i used to buy it from, but will have a google and get back

[beadsbydesign]

I used to use Femo quite a lot. Have you tried a pasta machine for rolling it?

Word of warning.
If you do use a pasta machine, you should never use the same machine for making pasta. The same goes for any tools that you use for the process.

[michelleC]

quite right

Hiya

Yes thats quite right only use the pasta machine and other tools for fimo and a different one for food use.
Sorry should have thought to mention that DOR!!!!!!