{"product_id":"staedtler-fimo-soft-polymer-clay-kit-magical-creatures-12-half-blocks-with-sculpting-tool-marker-oven-bake-beginner-friendly","title":"STAEDTLER FIMO Soft Polymer Clay Kit — Magical Creatures 12 Half-Blocks with Sculpting Tool \u0026 Marker, Oven-Bake, Beginner-Friendly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAEDTLER FIMO Soft is a pliable, oven-bake polymer clay kit that lets you sculpt, harden, and finish small decorative items and jewellery with twelve half-block colours, a sculpting tool, and a permanent marker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMake keychains, beads, earrings, miniature boxes, and whimsical creatures with a clay formula that stays soft while you work and hardens reliably in a home oven. This set is designed for beginners and hobby crafters: the half blocks are easy to open, the included sculpting tool helps detail work, and the marker lets you add fine lines before or after baking. STAEDTLER’s FIMO Soft gives you the flexibility to model by hand or with cutters, then sand, paint, or varnish once pieces are baked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I bake and finish FIMO Soft pieces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBake FIMO Soft pieces in a conventional oven at 230°F (110°C) for 30 minutes per 1\/4 inch (6 mm) thickness, ensuring even heat and a flat baking surface. After cooling, hardened items can be sanded, polished, drilled, painted, or varnished to add texture and shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBake at 230°F (110°C) for 30 minutes per 6 mm thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse a dedicated countertop oven for frequent crafting to avoid pot-food contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSand with fine grit, polish with cloth, and varnish with compatible finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrill holes after hardening for beads or jewellery, or make holes pre-bake with a needle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tools and techniques work best with this FIMO Soft kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe included sculpting tool and marker cover basic shaping and detailing; you can expand with blades, rollers, cutters, and texture stamps for more complex results. FIMO Soft responds well to hand modelling—knead for homogeneity and blend colours by rolling and folding until smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the sculpting tool for grooves, seams, and small details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoll and fold to blend colours or create gradients and canes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCutters and texture stamps speed up repeating shapes and surface detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThin pieces may bake faster—monitor to avoid overbaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow durable are finished creations and how can I maintain them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce oven-hardened, FIMO Soft becomes a sturdy polymer that accepts sanding, painting, and light polishing. Wash finished pieces gently by hand—dishwasher tablets and machines can be too harsh and may damage varnished or painted surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardened pieces can be sanded, drilled, glued, and painted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid dishwashers; hand-wash with mild soap and water only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRepair breaks with strong adhesives like super glue for clean joins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultiple bakes are possible to add layers or assemble multi-part projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this kit made for? Crafters, parents, and hobbyists who want an approachable, durable polymer clay for small projects will enjoy this FIMO Soft set. It’s ideal for beginners looking to learn shaping and finishing techniques, teachers planning classroom activities, or experienced modelers who need a portable, easy-to-use clay for prototypes and decorative pieces. With 12 half blocks, a tool, and a marker included, the kit supplies everything needed for hours of creative play and polished finished items ready for gifting or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Do I need a kiln to harden FIMO Soft?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No, FIMO Soft hardens in a conventional oven at 230°F (110°C) for about 30 minutes per 6 mm thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I paint or varnish pieces after baking?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes—hardened FIMO can be sanded, painted with acrylics or special paints, and varnished for a finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"STAEDTLER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55253385937233,"sku":"B08HVX8FY3","price":32.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/staedtler-fimo-soft-front-packaging_355884fc-d067-4cf3-8aa2-73eba32d299c.jpg?v=1791658175","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/staedtler-fimo-soft-polymer-clay-kit-magical-creatures-12-half-blocks-with-sculpting-tool-marker-oven-bake-beginner-friendly","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}