12 creative DIY ideas with Fimo clay

Fimo is one of the most famous modeling pastes in the world. It is a polymer clay that is malleable, easy to work with and hardens once it is baked. There is a wide range of Fimo clay with many colors and various effects, which can even be mixed together: Fimo effect, Fimo professional, Fimo soft, Fimo air, Fimo liquid and Fimo kid.

What can we do with Fimo paste? The possibilities are numerous in the creation of jewelry as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings ... but also decorative objects and accessories such as key chains, small figurines, characters Kawaii ... But it can also be used to personalize objects by sticking on small elements made by you.

Before you start, you need to know some basics: what tools for Fimo paste? How to store its Fimo paste? How to sand, polish and gloss polymer clay? How to bake the clay fimo?
You will find all this and other tips and tricks for polymer creations in our toolbox!
You'll also need some materials like a laminator, Dotting Tools, cookie cutters, paint, stencils, a roller, a modeling tray, a baking rack...

Ready? We've got 12 creative do-it-yourself ideas for making DIY costume jewelry and polymer clay decorative items.

• Honeycomb earrings with a deliciously gourmet look, made with liquid Fimo.
• A surfer style necklace by making your own round Heishi beads.
• An astral themed dish to store all your homemade jewelry. Draw the constellation you like.
• Ethnic and refined earrings, made with Moiko stencils.

• Unique and original peony flower earrings to sublimate a blouse or a white dress.
• A gemstone effect necklace, imitating tinted howlite stones. Lighter than natural stone beads, these beads in Fimo paste are pleasant to wear.
• Pegs shaped letters of the alphabet to hang bags, coats, jackets, scarves or hats. They will be perfect in a child's room.
• Ultra trendy zebra pattern earrings. They will allow you to add an animal touch to your look!

• Flat creoles with a marbled pattern. Mix the colors according to your desires for more pop creations or in a delicate cameo.
• A flower pendant in relief. It is ideal for beginners who want to learn polymer clay.
• Customized jar lids in Zero Waste mode. You will be able to store in a stylish way foods like sugar, coffee, candies. They will also allow you to store everything in the bathroom (cotton buds, makeup remover squares, hair clips, rubber bands...) or your hobby materials like beads, needles or pins.
• Cat-shaped chopstick rests to keep the tablecloth clean. A great idea for manual activities to do in family. Your kids will love it!

Are you a budding or experienced polymerist? At Perles and co, we are curious! Show us your DIY creations on our social networks: our Facebook page and our Instagram page.