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bhags17 · Starting Member Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 4

hi...i'm new to using fimo...n i think i've gotten very old fimo from the store i purchased it...n its really really really hard Confused

...i bought some mix quick but i cant keep using it..coz its really expensive Sad

...anyone have any other ideas to soften the clay??we dont have the liquid clay softner available here Crying or Very sad

...so plz plz plz someone help Question

...n dont even think abt giving me any exotic ideas to soften the clay...coz i'm frm india Exclamation

...so we dont really have exotic stuff available here...if someone cud email me an alternative Idea

...or just post it here..i'd be really really greatful...

jnmurtha · Clay Commander Joined: 09 May 2005 Posts: 66

Hi,

I have a clay dedicated food processor that I use sometimes to condition clay. Break the clay up in pieces, then a little at a time put in the food processor and grind it in little pieces. Then clump it together in a ball and start trying to condition it by hand. Add the Fimo mix quik to the processor which will make it easier too. The friction from the blades create heat, and breaking the clay up in smaller pieces helps too.
Hope this helps!

JennRuth

jinxi · Clay Captain Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 10

I have carpal tunnel, so I know how horrible it can be to try and condition old clay. My method is putting it in a baggy and leaving it in my pocket for a while, pulling it out and squishing it around once in awhile. Another way I've softened is mixing in just a bit of liquid sculpey (which is way cheaper than mix quik) but it gets pretty messy sometimes. Good luck.

~ Jinx