FIMO

Description

[Eberhard Faber GmbH, Germany] A registered trademark for a plasticized polyvinyl chloride modeling compound. FIMO® comes is a variety of non-fading colors. Once shaped, the clay is hardened in the oven at 130C. It has been used for decoration, beads, and ceramic fills.

Risks

FIMO® decomposes at 190C (375F) and precautions recommend using only temperatures at or below 130C (275F). Polyvinyl chloride decomposes to form toxic hydrogen chloride fumes.

Resources and Citations

• Eberhard Faber: Website

• Ceramics and Glass Conservation Section, List of Workshop Materials, The British Museum, London

• Art Hazards Newsletter Vol 14(5) 1991