Miniature for Dummies! (tips + tricks)

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I’ve been sculpting miniatures with Fimo clay for awhile and based on my own experience, I’d like to share you some handy tricks and tips!  

Almost everything crafty I selftaught myself. We live in a era where social media plays a huge part of our lives. Nowadays you can learn how to play an instrument (hello Youtube) without spending a dime! Well, at most your electric bill/internet but still. 

 They say you are never too old to learn a thing, a skill, an ability. And I agree. 
NL

Ik maak al een tijdje miniatuur klei figuurtjes met Fimo klei. Op basis van de ervaring die ik opgebouwd heb, wil ik graag met jullie wat handige tips en trucs delen! 

 Door ambitie en door te gaan doen heb ik bijna alles  zelf aangeleerd. We leven ook in een tijdperk waar social media een grote rol speelt. Je kunt tegenwoordig gewoon een instrument leren bespelen (hallo Youtube) zonder een cent uit te geven. Hoogstenst je electriciteit/internet rekening maar dan nog. 

 Je bent immers nooit te oud om te leren, right?! 
Knead your clay until it feels warm. This avoids cracks! 

Always clean your tools after use! 

Mixing colors to create your own customized colors is also a lot easier with Fimo Soft.  

 Left to right: old mascara brush, rubber gloves, old toothbrush, thin slicer, toothpick, needle, blunt knife, dotting pens, cutters, clay gun 

 When working with red colors, save them for last as it stain a lot. Especially on light colors such as white etc. 
 And then goes in a tupperware c: 

Weird? Maybe. But I store all the leftovers in this blank cd case. Safe a lot of space as well! 

Comments

  1. KellyNovember 30, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Wat een handige tips, vooral die laatste! Krijg al weer helemaal zin om met fimo aan de slag te gaan.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 30, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Superhandige tips :D Dankjewel! Die ga ik zeker onthouden als ik eens ga fimo-craften ^^ xx

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  3. Nadiye MeralNovember 30, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    ik heb hier nog nooit van gehoord! is dit een soort klei?

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  4. Rowan - Rebels maar RomantischNovember 30, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Ik heb nog nooit met fimo gewerkt, maar het lijkt me zo leuk! Handige tips voor als ik ermee begin. :) Liefs, Rowan

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  5. Kelven November 30, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    How cool and creative this is. It's always good to find the creative side that you have. It serves as a good break from my every day life anyway :)

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  6. UnknownNovember 30, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    This is such a cute blog post !
    Sara,
    http://thecrimeofashion.blogspot.fr

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  7. Hafsa M.November 30, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    This is great!
    Hafsa,
    eatbakecelebrate.blogspot.com

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  8. snowNovember 30, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    I love using polymer clay. :) thanks for the handy tips!

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  9. WanischaNovember 30, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    This is so cool. I would love to try making something with fimo.

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  10. LisaNovember 30, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    aww this is such a great post if you want to get into miniture modeling! great tips!! :)

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  11. Vogue VillainNovember 30, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    So cute! Love this :)
    www.voguevillain.com

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  12. UnknownDecember 1, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    I always love finding new DIY ideas. Thank girl!!
    bonjourchiara.blogspot.com
    Facebook Page Bonjourchiara

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  13. LouiseDecember 1, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Oh man, ik moet ook weer eens wat meer creatieve dingen met mijn handen doen... jammer genoeg blijft het bij mij bij fotografie, een beetje schetsen en breien. :p Super handige tips, dat wel!

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  14. Cassandra TooDecember 1, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    This is really interesting. You have some great tips there! :D


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    Cassandra | Backtofive
    http://backtofive.blogspot.com

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  15. The Mad TwinsDecember 1, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    ooooooooh super :D je moet zo meer tutorials doen :) Ik wil er ook zelf maken, maar ben bang dat het me niet gaat lukken omdat het zo'n fijn werk is :P Maar wel super dat jij het kan! I vond die taartjes die je gemaakt hat echt geweldig! =D

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  16. IreneDecember 1, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    We are so fortunate to be a part of the social media era. ;-) This is very creative! :-)

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  17. UnknownDecember 1, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    great tips!:) I have no experience with Fimo, but is looks so exciting!♥

    www.lorietta.cz

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  18. AnonymousDecember 1, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    You make it sounds so easy, but I bet I'd still find a way to mess up, lol :-) You need some fingerspitzengefühl for this, which I think I seriously lack.

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  19. UnknownDecember 1, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Ohh I use to do fimo a few years ago, I should get back into it!
    Georgia from www.lumublog.com 

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  20. LindsayvoittonDecember 1, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Ahh so so cute! Need to learn how to do this! <3
    Love,
    LindsayVoitton.com

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  21. SonshuDecember 1, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    That’s amazing and sounds like so much fun! I’m definitely going to try my hand at this too.

    x
    Sonshu
    www.thesonshu.com

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  22. Purple AssassinDecember 1, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful works! :) Creativity blossoming all over it.
    I'd get some clay stuff someday.

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  23. UnknownDecember 1, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Oh, you're so creative. I love how you store your leftover clay. I'd never have the patience to do this, haha.

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  24. inventedromanceDecember 1, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    This is so cute! Thanks for the tips :)

    xo www.inventedromance.blogspot.ca

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  25. NicolDecember 1, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    i use to do this ages ago but then stopped. might have to start picking it up but not sure if i have as much time as i use to

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  26. JaneDecember 2, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    so awesome! and super informative! thanks for sharing!

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