What do you need?
pencil and paper
coloring pencils or felt tip pens
Fimo liquid gel
scissors & glue
Fimo soft clay, in colours
piece of iron wire
eyelet of bending pliers
nylon thread
FIMO liquid gel is a beautiful product, you can make all kinds of pretty things with it. Fimo liquid must be baked in the oven just like the clay, but it remains transparent. We make butterflies with it. Do not make the wings too big because FIMO gel is flexible.
Because FIMO products are chemical you always have to be very careful when using them! Oven temperature and baking time are very important due to the release of toxic fumes. Always use a timer and an oven thermometer. Put your craft in a baking tin with aluminum foil over it, then there is no chemical smell in the oven, afterwards.
Read the manufacturer's safety instructions carefully!
How to make butterflies
Draw butterflies on paper.
Fill in the wings.
Colour them thickly.
Cut out the butterflies.
We make 3 different butterflies.
Fill the wings with gel.
Stick them on a baking tray using magnets.
Bake the butterflies in the oven for 20 minutes, on 130°C.
Allow the wings to cool then cut them out
Soak and rub off the paper on the back.
Allow the butterfly wings to dry thoroughly.
Meanwhile make the butterfly bodies
Roll long bodies and heads of FIMO clay.
Make a slit to fit the wings.
Press the wings into the slit then close it.
Stick 1 or 2 eyelets in the backs, bend feelers and stick them into the heads.
Bake the butterflies 20 minutes on 120°C. Support the wings.
Let your pretty butterflies flutter nicely outside!
We wish you lots of fun and sunshine on your last vacation days!