Modeling clay Staedtler FIMO 8030 Red 42 g

FIMO 8030 Red modeling clay, 42 g, is a soft, oven-bakeable polymer clay designed for hand modeling and small craft projects. Its pliable texture makes it easy for children to shape and combine, while its red color provides a vivid base for decorative details. The clay cures in a conventional oven into a durable, slightly glossy finish suitable for small sculptures, pendants, figures and decorative accents.

Advantages

This red FIMO clay offers consistent plasticity that is straightforward to knead and model, reducing effort for fine motor tasks. It bakes reliably to a hard, stable form that resists deformation and holds detail. The product is convenient in a 42 g portion that is easy to store and portion for single projects, and its uniform pigmentation ensures predictable color results when mixed with other FIMO shades.

Suitable for

• Children’s craft activities and early motor-skill practice
• Home DIY projects like beads, charms and miniature figures
• School art lessons and classroom demonstrations
• Prototyping small decorative elements and mixed-media works

Key specifications

• Material type: oven-bakeable polymer clay
• Weight: 42 g
• Color: red
• Texture: soft, easily kneadable
• Finish after baking: hard, slightly glossy
• Suitable baking method: conventional oven curing

How to use

Condition the clay by kneading it in your hands until it is uniformly soft and pliable. Shape the clay using fingers and simple tools to create the desired form. For layered or combined colors, blend pieces gently to avoid overworking. Place finished items on a baking tray lined with baking paper and cure in a preheated conventional oven according to the manufacturer’s temperature and time guidelines for polymer clays. Allow pieces to cool completely before handling to reach full hardness.

Usage recommendations

Work on a clean, non-porous surface and use dedicated clay tools to protect finishes. Test bake a small scrap to confirm oven temperature and timing, and follow safety instructions regarding ventilation and supervised use with children. Store unused clay wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container to preserve softness.