FIMO Professional Dolphin Grey 454g (1lb) Polymer Clay
🎨 FIMO Professional – Firm Clay for Precision Work
Condition → shape → bake at 110-130°C for 30 min → permanent. Holds fine detail. Sharp edges. No distortion.
📦 What You Get
454g block of FIMO Professional in Dolphin Grey – a cool, neutral grey perfect for prototyping, figurines, and jewellery. Professional line is firmer than FIMO Soft, designed for artists who need dimensional stability and crisp details. Fully mixable with FIMO Soft, Effect, and Doll Art ranges.
💎 Why Professional vs Soft?
- Firmer, stiffer feel
- Holds thin walls & sharp edges
- Best for caning, miniatures
- Easier to condition
- More pliable, forgiving
- Better for beginners, kids
⚡ How to Use
🎯 What's It Good For?
🎭 Miniatures & Models
- Figure parts and accessories
- Dollhouse furniture and props
- Terrain details and scenery
- Hard, paintable after bake
💍 Jewellery & Accessories
- Beads, pendants, earrings
- Canes and millefiori
- Precise colour matching
- High batch consistency
🏺 Sculpture & Prototypes
- Thin elements that hold shape
- Sharp, clean edges
- Stable forms during bake
- Test pieces before production
🔧 Mixed Media & Craft
- Embellishments and appliqués
- Buttons, toggles, closures
- Bas-relief panels
- Mixes with other FIMO lines
📋 Specifications
| Weight | 454g (1lb block) |
| Colour | Dolphin Grey (cool neutral) |
| Line | FIMO Professional (firm, artist-grade) |
| Baking temp | 110-130°C (do not exceed!) |
| Baking time | Max 30 minutes |
| Mixable with | ✓ FIMO Soft, Effect, Doll Art |
| Post-bake finish | Sand, drill, polish, paint, varnish |
| Manufacturer | Staedtler (Germany) |
✅ Pros
- Holds fine detail and sharp edges
- Thin sheets without tearing
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Consistent colour batch to batch
- Mixable with all FIMO ranges
- No kiln needed – home oven works
⚠️ Keep in Mind
- Firmer – needs more conditioning
- Must bake to harden (not air-dry)
- Temperature critical – use thermometer
- Not for microwave
⚠️ Safety: Do not exceed 130°C – overheating releases fumes. Use oven thermometer. Don't bake with food. Wash hands after use. Adult supervision for children. If overheated, ventilate and seek medical advice if fumes inhaled.
❓ Quick FAQ
Can I make very thin pieces?
Yes – that's the main advantage of Professional. Thin walls hold shape without tearing.
Do I need to seal after baking?
Optional. Varnish adds gloss and scratch resistance, especially useful for jewellery.
Can I mix with FIMO Soft?
Yes – all FIMO lines are fully compatible. Mix to adjust firmness or blend colours.
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