Is fimo clay safe to bake in home cooking oven?

Question

I have read that fimo does release toxins and therefore im worried that this will linger in my home oven when i cook food. Is it safe?

Does anyone else use their home oven for fimo baking?

Hi and thanks for the answers its put my mind at rest..

Nooka i purchase mine from either ebay they have a very wide selection

Answer 1

As far as we know, polymer clay is safe for curing in a home oven.
Having said that, we don't really know how safe almost *anything* is these days, so to be on the uber-safe side, it's a good idea to:

...use an "enclosed" baking method if you're using an oven you also cook food in (esp. if more than occasionally)

...use only a "dedicated" oven** if you're baking *lots and lots* of clay (unless using an "enclosed baking method," as above)

...use raw or baked clay only where you will not inadvertently get it into your body or where there will be more than a little heat or acid (on bowls you'll eat from, pipes, etc.)

Lots of people have been baking polymer clay in their home ovens for a long time, and the regulatory group that deals with these things has their seal of approval on the packages. But, as I said, it can be a good idea for all of us to just limit our exposure to all kinds of things (including outgassings from carpeting, automobile exhaust, etc., etc) ... we can't really avoid all those things, but we can just limit the amount we get over a lifetime.

There's info on various ways to do the "enclosed baking" methods I suggested above, on this page:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/baking.htm
(...click on ENCLOSED BAKING...)

**that page also has a section on OTHER WAYS TO CURE polymer clays in case you want to avoid using your oven

And there's loads of info on the "safety" of polymer clay on this page at my website:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/safety_health_cleaning.htm


HTH,

Diane B.

Answer 2

i've baked it many times - and out of paranoia - i use a disposible pan and cover it with aluminum foil (so the fimo is in an enclosed space in the oven when i bake it)

i then either cool it outside or in the garage (and open a window as the oven runs and cools )

good luck!

(for the answer who asked where to get it - i have found it at joann, hobby lobby, and walmart)

Answer 3

Yes, i always used the normal oven but would suggest when you take the Fimo out you open a window just until it has cooled. I used to make badges out of mine years ago, in fact will get some for my daughter to use-thanks for reminding me how much fun it was. Could you let me know where you get it from as the shop i used to buy it from closed down and have never seen it anywhere else.

Edit: Thanks alot, will have a browse later and look forward to making loads of badges with my little one.

Answer 4

Fimo is made and sold on the basiis that you can bake it at home in your regular oven... So yes it's safe otherwise they wouldn't be allowed to sell it... If you are worried about any possible fumes then open your window....

Answer 5

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Answer 6

If it wasn't safe, they wouldn't sell it. Just don't cook the sunday lunch at the same time.

I've melted much worse in my oven, and we're not dead!!

Answer 7

safe as long as you are not cooking food at same time.

Answer 8

sure is
well i should think so, i've done it before few years a go and am still ere =P
have fun