has now been discontinued. The lacquers are thick liquids applied after baking. They dry to a hard finish that protects the clay as well as changing the surface texture. A matte finish lacquer was available for some portion of the 1980s and 1990s, but it has also been discontinued. Metallic powders Staedtler produces and sells a number of Fimo-branded metallic powders for surface application. Paint Fimo can be painted. Acrylic paints are best as oil based may not dry completely. Versions Since the original product, Staedtler has introduced new forms of Fimo, causing the Fimo of the early 1990s to be sometimes called "classic" Fimo. Fimo Soft is easier to condition but not as strong as the original classic Fimo. Safety standards Fimo conforms to the European Standard EN 71 part 5 and resembles the ACMI-Seal AP "non toxic" since 2018. References External links Sculpture materials Handicrafts Articles containing video clips