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Hi Im new here...I have been sober 5 yrs and all's going well.
I have remarried after a failed marriage - my fault largely.....and just had a baby ...well my wife has.
I have a work colleague who is driving me nuts...
She is in my division and is trying to look the big shot and to keep me out of the picture.
I have for the past year been in a developmental role and she's in ID ...she is - (i think after my job)...I am feeling resentful, fearsome, anxiety...and I think she sees it..
I have vcastly more experience than her and she's disliked by everyone.
I cant stand confrontation and sti there feeling anger and frustration..
I have not felt like this since i got sober....
Can anyone suggest a course of action other than a Step 4 on it which I plan to do with my sponsor...moreso how do I handle her.
She selectively wants to handle jobs that will make her look good and she is meant to be a team player, and when the going looks good she will try her best to keep me out by going behind my back.
Her mother is a gyromancer and Im sure she is doing all kinds of hocus pocus --- now Im really getting paranoid...PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!


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Toddler Storytime engages children with books and learning through stories, music and movement.
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News about CERN, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jan. 13, 2015
Rolf-Dieter Heuer, director-general of the European Organization of Nuclear Research, or CERN, has made his name by taking struggling lab and guiding it to discovery of Higgs boson particle; Heuer is entering last year of his term at CERN, and will become director of German Physical Society in 2016 as Fabiola Gianotti takes over CERN. MORE
Nov. 6, 2014
Fabiola Gianotti, who led one of two teams of physicists that discovered the Higgs boson, has been named next director-general of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. MORE
Feb. 25, 2014
Documentary film Particle Fever, directed by Mark Levinson, follows handful of scientists at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, during their quest to locate Higgs particle; film is one of rare few in which scientists are the heroes. MORE
Sep. 29, 2013
Download interview with physicist Rolf-Dieter Heuer, director general of the European Council for Nuclear Research; Heuer offers recommendations for books and other forms of entertainment. MORE
May. 7, 2013
The Week column; CERN reposts world's first Web site, which was about World Wide Web itself and how to utilize it, on 20th anniversary of its debut; other significant developments in health and science news highlighted. MORE
An Ambassador for Physics Is Shifting His Mission
Rolf-Dieter Heuer, who as director led CERN from a dark period and declared the finding of the Higgs boson, is in the final year of his term.
January 13, 2015, Tuesday
Switzerland: Next Director Is Named for CERN Nuclear Laboratory
Fabiola Gianotti, who led one of the two teams of physicists that discovered the Higgs boson, the so-called God particle that imbues other particles with mass, has been named the next director general of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear...
November 6, 2014, Thursday
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Bruno Zumino Dies at 91; Sought to Tie Together Laws of Universe
Mr. Zumino proposed a theory called supersymmetry that promised to help tie together the fundamental laws of the universe but that has yet to be borne out in experiments.
July 5, 2014, Saturday
As the Web Turns 25, Its Creator Talks About Its Future
It has been 25 years since the World Wide Web began and some are worried that its free and open nature could be in jeopardy as corporations push to control the speed and type of content that is shared online.
March 11, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON CERN AND: Berners-Lee, Tim
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To Scientists in Pursuit, a Bit of Matter Is No Small Matter
"Particle Fever" is a Mark Levinson documentary that goes into detail about the Higgs boson particle and the structure of the universe.
March 5, 2014, Wednesday
Coming Soon: Heroes of the Higgs
The documentary "Particle Fever" tracks the ultimately successful search at CERN for a linchpin of modern theories about the universe.
February 25, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON CERN AND: Physics
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Finding the Higgs Leads to More Puzzles
As scientists try to reconcile the discovery of the Higgs boson with what they thought they knew, one theory suggests that a glitch in the Higgs field could end the universe as we know it.
November 5, 2013, Tuesday
Tiny Particle Looms Large on Eve of Top Physics Prize
Many expected that Peter Higgs, 84, whose name is attached to a landmark discovery, will be awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics, but there are other strong candidates.
October 8, 2013, Tuesday
MORE ON CERN AND: Brout, Robert (1928-2011)
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The director general of CERN on how soccer is like particle physics: both need the right mix of geniuses and workers.
September 29, 2013, Sunday
Science Events: Magic Illusions and the Music of Particles
Coming events and reading matter at the intersection of science and culture.
June 25, 2013, Tuesday
Cameras for Capturing Primordial Fire
The 17-mile long Large Hadron Collider will smash protons together in an attempt to create forces and particles that existed shortly after the Big Bang.
Going Underground
Physicists are putting the final touches on the biggest and most expensive scientific experiment on earth.
Higgs Boson Particle Theory Wins Nobel
Dennis Overbye, a Times science reporter, discusses the Higgs boson particle's significance — and insignificance — in understanding our universe.
What Is the Higgs?
Two physicists, Peter Higgs of Britain and François Englert of Belgium, on Tuesday won the Nobel Prize in Physics. But just what is the Higgs Boson?
The Higgs, From Theory to Reality
The long road to find the Higgs boson is littered with subatomic particle discoveries and canceled colliders, but it ends with a discovery and a theory validated nearly 50 years after the idea was born. (Related Article)
Collision Course
It was the longest, most costly manhunt in science for an elusive particle that was said to be key to the workings of the universe. For a generation of physicists, it was an appointment with history.
Collider Reaches Its Power Goal
New York Times Reporter Dennis Overbye discusses the Large Hadron Collider's acceleration of protons to energies of 1.2 trillion electron volts apiece, eclipsing a record held by an American machine.


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Emtek 94114MB Medium Bronze 9/16" Diameter Steel Steeple Tip Finial for Emtek 4" Hinges
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The list of r600g bug is at: https://bugs.freedesktop.org/buglist...0&product=MesaThanks for info!
Do you know what's with missing textures in Heven? Glxinfo is the same, here is output of Heaven http://pastebin.com/GKWmbhV9
Here is how I see: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/slika322.jpg/
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Join Faery Fauni and Faery Godmother Careen up close in an interactive walkabout in the enchanted gardens of South Coast Botanic Garden. The faeries will bring you stories of faery magic and flowers, with dancing, singing and fun. Starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at noon.
Groups and parties are welcome. Picnicking will be available on the lawn adjacent to the Amphitheater during the Event hours. Children are invited to come in costume. Fairy merchandise and face painting will be available for purchase.
Call (310) 544-1948 for advance tickets. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your tour time.
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| Back to Contents Page | Home Energy Index | About Home Energy | Home Energy Magazine Online November/December 1998TRENDS Audio/Visual Goes 1-WattAudio equipment and Digital Video Disks (DVDs) must now reduce the watts they use when turned off to receive Energy Star labels. Finalized Phase 1 Energy Star levels have been set for both types of equipment. After four years, the required levels drop to 1 watt. Here are the numbers:
These Energy Star levels will result in significant energy savings because this equipment has among the highest standby losses found by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and elsewhere. Current mini-audio systems leak electricity at anywhere from 1W to more than 20W (the median is about 9W). Some units were found to use nearly as much power when switched off than when on! Current DVDs typically consume 4W. Establishing a low standby loss for DVDs is important because electronics manufacturers expect that DVDs will be the next mass-selling appliance. For further information about standby losses, go to http://eetd.lbl.gov/leaking. --Alan Meier
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Read: When Glen Sather called about Vinny Lecavalier as told by Jay Feaster
In the book "Behind The Moves," Jason Farris spoke with NHL General Managers past and present about how they conduct business and to tell stories about their lives in hockey.
Current Calgary GM Jay Feaster tells a story of one of his first interactions with Glen Sather:
"When I was a rookie GM, 2002, Glen would call and he'd start, " What's going on" What are you doing? Got anything going?' I'd tell him what we were looking for, and then I'd say, 'How about you? What are you looking for?' Well, I don't know. We need a second-line center. Let me ask you something,. That Leceevaler, Laclavier, or what's that guy's name that you have there, that young kid? Would you ever think of moving him?
Feaster adds that his response was "'No, we're not going to move him, thanks.' That was his way of going about it."
Sather said "I called about Vinny more or less just to check [Feaster] out a little bit, see how he handled it. He did the right thing with Lecavalier. But at that time, Vinny was bitching about everything and he wanted to get out of there. Feaster was smart and hung on to him."
Don't meant to gloat, but I just hit the best single game bet of my life. I took the Chiefs on Thursday +2.5. the line moved massively & I then took the Colts today +1.5. The Colts won by 1 point & I won both sides. I've NEVER hit a single game arbitrage like this!
Eagles win big tonight I think. Saints not good against the run(which is why we beat them) & the Eagles one of best running teams in the NFL. This weather also the ball will feel like a rock in Philly. The Saint passing attack will suffer. Oh & the Saints can't run the ball either.
Staring down receivers, poor decisions, better at running than passing...who'd have thought that describes Luck in this game.
Everyone seems to be picking the Eagles at home, but I find it hard to imagine them being anything other than one and done after watching them give up nearly 50 to an injury plagued Vikings squad a few weeks ago and they were in a terrible division otherwise they might not even be in the postseason to start with. Sure, they bounced back from that but I can't get it out of my mind. I know the Saints are bad on the road, but they're still the Saints. Good team.
The other game is an interesting one because the Chiefs' defense went downhill in midseason due to injuries but has got stronger with everyone returning. Houston and Hali are both active, which makes all the difference. I like DeVito more than I like Landry, so I'm rooting for the Chiefs in this one.
@marcus81 Great first playoff game. Those two teams need to focus on defense in this years draft.
@Bent I have a QB theory. When in doubt, take the team with the better QB.
Brees over Foles, and Luck over Alex Smith.
@bklyndude @marcus81 Chiefs defense is good when everyone is healthy. They just need depth. Flowers and Houston went down and it killed them. Those errors by the safeties were pretty uncharacteristic.
@maynardfan Yeah thanks, both games were close.
Don't think I like Brees over Russell Wilson next week though. That Seahawk defense and stadium are tough.


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Coffee and Tea
Tea and Coffee ..A Way to Brighten Your Day
Tea and coffee forms an integral part of our daily diet. All of us enjoy a cup of tea or coffee the first thing in the morning. In fact, most of us cannot seem to wake up unless we have our daily fix of caffeine in the form of tea or coffee. Tea or coffee peps you up in the morning, helping you to prepare for the challenges of the day ahead. It is also common to find people reaching for the coffee vending machine in the office several times during the day. Tea and coffee refreshes you, and helps you de-stress every time you feel listless or fatigued.People have been drinking tea and coffee since ages. Be it summer or winter, a piping hot cup of tea or coffee is indeed welcoming and comforting to all. According to a certain survey, tea is perhaps the most widely consumed drink after water.
About Tea and Coffee
Tea refers to the aromatic brew derived from leaves. It is prepared in boiling water. One may opt to have simple black tea, or have tea with milk. There are several types of tea available. These include black tea, green tea, and white tea. These days, green tea has become increasingly popular due to its inherent nutritional values. Green tea is believed to have a high level of antioxidants which are beneficial and can help improve ones health.Coffee is derived from roasted seeds known as coffee beans of the coffee plant. Coffee has been popular all over the world. Coffee can be enjoyed with or without milk. It can be enjoyed as a hot drink, as well as a cold drink.
Serving It In Style
Serving tea or coffee is just as important as the actual drink. The way in which tea or coffee is served enhances the taste and flavor of the drink.Tea and coffee is normally served in a cup which comes with a saucer. A teacup is a small cup with a handle. The cup is usually held with the handle, using the thumb and the first two fingers. The cup is usually made of ceramic.
The Stylish Cup
Vital Wares brings an amazing collection of tea cups in stunning and eye-catching designs and styles. For instance, the notNeutral Cup and Saucer Set is bound to impress your guests as well as please your visual senses, even as the beverage you drink, appeal to your taste buds. These cups are available in a number of colors such as black, floral blue, and brown.The notNeutral Cup and Saucer Set is an attractive glass especially meant for tea lovers. This cup is bound to appeal to you, even as it enhances the flavor of your tea. The notNeutral Mug with Lid is a uniquely designed mug meant for those who would enjoy a leisurely drink. This drink comes with a lid, so that you can enjoy your drink at leisure and even cover your drink with the lid. Vital Wares offers these mugs in black and brown colors.
Besides tea cups, there are several other accessories which complete the entire range of tea and coffee service. These include tea sets, tea pots, tea strainers, and tea warmers. A tea set usually consists of a tea pot, a canister for milk, a sugar bowl, and sometimes even includes a tea strainer.
Vital Wares offers a range of attractive tea sets. The Blomus Desa Sugar and Creamer Set on Tray for instance, comes with a container for creamer and sugar. The matching tray adds to the visual appeal of this set.
Teapots .Designed to Impress
The Cuisinox Hollow Handle Teapot Set is a four piece teaset from Vital Wares. This set is style and elegance personified. This set comes with a creamer and sugar bowl set with spoon, an infuser basket, and a hollow handle coffee server. The mirror glossy finish is bound to impress and daze family and friends alike.The Cuisinox Personal Size Teapot Set is a uniquely designed personal size teapot set meant to hold a single cup. It has a black easy grip handle and cover knob. The sleek polished stainless steel is visually appealing, as well as long lasting. The creamer is uniquely designed to minimize spills.
The Blomus Suavo Milk Jug is designed with the aim of storing cold. It is made of insulated steel that ensures that your milk remains as cold as you wish it to be. Made of brushed stainless steel, this jug is sure to blend with any décor. The stainless steel jar is durable and sturdy. They are dishwater safe, making it easy to maintain.
The Zack Contas Stainless Steel Creamer is another attractive option made from high grade brushed stainless steel. This creamer set is visually appealing and at the same time built to last. The brushed stainless steel makes it tough and long lasting.
For The Coffee Lovers
Vital Wares also offers a wide range of accessories for coffee lovers. For instance, the Blomus Desa Cappuccino Cup With Coaster is a uniquely designed cup especially for coffee or cappuccino lovers. The cups are made of porcelain and silicone. The uniquely designed matching coaster is attractive and chic. The sleek design is sure to impress your family and guests.The Blomus Coffix Car Thermo Mug is an ideal companion on a long drive. You can take along a drink of your choice as you embark on a long drive with a loved one. This mug is designed to hold your drink at just the right temperature. The sleek design makes it easy to hold the mug. This stainless steel mug is durable and sturdy, and is easy to maintain.
Vital Wares offers another exciting way to enjoy your evening cuppa. The Zack Stainless Steel Rezzo Cappuccino Cup holds your cappuccino warm and in style. This long lasting stainless steel is sturdy, easy to clean, heat resistant and dishwasher safe.
Coffee makers and coffee filters are also a must have for any coffee lover. Coffee makers churn out the perfect cup of coffee in no time at all. And all that, at perhaps a fraction of what it would cost you at any other coffee shop. Coffee makers have come a long way since they first made an advent way back in 1972. These days, a number of coffee makers are available. Vital Wares brings several types of coffee filters and coffee makers. Some of the coffee filters offered by Vital Wares are Zack Wire Filter Paper Holder Chrome, Zack Clio Stainless Steel Coffee Filter Bag Holder, and Zack Strada Stainless Steel Coffee Filter Holder.
The Cuisinox Espresso Stovetop Coffeemaker makes just the perfect cup of coffee which is sure to brighten up your morning and pep you up. It is available in various sizes from a capacity of 1 cup to 12 cups, to suit individual requirements.
The Zack Mattina Stainless Steel Espresso Maker comes with a fine diamond polished stainless steel, which looks very stylish and elegant. Made with high grade stainless steel, this coffee maker is sturdy, robust, and long lasting.
Some of the other accessories that complete your tea and coffee service include:
Vital Wares offers a range of attractive sugar bowls and sweetener dispensers. The Zack Sfera Stainless Steel Sugar Bowl in particular, gives a whole new meaning to the term sugar bowl. This uniquely designed sugar bowl looks very stylish and chic, and is equipped with comes with an attached swivel lid, keeping flies and other nasties away from your sugar when not in use.
The products from Vital Wares are of the very best quality. The products are durable and long lasting. The website is user-friendly and easy to navigate. The website is secure and is protected with 128 bit encryption. So go ahead and indulge as you enjoy a cup of tea or coffee served in the very best style.
Glad to be born before tea!
What would you do without your steaming hot cup of morning tea or coffee! A prerequisite to kick start our day, tea or coffee occupies a special place in our lives. Other than the established medicinal effects of tea and coffee that make these beverages beneficial to our health, they provide a pep-up effect that all of us require any time of the day. Many assert that tea or coffee have a calming effect on the nerves and soothe the senses. There are few hours as agreeable during the day as the time we spend with our family and friends over a cup of tea. Most of all like to take some time off during the day to chat or chill out with our colleagues to gossip over a cup of tea or coffee. In fact, most of us look out for a cup of tea or coffee when we wish to unwind after a grueling session of work.Coffee, conversations and beyond!
A lot can happen over a cup of coffee or tea! We all love the flavor and the aroma of a cup of tea or coffee. And when shared with the ones we love, the aroma and the flavor increases manifold. Tea is known to enhance the mood and the creative instincts. So, with accentuated abilities to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy ourselves, we can surely bond better with people over a cup of tea or coffee. With so many advantages on offer, who would want to stay away from a cup of tea or coffee? So, go ahead, brew and enjoy!Top off the Tea and do it in style!
There is nothing more refreshing than a cup of tea or a mug of coffee after a hard days work. And like all eatables, tea when served in style will taste and smell better. Theres nothing better than to breathe in the aroma of a freshly brewed tea or coffee when it is served to you in an elegant teacup or a vibrant mug. At Vital Wares, we have an exquisite range of tea cups and accessories that will make every sip of tea or coffee you take a mentally calming and a visually stimulating experience. While we have a separate range of products for both tea and coffee, there are accessories which can be used both for tea and coffee. Our range of products for tea includes tea sets, tea cups, tea pots, tea bag and tea infuser, tea strainers and tea warmers.The Beauty in a cup of tea!
Our amazing range of tea sets will enhance the experience of drinking tea. Have a look at our entire range of Blomus accessories for tea which will make drinking tea a truly ethereal experience. Our Blomus Asia, Blomus Copo and Blomus Desa are stylish tea kettles that will truly leave your guests impressed with their innovative designing. Enjoy your cup of tea in the Blomus Pura for an enriching experience. Enjoy the refined spirit of tea beverage with Cuisinox tea sets.There is a range of functional accessories, as well, that will make the experience of making a cup of tea a special one. Blomus Utilo Tea Filter cup, Blomus Utilo Teastik and Blomus Tea measure are some the accessories that are available at VitalWares. Our amazing selection of sugar and creamer sets, Zack Contas stainless steel creamer sets and sugar pots and the Blomus Desa set will tempt you to invite a few guests over to flaunt your amazing collection. Other innovatively designed products that will occupy a place of pride in any modern kitchen include the Blomus Cino sugar shaker and the Blomus Cino sweetener dispenser.
Expresso yourself over a cup of coffee!
Vital Wares offers a tempting range of products for the connoisseurs of coffee. Our range includes coffee mugs, coffee sets, coffee spoons, coffee maker, coffee scoop, coffee filter holder and cappuccino tools. Our truly designer range of coffee mugs are so tempting that you will not be able to stop yourself for reaching out for a steaming hot cup of coffee. Our notNeutral range of coffee mugs in black and white pattern will add zing to your kitchen. Our Blomus Coffix car thermo mug and notNeutral mug with lid are perfect when you are on the go! But, if you wish to relax and calm your senses while you sip your coffee in style, theres nothing to beat the charming styles of the Blomus Pura cappuccino cup, Blomus Pura Expresso cup, Cuisinox Irish coffee set and Zack Carico cappuccino set. For the discerning coffee drinker, we have the modish Blomus Desa Cappuccino Cup With Coaster, Blomus Desa Latte Macchiato Glass With Coaster and the Blomus Desa Coffee Cup With Coaster.Our Umbra Handisleeve Mug Holder will be a vibrant addition to your coffee mug collection. This take out cup has a bright colored handisleve that will add a dash of color to your personality. For the sophisticated coffee drinker, the Zack Volta Stainless Steel Coffee Glass Holder with Glass will be an ambience enhancer.
Thank God for tea and coffee!
VitalWares offers accessories that will be of interest both to tea and coffee lovers. Our sugar bowls , creamers, jugs, sweetener dispenser and tea and coffee tins can be used for both beverages. Our range of sugar bowls will make your cup of tea or coffee sweeter to taste. The globe like Zack Sfera Stainless Steel Sugar Bowl and the Cuisinox Sugar or Parmesan Cheese Bowl will make you proud of your sweet tooth! Our Blomus Copo Sugar Bowl with Spoon is a stylish product with a steel lid and spoon on a white porcelain sugar bowl. Our milk jugs and frothers will make your creamy, frothy cup of coffee a delight to drink. Our Zack Vivace stainless steel canisters are a great storage idea for tea and coffee. For the connoisseurs of tea, we have the Ironwood gourmet rectangle tea chest to store your different selections of tea leaves.Whether you are a discerning beverage drinker who enjoys a cup of coffee to relish the comfort of solitude or one who grabs a cup of tea or coffee whenever you wish to unwind by enjoying the pleasures of company, the amazing products at Vital Wares will surely make you relish every sip of your tea or coffee.


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Square Neckline Crepe Dress
Style # 210152
Lend your workweek closet an elegant twist with this crepe bebe dress, featuring a sophisticated square neckline and a polished figure-contouring design. Try it with a chunky necklace and a pair of closed toe pumps.
- 100% polyester
- Center back to hem: 34" (86 cm)
- Spandex lining
- Invisible zipper
- Dry clean
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Rated 5 out of 5Āby 2
Rated 5 out of 5Āby SlimThickumz contemporary & classy
This is the epitome of a classy black dress.I have a very important presentation that will take place in front of doctors,nurses, and other healthcare professionals next month, and I will make sure this is what I'm wearing. It oozes professionalism with its defined cuts & design, screams femininity, & confidence. It fits true to size and the hidden zipper is always a plus. I can't wait to present now, wish me luck!
P.S This is absolutely a must have for any Bebe fashionista's closet!
June 14, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Āby ViaBB Amazing dress!
Love this dress! Have been seeing it online for a while now and never thought anything of it. Saw it in the store, tried it on and it's amazing. This dress looks like it has a jacket attached with the tank part of the dress underneath, this can't really be seen in the online picture.
I'm a 36D, 5'10". This dress really flatters and is great for work.
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The modern frame design of the 300 EXC, comprising lightweight, high strength, chrome-molybdenum steel section tubes, combines maximum longitudinal stiffness with optimum torsional stiffness. It guarantees easy handling and precise steering behaviour, as well as excellent ride stability. So the new frame not only shines with the new colour, it also clearly represents the benchmark in terms of weight and stability. The frame colour shines in MY 2015 in the same orange as the KTM factory racing team, making the styling even more attractive. Moreover, it's easier to maintain and provides more space for mounting the fuel tank and other components. Thanks to the frame design and in conjunction with the rear PDS damping system, shocks at the rear wheel are absorbed and dissipated optimally.
The cast aluminium swingarm has been developed with state-of-the-art calculation and simulation software and constructed, in terms of design and wall thickness, for minimum weight with optimum stiffness and precisely defined flexibility.
The KTM 300 EXC has its own individual suspension setting, optimally tuned to weight and engine. The high-quality WP suspension components have been specially designed for enduro use. They ensure maximum traction and plenty of comfort. At the rear, a PDS shock absorber from WP Suspension works with a direct linkage to the upper side of the swingarm. The wide range of setting options for rebound damping and high- and low-speed compression damping are standard on KTM bikes.
The triple clamps have been specifically designed for enduro use and ensure precise handling thanks to their supporting of the fork flex. The rider receives precise feedback from the front wheel, even in the toughest terrain, thereby increasing riding safety and speed.
The bodywork has been designed ergonomically and functionally in such a way that the whole motorcycle is in perfect harmony with the rider down to the very last detail.
At the same time, the ingenious design of the airbox guarantees optimum protection of the air filter from dirt plus maximum air throughput for the highest performance. The airbox covers are manufactured in a 2-component process with new in-mould graphics. The filter is replaced very quickly, without any tools. Furthermore, two additional tabs on the cover allow it to be secured with bolts if desired.
All EXC models are equipped with an extremely sturdy, tapered Neken handlebar made from high-strength aluminium alloy. In accordance with the proven KTM standard, the black anodised handlebar can be fixed in a choice of four positions. The handguards are made from a new material in MY 2015 in order to achieve even greater impact resistance.
The new speedo from MAE integrates all control lights, except those for the turn indicators, into a single component. This provides the cockpit with a cleaner and tidier appearance and makes the available information clear and easy to read.
The wheels are equipped with new, black, 7050 T6 aluminium Giant rims, black coated spokes with lightweight aluminium nipples and lightweight CNC-machined hubs, allowing highest levels of stability to be achieved while keeping weight to a minimum. The fitted Maxxis enduro tyres have been specially developed for KTM and excel with perfect traction and outstanding performance.
High-tech brakes from Brembo have always been standard equipment on KTM offroad bikes and, together with the lightweight wave brake discs, they are the measure of all things in terms of brake technology. As the best brakes in enduro sport, they remain unchanged for MY 2015.
The engine receives a new TVC exhaust control setting for MY 2015, opening at a 200-rpm higher engine speed. This results in smoother power development. The ignition curve has been optimised for this new TVC setting. The carburettor settings have also been revised with a view to better and more uniform engine characteristics.
The intermediate gear ratio for the electric starter has been shortened to achieve a more powerful initial torque, thereby ensuring a more reliable electric motor start function.
A new ignition cover featuring a new gasket has been developed for the KTM 300 EXC model year 2015. The gasket for the inner clutch cover is also optimised and helps to shield the unit better.
The 300 EXC has demonstrated its abilities unequivocally in many offroad competitions. The combination of massive 2-stroke performance, incredible torque and an ultra-manoeuvrable chassis makes it the first choice when the going gets really tough. There's no standard production bike on the market with a better power-to-weight ratio than the 300 EXC. The compact 2-stroke engine supplies the best performance that money can currently buy in the E3 class. The perfectly tuned exhaust control system ensures controllable power development, while the 6-speed transmission designed especially for enduro use always has the right gear available.
Design | 1-cylinder 2-stroke engine, water-cooled, with reed intake and exhaust control |
Displacement | 293.2 cm³ |
Bore | 72 mm |
Stroke | 72 mm |
Starting aid | Kickstarter and electric starter |
Transmission | 6 gear, claw shifted |
Primary ratio | 26:72 |
Final drive | 14:50 (13:50) |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch DDS / Brembo hydraulics |
Ignition system | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan |
Frame | Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing |
Forks | WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA |
Shock absorber | WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC |
Suspension travel front | 300 mm |
Suspension travel rear | 335 mm |
Brake system | Disc brakes, brake calipers on floating bearings |
Brake discs - diameter Front | 260 mm |
Brake discs - diameter Rear | 220 mm |
Chain | 5/8 x 1/4" |
Steering head angle | 63.5° |
Wheel base | 1,482±10 mm |
Ground clearance (unloaded) | 355 mm |
Seat height (unloaded) | 960 mm |
Total fuel tank capacity approx. |
9.5 l Unleaded premium fuel (95 octane), mixed with 2-stroke engine oil (1:60) |
Weight without fuel approx. | 102.1 kg |
* Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), the actual sale prices can vary.


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Slow roasting beef gives you a juicy, tender roast. You will be amazed at how easy this is to prepare and any leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Purchase a meat thermometer if you don't own one and it will come out perfectly cooked every time. Serve this with your favorite veggies.
Roast Beef
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Serving Size: 4 oz meat • Servings: varies • Old Points: 4 • Points+: 4
- Meat thermometer a must
- 2 to 3 lb top round or eye of round roast, fat removed
- salt and fresh pepper, to taste
- 1/2 onion quartered
- toothpicks
Serving Size: 1/4 cup • Servings: 12 • Old Points: 0 • Points+: 0
- 3 cups beef stock
- 4 tbsp flour
Remove roast from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking so that it reaches room temperature. Trim all the fat off the meat to keep it lean. Rub the meat with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Using toothpicks, adhere onion pieces to the top of the roast. Place the thermometer all the way into the center of the meat.
Place in a pan and set your oven anywhere between 300° to 350°.
Roast until the thermometer reads 130° for rare, 140° for medium rare, 150° for medium, and 155-160° for well done. Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest 10-20 minutes before you cut it so that the juices are distributed evenly. I always remove my roast beef from the oven when it is 135° for medium rare. The temperature will rise an additional 5 degrees as it sits.
To make gravy, add 1 cup of beef broth to the pan drippings, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Pour it into a small pot and heat on medium. Add 3 tbsp flour to remaining broth and mix well. Pour it into the pot and whisk over low flame. Add all drippings accumulated from cutting the roast beef into the pot, bring too a boil and stir until it thickens, simmering on low a few minutes. Adjust salt and pepper.


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Athens, Georgia - R.E.M. hospitality. Wining, dining and dodgy home videos provide a warm welcome for Willie and Joe.
Joe & I took a flight from San Antonio to Atlanta, where Bruce met us in a rented car. We headed out to Athens, Georgia, home of R.E.M., where we planned to stay the night. Bertis Downs, the band's manager, had invited us for dinner which sounded like a great plan. On arrival at the picturesque little Bed & Breakfast place where we were staying, we got a call from Bertis saying that Michael Stipe and a few friends were in town and keen to see us, so could we meet at his house first. So, over to Bertis's house, where he & his wife Katherine proudly showed us their new baby daughter before we descended into the wine cellar. The Downs wine cellar is a) very large and b) very well stocked with fabulous wines. Not wishing to waste any time we ploughed in and sampled some very fine vintages. And then some more. And then some more. Michael arrived with three friends and we settled into the living room, as Bert continued to bring in more bottles. We were all loving life by the time we finally left to eat.
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Lance entertained us with stories about a local Nubian religious order who were building pyramids out in the Georgia wilderness, and with highlights from his alternative movie collection, including the epic "Heavy Metal Parking Lot" and the legendary bootlegged home video of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's honeymoon, which was pretty horrifying. I'd heard rumour that this tape existed - Pam & Tommy's home movie of themselves consummating their marriage. Let me tell you, it leaves absolutely nothing to the imagination.
Rolled back to our B&B in the wee small hours, feeling restored into the heart of Athens life. What wonderful, mad, inspiring and utterly nice people they all are.
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Posted 28 November 2012 - 06:14
Posted 29 November 2012 - 00:24
It's a social network, you can't hide from their search, it would be counter intuitive. Just create a group that isn't allowed to see anything you post or do and lump all your unwanted friends in that. Though I think Facebook is the wrong site/network for your purpose, maybe a personal private website is more suited.
Posted 29 November 2012 - 06:16
Posted 30 November 2012 - 00:29
S then use groups. And your ex-GF probably removed you as a friend and put you on do not ask anymore. There is no hide from everyone outside of disabling your profile. It'd be like having your name in the phone ok, but not searchable so people can't actually find you.
Posted 02 December 2012 - 14:45
Appreciate your imput however this is not the case. I have a 2nd facebook account with a fake name that I used to test this out and even on that facebook account I can still not search for this person by the name.
I ask this cause I have some friends I want to have on my facebook and some I do not wish to have but if they see me on facebook they will have hurt feelings.
Posted 03 December 2012 - 10:32
Posted 29 January 2013 - 12:18


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Ash's Buizel is a Water-type Pokémon owned by Ash. It was caught by Dawn but was traded to Ash because the Buizel preferred battles over contests.
Buizel gained a reputation for being a very powerful Pokémon and proved capable of defeating Dawn's Piplup, Zoey's Glameow and Ash's Pikachu. However because he focused on strength, Buizel was unprepared for contest moves and Dawn managed to capture him.
While Ash and Dawn where preparing for their gym and contest battles, Buizel was showing more interest in what Ash was doing, than the contest, while Aipom was doing the same with Dawn's training. Ash and Dawn traded Aipom and Buizel.
In DP068 Buizel battled Maylene's Lucario and learned Water Pulse. After blowing a hole in the ceiling when his Water Pulse collided with Lucario's Aura Sphere, it started raining and Buizel's Swift Swim was activated. The battle ended in a draw. Later Buizel competed in the Wallace Cup losing to a Lanturn in the top 8.
In DP083 Buizel was used in the Pastoria gym, beating Crasher Wake's two Pokémon, Quagsire and Floatzel. Buizel didn't battle again until DP102 where defeated Fantina's Gengar and lost to Drifblim.
In DP108 Buizel battled Byron's Steelix but despite the type-advantage as Water is strong against Steel, Buizel was eventually defeated by Steelix's Iron Tail.
Buizel's first battle with Paul, he first uses Aqua Jet and hits Magmortar gaining the upperhand. But when Magmortar was switched to Ursaring, Buizel was defeated by Ursaring's Focus Blast.
Buizel's battling style has included a few moves that would be useful in contests. Ice Aqua Jet and Counter Shield have been used in battles such as Fantina, Crasher Wake, Team Rocket and Paul.
Buizel battled a trainer's a Mr. Mime and lost the first battle. It then learned Ice Punch. Buizel won the second battle by activating Swift Swim.
Buizel battled Flint's Infernape and lost with a single hit and also lost to Kenny's Empoleon's Drill Peck .
Ash used Buizel against Paul's Gastrodon and won with Ice Punch. He also battled Paul's Drapion who was attacked with a powerful Pin Missile but Buizel was able to do use Water Gun Counter Shield and dodged Cross Poison. While in the air, Buizel used SonicBoom but Drapion blocked it and ensnared Buizel with its tail claw. Buizel broke free by inflating his floatation sac and then blasting Drapion with Water Gun but Drapion launched Toxic Spikes while Buizel was still in the air. As soon as he landed Buizel was poisoned by Toxic Spikes and Drapion finished him with Pin Missile, resulting in Buizel being knocked out.
Buizel is proud and very confident in his strength. This is due to his long record of winning battles. Unfortunately his pride can get him into trouble.
Known movesEdit
Move | Episode |
Water Gun + | Buizel Your Way Out Of This! |
Aqua Jet + | Buizel Your Way Out Of This! |
Sonic Boom + | Buizel Your Way Out Of This! |
Water Pulse | A Triple Fighting Chance! |
Ice Punch + | Short and To the Punch! |
+ indicates this Pokémon used this move recently.* - indicates this Pokémon normally can't use this move. |
Improvised MovesEdit
Voice actorEdit
Kiyotaka Furushima (Japanese and English)
- Kiyotaka Furushima, who voices Ash's Sinnoh rival, Paul in the original Japanese version, voices Ash's Buizel in both the Japanese and English-language versions of the anime.
- Buziel is Ash's only Water Pokémon to know an Ice-type move. Lapras knew Ice Beam but it no longer belongs to Ash.


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With 'hidden magic' you can give your creations a distinctive grain-like look, similar to wood. That's why this technique is also known as mokume nendo – which is Japanese for wood grain (mokume) made of clay (nendo). With hidden magic and FIMO effect, you can create unique brooches, earrings, rings and necklaces to name but a few – every single piece an absolute original.
Instructions, videos & downloads
Creative tips
If you are stuck for ideas, inspiration is at hand with our imaginative, easy to follow project sheets. Turn your creative ideas into reality with the FIMO range of craft products from STAEDTLER. With 'FIMO creative tips' you can search for your favourite creative tip based on material, theme and level of difficulty. Whether you're looking for trendy jewellery or great deco ideas for your home - the creative tip finder makes it incredibly easy to find your next FIMO project.
To view .pdf files you need Adobe's Reader, which you can download for free.
Please click "Creative tips app" for our mobile creative tip offer.
Impressive originals – with hidden magic in gold
Knead the FIMO and roll each colour out to a sheet using the clay machine on its thickest setting. You will need two sheets of metallic gold.
Stack the sheets of FIMO in the following order to create a rectangular pile: Metallic gold, translucent, glitter gold, metallic gold, light flesh and stardust.
Slice a thin layer off the top of the elevated star holding your sharp, flexible blade parallel to the surface. Make sure you don't cut too deeply. If you don't like the pattern, you can cut off another slice.
You won't be able to cut off another slice though if you cut too deeply into the sheet the first time round.Tip:
Unfinished items and left-over bits of material can be stored in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container, e.g. a plastic box or jar. -
Cut the star out using the round-shaped cutter. Ensure the cutter is large enough and allows you to leave about a 5 mm gap all around the star.
Then roll over the star with the acrylic roller to make the surface even and smooth. If necessary, use your fingers to carefully bring the star back into shape.
Create a thin sausage of metallic gold and position it around the edge.
The golden star is now ready to be hardened in the oven for around 30 minutes at 110°C. Repeat the process to make two smaller stars and circles for the earrings.
Once hardened, you can carefully go over the surface with the sanding sponges to make it smoother.But don't forget! Don't sand too much or you might spoil the pattern!
To finish off, drill a hole in the star and stick an o-ring in. String the large star onto the choker necklace and add the two smaller ones to the creole earrings.
You'd like to make some unique jewellery of your own?
The complete 'Hidden Magic in Gold' creative tip can be found in the creative tip finder.
Blending table
Use the blending table to help create the colour you require.
E.g. by blending 3 parts yellow (-10) with 5 parts pink (-22) you get a warm red colour.
It's just as easy to make colours lighter or darker - all you have to do is to add black (-9) or white (-0).
FIMO soft standard blocks are segmented into 8 portions, making it very easy to blend the colours.
Please note that colours may vary due to printing process.
Creative tips app
With 'FIMO creative tips' you can search for your favourite creative tip based on material, theme and level of difficulty.
Whether you're looking for trendy jewellery or great deco ideas for your home - the creative tip finder makes it incredibly easy to find your next FIMO project.
The app at a glance:
- Search function based on different materials, themes and levels of difficulty. Combinations are possible too.
- Creative tips with illustrated step-by-step instructions and shopping list (requires an internet connection).
- Favourites function: Collect your favourite creative tips in a favourites list.
- Easy to send the creative tips by e-mail.
- Print function (requires AirPrint).
- Easy to share the creative tips on facebook and twitter.
- Photo upload: Inspire your friends and show them a photo of your FIMO project.
- The random creative tip function selects a new project for you when the device is shaken.
- Regular updates with lots of new ideas.
- Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
- Requires Android smartphone version 2.3.3 or later.
4. FIMO Symposium
SAVE THE DATE for the 4. FIMO Symposium
4 teachers– 4 days clay-time-fun!
It's nearly time again! The 4th FIMO Symposium is getting closer!
More information can be found here.
Seasonal creativity
Amazing winter ornaments of shimmering ice
verybody's familiar with Red-Nosed Rudolph. But could you name Santa's other eight reindeers? Never mind – they won't be taking offence and will nevertheless be glad to enrich your winter decoration with their magic glamour.
In candlelight, the semi-transparent animals gleam as if covered in frosting, transforming your table into a true winter wonderland with their romantic lustre. FIMO effect gemstone colours are your medium to capture the festive season with artistic means.
Follow your inspiration: With just a handful of materials and a little skill, you will create your personal winter ornaments in no time at all. Hardened in the oven and refined cooled down, your antlered friends will grace the cold season for you and your loved ones in years to come.
As usual, you'll find this and more ideas with comprehensive step-by-step tutorials in our creative tip finder.
By the way: The other eight reindeers' names are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder and Blixem.
Current trends – the look for 2014
When it comes to designing and creating jewellery, accessories or deco items, current trends are often a great source of inspiration. FIMO is incredibly flexible and enables you to integrate your preferred trend colours, shapes and motifs into your work. As far as colour is concerned, 2014 is a bold year: Purple, bright blue, orange and coral are all the rage. Other ones to enjoy great popularity at the moment are effect colours like gold and silver as well as nude and pastel tones. As regards shapes and patterns, the focus is on stripes and dots, though floral designs are in vogue this year too. As to deco items, things have more or less remained the same: Vintage, shabby chic and owl motifs are still very much 'in' in 2014.
You will certainly find the right hue for each season among the extensive FIMO colour assortment. And should a colour be missing from the range, you can mix it yourself – with the help of our FIMO colour blending table.
What is new is the trend theme 'handwriting': A person's handwriting is a warm expression of their personality – not only on greeting cards and invitations. Whether for nice-looking labels on hand-made deco boxes, clay pots in the kitchen or drawers, handwriting gives small accessories or everyday items an elegant and personal touch.
You can find out more about different handwriting styles and what a person's handwriting reveals about them in our 'beautiful writing' section.
You'd like to incorporate current trends in your ideas?
You're sure to find inspiration in our 'Lace Lanterns' creative tip.
Brochures & Catalogues
Simply shape your ideas. FIMO and FIMOair, oven-hardening and air-drying modelling clay.
Click the pictures to download our brochures as .pdf files.
To view .pdf files you need Adobe's Reader, which you can download for free.
FIMO in action
Why I use FIMO
Infinite creative freedom
There are only few materials which offer as wide a variety for creative expression as FIMO does. For one, working with FIMO is easy to learn – first results are quickly achieved almost in no time.
And you can create almost anything: jewellery or accessories, picture frames or decorations, dolls and figures, flowers and sculptures – everything is possible. The vast range of FIMO colours and the unique texture make it possible to imitate other materials in a remarkably convincing way, for example wood, stone, glass and many others. Incidentally, it teaches you techniques which were originally based on processing entirely different materials.
Tools? You can actually start with hardly any special tools. Beginners in particular can already fabricate the most beautiful creations using only the Starter Kit. And if you later want to create more delicate and more professional pieces, you simply venture to tackle the various tools.
If you have questions, please take a look at our FIMO FAQ section or contact our customer service at service(at)staedtler.de
New FIMO products
Gemstone colours with fascinating double effect
The new gemstone colours of the FIMO effect assortment lets self-modelled jewellery or home accessories become special eye catchers.
With subsequent polishing, the transparent depth and pearlescent effect let the modelled works of art appear like high-gloss rose quartz, precious jade, fascinating ruby, clear citrine or shimmering blue agate.
The gemstone colours inspire to try out new technologies and variants, and impress with striking results. Give it a try and design your own bracelet. Our creative tip explains how it's done step by step.
Tip: FIMO DVD Workshop
The new FIMO DVD provides the perfect introduction to the art of modelling.
The 12 exclusive step-by-step videos are divided into three levels of difficulty, offering something for everyone – from beginners to experts.
With tips and tricks, detailed explanations as well as templates and printable shopping lists, the new FIMO DVD is an all-inclusive package.
FIMO - the story of success
STAEDTLER® FIMO® - History
It all begins in 1939.
In her search for a new material to use for her dolls' heads, the well-known doll maker Kaethe Kruse begins experimenting with a new substance.
As the material turns out to be unsuitable for serial production, her daughter Sophie does some experimenting of her own with it, mixing pastes and colours into it and then kneading it into a whole variety of shapes and objects.
She uses the material to create vases, mosaics, pictures, miniatures, figures and toys.
Sophie Rehbinder-Kruse sums up her philosophy as follows: ''Mankind instinctively wants to model things; it is his way of cherishing and preserving something dear to him". As a result, she goes on to develop her first modelling clay kit in 1954.
She creates the brand name FIMOIK by using the first two letters of her nickname 'Fifi', the 'Mo' from modelling clay and the final letters of 'mosaic', one of her favourite techniques.
Thanks to the family's excellent connections to the toy trade, 'Kaethe Kruses Ofenknete' (oven-baked clay) is well received by the market.
In 1964, Eberhard Faber acquires all of the rights. In 1978, this company, established in 1922 in Neumarkt, becomes part of STAEDTLER Group.
In 1966, equipped with a new concept, improved recipe and better sounding name, 'FIMO' is successfully launched onto the market in a range of 15 colours, two different sizes of block and variety of gift sets.
A FIMO handbook jam-packed with suggestions and instructions and a number of different brochures inspire users to try their hand at a whole array of new creative ideas.
The range continues to grow. Over the years, new colours, including some with special glitter, stone and transparent effects are added to it.
Craft sets complete with accessories on a selection of creative themes are also introduced.
Today, the range comprises 72 different colours and is rounded off by a wide assortment of accessories such as 'FIMO liquid', varnishes, metallic powders, leaf metal, push moulds and metal jewellery bases.
Sophisticated FIMO techniques such as 'millefiori', 'mokume gane', 'kaleidoscope' and 'Skinner blend' have developed.
Gemstone imitations, silk-screen, patina, ink and impression effects etc. all make FIMO an extremely versatile material: For imaginative modelling by children and more complex applications in the field of art and jewellery design.
Arts & Design
Tips for watercolour painting
As a rule, when watercolouring, you begin with the subtle, light-coloured shades and gradually work towards the darker ones.
The painting surface itself is part of the composition, shimmering through in some places or, in other places, left in its original white state as a highlight. Watercolour pencils can be used with water to create a very thin or partial wash so that characteristic hatching lines remain visible. Colours are often added to a pre-moistened surface or still damp wash so that they run into each other and merge, thereby creating the textures and blends so characteristic of this kind of painting.
The subtlety and delicacy of this painting technique is emphasised still more when parts of the picture are left incomplete, with some of the content merely hinted at, leaving scope for interpretation.
Useful accessories for watercolour pencils:
A quality sharpener with a sharp blade (e.g. STAEDTLER art. no. 512 002), high-quality brushes in the sizes 8, 15 and 20 make a good basic set, two glasses of water (change frequently), paper stomps or, alternatively, cotton buds, tissue paper or tracing paper to protect the finished picture, kneadable eraser for the removal or lightening of watercolour pencil marks (STAEDTLER art. no. 5427).
Painting surface:
Only highly absorbent kinds of paper are suitable for painting with water-colour pencils. As paper can ripple when brought into contact with water, paper of at least 250g/m2 should be used. There are many different kinds of real hand-made paper, from papyrus, Japanese paper and wood-free types (particularly white) right up to embossed card e.g. linen structure. The characteristics of the paper chosen will have a strong influence on the final painting, especially in the case of very subtle watercolours.
Mixed techniques:
Watercolour pencils are ideal for all kinds of mixed techniques. For centuries now, pen, ink, pencil and charcoal drawings have been watercoloured and used as sketches for oil painting. The combination of watercolours with soft pastel chalks and oil pastels creates contrasting effects and allows for hatching, superimposed highlights and accents.
Tips for oil pastel painting
Oil pastels are particularly versatile and possess great expressive power. They contain oil and wax as binding agents. As a result, they do not cause dust and they adhere very well even to smooth paper. Their vibrant colours are reminis- cent of oil paints. They have superb coverage characteristics and best effects are achieved when the colours are applied thickly. Any surplus colour should be removed every now and again with a cotton cloth or piece of kitchen towel.
In addition to this, attractive, smooth transitions of colour can be created by smudging. Oil pastels are not really suitable for detailed work. However, the crayons can be sharpened a little (it is recommended to place them in the fridge for a while beforehand).Another alternative is to take the desired colour and apply it to a piece of e.g. card, partially dissolve it using a brush dipped in solvent and then paint any details on using the brush.
Highlights and shadows are emphasise as a last step using black and white crayons.In this example, impressive effects have been created by a clear, linear structure, leaf metal and relief elements in gold.
Painting surface:
Oil pastels are a versatile medium which adhere to a whole variety of surfaces such as paper, cardboard, canvas, wood, stone and even smooth surfaces like glass and plastic.
Oil pastel paintings are not particularly sensitive but it is, nevertheless, recommended to protect artwork with a transparent cover sheet or to frame it under glass straight away.
Useful accessories:
The only tools really required are fingers, though for certain techniques the following can be helpful: Turpentine substitute, alcohol or linseed oil, scratching tool, e.g. a small knife, fork or nail file, wet wipes for cleaning hands, a small brush for detail work, cotton buds, an old piece of cloth and kitchen towel for smudging, brush for dissolving, sharpener or knife for sharpening.
Tips for soft pastel chalk painting
The term is derived from the Italian word 'pasta' (= paste). Pastels are made up of pigments, binding agents - e.g. tragacanth gum - and sometimes fillers like chalk and talc which make the pastel chalks smooth and soft.Soft pastel chalks are also ideal for all kinds of mixed techniques.
They can be applied on top of gouache, watercolour, not too thickly applied acrylic and even oil paints and can be used in combination with, e.g., charcoal and ink too. They can also be washed with a moist brush, similar to watercolouring.
Painting surface:
Rough paper is most suitable for use with soft pastel chalks. There are many different special pastel papers available, e.g. Ingres, velour paper, Sansfix, pastel card etc. Pastel chalk looks particularly impressive when used on coloured paper, as the surface can then actually be incorporated in the picture.
Storage and framing:
When the work is completed, it is essential that it is fixed. A sheet of tissue or tracing paper may also be used to protect the finished picture. Even pastel artwork that has been properly fixed remains sensitive and, ideally, should be mounted and framed under glass straight away. Anyone not wishing to have a mount should nevertheless make sure that there is a spacer between the glass and the picture in order to avoid condensation stains.
Useful accessories for soft pastel chalks:
Fixative (available e.g. as a spray), paper stomps or, alternatively, cotton buds, wet wipes for cleaning hands and tools every now and then while working, kneadable eraser for the removal or lightening of colours (STAEDTLER art. no. 5427), rice - dirty soft pastel chalks can be cleaned quickly by placing them in a plastic tub with grains of rice -, a cover for the floor underneath the workplace as soft pastel chalks always create dust, protective clothing for the same reason.
Basic techniques
Arts & design products
FAQ & tips on using FIMO
Opened FIMO
Work in progress and leftovers can be kept in a sealed plastic bag or an airtight container such as a plastic container or a glass.
How does FIMO work?
The oven-hardening modelling clay FIMO is a PVC-based compound.
In comparison to "normal" modelling material, FIMO is much stronger – this structure allows the modelling of small and delicate objects, for example.
The FIMO compound is made of plastic powder, plasticisers and additives.
While baking in the oven, the plasticiser makes the plastic powder gel; once cooled off, it forms a solid matter.
Can I bake already hardened parts several times?
FIMO can be baked several times, for example to plug up cracks or replace broken parts with FIMO.
FIMO is best hardened in the oven for 30 minutes at a ideal temperature of 110° C.
Pieces hardened at 130° C will look pretty much the same, except for the fact that they are a little more flexible.
However, this maximum temperature of 130° C and hardening time of 30 minutes should not be exceeded!
Does FIMO have a use-by date?
FIMO does not have a date of expiry. FIMO should, however, be stored dry and cool. Unhardened FIMO is best kept in aluminium foil, in a metal or plastic box (made of PP or PE!), to protect it from dust and contamination.
FIMO will thus last at least two years.
However, we don't know how long and under what circumstances the FIMO had been stored in the shop before you purchased it.
In order to make older or hardened FIMA soft again, we recommend using FIMO Mix Quick, article no. 8026. The kneading aid for mixing makes softening firmer FIMO quick and easy. This, however, will work only if the compound hasn't thoroughly hardened yet.
Is FIMO suitable for outdoor use?
Once completely hardened, the oven-hardening compound is weatherproof but should not be varnished!
It is important that the hardened model has no cracks through which rain could penetrate. Otherwise the model could burst in freezing temperatures.
The colours might fade a little over time when exposed to intense sunlight; a protection of some kind is therefore recommended, a canopy for example.
What is the ideal temperature for hardening FIMO?
The gelling process (PVC in plasticiser) cannot be completed at temperatures of less than 110° C. FIMO will harden, but is still brittle inside and therefore fragile. If you harden FIMO at temperatures above 110° C, it will become more flexible.
However, you then accept that the colours become more brownish and are possibly about to burn. We do not recommend doing this!
The ideal hardening temperature is 110° C for 30 minutes.
Is FIMO waterproof?
We recommend our oven-hardening modelling clay for snow globes as well.
Here, the hardened model will be placed in water permanently.
However, FIMO should not be varnished.
Can I mix FIMO soft / classic / effect / Puppen with each other?
All these variants can easily be combined and mixed with each other.
Der Geliervorgang (PVC in Weichmacher) kann bei weniger als 110°C nicht bis zu Ende geführt werden. FIMO wird dann zwar hart, ist aber im Inneren noch mürbe und daher bruchanfällig. Wenn man FIMO höher als bei 110°C härtet, wird es eher flexibel.
Man nimmt damit aber in Kauf, dass die Farben bräunlich werden und evtl. kurz vor dem Verbrennen sind. Wir empfehlen das auf keinen Fall!
Die ideale Härtetemperatur beträgt 110°C bei einer Härtezeit von 30 Minuten.
Zum Kleben von abgebrochenen FIMO-Teilen empfehlen wir "Pattex Multi Alleskleber" von Henkel.
Dieser ist von uns getestet worden, er kann auch im Backofen mitgehärtet werden. Der Kleber trocknet transparent auf und verfärbt sich auch nicht durch Hitzeeinwirkung.
Zum Kleben von FIMO Schneekugeln (Verbindung der Haube mit dem Unterteil) empfiehlt sich der Modellbaukleber von Pattex.
Does FIMO contain softening agents such as phthalates?
Phthalate-based plasticisers have fallen into disrepute.
These are suspected of being carcinogenic or mutagenic.
For reasons of preventive consumer protection, STAEDTLER has stopped using plasticiser containing phthalate in FIMO already in 2006.
Is FIMO non-hazardous / non-toxic?
Our oven-hardening modelling clay FIMO does not contain any harmful, allergenic or poisonous substances. FIMO meets the requirements of the EU Directive on the Safety of Toys (EN71, Part 5).
We commissioned the 'Forschungsinstitut für Leder und Kunststoffbahnen gGmbH' (Research Institute of Leather and Plastic Sheeting) to examine emissions at 130° C and 150° C – in other words, at temperatures higher than stated by our instructions (110° C). At both 130° C and 150° C, neither carcinogenic or mutagenic substances were detected, nor any with reproductively toxic properties. Nevertheless, a maximum temperature 130° C should not be exceeded. We recommend using an oven thermometer.
In unfavourable conditions, hydrochloric acid fumes can develop at temperatures above 150°C. However, these have a very strong warning effect (burning sensation in the eyes and stinging in the nasal mucosa) before they cause any toxic reactions. In any case, thoroughly ventilate the room, bring any person outdoors and consult a physician if taken ill (this is a "standard" procedure for any kind of danger and therefore does not apply only to FIMO).
Is FIMO food safe?
Our oven-hardening modelling clay FIMO does not contain any harmful, allergenic or poisonous substances. FIMO meets the requirements of the EU Directive on the Safety of Toys (EN71, Part 5).
Moreover, hardened FIMO is resistant to sweat and saliva in accordance with DIN 53160 (LGA Test 5561011) You should avoid direct contact between FIMO and mouth or food though – FIMO is not food safe.
Ensuring this would require special testing and approvals, which have not been carried out for FIMO. This also applies to animals; we therefore do not recommend using FIMO in aquariums, terrariums or for making animal feeding bowls.
Incidentally, FIMO does not contain any animal components and is gluten-free.
What does "natural-based substances" mean?
Is FIMO not longer made of PVC?
The notice "with natural-based substances" has been printed on the packs of our over-hardening modelling clay since July 2011.
This notice is not the result of a modified formulation.
We rather want to point out that we use raw materials in the production of FIMO which are based on natural fats and oils.
Der Geliervorgang (PVC in Weichmacher) kann bei weniger als 110°C nicht bis zu Ende geführt werden. FIMO wird dann zwar hart, ist aber im Inneren noch mürbe und daher bruchanfällig. Wenn man FIMO höher als bei 110°C härtet, wird es eher flexibel.
Man nimmt damit aber in Kauf, dass die Farben bräunlich werden und evtl. kurz vor dem Verbrennen sind. Wir empfehlen das auf keinen Fall!
Die ideale Härtetemperatur beträgt 110°C bei einer Härtezeit von 30 Minuten.
Zum Kleben von abgebrochenen FIMO-Teilen empfehlen wir "Pattex Multi Alleskleber" von Henkel.
Dieser ist von uns getestet worden, er kann auch im Backofen mitgehärtet werden. Der Kleber trocknet transparent auf und verfärbt sich auch nicht durch Hitzeeinwirkung.
Zum Kleben von FIMO Schneekugeln (Verbindung der Haube mit dem Unterteil) empfiehlt sich der Modellbaukleber von Pattex.
What glue is best used for FIMO?
We recommend "Pattex Multi Alleskleber" (all-purpose glue) by Henkel to glue on FIMO parts which have broken off.
We have tested this glue and it too can be hardened in the oven. The glue dries to a transparent state and does not discolour, not even under the influence of heat.
We recommend using the model-making glue by Pattex for the FIMO snow globes (for glueing the cover to the lower part).
Can I wash buttons made of FIMO?
FIMO buttons should not be machine-washed or dry-cleaned because the colours can fade over the course of time depending on the detergent and chemical cleaning agents, respectively.
In general, the buttons should not be varnished because our varnish is water-based. We recommend washing the garment along with the FIMO buttons by hand (30° C) and preferably using a soft detergent.


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