How to use your FIMO Bead Roller
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
It’s never been so easy to make same-sized, perfectly shaped beads using your FIMO Bead Roller! All you need to do to get consistent, uniform FIMO beads is to slide the base and top of the bead roller back and forth. The measuring ring helps you to measure out the quantity required for one bead.
For making 3 different bead shapes:
This is how it’s done:
1. Using the measuring ring, measure out the exact amount of FIMO required.
2. Push the FIMO out of the ring using, e.g., the end of a pencil.
3. Shape a small ball out of the measured-out amount and place it in the desired channel. Slide the base and top back and forth along the guiding rails.
4. Carefully make a hole through the bead, e.g. using a needle.
ATTENTION: Make sure that the hole is the right size for your chain.
5. Harden the FIMO in an oven at 110°C for approx. 30 minutes. Your FIMO beads are now ready for stringing!
Tip: Lacquering the beads adds a nice touch.
Cleaning:
When using different FIMO colours in succession, clean the shape with a damp cloth, otherwise it is possible for traces of colour to be transferred onto the following colours. After cleaning, always dry with a tea towel. Cleaning using soapy water is recommended after use. Do not use any strong chemicals or abrasive materials. Protect needles against the damp. Dry the needle using a tea towel and clean them with fine sandpaper if necessary.
Cut-off length:
Measure out the necessary amount of FIMO. To do this, first of all make the FIMO into a roll with the respectively stated diameter. After this, cut this off in the recommended length.



