Description
FIMO Air Modelling Clay - Professional Air-Drying Paste
Product Overview: FIMO Air is a high-performance, air-drying modelling clay engineered for professionals who require the detail-holding capabilities of traditional clay without the need for kiln or oven firing. Composed of 95% natural substances, this clay is exceptionally easy to handle, featuring a smooth, plastic-like consistency that is ideal for structural modelling, sculptural studies, and high-fidelity prototyping. Available in a range of neutral and earthy tones, it provides a stable, matte finish that is highly receptive to technical post-processing.
Applications:
- Architectural Model Making: An essential medium for representing topographical landscapes, organic site features, and brutalist structural elements. Its ability to be carved and sanded after drying allows architects to refine site contours and structural massing with professional precision.
- Film & TV Prop Making: A go-to material for creating lightweight "hero" props, detailed scenic miniatures, and decorative set pieces. Once fully cured, the durable surface can be easily painted, varnished, or aged using scenic techniques to simulate stone, ceramic, or weathered industrial materials.
- Prototyping & Industrial Design: Ideal for early-stage volumetric studies and ergonomic mock-ups. Its high workability allows designers to quickly test 3D forms, while its dimensional stability during drying ensures that prototypes maintain their intended scale and geometry.
- Restoration & Scenic Design: Perfect for reconstructing missing architectural details or creating bespoke textures for exhibition displays. Its natural composition makes it compatible with various armatures and substrates.
Technical Specifications:
- Material: Water-based Air-Drying Clay
- Colour: White, Pink
- Curing Method: Air-hardening
- Properties: High malleability, lightweight, non-toxic, carvable when dry
- Package: Vacuum-sealed foil packs for extended shelf life