Finally, FIMO

Just 2 days ago, I was surfing around the net for some ideas for my blog, and I thought "hey let's try searching for FIMO Liquid again, and if not I will try to contact Staedtler Malaysia and see if they are selling any of those FIMO Liquid here". And to my very surprise, uncle Google linked me to an Staedtler MY shop at Rakuten.com.my! (Link here). And to a better surprise, they DO sell FIMO Liquid (50 ml) here at the price of RM 36.8!

So without any hesitation (only took me 2 seconds), I immediately had it into my cart and ready to check out. But wait, there I saw FIMO gloss varnish (available in 10 ml at RM 15.8, and 35 ml for RM 22.3), which was slightly cheaper than Sculpey glaze; so it went into my cart as well. Oh, I need to mention I've got free Poslaju shipping nationwide from them when I purchased more than RM 50; and this offer is only valid through the month of September, 2014.

Tried looking for more FIMO polymer clays but unfortunately they only sell FIMO Kids and FIMO Air for now. But that's okay, I was happy enough and excited throughout while waiting for my parcel. Hoooo!

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And finally it arrived yesterday!

FIMO Liquid (Deco Gel) and FIMO Gloss Varnish.

Overall I am a happy kid with my new toys. Just a tiny bit of disappointment when I found out that my FIMO liquid isn't the newer version "Liquid Gel" as advertised (the one with orange cap), but rather the old "Deco Gel". Nonetheless, I quickly set up my table top and started making some juicy pies *yum*. And those, will be updated in another post.

And... Ever since I made the cute little bride, I was motivated to make another doll... Guess I will be doing some other one some time. Stay with me! (I hope, I really do hope, time permits everything!)

If you're a FIMO liquid fan, this would be the best time to get your hands on the gel along with complimentary free shipping, so hurry! Till then, see ya!

Update (May 21, 2016): Rakuten Malaysia is closed down. :(

Where to buy polymer clay in Malaysia?

(Updated: October 11, 2016)

After so many attempts to look for polymer clay in Malaysia, more specifically in KL, I almost gave up. Through many forums (old and newly posted ones), Q&A pages and everything, finally I found a few (literally a few) of them who can help you if you're equally lost as well.

1. Multifilla Art & Craft Supplies (Seri Kembangan; NEW branch: 10 Boulevard, PJ)

This is one of the shops that sell complete range of crafting products. Their websites say them all and it is run by an old lovely couple. They are very helpful and will guide you through if you're a beginner. They have the famous brands of polymer clay, including FIMO (soft, classic, effect), Premo, Sculpey, and some Kato Polyclay to begin with. They also sell all kinds of tools.

I bought some FIMO soft and FIMO classic along with eye pins from them. FIMO is a standardised brand so expect the clay to be of similar and standard quality compared to other clays. Kato is really hard for me; it took me a long time to just condition the clay.

Bear in mind standard branded clays are not cheap so if you're budget tight I suggest you to read on.

2. STAEDTLER Malaysia online shop @ Rakuten

This site has closed down along with the termination of Rakuten services in Malaysia.

3. Artfriend (The Gardens, the Curve)

A Singapore-based chain store selling a wide range of crafting supplies, from pencils, water colours, various paints, beads and chains, to miniature building materials. You can easily find any (almost, any) kind of clay-related products you're looking for in this shop, be it polymer clay (air dry clay, paper clay, etc.), glaze, clay tools, pasta machine (for clay), and more! It's really a fun place where I could spend hours in it, looking at each items, drooling, but not buying them... Yes, it could be expensive! (e.g. Silicone mold maker at price of more than a hundred bucks..!)

One note, the outlet in the Curve is much bigger, and spacious.  

4. Craft Haven (One Utama)

This is another physical shop that sells polymer clay and other art materials in a shopping mall. Will not comment much as I have not been to that place just yet, and will do if I have some time in the future.  

5.Claystation Yong

They sell all sorts of polymer clay at price about half of those branded clays. Her workshop is located along the main road in Setapak so it's not difficult to find. They also offer various tools and other crafting materials (especially felts).

They have recently put up an e-shop but I am no longer sure if the workshop is still open for walk-ins, though.

6. Malaysia Clay Art

An online shop that sells polymer clay, air dry clay, and related accessories/tools. Looks promising! Perfect if you prefer to get items delivered to your doorstep. At occassions you get some free tutorials via e-mails. They also organize some competitions occasionally with prizes in the form of polymer clay for what you have created! :)

7. Beading.my

This is an online shop, mainly focusing on selling tools and miscellaneous for beads and/or jewellery making. Type "polymer clay" in the search bar and you will find FIMO and Monsterkraft. What's best is that they provide shipping nationwide and internationally. 

Please bear in mind that there are more shops to be discovered especially the art workshops or studios! Forgive me if I have not include them here, and do drop me a comment below so as to benefit everyone else (: I hope the summary above saves some of your time. Feel free to shower in more ideas!

Where to buy polymer clay in Malaysia?

(Updated as at October 11, 2016)

After so many attempts to look for polymer clay in Malaysia, more specifically in KL, I almost gave up. Through many forums (old and newly posted ones), Q&A pages and everything, finally I found a few (literally a few) of them who can help you if you're equally lost as well.

1. Multifilla Art & Craft Supplies (Seri Kembangan; NEW branch: 10 Boulevard, PJ)

This is one of the shops that sell complete range of crafting products. Their websites say them all and it is run by an old lovely couple. They are very helpful and will guide you through if you're a beginner. They have the famous brands of polymer clay, including FIMO (soft, classic, effect), Premo, Sculpey, and some Kato Polyclay to begin with. They also sell all kinds of tools.

I bought some FIMO soft and FIMO classic along with eye pins from them. FIMO is a standardised brand so expect the clay to be of similar and standard quality compared to other clays. Kato is really hard for me; it took me a long time to just condition the clay.

Bear in mind standard branded clays are not cheap so if you're budget tight I suggest you to read on.

2. STAEDTLER Malaysia online shop @ Rakuten

This site has closed down along with the termination of Rakuten services in Malaysia.

3. Artfriend (The Gardens, the Curve)

A Singapore-based chain store selling a wide range of crafting supplies, from pencils, water colours, various paints, beads and chains, to miniature building materials. You can easily find any (almost, any) kind of clay-related products you're looking for in this shop, be it polymer clay (air dry clay, paper clay, etc.), glaze, clay tools, pasta machine (for clay), and more! It's really a fun place where I could spend hours in it, looking at each items, drooling, but not buying them... Yes, it could be expensive! (e.g. Silicone mold maker at price of more than a hundred bucks..!)

One note, the outlet in the Curve is much bigger, and spacious.  

4. Craft Haven (One Utama)

This is another physical shop that sells polymer clay and other art materials in a shopping mall. Will not comment much as I have not been to that place just yet, and will do if I have some time in the future.  

5.Claystation Yong

They sell all sorts of polymer clay at price about half of those branded clays. Her workshop is located along the main road in Setapak so it's not difficult to find. They also offer various tools and other crafting materials (especially felts).

They have recently put up an e-shop but I am no longer sure if the workshop is still open for walk-ins, though.

6. Malaysia Clay Art

An online shop that sells polymer clay, air dry clay, and related accessories/tools. Looks promising! Perfect if you prefer to get items delivered to your doorstep. At occassions you get some free tutorials via e-mails. They also organize some competitions occasionally with prizes in the form of polymer clay for what you have created! :)

7. Beading.my

This is an online shop, mainly focusing on selling tools and miscellaneous for beads and/or jewellery making. Type "polymer clay" in the search bar and you will find FIMO and Monsterkraft. What's best is that they provide shipping nationwide and internationally. 

Please bear in mind that there are more shops to be discovered especially the art workshops or studios! Forgive me if I have not include them here, and do drop me a comment below so as to benefit everyone else (: I hope the summary above saves some of your time. Feel free to shower in more ideas!

New (true) artisan in the making!

Hello everyone... Ta-da! My new toys!

Got my polymer clay supplies from Multifilla art & craft material supplies warehouse at Seri Kembangan. And some other crafting items as well, some from junk yard (lol), and some stolen (LOL).

FIMO is a well-known brand for polymer clay, on par with Sculpey (Premo), and Kato. But these are not cheap! Be prepared to spend a lot (and I mean like, a lot) if you want to buy these branded clays in Malaysia. One block of 56 g FIMO/Premo/Sculpey will cost you from RM 9.50 to RM 10.00.

My clays!