Fimo Help

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Okay, I need some creative ideas here. I made a brooch out of Fimo Soft. Said brooch is very intricate and has some thin parts, and it is also about five inches long. This is a recipe for disaster, because we all know how brittle Fimo/Sculpey can be when it wants to. And trust me, this bad boy is already super fragile...I cringe at the thought of actually wearing it.

I attempted to reinforce the brooch with plaster and wire on the back (I was desperate), but the plaster didn't adhere well and it looked like crap.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to reinforce this thing? I'm on a strict timeline to have this done and would so, SO appreciate any thoughts!

Here's a progress pic of the brooch when it was pre-fired. Hasn't been sanded yet, etc. (ETA):




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