How To Make Air Dry Clay - Silky-Smooth DIY Recipe
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- How to make air dry clay - ever since I came out with this recipe for "silky-smooth" air dry clay, it's become one of the most popular art recipes on my website. This is not a recipe for kids (it's not edible). Artists use this material to create beautiful, strong, long-lasting sculptures.
If you've used the silky-smooth air dry clay yourself, you may have some ideas for using it that I haven't thought of yet, so please put them in the comment section below. I also want to thank Eileen, Rex and Pia for contributing their ideas for this new video.
I know I'll get a couple of questions, so I'll answer them here:
Is this recipe waterproof? No.
Do you have to use the drywall joint compound? Yes. If you don't want to use it, you'll need to find another recipe. The joint compound combined with the PVA glue is the real magic behind this recipe and the paper mache clay recipe. It makes the mixture dry very hard and strong.
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I followed your recipe, made this amazing air dry clay, and believe me it's better than store bought clay, any clay in the market. its silky smooth and even very flexable, I added few drops of Clove oil as a preservative to increase its time. Once again thanks for your generosity.
You're welcome - I'm glad you like it. 😊
What a nice, clear presentation you make! So well delivered. And without the annoying music so many insist on using.
I wanted to make a dress form for an heirloom dress and needed to put paper mache over the chicken wire. I wasn’t quite sure how to approach it. Also have plaster gauze belly casts for both kids that have sat unfinished for almost 30 years. Now I know how to finish them! I’m so happy I found you! Thank you!!
Poke your beater attachments through a paper plate to keep the paper clay from riding up your mixer and it’ll also keep anything from splashing out of the bowl.
Gosh, I wish I'd heard of that a long time ago. What a great idea! 😊
Way back 2018, I've tried you're original recipe. It works really well and up to this day (2023)all of my creations are still well preserved. Then I found this and I can't wait to try this out. There are a lot of Tutorials out there but yours is truly my favorite. Thank you for your generosity of sharing your knowledge. May God Bless you.
Ive watched hundreds of instructional videos oover time and I have to say your videos are by far in my top 3 for fabulous instructions that are beautifully presented at just the perfect pace😁. Not too fast and more importantly - not too slow. Keepem coming please😁👌 love from the UK😊
Wow, thank you! 😀
New sub here!!!
I dont know why UA-cam decided to have your channel in my suggestion (the paper mache clay video), since I dont think I have ever searched anything close to paper mache, but I'm so glad it did.
I'm on a current binge, just watching all of your videos!!!
Awesome content.
Love all the way from Korea!
I never expected to watch a video made by an older lady about papje mache in my quest to create a perfect homemade cement, but here I am.
This video is super informative in many ways. Thanks.
Thank you for your enormous generosity.
My pleasure!
Whenever I make this dough I start talking to you in my mind thanking you again and again
Aw - that's sweet. I'm glad you're having fun with it. 😃
Thank you so much I’m making beautiful things with this clay at home! I made some realistic mushrooms for display for a woodland baby shower, mom is keeping them for decorations for the baby room 🥰 I used foil as a base, this clay, air dried, painted with acrylic paint and then glued some dirt and moss to the bottoms. They were magical 🍄🫶
That sounds wonderful! If you'd like to show them off, you can post some photos on the Daily Sculptors page on my site: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page
My wife told me about your videos. Glad she did. Enjoy your easy going presentation. It’s like listening to a friend showing you how to make it.
And now I know what to do with that tub of left over joint compound sitting in the garage left over from a remodel. Wish I’d seen this a long time ago.
Thank you…….subscribed
Have fun! 😊
I've been making this non-stop! Thank you SO much.
I'm adding this last part only because you asked what if anything we do different and why. My only change is that I use equal parts of everything then use more corn starch during the kneading part. I don't get the tiny bumps that I would get with using flour to knead in with.
I had a throw back moment to my bread making days ;) Also I wonder if anyone has ever picked up an old breadmaker at a thrift store to do just the mixing and kneading part of this recipe. You'd have to put it on dough only or watch carefully so it doesn't go into the baking part.
Hi Ivy - that bread-maker idea is great! In fact, I'll keep my eye out for one when I visit the local Goodwill store. They don't usually have one, but you never know.
That bread maker idea is genius!
I often see bread makers when I’m thrifting and think about buying one for it’s originally intended use, now I’ll get one for my mask making & sculptures!
I love jonni's clay! when i want to make it smoother i add more drywall joint compound and linseed oil (didnt have any mineral oil) have been also experimentally mixing in crayola model magic (cheap at the store) which makes it really lightweight. such a cheap and good recipe. thank you Jonni!!
I love Your videos, so instructive and helpful!!!
Thank-You for sharing and instructing so generously!!!
You can use armature wire, modge podge and toilet paper to make tree branches. I'm gonna try out your recipe soon. That gloss medium technique is a great bonus to this.
I admire your work and I would love to try it,Can this clay be done without the drywall compound it's hard to get that in my country
Yes, we have a recipe that uses plaster of Paris instead of joint compound. You can see it here: ua-cam.com/video/FLTVGPx4jWk/v-deo.html
Made a batch of this new recipe its amazing thanks very much jonni...... id say its almost as good as cold porcelain
I just wanted to day I love your videos. I watch them every day. It is because of your videos i have started making and creating lots of crafts.Thank you!!!!!
That's great to hear! 😊
When money is tight I buy cheap t.p. and it's no where near as nice as the good stuff. This may sound like a silly question but does it matter what quality of t.p. is used or just that you can weigh out the required amount? Love this video - can hardly wait to whip up a batch. Thank you again for your generosity, inspiration and time taken to help us learn more quickly.
No, it doesn't matter what brand you use. I always use the cheapest brand I can find.
Love the photos from community members as examples! We learn so much from others and great to mention them and give them credit for their ideas. Plus we get to see others beautiful work ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Absolutely!! And you can see many more photos from paper mache artists here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page
You are my crafty spirit animal!!! Thank you!
Wow! You are amazing! Thank you so so much for sharing your recipe inventions!!! I have been searching for this kind of recipe for so long and just found yours! 🙌🏼👏🏼
Found your channel yesterday and have watched many of your videos. What a wonderful teacher you are!
In the past, I've made paper mache sculptures with water, Elmer's and flour. They were painted with either oil paint or acrylic. Over time I had little bugs bore holes in these pieces. Have you had any problems like this? I will try the recipe without the flour for now, but I'm wondering how the recipe with flour differs from without. Is there a difference in texture, spreading it or any other trait? Thank you!
For some reason we don't have that kind of bug in my climate, but I'm sure they're drawn to the flour. The new recipe that replaces the flour with Portland cement should help. It's also much easier than the previous no-flour version that required the little grinder for the paper. The "paper cement clay" was intended for outdoor use, but it's so nice to work with that it would be great for inside sculptures, too. You can see the written recipe and the video here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/weatherproof-paper-mache-clay
Hello, really amazing! Thank you So much! I wonder if i can sand it or its as smooth that i dont have to?
If it isn't as smooth as you want it, you can sand it. Be sure to use a mask to keep the fine dust out of your lungs.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and taking time to show us how to make some great looking clay. I can't wait to try them out!
Wow so many different types of clay to use...need to get back into doing some paper mache. I really want to try the paper cement clay out.
Have fun! 😊
I am looking forward to using your recipes! I know that for this recipe you do not recommend DAP, but could you use Wurth for this recipe? I know that you didn't recommend it in the original recipe. It was all I could find today without running around.
I tried Wurth once, and it worked for me. But other people let me know that it didn't work for them, so I removed that video. However, we do now have a new recipe that will work with any brand of drywall joint compound, and it's as smooth and fun to work with as this air dry clay recipe. You can see that new recipe here: ua-cam.com/video/3oF_tKaRiBY/v-deo.html
This is wonderful! I'm so happy to have stumbled on your channel.
you are an incredible artist, love your work and technique.
Thank you so much 😀
Hi quick question please... will this stick to glass for fairy house on jars?
Many thanks
Thank you so much for sharing. You had me at joint compound. My Dad pasted away in 2013 of cancer he did drywall. Use joint compound in about anything I can art wise. This really help me make something honoring him.
Thanks again for the work you put in to the recipe, sharing etc. ♡
I checked out the link in the website for the recipe I'm actually giving you total credit where it's due to you. When I'm done I'll link the video or blog post with pics. At the moment I'm out of having an art studio space to be messy and craft. It's driving me crazy (er)! Miss having a space to be messy & experiment.
Hope you are doing well!
What a nice thought. I hope you have fun making your new sculptures.
Wow this is a very detailed video and it’s very interesting... you are so talented. Keep up the good work!
So helpful! Perfect for a mermaid. Thanks!
What a great idea! Are you going to make one?
You are an angel! I just started working with and making my own clay and I find myself wanting something better, I have been making cold porcelain but it's a bit too stiff for more detailed sculptures. I've made it work for some things but I think this may be what I'm looking for. I really like making my own and have been thinking about experimenting with my own recipies but I honestly don't know where to start, anyway this is what I am going to try next, thank you for this!
è possibile avere la traduzione della ricetta in italiano,grazie
This is exactly what I needed, thank you so much!
You are amazing. I've been away from watching videos lately but am so so glad I came back and opened yours first! I have a lot of catching up to do! You are so kind, humble, sharing and beautifully talented!! Thank you for you
Thanks, Donita!
I have been watching your videos for awhile now and I finally made this clay tonight. I doubled the recipe because I have kids that will probably use it up this weekend. I followed your instructions except I used a Ninja Express chop I bought from Amazon just for this project so I could get that fine coconut shred to the paper and it worked out beautiful. I have never used paper clay before and looking forward to using it on a project I have been doing with just tp and glue which wasn't working out very well at all. Just to make sure I have this right. Proper storage is: just made - to a few days keep tightly wrapped in plastic, up to a week tightly wrapped and placed in the fridge in an air tight container. You never really said how long it lasts if put in the freezer. Also, I am curious if the texture changes after being cooled in the fridge or frozen and then defrosted to use again?
I hope you had fun with it! I rarely have any left over, so I haven't tested it in the freezer for long periods of time. It's possible that it will eventually dry out, because it's pretty hard to get an absolutely perfect seal. I've left mine out on the counter in a lidded container for a week or more without any problems, but I think it depends on how many mold spores are naturally in the air. Some climates have more than we do here in the northern states.
@@UltimatePaperMache I just opened a tub I'd made at least six weeks ago. I had it wrapped in plastic wrap, then inside a plastic storage tub, and left it on my shelf. I didn't freeze it because I thought I'd be using it again soon. It's still great!
Hi Jonni - thanks so much for your generosity in making these wonderful videos. And thank you for 'translating' the names of ingredients for other countries. I'm in the U.K. so really helpful! I'm going to post some of the work you've inspired me to make on your website but meanwhile may I ask: I love the idea of using the Golden Acrylic medium as a smoothing coat. Is the gloss variety easy to paint on? I like a matte finish so would i achieve the same smooth finish with the Golden Soft Gel Matte product? I'm very lazy and hate sanding 😄 so if I can make this work, I'll be a happy bunny! Thanks again, Jonni. Best wishes, Mel x
I haven't used it enough to give you a very good answer. After I played around with the acrylic medium, I started using a thin coat of drywall joint compound instead. It can be smoothed with a damp sponge, so no sanding, and it's easy to apply in a paper-thin coat. You can see that video here: ua-cam.com/video/Ad2iLa201kA/v-deo.html
@@UltimatePaperMache thank you Jonni. I've started doing the same with the joint compound after I watched the video. It works so well with such good results.
I'm new to your channel and enjoying every moment. Is it safe to use bowls, mixers, strainer & etc. that are everyday use in the kitchen with this, or do I need a separate set for mixing all this stuff?
Hi Jeff. I use a separate mixer and beaters, because the clay can ride up the beaters and get into the holes the beaters go into, and it's almost impossible to get it out. I prefer to use separate bowls, too. I'm not sure you absolutely have to, but it seems like a good idea.
@@UltimatePaperMache , thanks so much for the reply! Can't wait to give your techniques a try! My granddaughter would like a piggy bank, so I thought i might be able to make one for her.
It looks like a lot of work, but worth it. I'm assuming it can be easily sanded?
Yes, you can sand it. Be sure to use a mask when you sand anything, of course.
Thank you so much for thos recipe ❤ I have a question, how long does it fully dry? Let's say a layer of about 4mm..
It depends so much on the temperature, humidity, etc, that I can't really give you an answer for that question. Do a small trial in your environment to get a good idea for drying time.
Your the best !! I haven't tried it I'm still just tearing up the paper just to start ,... ..the base,...I've made your mache' glue !! I put a little white vinegar in it to keep it freash,... I only have 3 projects going. Thanks to you !!??!! .. 2 of them LQQk good enough,..great tips and tricks,. P.S. I love everything you make !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!x4.179¶×149.6638,... P.S.S. thank you !!!!! 4 SHARING!!!!!
Fabulous video as always!
Hello, could you tell me if you can color the clay as you are making it? I need brown color clay to make some African figures and I would rather not paint after it has dried, I would like it to look more natural. Please advise if that can be done and with what should I color the clay. Thank you in advance for your answer.👍🏻
You can try adding some brown acrylic paint, but the color won't be very dark. All the ingredients in the recipe are white, so they will cause any paint to be more pastel. One thing that might work better, although I haven't tried it, is the colors that are made to be mixed with concrete. They don't have many choices, and you would find them at the DIY store. Do a small experiment first, if you want to try it, because I don't know if it would work.
@@UltimatePaperMache thank you, I thought about that too. I will buy some brown concrete color powder to try, I will et you know how it turned out
Your knowledge is SO appreciated!! You are very talented and a joy to watch! Thank you for all of your amazing videos!! They are SO helpful!
You are so welcome! 😃
I wonder if Crisco would work. I’ve used it on fondant.
It would work as a release, I think. Have you tried it?
Hey, you're a genius! Thank you for sharing this with us, I'm so excited to try it out!
Have fun! 😊
Can you use plastic of Paris instead of drywall compound? Also can you use wood glue?
I love your work, all your vídeos are Amazing
Thanks a lot for sharing this with us grandma. It's really educational and it's something I've been looking for. Thanks again
You are so welcome.😊
Hi, what a nice presentation and personality!
Thanks for sharing your information. I will try sculpting using this method.
Just wondering if its possible to carve back into the clay after it dries. Or the paper mache? With standard wood carving tools or Dremel?
Never used anything but wood and stone before to sculpt with, so this should be an interesting experience.
It will dry really hard, but not as hard as stone. I know you can cut into it with a Dremel. You can also sand it, and wood carving tools might work if they're sharp enough. I've cut it with a box cutter, but it isn't easy. Be sure to use a mask if you'll be creating a lot of air-born dust. Have fun with it!
Thank you for a wonderful recipe! What is the shrink factor on this?
I haven't tested it, but it does shrink slightly when it dries.
I just love your videos! I have watched all of the 'make it yourself' clay tutorials. I was about to go out and get all of the 'ingredients', but then you said this 1:47. I wanted to use this clay for silicon moulds, but now I am worried they will not dry solid? Is there a preferred method/recipe for that application?
That's true - you do need to use thin layers, or the clay can't get dry. It won't work as a solid mass, unless the entire object is quite small. To make larger, solid castings you'll need to use a casting material that hardens by chemical reaction, like plaster, concrete, or resin. But if you want to use the air dry clay in candy molds, or use just a thin layer pressed into the molds, that would work.
Thank you for this recipe. I wanted to ask whether I could use joint compound as powder and if yes, what quantity do you think I should use for your recipe (i.e. with the same quantity of the other materials).
A few people have told me that the powdered joint compound will work, but they didn't give specific instructions for using it. Mose powdered joint compound contains plaster of Paris - the fastest ones have the most plaster, and could cause this recipe to harden in the bowl. You'd need to experiment to see if it will work - and be sure you don't wash anything containing plaster in your sink, because it can harden under water and mess up your plumbing. If you try it and it works, please let us know which type of joint compound you used and how you changed the quantities.
Thanks for the great video and informative video! Do you think adding a small amount of sand will give stone like texture to the clay?
I suppose it would - but I haven't tried it.
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About to make a batch of this, I'm wondering though, I couldn't find a gallon of Elmer's Glue All, all I could find (Walmart and Michaels) was the school glue. I noticed you said in the video that its to thin, will it still work though? Would I need to add extra flour or cornstarch? Thanks for making this available to everyone!
I remember trying school glue a long time ago, and I wasn't happy with the way the clay came out. Did you try going to your local Lowes or Home Depot? They sell gallon size Elmer's Glue-All. Any hardware store, in fact, will have larger sizes.
Sideshow Sauces I don’t know if you still need this, but I got my gallon of Elmer's glue from an office supply store like Staples.
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Thank you kindly for all of your wonderful videos! I wondered if you have ever used a clay or bisque press mold (aka a "sprig" mold). Or if would you consider making a video about using them either with your air dry or paper mache clay? So far I've only found silicon mold demonstration videos. I'm hoping to make some shallow relief leaves that would go around a paper mache frame. and found a perfect size bisque mold on Etsy, and think your air dry clay recipe might be a great way to proceed.
I haven't seen anyone mention a bisque mold, and I don't know what a bisque mold is. I looked it up, and I saw some items that look a bit like cookie cutters, with a spring-loaded device that pushes the clay out. Is that what you mean? Paper mache clay is meant to be sticky so it will stay on over an armature. It also needs to be applied quick thinly so it will dry all the way through. It doesn't work at all like pottery clay - but it might work with your bisque mold. You would need to try it to find out. Perhaps before ordering your mold you could make a batch of the paper mache clay to see if you think it would work. I have a recipe that is less sticky and smoother, but it still is normally used over an armature. You could play with that recipe, too. You can find it here: ua-cam.com/video/YOiovGN-yHA/v-deo.html
@@UltimatePaperMache Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I will follow our suggestion and play with your recipe. Love your channel. Just forwarded the link to one of your dragon videos to my son who builds things for Burning Man each year.
Hello! I'm just starting to get into air dry clay and I've made some pretty funky creations lol. Your recipe is wonderful and exactly what I was looking for! I do have 1 question..is it necessary to use a stainless bowl like yours to mix in or is a cheap plastic one ok to use? Thank you so very much for sharing your recipe, have a fantastic day!
You can use any bowl you have on hand, and plastic is fine. I hope you'll show off some of your creations on my blog - my readers and I would love to see your creations. 😀 www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page
I love this stuff! Thank you!
I'm glad you like it. 🙂
Joni, paverpol would be a possible effective choice in substitution for elmers?
Maybe, but I've never tried it.
Hi , getting ready to make the scary mask , for Halloween, is this mixture good to use for mask ? Thanks, Mike Espo .
Not for the first layer that goes against the skin. It dries really hard, and it's very difficult to sand it perfectly smooth. Even a tiny bump would hurt. But if you use a layer of paper strips and paste first and then use this recipe for the details, that works really well.
Ok thanks, getting all my stuff together to make the mask . I don’t have a lot of time , that’s the problem, I build toy cars and junk art . But I plan to make the mask . Mike Espo thanks 😊
Hi 😊 i was just reading this recipe and saw the comment about it being best in thin layers. Im wanting to make some small round beads and wondered which recipe do you recommend for something thick
I don't make anything like that, but there is a guest post on my blog where the author shows how she uses the smooth air dry clay recipe for pendants. I don't know how well they hold up, though. You can see her post here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/make-necklace-pendants-with-paper-mache-clay
I bet you make great homemade biscuits! Lol. Awesome tutorial. 🤟🏼🤍
Can you put the clay into the oven at a low temperature to make it dry faster? Or would that negatively affect the clay figure?
Yes, you can do that. Turn the oven on as low as it will go. I use 170° F. If it gets too hot it will burn the clay.
@@UltimatePaperMache Thank you so much, this is going to make the process so much faster.
we only have a powdered drywall compound. Can I use that with this recipe? Will it work? It's actually my first time trying paper mache and I really liked you videos. Please elp me. thanks.
I'm not sure if it will work, so you'd need to try it to see. Some powdered drywall compound hardens really fast, so be sure to use the slowest one you have available. It should be mentioned on the bag. If it works, please let us know.
I am just wondering about the flour and cornstarch getting moldy over time? Have you seen any issues with mold?
The only item I've lost from mildew is a small sculpture that I left down in the damp basement by mistake. If you dry them quickly, and make sure to seal them so moisture can't be absorbed from the air, they should last a very long time. However, if you live in the tropics or somewhere that is so damp all the time that nothing ever really dries out, you could have problems. In that case, I'd use the new recipe that substitutes Portland cement for the flour and corn starch. It's still experimental for outdoor use, but it's great to work with for indoor sculptures. You can find the recipe by scrolling down this page: www.ultimatepapermache.com/weatherproof-paper-mache-clay
Very, very helpful and informative video about DIY air dry clay. 5 stars.
Thanks! 😄
I just came across your channel and am really enjoying it. I love all the animals that you make. I was wondering if you could make a Santa face? I would really like to make a life size Santa out of a tomato cage but can not figure out the face. I can't draw a straight line with a ruler (lol) but I can sew. The face is the only thing stopping me. Thanks and keep up the wonderful videos.
Hi Linda. I don't have a video about making a Santa face, but I do have a post that I wrote several years ago. You can see it here: bit.ly/2lWNHcv
I hope that helps.
Thank you for a wonderful recipe..Thank!!!
My pleasure 😊
Hi. Jonny. Thank you so much for your beautiful videos of your art and the clay sculptures and recipes. I appreciate it. I really like them so much. I also sculpture with sculpey as seen on my profile picture but it really works out quite expensive. Now i have seen all your videos how to make clay. Just one big problem. I only could get the joint compound in powder form in my country. Is there a way to use it instead of pre mix joint compound. Can you help to work out a recipe to make your smooth clay with this. Thank you.
Yes, you can use the powdered version. In fact, one of my readers did some experiments with it, and you can read her post here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/using-powdered-drywall-joint-compound-for-paper-mache-clay
Love your channel, you've inspired me! I'm looking forward to trying your Paper Mache Clay recipes but I was wondering; would Elmer's Clear Glue work as a substitute for the Glue All?
I can't buy the clear glue in my little town, so I can't do an experiment to find out. If you have some on hand, just mix a dab of the glue with the joint compound. If it stays moist, like you'd expect, it will work. If it gets rubbery, then either the joint compound or the glue have some boron in it, and it's trying to turn into Flubber - which doesn't work well for paper mache clay. 😀
I stumbled on your video and wow you are amazing!! I was wondering about your recipe could you add paint color like acrylic or an oil paint to the mix to give it color? And could this recipe can be used for plates or vases just for decoration? Thank you
You can add acrylic paint, but it will be washed out by the extreme whiteness of the drywall joint compound. If you add a lot of red you'll get a very light pink. You can use this for plates or vases, but it isn't waterproof. I just made a bowl with paper mache clay, but you could use this recipe too. You can see that video here: ua-cam.com/video/MmhBgiRja20/v-deo.html
After following you for a long time I finally mustered the courage to make this recipe! Will share with you what I make with it :)
Wonderful! We'd all love to see how it turns out. www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page
I'm wondering if I could use this clay as a casting material? Would it work with a plaster cast? I'm looking for alternative to plaster and resign. My peers from the fine arts academy I study at already used paper mache to make casts but never a 'clay' like this.
It will stick to a plaster mold, and I don't think you'd ever be able to get it loose. Some people have used the mixture in small candy-sized silicone molds, but if it's put in a mold that's larger than that, it will start to curl away from the sides of the mold as it dries. The best thing I've found for plaster molds is Li-Qua-Che. I love that stuff! But it can't be made at home. This is a video I made using the product: ua-cam.com/video/N7u6gtHlY2A/v-deo.html
Just wondering... Do you think adding veggie glycerine to the clay would make it not dry out so fast? And not get cracks? I use glycerine in my watercolor paints, when moving it from tube to pans. Then the paint dries slowly, and wont crack in the pans. Perhaps you have tried this already, and if so, what was the result? Katla in Norway
I have no idea, but it sounds like an interesting experiment to do. If you try it, please let us know how it worked out! 😊
Thank You!!! Excellent recipe will have to try it out!!! I have yet to try the TP recipes. I am using the paper insulation. It's really good for rough texture, but not so good for details. Thank You Again for Sharing!!! 🌹🌹🌹💙💙💙😍😍😍😀😎👍👏
Hi! Love this recipe and I'm about to try it, I currently have a pva transparent/clear glue, will it work?
It should - I've used the clear Elmer's brand glue, and it worked just fine.
@@UltimatePaperMache Thanks for the answer!
is drywall joint compound the same as plaster?
No. The powdered form of drywall joint compound contains plaster, but that's not the kind we use in this recipe. We use the pre-mixed kind that comes in a plastic tub, because the fast-setting types get hard too fast to work with.
Is drywall compound the same as joint compound?
It's the same as drywall joint compound. I think plumbers have a product called joint compound, too - but it's very different.
Hi Jonni. Love your videos. Please tell me if I can use tapioca starch instead of cornstarch in this recipe. Ty. 😊
I haven't tried it. You would need to do an experiment to see if it works. Try cutting all the measurements in half, or even a quarter, so you won't waste materials if your experiment doesn't come out the way you hoped. And please let us know what you find out. 🐱
@@UltimatePaperMache OK, will do. Thank you so much. 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing!
Hi Jonni
thank you for share all your work. Have you ever made anything that is hollow. I would like to make a snowman by covering a balloon. Will your clay work for something like this?
thank you in advance.
I have made several things that were hollow, but I don't have good luck with balloons. I did use one for a Humpty Dumpty sculpture, though. You can see that video here: ua-cam.com/video/iuaUWk6jaZM/v-deo.html
The problem with balloons is that they constantly change shape, even with the different air temperature inside them, so you can end up with wrinkles or cracks. And paper mache would not stick to the rubber. That's why I put the plaster cloth around my balloon before adding the paper mache. Air dry clay sticks really well to plaster cloth, and you don't even need to let the plaster dry completely before adding your thin layer of air dry clay. Have fun! 😀
great videos!!! I have a form i would like to reuse for several projects. How can I use my form and remove the dried clay project so I can reuse the form again?
That depends on what kind of mold it is. A silicone mold can be used with this recipe, and the casting should come out without any problems. You can then use the silicone mold again. However, this recipe will stick to a plaster mold unless it's sealed and you use a good release, and if there are no undercuts at all. I don't use plaster molds, so I can't tell you what kind of release will work - you'd need to do some experiments.
Ultimate Paper Mache thank you! I am using a one side (like a mask) plastic mannequin form (life size).
thank you again 😊
Can this air dry clay be baked after drying? I would like to use it to make a form on which to put polymer clay, which cures around 300˚F.
You can bake it. I usually try to keep the temp low enough to not cause any smoke, and I haven't tried it with polymer clay, so you'd need to do some experiments to see if it will work for you.
Hello Jonni, thank you very much for sharing the receipt!
May I ask you whether dried figures are breakable?
I make designer pinatas and am now thinking of a new pinata design where I will need to make a really smooth surface. Do you think your clay will be breakable? Thank you in advance,
Mariia
No, this is not a good material for a pinata. I haven't tried throwing this particular recipe onto concrete, but I did test the original paper mache clay, and this one is just a variation of that recipe. I can say I got a few cracks after dropping it several times. It wasn't hollow, so it didn't shatter - but you really don't want rock-hard shards flying through the air. You could use the drywall joint compound over your paper strips and paste to get a smooth surface that would break in the traditional way. You can see how that works here (it shows the joint compound over paper mache clay, but it works just as well over paper strips and paste): ua-cam.com/video/Ad2iLa201kA/v-deo.html
@@UltimatePaperMache Thank you very much Jonni, your answer is helpful! :)
Hi I have a question! I'm new to clay and sculpting, and have bought a block of das clay. How would I make it super smooth as it's already pre-made. I don't have a sander. I'd love to paint it but it dried a bit bumpy. Any help is greatly appreciated! ♡
I'm afraid I almost never use DAS clay. Can you get it damp and smooth it off with your fingers?
Can this be used in silicone molds? I am wondering if it will dry on something thicker... like up to one inch thick?
No, it won't dry nearly fast enough when you use it that thick, especially in a silicone mold where only one side gets air. The outside layer will dry very hard, and that will keep the water on the deeper levels from evaporating. It does work in silicone molds, but I wouldn't use a layer more than 1/4 inch thick.
Great video! I live in an old Spanish house with a low electric 'potencia' so I can't use a proper ceramic kiln. I would like to make some wax/oil burners, that will use a tealight. So I'm wondering if this recipe would be suitable...the two main questions are: is this clay flammable? And, how would I make the top dish part, water/oil proof? Thanks :o)
Hi Wendy. I have never thrown one of my sculptures in a fire to see if it would burn, so that's an experiment you'll need to do yourself. The material is absorbent, so you'd have to put some kind of oil and water-proof coating on it, which may or may not work. You're trying to do something entirely new - good luck with it! 😀
@@UltimatePaperMache Needs must haha! Yes, I'll have to get experimenting :o)
Can I use this recipe to make a form of a mask? TIA
I'm not sure what you mean. It's intended to be used as a thin layer over an armature. Do you want to make a solid sculpture with it? That won't work, because it wouldn't be able to dry all the way through.
lot love from Italy
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Many thanks! This a fantastic video!
Can you use Tight Bond glue in this recipe?
I don't think so. If you have some on hand, try mixing it with a small amount of drywall joint compound. If it doesn't stiffen up or get lumpy, it will work. If it gets rubbery, it won't.
Just what I was looking for! Thank you! :)
Glad I could help!
Just what I was looking for also. The presentation of the video is Awesome!
Think you so much
I'm trying to figure out which recipe of yours is best to make mini sculptures that arent always necessarily built up from materials at first underneath. Could you help?
Hi Amber. All of my recipes for paper mache clay and air dry clay were designed to be used in place of the traditional paper strips and paste paper mache. Because of that, they need to be used in thin layers, so they can dry all the way through. The air dry clay might work for you if the mini sculptures are small enough, but they will dry on the outside first. Make sure they dry all the way to the center before you seal them with paint or varnish, or you'll end up with problems down the road. There are organic materials in the recipes, which means that mold can grow if water is present.
Can you please remake this recipe without the drywall joint compound?
All my area has is dap but I bought the powdered granite for the paper mache clay recipe without joint compound
I have one already: ua-cam.com/video/FLTVGPx4jWk/v-deo.html
Johnnie, very informative videos. Thank you. I have a few questions. I'm a traditional Ceramic Clay user, earthenware and stoneware. I was a sculptural ceramicist. I now have MS and it's no longer an option so I am venturing out into other forms of expression and new mediums. I did not care for Sculpy. They way you use paper mache is quite inspiring. I am interested in trying this medium.
*Can you tell me how thick is too thick?
*What is the thickest use of this product I can get away with and still depend on it to dry hard without being soft or damp on the inside?
*Also wondering if I use an armature and cover it with regular paper mache recipe do I need to ensure it is still wet when I add this Silky recipe onto it?
*Or can I add the Silky to already dry paper mache?
*If I can add it to already dry regular mache or strips etc., do I need to re-wet those products with the glue/water mixture before adding the layer of Silky to it? Or does that only apply when I am adding Silky to more Silky?
Hi Regina. Anything thicker than 1/4" will take too long to dry. I keep my own layers at 1/8" or less, except for details. This recipe, and the original paper mache clay recipe, were designed to be used in thin layers over an armature. You can build up thicker than that, but you never want to leave moisture trapped inside, which could attract mold.
If you use paper strips and paste under this recipe, you should let it dry first so it won't tear when you apply the air dry clay.
Some people have told me that you don't need to use the glue and water mixture to get the air dry clay to stick to it. I think it depends on how much corn starch you add to your mixture. Do a fast test to see if it sticks, and if it doesn't go ahead and brush on some glue and water first.
Have fun! 😄