Best Paper Mache Clay Recipe - Use Any Brand of Joint Compound!
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- No more searching for the right joint compound for paper mache clay! This new recipe doesn’t use PVA glue, so you can use any brand of pre-mixed drywall joint compound.
😊 I love this new paper mache clay. It feels nice, it takes very fine details when sculpting with it, and it dries very hard and strong. If you try it, please leave a comment and let us know if you like it as much as I do.
Remember - this is a form of paper mache, not a 'real' clay. It should be used in thin layers over an armature so it can dry quickly. You can add new layers over dried layers, to build up more details.
You can find a free printable PDF with the recipe here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/my...
You can use this new paper mache clay for almost all of the projects and patterns on my website: www.ultimatepapermache.com/pa...
This is a faster, easier version of the Ghoulish Cop's recipe for paper mache clay with home-made glue. If you'd like to see Rich's version, you can find his video here: • Homemade Glue - ep. 34
As I mentioned in the video, this new paper mache clay recipe is not waterproof. If you want to make a sculpture for outside, use this recipe, instead: • Weatherproof Paper Mac...
If you would like to see the original recipe that uses Elmer's Glue, you can find it here: • Paper Mache Clay Recip... - Jak na to + styl
After playing with this for about a week, I am now recommending that we use it in fairly thin layers (1/4" or less) to make sure it can dry quickly. This is the same recommendation I have for all my other paper mache clay recipes. Because this material dries so hard, a very thin layer will be very strong.
Good morning thank you for letting us know I wanted to ask you have you ever made mermaid scales🤔 with any of your recipes😊 and I also have left your previous messages what do you do with your joint compound to prevent mold from growing in the container?
@@noemid1458 I haven't made a mermaid yet, but I did use the silky-smooth air dry clay for dragon scales. You can see that video here: czcams.com/video/OD75KajMrkM/video.html
I don't actually know how to keep mold from growing in the joint compound container after it's open. It doesn't seem to happen with the DAP brand, so that might be another reason to use this no-glue recipe.
Are you recommending letting each 1/4" thin layer dry before adding more paper mache?
@@jeankinney3755 Yes. It's the best way to make sure it dries all the way through.
The sugar is a binder, the vinegar prevents mold
That makes sense! Thanks. 😊
How do know that?
Joni dear friend, keep doing what you love, you don't need to worry so much about what your characters look like because we love every single piece, it's actually about the clay and putting our ideas to work like you do for our own creations as well, You are amazing and I have been following you forever. Thank You for being in this creative field, I have always been a great fan of yours.
Aw - that's so kind of you. Thanks. 😊
Aaahhh I love the thought process behind you creating the space alien stargazer dude! He’s awesome and we need more of his kind haha. Thank you for sharing! I’m very new to working with clay and paper mache. Can’t wait to really get into it. Thank you for teaching me💕
I used your original recipe to make a “white elephant” gift to be used in a “White Elephant Gift Exchange” party. Bought taxidermy eyes and used false eyelashes. I used laminated styrofoam as an armature. Your recipe made it easy to do. Thanks for sharing!
What a fun project!
The nice guy from DAS Bookbinding uses only water and flour. This works absolutely fine! I myself used it for attaching leather to wood and it is amazingly strong!
If you have arthritis, an old or cheap (NON FOOD MAKING) breadmaking machine makes mixing a lot easier.
I never thought of that! I might look for one at the Goodwill or garage sales, and try it. Thanks for the tip. :)
Your characters are always such fun 😊 Thanks for sharing.
I also noticed that lovely bird light you had in the background ❤
Thanks - and that little bird is cute, isn't he? You pet him on the head to turn it on. It was cheap, too, which makes it even better. :)
We appreciate you, Joni! Best to you from Pittsburgh!❤
That's kind of you to say. 😊
I just love this guy, I am a fan of odd whimsical creatures. I think he is fantastic, thanks for sharing him with us.
You're very welcome! I just posted a video showing how the armature was made. You can see it here: czcams.com/video/4b5Sc0TLs10/video.html
Thanks for sharing! might do some sculptures with this new recipe! Greetings from the Philippines! 🇵🇭😊
Have fun - and let us know how they turn out. 😊
Thanks for the new recipe! Stargazer Man is freakin’ cool!!
Thank you so much! I just posted a video about his armature, here: czcams.com/video/4b5Sc0TLs10/video.html
The sugar, along with the vinegar doubles the bonding strength of the adhesive. Sugar also slows down the setting of the glue, same as sugar being present in cement.
Interesting - thanks for the info. :)
Can never get enough of your tutorials
Thank you so much
Patricia
Glad you like them! 😊
Julie you are so awesome and sweet. Thank you for sharing your talents. I’m going to make the clay right now.
Joni, you look very lovely. I liked usinh cornstarch for smaller projects like earrings. I never thought of using it for bigger projects. I'll try it later. Thank-you
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lol love the alien!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Thanks! I kind of like the silly little guy, too. 😊
Infinite thanks ! What you doing sharing this is so valuable ! ❤ Absolutely you are a treasure for the spirit of Art inside of the human kind
Wow, thank you! 😊
I have seen that guy that you made the sculpture of. When I was a kid, I used to watch "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" and he was one the creatures they encountered. Thanks for the work that you done on the new clay. I like the one with the glue but if the new one works then that is great too. I swear that you are part engineer. part scientist, a lot artist and just a wonderful sharing person. You would do great at making bread. Nothing like fresh bread out of the oven. It is always good to see you.
I thought he looked familiar, too! But I couldn't place him. I thought he might have an Aztec vibe, but that's not quite right. And yes, I love baking bread, but I had to give it up. If it's in the house, I can't stop eating it. 😕
@@UltimatePaperMache I was thinking Aztec, too !
Thank you for sharing this!
You're welcome. I hope you have fun with it. 😊
Ciao Joni!👋👋
Greetings from Greenwich London ⚓️⛵️
Cheers ☕️🫖👍🌹✅
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Hi Joni, thanks for experimenting with all these recipes for us!
You're welcome. I have a lot of fun doing things like this - especially when they actually work as well as this one did! 😊
Thank you; sounds great!
I hope you try it - and let us know if you like it. 😊
Greetings from your neighbor in Bloomington MN
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I love all your recipes and videos! Thanks again
You're welcome. 😊
I love the space alien. I am an experiencer. I had a close encounter with a UFO 🛸 in 2011! Thanks for the new recipe! 🙏🏼
Interesting! I hope it was a pleasant experience. It would certainly be memorable!
@@UltimatePaperMache I’m a lifelong paranormal experience. I had many strange experience throughout my life, but this one was the top of the cake. It changed my life overnight forever.! 🙏🏼
@@jennymiko I can see why! I had a few unusual experiences way back when I was pregnant - I saw a few things before they happened. I'm glad that stopped - if you aren't trained to understand that sort of thing, it can be scary. 😊
Bleep bleep 🪐🌏☄️🛸👽🚀👩🚀 tell them hello 👋 😊
Thank you so much. ❤
Thank you Looking forward to trying
Have fun with it! 😊
I LOVE videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill.
You're very welcome. 😊
Thank you so much for all your hard work to make life easier for many of us. I tried this new method and loved it. It was so easy to make and produced such wonderful results. My question to you is, do I need to prime before I paint? Thank you again for making life easier for us.💗
I don't think you have to prime it, if you don't want to. A coat of gesso makes it a little easier to get nice bright colors, but it's really up to you. I do highly suggest using a varnish or clear spray after painting, to protect the finish and to keep your sculpture from absorbing moisture from the air.
Thanks for sharing!! 🥰🥰👏👏
You're welcome! If you try it, be sure to let us know if you like it or not. 😊
thank you for the printable pdf. sugar i think ads a binding agent to the flour and starch and the vinegar is a mold/ fungus/ critter deterrent so it's doesn't grow things or make things want to eat it
You're welcome. And yes, I think you're right about the sugar. I left the mixture on the table without covering it, just to see what happens. It's been drying, very slowly, and so far there's no hint of mold. 😊
Love your stargazer alien, he's charming! Looking forward to trying this recipe ♥
Love your excitement, your willingness to constantly improve and grow, and your desire to share your knowledge with others. May it come back to you ten fold. Maybe I missed it but what is the purpose of the sugar?
@pepperprovasnik suggested that it's a binder. I think I've seen recipes for DIY 'plastic' that had sugar in the mix, but I may have that wrong. I'm sure the mix would look and act much more like regular cooked flour and water paste if the sugar was left out.
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You're welcome 😊
Love it 🥰
Thank you! 🤗
Thanks Joni!!!!
You're welcome. Are you going to try this new recipe? 😊
@@UltimatePaperMache definitely!!!!
aapse bahut kuch shikhne ko milta hai aap bahut hi acche se sab batati hai thank you so much
Gracias!❤
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Maravilha de massa, parabéns
Obrigada! 😊
I love your space alien! 👽
I thought it was the Creature from the Black Lagoon! Thank you for this video. Your sculptures are fabulous!
Maybe he is - I haven't seen it (or maybe I did, but a very long time ago.) I wonder if it's streaming online somewhere? By the way, I just now put up a video about the armature for the Stargazer - you can see it here: czcams.com/video/4b5Sc0TLs10/video.html
Thank you very much for sharing the new recipe Joni
Sounds like a great idea. :)
Love him
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Love your hair Joni❤️
Patricia
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Warm greetings from Poland :) Great recipe, thank you for sharing it. In my country corn starch is not so popular instead we use potato starch. I wonder if potato starch can be used instead of corn starch?
I don't know - I don't remember seeing any potato starch in our stores, so I can't test it. If you do an experiment with it, please let us know how it turns out. 😊
@@UltimatePaperMache ok😄
A clue that I use is, how hard is it to remove off a pan if you don't wash up straight after cooking? Oats is one of the worst. But if I don't soak a pan that I've made mashed potatoes in straight away, it's hell to get off. So potato flour or starch will be perfect IMHO.
@@niallwildwoode7373 I forgot and left my bowl in the studio overnight, so I took it back to the kitchen and filled it with water. When I came back an hour later to wash it, it was easy. I have never tried it with potato starch, though.
Do you think it would work in flat molds like air dry clay?
Your hair is xtra gorgeous these days!
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You could call this one "sweet 'n' sour" paper mache clay.
Question: Can you make a big batches and how do you store it? Does the store well?
You can make larger batches. I haven't had a chance to test storing this recipe as wet material, but it does contain organic products, so you should keep it in the refrigerator or freezer if you can't use it right away.
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great recipe! how long do you suspect you can store a batch in an air tight container after you've made it and have it still be workable? would it have to be refrigerated?
I'm not sure - I didn't put mine in the fridge, and as an experiment I just let it sit on the table uncovered after making this video. It's drying out very slowly, and so far it hasn't had a hint of mold. It should continue to stay workable until you take the cover off, because there's no plaster in it to make it get hard before it dries. But we need to play with it longer to know for sure if it needs to be refrigerated or not.
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oh Danni
thank you for the giggle
love your work and I thank you for sharing
Diana from Calgary Alberta
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You are so special ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤
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Cute hairstyle
Thank you for this recipe❣ I tried to make a clay recipe (It was a major fail 🤣) recently using a flour bookbinding glue (diy) instead of PVC glue. My glue came out very gelatinous looking as well. So I'm going to assume my Frankenstein-ed recipe (or cooking the clay in the microwave) was the problem. 😊😆
You have saved my impatient self from loads of experimental clay that doesn't work for what I want. I'm gonna definitely give this one a try.
Thanks for all you do!!
Also, I think your 'ugly' alien is very cute. I'd love to see how you made him.
That was an interesting experiment - sorry it didn't work. Most of my experiments don't work, either, but it's still fun to do them, anyway. I'll put up a video about the alien soon - I decided that I needed to order one more thing to play with, but he'll be finished this weekend, I hope.
@@UltimatePaperMache Looking forward to it!
Enjoy your channel. I agree with several of the comments about your hair looking very nice. I have an odd question, can this be used in a silicon mold?
Thanks for the compliment - but I don't know about your silicone mold question. I tried the original paper mache clay in a fairly large mold, and it didn't work, because it shrinks when it dries. It can only dry where it has access to air, so it curled up inside the mold and distorted the shape. People have told me that they use the silky-smooth air dry clay in small candy-sized molds, and it works well. This recipe should work for the tiny molds, but you'll need to experiment with larger ones to see if it will work the way you need it to. Please let us know what you find out! :)
Great! So if it's something in between the original one and the silky one, what is the thickest layer I can apply? (as the silky one you can apply only in a very thin layers, right?)
And if I add layers shall I use some glue or something, or just apply it after the other layer got dried? How long does it takes it to dry? Thanks a lot Joni! ✌🙏
You don't need the glue between layers. But I haven't had time to see if a really thick layer will dry evenly, and without trapping moisture inside. I have a lump of it sitting on my desk, slowly drying, and so far I don't see any cracking - but we'll have to use it for a few more projects before we really know it's limitations. If you do some experiments, please let us know what you learn.
Hi again. I wanted to let you know that the very thick piece (over an inch) that I left on my table has still not dried completely, and it is getting some signs of mildew. So I'm recommending much thinner layers. You probably won't want to go over 1/4" except for details.
Oh jeez. I would love to try this...but. I am diabetic and have none of those things in my house! I will have to go to a store that sells in bulk and buy a tiny amount of flour cornstarch and sugar just to make this.
Maybe your neighbors will let you have some - just to try it out. :)
Thank for the video! Just in time since im starting a new project when the weather gets nicer (in 2 weeks!) Would any varnish work to seal it? Thanks again
If you keep the sculpture inside, which I recommend, you can use your favorite varnish. This recipe is not weatherproof, so you won't want to use it outside.
@UltimatePaperMache I have made paper Mache dragons doing strips. I used to use wheat paste. However I found roaches and rats loved it. Do you have problems with vermin going after sculpture due to the flour and cornstarch etc..? I also make masks and this would be great for that. I just take plastic masks from the store and used it as a mold.
You should try masks. They are addicting, Painting the faces and deciding how to decorate.
From New Orleans and Live here. That's why the fascination with masks.
I agree - I love making masks! I just posted my latest one, a Minotaur headdress mask for The Lightning Thief play. You can see it here: czcams.com/video/LB5a5hJCp3Y/video.html
We don't seem to have bugs or mice that like to eat paper mache here in Minnesota, but I do hear from a lot people in warmer, more humid areas that do have problems with them.
Do you have a designated mixer for this type of thing, or does this mixture clean-up well…?
I bought a really cheap mixer at Walmart, about 10 years ago. I keep it in the kitchen, but I only use it for my craft projects. I bought another one just like it, but a different color, for food. The paper mache clay likes to ride up the beaters and can get stuck up inside the housing, where it's really hard to get out.
Hi joni,thank you for your great recipes,but unfortunately we do not have dry wall compound...but want to make perfect dough like you...could you please make another recipe like this but without dry wall compound?
You can use plaster of Paris, instead of the drywall joint compound. I have a video about it here: czcams.com/video/FLTVGPx4jWk/video.html
Does this clay work well as a thick layer or does it need to be thinner layers only? Thanks!
I had a lump of it left after making the Stargazer Man, and I left it on the table to dry. It's about an inch thick, and about 2 1/2 inches square. I hasn't cracked, but it still isn't completely dry - it's really humid here right now, so it's drying very slowly. It hasn't shown any sign of mold, but it might not have had time for that yet. The surface is dry in some areas, but still damp in others. I'll keep watching it to see what happens. So - at this point, I think it's worth experimenting with thicker layers. If you do that, please let us know what you learn. 😊
OK, after almost a week, the very thick piece I left on the table is still not entirely dry, and it is showing signs of mildew. So now we know that we need to use thinner layers. 1/4" is probably the thickest we should use, except for details.
What's the difference between glue and non glue? I just think readymix joint compound is expensive.
The difference is that the Elmer's Glue-All won't work with some brands of drywall joint compound, and this home-made glue does.
Hi Ms. Joni! I'm an art student looking to make some large scale sculptures for school. Is this recipe something I could make in really large batches (ex. 5-8 pounds) at a time? If yes, do you have any tips for doing so, or for larger form sculptures?
I don't see why you couldn't make large batches. If you do that, you might want to mix it with a paint mixer on an electric drill. It gets stiff pretty fast, so I don't know if a cordless drill would be strong enough - one that plugs in might be better. And be sure to start mixing by hand if you think the motor might be overheating.
I left a lump of the left-over paper mache clay on my table. It's about an inch thick, and after four days it still isn't completely dry. You'll probably want to use a much thinner layer on your large sculptures so it can dry faster. It dries really hard, so a thin layer is all you'll need if the armature is strong enough.
Hello Jonni 😀, I've just tried your new recipe but I used newspaper (reduced at a state of "paper pulp") instead of toiler paper.
It worked fine until I put my hand in it to knead, and then it sticked far too much ! I added a lot of corn starch, at least 2 cups, and it improved a bit but I still don't get the same result as you : it seems I won't be able to manipulate the paste as one does with clay, unless it becomes less sticky in 1 hour or 2, who knows ?
This being said I'm wondering what I did the wrong way...perhaps my "glue" wasn't thick enough...
If your diy glue looked like mine after you cooked it, that's probably not the problem. It sounds like your paper was too wet. The weight measurements I included in the video for the wet toilet paper might not work with newspaper. But I used less than a cup of corn starch, so I think there was just too much water in the mix. Try it one time with toilet paper, just to see what it should look and feel like, and then do your newspaper experiments and try to match your TP results.
@@UltimatePaperMache Thank you for this wise advice ! For this time I managed to "save" the clay by adding about 1/2 cup of join compound powder.
How do you decide when you use paper strips and when you use paper mache clay?
The paper strips are great for masks, because they're so light. I use the paper mache clay for details on masks, or to make sculptures. It's much stronger than paper strips and paste, and can take a lot of handling. And you can sculpt features and fur more easily than with the strips and paste.
I want to use this to make puppet heads that are hollow inside. What is a good technique for this?
I've never made puppets, but this method of making doll heads might work for you: czcams.com/video/aTRjfrDi_Ec/video.html
Can you use facial tissue or paper towels vice tp?
I haven't tried anything except toilet paper. I know that you can use newspaper in the original recipe, if you soak it long enough and mix really well to break up the fibers. Facial tissue and paper towels might also work - it depends on whether or not the fibers will fall apart when they're soaked. Give it a try, and let us know if it works.
I'm not a paper expert, just a retired art teacher. I found that boiling down old paper turns it into a pulp that can be spread out on screens, and when excess water is squeezed out, it leaves sheets of paper. I guess all I am saying is that once paper is in pulp form and mixed in, it should work. Toilet paper just goes pulpy faster
What is joint compound
are there any schrinkage ?
Yes, there's always shrinkage when water-based products dry. But it doesn't seem to shrink a whole lot. You won't want to use it over a really hard object, like a glass bottle, though, or it will crack as it dries.
Does the flour and sugar attract pests?
You should treat anything made with this recipe like you would any other form of paper mache.
what about insects like it has nothing to prevent it from them i once used made clay with paper mache rice poridge and sugar and my jar was filled with insects
This is a form of paper mache. If you have problems with insects with paper strips and paste, this might not be a good recipe to use.
@@UltimatePaperMache now i dont use natural ingredients in my clay anymore i use ur joint wall compound recipe instead yes its a good substitute when u dont have glue in hand but else it was disaster for me
Your site won’t open for me😢😢😢 I really like to have access to your recipe😞I don’t know what to do and how to have access to it😣😢
It must have been down temporarily. It's working fine now. Try again: www.ultimatepapermache.com/my-favorite-paper-mache-clay-recipe
Bonjour.
Je vous ecrit en français.
Je vius suis depuis quelques temps.
Pourriez vous s'il vous plait mettre la recette, je n'ai pas tout saisi les ingrédients.
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Mille Merci
You can find the printed version of the recipe here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/my-favorite-paper-mache-clay-recipe
after 2020, I cherish toilet paper now. Is there any other option besides toilet paper?
You can try using newspaper or any recycled paper. You'll need to soak it longer in hot water, and probably mix it longer so it will be smooth. Experiment! 😊
@@UltimatePaperMache thank you!
How toxic is the joint compound? 😬😬😬
You don't want to sand it without a mask, because silica is in the mix. It's always present when the limestone is mined, but it isn't really 'toxic.' It's just a really fine powder that you don't want in your lungs. I almost never sand my paper mache clay because there are better ways to make it smooth, but if you really feel like you need to do that, wear a mask.
Let’s no-e the space aliens aren’t watching to hear yiu call them ugly 🙈
Good point - but I'm sure they don't really look like stargazer fish. (Or maybe they do - we may find out someday.) 😊
I never saw what you did with the cooked stuff, except put it in the fridge! And i didnt see the addition of the oil, either , not even at the end, where you said you would add it. Perhaps you could edit this and add the critical parts. All I saw was the spackle and toilet paper! Thanks.
Hi Richard. You can see me adding the cooked stuff at 7:37, and I talk about the oil at 10:59. I hope that helps.
I like to make dolls. Have you ever used this over a styrofoam egg or ball?
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