How to make paper clay
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Paper mache clay, was a complete game changer! It allowed me to be way more creative with my Halloween creations and allowed me a way to sculpt without spending a ton of money on supplies.
Paper clay ingredients
1 - 2 rolls toilet paper
2 - Hot Water
3 - 2 cups joint compound
4 - 1.5 cups glue (Tightbond II wood glue)
5 - 1 Cup flour
6 - table spoon or so of salt.
We start off by unrolling the toilet paper into a big bowl. Then completely cover the toilet paper with hot water and let stand for at least 30min. After toilet paper has had time to soak, using a hand mixer shred the toilet paper into tiny little pieces. Then strain and squeeze at least 80% of the water out of the toilet paper. Put toilet paper balls into bowl and break apart (the smaller the better). next had 2 cups joint compound, 1.5 cups tightbood II wood glue, 1 cup of flour, and about a table spoon of salt. Using your hand mixer, mix ingredients until smooth and uniform. You should be able to ball the clay up into one big ball. Keep ball of paper clay in a ziplock bag unit ready to use. If clay is kept in something air tight like a ziplock back it should last up to three weeks without going bad. - บันเทิง
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Awesome tutorial...and I am so happy that you gave credit to the Ultimate Paper Mâché lady. She’s awesome too and a lot of people don’t give her any credit as if they came out with her recipe on their own. I appreciate your tutorials and your clear and easy to follow teaching style. I respect you and I admire your work.
Thank you so much for your kind words.. I give credit where credit is due.. I've never wanted to push anyone else's ideas as if they were my own.
Maria M щ
I started out watching The Ultimate Paper Mache. Johnnie is so fantastic. Her animal sculptures are incredible. I like Unhinged, too. His creations are so unique and wonderful.
@@UnhingedProductions1 ...high 5 brother! You are an awesome example to the rest of us! Bravo!
Thank you so much for talking us through what you're doing and explaining every step no matter how simple it is. Too many TH-camrs film and toss music onto their videos, then speed it all up, without ever speaking. This can make it difficult to understand what is being done and doesn't give any little hints or tips. So thanks for making this really clear and easy to understand and follow.
Thank you for the kind words.. I try hard to make these easy to understand
Thank you for this great video. You make it very easy to follow and understand. One thing I think should be mentioned, when you are doing your cleanup, DO NOT pour this stuff down your drain. It can eventually cause pipe problems.
ya it's not the best on drains
Thank you so much for taking the time to give a thorough, well-informed tutorial, so that I don't waste my own time making a lesser-quality homemade clay. Many, many thanks!! I look forward to making many batches!
Any time.. Glad you were able to get use of the video.. There are many other tutorials on my channel that go into detail on making different things such as pumpkins, trick or treat baskets, tombstones and money more
Ive still got half my mix 5 months later, great video.
That’s awesome!
Going to give this a try!! I am in the middle of making 3 small pumpkins to stack in a pot.. all made the way you showed in your other videos.. I have seen also in others that some use to make their clay corn starch and they wrap it up in plastic wrap first then place it in the bag.
This is the BEST video ever
on this subject...
Using the mixer with the water/toilet paper
is so smart...
Thank YOU for sharing this video...
Your very welcome.. thanks for watching
Good Afternoon Mr. Jay just wanted to say Thank you! For Taking the time to Share with Us All your Great Techniques, Creativity and Knowledge. I purchased All the items Last night and hope to Accomplish Not Only this process but mastering the Wicked Pumpkins and Joker you've made. I hope everything goes smoothly. Thank you! Once Again.
I just made a batch, and am so impressed already. The body of the clay seems wonderful. I'm pretty sure this is a great proportion. And no oil? I have tried many different similar paper clay recipes in the past 40 years. (Yes. Remember library books with instructions?) {smiley}. I can't wait to see how this batch sculpts. With a flour composite, I am letting it rest to absorb the gluten. btw. The tool you are using is a mixer. A blender will make your smoothie, or margarita...the upright hopper with blades at the bottom. Thanks for the great vid!
Thank you. This is the best and most precise tutorial I've found.
thank you.... I'm glad it has helped out
Thanks so much! Love this video!
This definitely helped me. And I like that your recipe didn't call for linseed oil.
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Thanks for sharing I love that your batch is bigger ,and your words of encouragement to keep creating !! Thanks for the video
Thanks Mr Unhinged. That looks like fun!!!!
Great video, thank you. I've just made 'Dobby' and he's 3 foot tall! I made him with latex and was wondering how to make his skin smoother. Now I know, thanks to you! X
Some recommendations - cut the toilet paper roll in half - save time - use a cheap blender rather than mixer - you can mix it wet and dry safely and easily - use a cloth to contain and drain the paper pulp
You saved me 3 hours of my time by using the mixer on the paper shredding. Thank you!
Lol your welcome
Thank you for that great tutorial! I'll give it a try soon.
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I’m excited to use it this Halloween!
Brilliant! Thank you so much, this is the best paper clay video I have seen, so doing this with my art club!
Thanks for sharing your recipe with us Jay, I cant wait to try it!
Deathworkz Haunt Hope it works well for you
...excellent instruction!
Thank you for all the info you share with us!
I find myself going back to your paperclay video year after year. It was on my other youtube channel (this is my new one). Great video and thank you for sharing all of them with us.
I wonder how many times I will watch this.
lol
Three
I like the use of toilet paper instead of new paper . Great video !
Thank you for this brilliant tutorial! I’ve been using a baking silicone/rubber spatula to scrape the bowl clean - it’s amazing how much you get! Thought you might want to know - I agree about wanting to get the most from every batch! Thank you again :)
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching
Thank you. I'm blessed by your genius.
Thank you for showing the process.
Your welcome.. Thanks for watching
Great video man! Interesting recipe, can't wait to try it out!
Thank you so much for this video Jay. I love the tip about the wood glue. I can't wait to make up a batch. I really enjoy your videos. I watched the others last night now I want to go watch them all again and comment on them! Thank you for sharing.
bransonhauntedhills Lol Thanks Mary
Your work is truly amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. :)
YES FINALLY! I watched this video a few years ago and haven't been able to find it since, now I have. This is my favorite paper mache recipe btw
awesome .. thanks
Awesome tutorial !! I watched so many looking for a recipe that works for what I do and yours is THE BEST !! Thank you
Thank you!! I hope it works well for you
Awesome video! I just picked up the stuff to try this tonight. Thanks for the info. I look forward to try using this for large projects.
good luck. I hope it all goes great
Thank you so much! Definitely I'll try to make it. I like do some DIY and it awesome chance to test something new! You explained understandingly all. I live in Russia and I understand all that you say :) It's helpful! Thanks!
Who else is here from 2020 and screaming “noooo don’t waist that toilet paper your going to need it!” Lol 😆 great videos though love being creative!
Loved that you gave credit to the site that gave you the recipe! Seeing it in video format is incredibly helpful for people like me. Thanks so much for documenting and sharing your secrets and tips... You're crazy talented and I can't wait to try my hand of this! Hope this Halloween is extra spooky!
Thank you. And thanks for watching
@@UnhingedProductions1
I made some of this . . it was easy to make and easy to work with. I did find it would last much longer in the fridge. But I made sure I took it out an hour or two before I wanted to use it.
Thanks for this video . . . it opened up a whole new world of creativity for me.
You'r welcome.. I'm glad that it has helped you out
I am now wondering how well it would freeze. Have you had any experience with that ?
I've never tried to Freeze it, but I would think when it thawed it would become very sloppy
Thank you very much for sharing!
Great video....I used a piece of stainless steel screen to break up the to balls after squeezing water out. I just rubbed them through screen
great idea
Thanks love it this is the easiest recipe yet I’m going to try it today!
Thanks! This will save me money.
My cat would be more than happy to help you pull the TP off the roll.
LOL Mine is the same way
Looks orsome I will give it a go as soon as I get the compound I have everything else great tutorial thanks 😊
Thank you and thanks for watching
thanks,amazing
love the tutorial clear easy to follow & interesting! Hope you are still working with paper clay!
Yes all the time
Great video and instructions.
Awesome! I hope it helped
Your info was really helpful, thank you
Best recipe by far and the music not bad either many thanks
Thanks
I just made some of this, but I think my tp was double rolls or something... so just added a little extra everything. Thank you for all the videos
Your Welcome. Glad the videos help.
Thank you for making a very informative video. Interesting point about the salt. I shall have a try at making this soon. Perhaps labelling the bag with day & date would be a good idea too?
Thank you so much for sharing this!! I’m excited to try out your recipie;)) Cheers~
Thanks for watching. I hope the information helps
Thank you so much for this recipe! New subscriber here! Have been binge watching your videos. :-)
Hey if you use water base acrylic paint ( any color house paint works well ) instead of the glue...
1st, you don't need to add salt or flour
2nd if keeper in a air tight container or zip lock baggy it will last a very long time, I have some I made over 1 year ago and it's still good.
3rd, it won't mold either at all.
( see the flour is what molds )
4th, you can use any color paint
And it holds it's color
Just thought it would help you
I use wood glue in this because my projects go outside and the wood glue helps with weather protection. I’ve made it with and without flour for the most part left in a ziplock bag it doesn’t mold either way. I have tended it with acrylic paint before but found for most my projects that is just a waste of paint. I have used latex paint in the past and that causes the clay to be rubbery. I totally appreciate the help. I should probably update this video at some point in time.
l have to add how much l enjoy watching your videos!!! Your joker is amazing. l am going to build one like it, your step by step shows your viewers the how to to the point it looks easy. But of course it's not, but l think l can do it, thanks to your videos. Your efforts are very much appreciated by this Canuck, lol
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad the videos have helped out, one of the main things i'v tried to do was produce a video that shows anyone, That they can do this. Thanks for commenting I enjoy hearing from everyone.
Really like your paper clay recipe did a batch put 1/4 cup vinegar it kept good on my work table for 2 months just something handy thought everyone would like to know.
Dorothia Diaz Thank you for this useful tip - I will do this too :)
This is so useful thank you for sharing it
Thank you!
Hi I’m new to your channel and I’m so happy I came across to your page. Thank you for sharing this recipe and I’m planning to make a nice bowl for my coffee table. This so neat. Will be watching for your video with egg cardboard, how to work with its. Thank you so much.🙋♀️
Thank you for watching!! I hope you find all the videos helpful
I LOVE THIS CHANNEL
Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to start slinging shit all over the shop. I'm not as neat as you Jay.
lol
I love your videos.
ok so if i substitute the tp for the green fiber, like you mentioned in a more recent video..how much do you use?
I'll have to try that. I like that you use wood glue. Your tutorials are great. Excellent detail. Thanks and beautiful pumpkins and other sculptures.
I’m glad you enjoy the videos and find them useful.. thanks for watching
Thanks. just went and got my supplies for it.
Awesome!! Have fun with it
I will.
Love the pumpkin in the intro to this tutorial. How did you make it and can you do a tutorial on it?
Just a suggestion, since you add water to the final paste... maybe not squeezing the TP so hard, leaving it moist, would lessen the amount of time needed to break it up afterwards. Then you wouldn't need as much water at the end either... Just a suggestion. Great video, really cool projects too. You got skills. If too thin, you could add some more flour or powdered joint compound to thicken it up.
amazing job
Thanks
I'm going to definitely use wood glue thanks for the tip
Halloweenville sure thing
nice work
Should you use good toilet paper or less expensive. I can't wait to try this
How long does it usually take to dry? Waiting is killer sometimes when you're wanting to make stuff!
Hi, I came back to your recipe because I like how you explained and show all the ingredients and this is so helpful and me and the rest of the teams hear since to be very happy of your recipe, making a clay of paper mache. Now Would this work if I wanted make a bowl for my coffee table! With this recipe, or do I need to add more of something? Please let me know. Thank you, and have a fantastic Tuesday afternoon.🙋♀️
I believe it would work for a bowl. However I don't believe you would want to hold water in the bowl.
@@UnhingedProductions1 thank you and thank you, I just wanted to be a decorations for my coffee table….. thank you again and you have a fabulous evening…🤗
Thanks for such excellent explanations and professional photography! I have lots of 1 sided printed paper, how would I prepare it? Thanks for any help
Can you use dry plaster of Paris instead of flour? It wont mold
I’m don’t think that would work, but I’ve never tried it
Can the FLOUR BE OMITTED? Great step by step with no frills and plenty of giving credit to others. I subscribed.
Yes I have omitted flour before and it still works
@@UnhingedProductions1 I'll initially be using egg cartons-glue-joint compound.
Thanks for this. I am going to try it. Do you ever add paint to tint your clay?
The reason i ask when ive made salt dough after it sits the flour changes the texture of it. And its hard to work with. I always make a fresh batch when im going to do a project.
What is salt dough?
Great tutorial have you tried liquor after you finish to help water proofing
What type of project does that amount allow you to make? I'm making a pretty big pumpkin for the head of my scarecrow jack. Its the one from my latest vlog. Cant wait to try my hand with paper clay
It’s about enough to do half of a medium size pumpkin
thank you I need a more waterproof clay.. appreciate the recipe
I usually waterproof all my projects once they are dry and ready for paint.. I seal the clay with a spar urethane then paint.. All my creations set out in the weather for 30 days during October and they have all held up fine
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Did you hear me screaming "Watch your fingers" about 3 times? I don't think I have ever seen someone put their hands in beaters like that! Eeeek!😬😱🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️😂
Lol I’ve had a few people say that
if i want the color already mix, what kind of color will i use?
This is a great tutorial video for paper clay.... I am under what you mean by ‘joint compound’. Could you clear this up for me please? I live in the uk 🇬🇧. Is it like a cement mix or more like a silicon sealant or chalk sealant etc. Hope you could help me with this issue. Kind regards Paula x
Thank you
Hola soy nueva en tu canal y me gusta tu trabajo 😸😸😽
l use Walmart cheapest brand Price First toilet paper. 5 cups flour. 3/4 cup homemade liquid cornstarch, 3/4 cup white glue, 1/4 cup febreze and 4 cups water. Once you have mixed these ingredients you can add 3/4 cup drywall compound. Add 9 rolls kleenex that has been soaked in cold or warm water, your choice. l break up the kleenex by stirring with my hands. This type breaks apart nicely without much work but stirring helps avoid clumping. This recipe is approximate for me, consistency depends on how well you sqeeze out the water from the kleenex before you add it to mixture. l use my drill and a mixing wand l buy at Home depot to mix it up.
Thanks for sharing... Always like to hear other ways to make clay and other items.. I'll give this a try in the future
Thank you for sharing your clay recipe with us. (Please don't get your finger caught in that mixer.)
Well this is just great! Paper clay came out great but I just didn't think ahead. Sitting here waiting for the wife to get back from the store with some toilet paper and my butt is getting sore......
LOL!!
Is PVA glue (the white stuff) ok as I can't get this type of glue here
Hello. I've noticed that you haven't posted in a few months but hoping you can answer this...
Would using one of those hand blenders help the toilet paper shredding along a bit or would that be overkill ?
I'm finally going to try this. Thanks for the tutorial. :)
yes it sure will.. thanks for reaching out.
Thank you im going to try this tommorow I made a vase with newspaper but it's not looking smooth how can I make it more smooth for me to paint on and which paints are good to use many thanks love to see same of your work👍❣
If you use this recipe for the clay, just use the back of a nice smooth rounded spoon handle dipped in a little water. You will be able to get a nice smooth finish with it. As far as paints go, just about any will work.. I usually us acrylics on my projects
Love the finished product, how much does this make, how thick do I use? 1/4'', 1/2''?
BTW- That's called a hand mixer not blender, I almost turned you off cause I'm not putting joint compound in my blender.Lol
never really measured out how much it makes. you can build it up a 1/2 thick or more.. I have done so many times
Think You!!!! 😊
Hi Unhinged.. thanks for the info video....my clay is kinda sticky tacky!! is this how its supposed to be?
It will be at times, you can either use some more tp to dry it out a bit or some flour. Normally I’ll keep a bowl of water on hand and keep my hands a bit wet and just work with it
I enjoyed the video and I am going to be making a batch soon, but I have a few questions about this clay...
1. How durable is this clay once it has hardened? Can it be applied thick (1/2" or more) without it cracking/breaking/crumbling?
2. Once dried, can it withstand extreme temperatures (freezing below 0 temps, or high temps of 110 degrees) without negative effects?
I want to use this clay as a cheap homemade filler to fill large gaps between materials such as wood, fiberglass, etc. I need a durable clay for that. Do you think this would make for a good filler compound?
onefootinthegrave2 I don't believe that this would work well as a filler like you are needing.
+onefootinthegrave2 This clay dries very very hard.. Yes it can be applied very thick! I do it all the time. At times it cracks on me a little but its nothing that comes close to ruining the project. you can just go back over any small cracks and fill them with fresh clay.. I have a tutorial on what I call my 2nd generation pumpkins where I show how thick you can apply clay at www.unhingedprops.com a VIP membership gets you access to the tutorials
How about replacing salt with vinegar to prevent molds? I have been making cold porcelain clay and used vinegar to preserve it. Thank you
That may work.. I’ve never tried
I did your recipe but added vinegar instead of salt and it turned out ok. Thank you for your recipe
Your welcome
If you wanted to dry the paper clay by way of using the oven, what temperature and how long would you bake the paper clay. Thanks.
genelab1 I've tried it in an oven at 300.. keep an eye on it.. it will try to rise on you
What brand premixed joint compound do you recommend?
*A HUGE QUESTION*
So When I made this Clay I used a Bowl and a Blender that we also use to make food. *Could the chemicals in the Joint Compound stay on these Trays and make the food toxic?* It may sound silly, but I just want to make sure...
I wouldn’t think so, but I’m not an expert on things like that.. best bet is to have utensils that you only use for mache
The experts say to use your craft items only for craft, and not food, as well. If it was a coated ceramic bowl, and stainless beaters? I don't see contamination happening if washed well. I WOULD NOT suggest the same with plastics, or porous surfaces that might not wash off, (nor the "fume films" from cooking plastics in an oven (like shrinky dinks and other crafty kitchen shares) that might not completely wash off.) This is my opinion. Use your judgement.
Thanks
I really hope you reply to this! I followed the recipe but in the end my clay was like lumpy and when I tried to mold bits were flaking off and not staying together when you smooth it all out if that makes sense. Did I not blend the toilet paper enough? Please help I want to try again!
It sounds like there is a little too much toilet paper in the batch.. This can be a little tricky at first especially with TP being made so many different ways now.. also you may spend some time needing the clay it may help as well
Have u tried the shredded paper method i was thinking of doing that idk what the difference would be !
I did a really long time ago. This is my favorite, then after that would be the wood clay and the next one after that would be the eggcarton clay