Clay Paint is Easy!

Make your own beautiful and cheap clay paints to use on the walls of your home with accessible local ingredients.
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[@Mataji108]

A paint you can actually get on your skin is the paint I want in my home. Thank you for this!

[@lollylolly8186]

Mataji108 Try diypaint.co it’s a clay/chalk based paint. It’s very pigmented and all natural.

[@dlou3264]

@@lollylolly8186 Hello to you! I checked it out and it’s beautiful!

[@eenotana3563]

"Clay paint is good choice." THANK YOU! ❤❤❤

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

This video makes me so happy! I'm trying this out in our Airstream renovation for our daughters treehouse bunk and cannot wait. Thanks so much

[@tamiz8895]

The tones of the colors are just gorgeous 🤎🤍🩶

[@ianrama3482]

Thanks for sharing, it really helps a lot to people who dont want rely on system of the world. This teaching is better than we leaned in school.

[@OBEECHI1]

100% true !

[@tamiz8895]

So true ❤

[@nonenothing8648]

Perfect couple. Work and enjoy life together.

[@wofakwame4163]

Another saviour is born, an invaluable asset, for mankind. We love you!!

[@Houbaraoutdoors]

We used to just take clay add water, take an old cloth and just put it on the walls made of cob...i lived in these houses all my childhood...and i can smell the paint and also taste it....while i write this....those days were wonderful.... And now i want to come up with a ready mix plaster for the walls and paints ..we are trying things... regards to everyone

[@TheNitoProject]

This is awesome I didn't know you guys had a KZbin channel! I'll have to link to you guys's clay paint video form mine

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

We have just started 5-6 months ago. We are learning we are very bad about new technology so the quality is not good. We want to share some experiences and idea. If anything can be useful for you and others please feel free to use it.

[@beatamafulu2405]

I have just discovered your channel and you have great contains.

[@dlou3264]

This is wonderful. What a wonderful option. It was interesting and pleasant being with you as you worked! More like being a child again, playing in the yard!❤️ Love to you - and to everyone - to all - from America.

[@mohawksteel2215]

we just love your building techniques , clay paint is more work than running to paint store but less costly and best option for rough walls

[@ป้าเกษ350องศา]

Thank you for awesome knowledge 🙏

[@SuperManning11]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for showing us how easy it is. I can’t wait to try this myself.

[@niallwildwoode7373]

For the glue, I've found that overcooking rice noodles works too. They dissolve into the water.

[@raquelkananis7687]

Beautiful. Love the earthy look. Love it

[@snm2222]

Beautiful work. Jon's voice is calm, soothing and assuring. Thank you for sharing.

[@longduong7763]

good idea, I think this life will became trend in the future

[@uiop545]

thanks for sharing; looks very beautiful

[@flowersafeheart]

Thank you!!! I love that I just learned this! I've been getting more excited and informed about cob building (at this point that's my top dream home) and that led me to wondering what colors cob can come in...and how to add cob or a cob look to standard homes...which led to me learning about earthen pigments...and now clay paint. The faux version would I think be mixing standard paint (companies like Benjamin Moore make no-VOC at least) with baking soda for texture though I doubt that'd ever completely give the look and feel of true clay paint, not to mention how fun is that you sourced and cooked and mixed it yourself and applied it with your hands like a potter!!! It is amazing what can be learned on KZbin!! There's also a very beautifully shot video on KZbin on making clay paint by The Nito Project.

[@iamgroot4706]

Nice wisdom and knowledge. Thank you both, awesome. 👍🥳

[@ConscientiousOmnivore]

It looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing this too!

[@natashaoleary268]

Have just discovered your channel and I am so I love with you guys!! Can’t wait to dive into all your videos !

[@ghostoarfish5113]

The world outside window is so beautiful

[@database4074]

100% Agree with you..

[@Lisa-pe6dl]

Thank you, love the channel. Great colours

[@lyria8469]

Excellent instruction. Thank You!

[@springbooth3547]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing!

[@siriuslyfilming]

This is so Inspiring!!!! Will definitely give this a try. Thank you for this

[@jasondevine6014]

Thanks for this great video. I am also building a strawbale house b with earthern floors. Going to make some clay Paint for on floor.

[@buckaroobonzai2909]

I wonder how well this would hold up on cabinets or doors that swing and move daily.

[@fortierdawn]

Loved your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@luablau]

Love it! Did she mention how much glue should be used?

[@SugarCreekOffGrid]

Awesome information share!

[@kathleenclarke828]

thank you! Important to wear a mask-clay dust=silicosis

[@gypsy2007]

I would love to SEE the process of gathering and preparing the clay, as described @2:08

[@ashokkumarsharma1074]

All thing is very nice and very good effort for echo system envirments. Pl. Make more videos on it.

[@vicittageorgewu2800]

Indeed nice and warm, don't you think it's too much work done in such a small surface area.? I used clay +sand + flour, glutinous rice powder, lard and off course water to make my bake oven at my Vietnam farm.

[@squirejkoroma6991]

THANK YOU ❤❤❤

[@richako3959]

Does it last even in outdoors exposed with sun and rain?

[@alwayslearning7672]

Lime wash is the answer.😉

[@Greenr0]

Amazing idea. Thank you for sharing. How long will it last? Can I paint it on bathroom walls?

[@silvana.ameandespeciallyyo6885]

Just beautiful! I will try this on my cracked wall. I love the finnishes. Im wondering this clay paint would be ideal for outside as well. Just need to seal it with something .. any good tips? anyhow Ashante! Shukkkrun ektirrrr🙏You’re both a breath of fine air

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

Clay paint can be used outside, but it will need to be sealed with a natural sealant for extra protection.

[@golan1289]

great video! quick question.. if i use wheat as a glue does it attracts insects after a few years? how do i keep them away? same question for straw bale house...

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

when we mix the glue with clay paint there is no problem with insects many recipes we add molasses or sugar there is no problem with insect also. The straw bale house is the same after plastering no insect eat straw.

[@amittillu6521]

thanks very informative and self explanatory

[@CurleyTheDog]

what a great channel !

[@MrMandala1111]

Thanks for the great vid and also your walls look very lovely.I have made my own casein/curds and earth paint which has done very nicely on ferro cement and earth walls.I have been looking in to starch based paints and renders to try something different and in particular tapioca starch as it seems to make the best glue.Have you tried other flours to compare as to which one is best.Could you also please tell me if you have had any mold issues.I use a tiny bit of borax in my casein paint with great results,I live in the sub tropics in Australia so mold is an issue in our wet and mild summers.Also adding borax creates a cross link when making the glue which is meant to make it stronger.Also thinking of trying a bit of finely blended cow manure with the mix.Cheers

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

We tried wheat flour sticky rice flour milk powder egg white rubber from rubber tree . It is hard to tell the difference mostly we us tapioca starch . It's cheap easy and last quite long more than 10 years. If the house has good foundation good roof and paint when the wall very dry we have no problem with mold.

[@MrMandala1111]

@@JonJandaiLifeisEasy Thanks.I am making a few test samples today using Tapioca and also trying Wheat.

[@nasar331]

Thanks a lot, I am searching this from long time to my tree house, from india

[@MrReidREad]

Hi and thank you for your awesome videos. I was wondering if I could use the paint on particle board for outside use?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

This clay paint work well inside but outside we need to apply with linseed oil.

[@MrReidREad]

@@JonJandaiLifeisEasy Thanks for the quick reply. do you think it will work with the gel made from flax seeds which is linseed? I tried it today so hope it does.

[@alisonpalmer9217]

@@MrReidREad Hello :) How is it holding up outside the house (what weather conditions have you had)?

[@srijalshrestha7380]

Does it last long? If yes, till when?

[@hara3435]

Can I put this on breeze block or I have to clay plaster 1st ? Thank you ❤

[@tobiasfreyer3540]

Hey :-) Thank you for sharing your work. Sorry one question: Why we need Flour?

[@bodo9387]

So good! Would this also work to paint over walls painted with conventional commercial paint & plasters, not just earthen ones?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

We can paint over almost every walls if the old painted too old it is good to scrape it off first.

[@kirans3326]

Does it work outdoor?🤗

[@rvalasini9938]

I love your paintbrush :) . Can you use a coarser sand link beach sand or river sand, if that is all that is available to you? Also, are there any more tutorials in painting with clay and adding other earth-friendly pigments?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

You can use sand from beach but wash it very well. If it is salty It is not good. The pigments from iron oxide are goodto replace clay colors too. There is a book on amazon " Living with earth" by Jon Jandai also.

[@rvalasini9938]

@@JonJandaiLifeisEasy Thank you.. I will get it. By the way, Thank you for making that video about the sanitary pads. I am wondering If you sell them?

[@walidmakki]

Thanks, this is very helpful

[@salessi9495]

Very nice but something against a good old paintbrush?

[@valley2118]

I would like to ask if it could be used in a bathroom?

[@asdfghjuliet2345]

Love this video! Just wondering - will the clay paint work if you mix natural pigments (turmeric, avocado, etc as used in natural dyes)? Also, is the paint waterproof, like will it stay if I paint it outdoors?

[@haleysow1764]

I suppose turmeric works fine as its natural ingredient with nice bright yellow from Mother Earth

[@asdfghjuliet2345]

haley sow thanks haley!

[@shamimara5308]

Hi thank you for your lovely video I'm passionate about natural materials and how can I replace white sand as we don't have it here in our are

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

You can use any kind of sand it will work but may look different.

[@parthoroy5300]

Nice and beautiful house with such beautiful colors. Is this house a Adobe house or straw bell House?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

It's a straw bale .

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

It's a straw bale .

[@parthoroy5300]

@@JonJandaiLifeisEasy Very beautiful sir. Hats Off….

[@crossfit1318]

Hello, I would love to try this at my place. Do you know which primer to use on normal painted (Acrylic paint) walls?

[@NouriaDiallo]

You can use an acrylic undercoat with sand mixed into it to provide a physical support. Works for clay plaster too. Make sure you keep on mixing regularly so the sand doesn't sink in the bottom of your bucket... You can also use a wallpaper glue instead of paint, the methylcellulose one is safer for the environment than acrylic resin.

[@Farmerslife-1984]

Amazing

[@olekluften9776]

Once again thank you

[@mattblackledge3685]

Will it eventually smell cuz of the flour? Thanks for the tutorial!

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

Not at all

[@ingridnoraknight8164]

Nice! Where would you recommend getting the clay from?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

You can travel around your area and look for color of the soil .Mainly you can see beside the road or someone dug pond or well .We don't need a lot .

[@erikanovakova97]

Thank you for this, I'm about to do it! She says 1 kilo starch for 12 litres, is it for 12 litres of paint, or 12 litres of water? How much starch/glue do you add to the clay/sand mixture?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

12 liters of water when it is boiling melt 1 kilo of starch in room temp water. It may need 2-3 liters to melt the starch then pour the starchy water into the boiling water stir very quick. When the color become clear or translucence that is ready to use . There is no recipe for the paint . we have to experiment every time .

[@erikanovakova97]

@@JonJandaiLifeisEasy thank you so much!

[@moottzzy]

Where do you get the mica in that form please?

[@elizabethfletcher1487]

Bear in mind that if you mess this up and the coating on your wall is dusty or flaky, silica sand was used in the recipe. Silica sand will wreck your lungs (silicosis). And, yes, handle the silica sand carefully so you do not breathe it when mixing your paint.

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

Thanks for information but this silica is bigger grade . It is not very fine like the grade they use in toothpaste. It's quite heavy .

[@gypsy2007]

But how much tapioca glue to add? And should I make just enough or can I store it?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

Every time when we do painting we have to experiment make our own recipe to see how much each ingredient to add to make our paint hard and nice color as we want.

[@gypsy2007]

@@JonJandaiLifeisEasy Thank you!

[@KimberlyKling]

This is so amazing and I can’t wait to try it! I’ve heard about some people adding in borax. What do you think about that? Also, can it go on top of regular drywall that already has paint on it?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

We never use borax so we have no experience and you can paint on cement wall, dry wall orwooden wall also.

[@mirchichamu]

Can anybody help to answer my question? How far it is effective to resist the rains on outer surface of the mud brick walls? Thanks in advance.

[@thifasmom]

From my research, for exterior surfaces is best to add lime to the mixture which helps to make it weather proof. But then you can't apply it with your bare hands as it can be quite drying and for some the lime can cause burns to the skin.

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

I outside use not home made glue but waterproof PVA wood glue..once dry it becomes waterproof..I use it as medium in acrylic painting and paintmaking..

[@mirchichamu]

@@ligaskirbauska8652 Thanks for your answer. What is PVA? Isn't it costlier as compared to homemade glue? And how much to add to the mixture?

[@paulbraga4460]

wonderful but where to buy that clay...

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

You can get clay color from the side of the road or when people dig a pond. When you travel around You will see more colors.

[@Monmylove]

Thank you for the video. Is this paint ok to use in a bathroom/ is it ok with moisture? Also, once dry does it rub off on you if you skim the wall or does it finish like chemical paint? Thank you so much :)

[@lenavoyles526]

I have been experimenting with clay paint samples using wheatepaste glue and they do not dust (paint does not rub off). This is in contrast to limewash, which is giving me issues with dusting. For reference, I am in the arid southwest.

[@lenavoyles526]

My clay paint samples made with wheatpaste do not dust.

[@rebekkad.2092]

Can you use this to paint on canvas? If so are there any changes you would make?

[@sumantjogdand]

this is fantastic, i work with adivasis{aborigines}, i will definitely use this formula with them ! thanks.

[@paulyayala2645]

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[@darchehrazi7179]

After you mixed the clay and sand powder with water, what proportion of Tapioca did you use in the mix, how much? it's beautiful and organic, thank you.

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

We need to experiment every time. I like to try 1 tapioca glue to 15 -20 of the whole paint. If it is not strong enough add more tapioca.

[@motorpenny]

What kind of sand did you use? I couldn’t hear it. Keep up the good work. Thk from the Netherlands.

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

We use silica sand but any kind of sand is good depend on what kind of look do you want.

[@mr.chemicalasim323]

@@JonJandaiLifeisEasy love the way u think and work sir! Keep it up!

[@narinphatsimon2697]

Schön 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💖💚

[@juicychills7546]

great job, so how and where do we get dry clay or making it? I'm in NST

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

Travel around you area if you see colors that you like take it shift it and use it. If you can't find the color that you like buy some pigment from hardware shop and mix with your clay color to create the color you want.

[@lm2193]

free from harmful chemicals, good

[@estherchandy6292]

Can I paint over traditionally painted surfaces after slightly sanding the area?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

ํYes you can . We did that in a resort 120 rooms.

[@alwayslearning7672]

Why not just straight corn starch?

[@iqbalyacoob9230]

Hi there ,do you this natural paint clay will stay on white paint,, regularly chemical white paint ?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

์We are renovating an old resort. We use clay paint on top of chemical paint on the concrete wall 80 rooms. It works very well.

[@TonT12345]

Does the tapioca glue make it waterproof? If not is there any way go make it waterproof?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

Tapioca doesn't good for water. It good for inside but the outside paint we use lime to replace tapioca.

[@พันแสงโคกหนองนา]

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[@lalithalaasya]

Can we make a white paint with tapioca if so how?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

You can get white paint from white clay or lime. Tapioca is clear when we cook to glue.

[@lalithalaasya]

@@JonJandaiLifeisEasy Thank you 👍

[@MYtinyPLace]

where can i find bags of clay like you had

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

ํYou can collect clay color from every where. If you see people digging pond or building road and you see beautiful clay color you can take it. Then dissolve that clay in the water strain it . Take only muddy water and let it sit you will get clay color at the bottom.

[@Sri-bd8zp]

Hello there , beautiful video, this paint will come off in our hand if we touch .. or does it stain in our clothes?... Can you please reply

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

It will not come off easily you can rub on it except when it very wet but when it dry it turn hard again. It is good for indoor paint now we are painting 120 room in a hotel.

[@Sri-bd8zp]

@@JonJandaiLifeisEasy Thanks a lot, Awesome

[@ashishdongre2100]

How U Prepared That Wall ? pls Tell us

[@patriciathesky9493]

Hi! Beautiful and amazing paint!! I really love it ... Pls could you write the ´´receipt´´of the componets at least to undrstand better? Thanks!!! ;)

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

Every time we have to experiment to create new color try to find the color that we like. Please try as many as you can.

[@KaiTTmac]

I wish to see how to apply some art to that wall, please

[@Sara.Rose.]

So beautifully explained

[@rsher_digital-art]

Question: will ocean sand work?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

It work but we have to wash very well we don't need salt.

[@aprilm9551]

I'm confused about the ratio of clay to sand. At first you said to use a 1 to 1 ratio, but then when listing what you're actually using to get the color you chose, you said it was 1 part orange clay, 1 part white clay, and 1 part sand. This would end up being 2 parts clay to 1 part sand.

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

There is no fix recipe for clay paint you have to experiment and create your own recipe. We have to do many samples and see which one is the color that we want and harder and no crack.

[@megm.c4026]

could you use this for floors?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

No it doesn't hard enough to be a floor but good enough for the wall.

[@megm.c4026]

@@JonJandaiLifeisEasy Thanks. Im loving your video's on you tube I stumbled across. Thank you. Some great info and insights.

[@shayleighdass7464]

I did this, and when you touch it, it just comes off onto my hands. Any suggestions?

[@JonJandaiLifeisEasy]

I think you didn't add enough glue.

[@gardencrazy7207]

please make more videos

[@patrickbangura6873]

Cassava flour is the best.

[@missmatchcambodia7399]

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[@Phu_Tai_Mook]

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