Jonni's DIY Air-Dry Clay Recipe with Gram Measurements

[@UltimatePaperMache]

🦁 See all of my patterns for paper mache masks and sculptures here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/patterns

[@Lionfaceboi]

My heart is melting just listening to you talking about mache and making of it :) thank you for sharing the knowledge and being our fairy grandmother :)

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, you can paint the dried clay. I use acrylics. You'll want to seal your final work with a good acrylic varnish.

[@guytero8812]

I don't know how I landed up here, but I loved it. Such a lovely lady. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😀

[@EratoTiaTuatha]

I've been looking all over for recipes for homemade air dry clay and this is the best I've found. I have yet to try it out but you're literally the only person who took the time to make instructions so detailed and easy to follow, while also really knowing what you're doing. In most tutorials I've found people don't know what is the purpose of each ingredient and therefore always just wing the whole thing ;) So, big big thanks to you for taking the time to share the knowledge! Also, since I have yet to try this mix, can you estimate how much shrinkage there is when it dries? Obviously I'm not looking for an exact percentage but it would help a lot to know what to expect as I'm a doll maker and how much a clay shrinks is probably the most critical part of my work. Thank you~!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

EratoTiaTuatha I'm glad you like the recipe. I haven't tested the shrinkage, because I like to make my doll heads over a sock filled with rice. Then I use one layer of plaster of Paris bandages, to give myself a solid base, and add a thin layer of the air dry clay over that. The doll heads are very strong and light, and any shrinkage cracks are easy to fix. Since you probably have a very different method, you would want to mix up a small batch and do a scientific-type test. It shouldn't take long to find out if the recipe will work for you. Let us know what you find out in your experiment!

[@EratoTiaTuatha]

Ultimate Paper Mache I just made the clay (finally! Took me a while ^^;) So far I can tell the recipe is perfect, probably first time making clay that I had everything come out exactly like in the video! I love the texture and it's really nice to sculpt with. I'll be letting you know how much it shrinks once I get some pieces dry, but first I have a question. Do you dry this clay in an oven to speed things up? If so, what time/temperature do you use? I'm a bit afraid how the starch would react to the heat... Again, big thanks for making this availble!

[@natashaledezma7311]

I've tried this recipe, and I didn't get it 100% perfect, BUT it still worked really well and I highly recommend it. Love the video!

[@tonyguy2622]

Thanks for a wonderful tutorial! you mentioned oil previously, does it slow down the drying?

[@giorgiendeladze9594]

Hello I do not understand English well and can you tell me what kind of flour you use ?

[@fayazian]

Best teacher ever.. Love from Iran

[@richaagarwal2971]

Hi ma'am I am from India yesterday tried air dry clay recipe with newspaper and tissue papers both clays are amazing 😊 I am sending lots of love from India thanks for this amazing recipe... 🙏

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it. 😀

[@RhinoDNA]

THIS VIDEO IS SO WONDERFUL and TIMELY! 40 some-odd years ago my little sister sent me a precious piggy bank that she made by using a balloon and paper mache. Fast-forward to a conversation I had earlier this week with one of my granddaughters who I asked to save all of the newspapers she could find so that we could try to make her a piggy bank. Thank you soooooo much! I subscribed!

[@connieflanary7011]

L

[@pamelajordan7868]

I have been looking for an air dry clay recipe. Thank you so much.

[@shitalwatts747]

Thanking for all your videos as you take time to explain step by step that's best what I like about your recipes and am glad I found your videos and keep watching them to study well untill I start making my own paper mache. Will also love to learn the smooth silky paper mache I keep hearing from you but am not able to get the video yet I guess I didn't search well. 👍🙏

[@WayTruthLife2100]

Thank you! I'm excited to get my groove designing with clay on! You seem to be a special lady. I'm grateful for your giving spitrit, graceful ability to teach, and creativity.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I think the Durham's is epoxy-based (I could be wrong, of course) so it may not work - but it would be worth trying. Weldbond doesn't work in the original recipe, but you're making up a brand new recipe, so be sure to let us know how it turns out.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I have never used the stuff to make beads or buttons, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work. They may not be as hard as you would like, so go ahead and test it and see what happens. The original paper mache clay recipe is harder when it dries, but it's much more difficult to sand.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Great! I'm really excited about how well the clay works in molds, but I haven't had time to play with it in molds yet. This is really good to know.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, I use baby oil - the kind that's sold here is just mineral oil with some fragrance added. I think that it would take a very long time to dry if you didn't use an armature underneath. However, it might be an interesting experiment.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, it shrinks. I think the only kind that won't shrink is epoxy clay, but I could be wrong. I have never tried using it to repair anything, I just use it thinly over an armature. Occasionally, hairline cracks happen, but they're easy to repair. It's quite rare, though - did you use all the measurements in the video?

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Jonni, I really really enjoyed watching you create this dry dried clay, you are really really awesome and amazing too. I really really love ❤️ all the things you make. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😀

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, that's the stuff. Use the pre-mixed kind that comes in a plastic tub, not the dry powder.

[@TrumblebeeMom]

Hello Jonni, thank you for the wonderful tutorials! It took me a while to find the written recipes on your blog. For anyone else who is having trouble, you have to click on the video thumbnail & then scroll down to the blog post to read the written recipe.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, TrumblebeeMom. It was difficult to find the recipes but I just (hopefully) made it easier - go to my blog and click the Art Library link at the top. I recently organized the site so people could find all the projects and recipes. There are almost 500 pages on the site, and a lot of the good stuff was getting lost. So - whenever in doubt, hit the Art Library link! :) www.ultimatepapermache.com/

[@TrumblebeeMom]

Ultimate Paper Mache thank you! I just made my first batch of clay; hopefully, I'll get to experiment with it soon.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Hi Barbara. I think some of these questions would need some experimentation, and you would be the perfect person to do them. The clay does shrink (anything that contains water will shrink when it dries) but I haven't measured exactly how much. It is not as hard as the original paper mache clay, which makes this new stuff easier to sand, but less strong. I used it for the tongue on my baby puppy dolls, extremely thin, and they're holding up just fine. But if I dropped one? It might break.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I don't think they sell joint compound in a tube here in the States, so I'm not sure. Make sure it's for drywall, not pipes. If it's pre-mixed, and it's for drywall, it should work just fine.

[@LibertyBooksAZ]

Just made my first batch according to this recipe! Didn't have dough hooks for mixer so hand-kneaded in the remaining flour like you suggested, used a dollar store cutting mat for this. Surprisingly easy and the clay looks great! Made some push mold faces & candy mold seashells so far. Took the faces out right away, left the shells in til they dry to see what happens! The faces are PERFECT! Hint: soak beaters & bowl in a dishpan to be dumped outside. This stuff probably clogs drains nicely lol

[@davidhill1220]

Great tutorial and clear instructions Love your work! Many thanks Patricia

[@Proutprutproutprout]

Thank you so much for those instructions! i havent tried it yet put i find it really nice of you to take the time to get the exact proportions and to provide both cups and grams mesurement :)!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You're welcome. I hope you have fun with it.

[@mrfrogbutt1]

Jonni you are amazing, beautiful and I just love your amazing masks on the wall. I need to try your new clay formula on my next monsterous creation....

[@pisageegee2424]

Thank you for your expertise...I have loved creating art and projects since kindergarten and now since retiring, I'm at young the clock! Thanks for sharing...I am a new subscriber!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Wonderful! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. 😀

[@TaliseSnyder]

Thanks for providing alternative solutions to those of us who don't have the exact same tools that you do!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Lately, some people have reported that Dap works just fine now. They may have changed their formula again. Go ahead and try it, and see if it works. The glue and joint compound combine to create an extremely strong mix - it's essentially a polymer (liquid plastic) glue with calcium carbonate added from the joint compound. I have never seen any other home-made mixture that creates a product as strong as the glue-joint compound combo.

[@lisamurphy5770]

Oh my gosh Jonni, your animals are stunning!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😀

[@momo95511]

Fantastic!!! this new paper clay recipe looks very nice, thanks for sharing. Your work always inspires me, it's beautiful.

[@JohnMichaelHamlin]

Hey Jonni. Just wanted to say that I'm loving your videos. You've inspired me to try making a sculpture. I'll def post the finished product for you to see. Thank you so much for your videos :)

[@katboyt]

Would it not make sense to spray the toilet paper with water until you have 110g? Rather then trying to remove the water?

[@seanb9815]

I love your creations, they are so beautiful to look at. I made some air dry clay last week after following your instructions and it turned out okay, but i did not mix the paper enough so it turned out a little lumpy, but it still worked and i was able to smooth with some water and a spatula. I do wish the clay was waterproof though as i want to experiment with garden features. I am going to cover in a high coat of varnish to see if it will withstand the British weather! Thank you so much again.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Good luck with it. Most varnish is slightly permeable, perhaps to let the wood underneath breathe. It can also crack in the sun, but if you keep it protected it might last awhile. I don't use this recipe for yard art, because none of my waterproofing experiments worked. You can see how my garden gnome is holding up after two winters in Minnesota here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/narUpHWiZ891p6s

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Do you mean you don't have any joint compound on hand, or do you mean you don't know what it's called in your country? If that's the problem, you might find out if you do a search on my blog for "what is joint compound called." A lot of people have written in from all over the world. As far as I know, there is no substitute for joint compound in this recipe. There are lots of other recipes for paper mache and air-dry clay, but this particular recipe needs the joint compound.

[@nballesterob]

I love your videos. You look like my mom so I feel she's explaining me how to do it. Thanks a lot your recipes are absolutely great and your work is awesome. Really art work. Greetings from Costa Rica

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm so glad you like the videos! 😀

[@UltimatePaperMache]

About 2 1/2 cups.

[@XXInsaneLilithXX]

Sooooo glad you put the subtitle in saying your cat not mine. I was checking my cats, they were looking at me like I'm mad.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I still do that, even when I know I'm hearing a recording of my own cat. :)

[@shereerabon8551]

Thanks! Going to try it out this weekend 🎉🎉🎉

[@HocusFocusProductions]

I don't know if it's been mentioned, but they make mixing paddles for hand drills. The higher torque motor of a drill vs a kitchen mixer might be more up to the task of mixing the clay. The paddles start at about $3.50, but like any mixer, there are different shapes for different jobs.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Great idea. I do use the paddle when I need to make a larger batch. If you double or triple the recipe you could wear out a kitchen mixer's motor, but a drill can usually handle it. Thanks for mentioning it! 😀

[@josephlowry4320]

So Brilliant Jonnie, I can learn from this in the future when I'm doing my own paper mache projects.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Have fun!

[@lully381]

I am totally transfixed by your clay! I am making at the moment fairy houses for my garden with shop bought air dry clay and was wondering if your clay is frost proof ? Thank you for these videos I have subscribed to your channel and I think I am going to be a big fan from this morning when I discovered you!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I just now made an updated video about the air dry clay. You might want to watch it, too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4DMoKl9g5KsfqM I don't know if the air dry clay is frost proof, and I can't find out because it isn't waterproof. If I left it outside for a Minnesota winter, it would be a puddle of goo in the spring. Did you find a waterproof air dry clay for your fair houses? If you did, I'd love to know about it.

[@donnamcclelland3900]

I love your videos! You are so talented! I was wondering, if the toilet paper weighs 24 grams before adding water and weighs 110 grams after adding water, would it be okay to just measure out the 24 grams of t.p. And add 86 grams (110 minus 24) of water to it? That way you wouldn’t have to waste any time and effort squeezing and weighing? And do these weights apply to your original clay recipe as well? Thank you, Jonni!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

It might work - it depends on whether or not the fibers in the paper come apart. We do have a paper mache clay recipe with gram measurements now - you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5DconqniZKIl5I

[@UltimatePaperMache]

If you go to my Channel and look under the Popular Uploads playlist, you'll see the New Paper Mache Clay video. That's the "original" paper mache clay recipe. I don't know if you can use the fast-drying joint compound in either recipe, because I've never tried it. You can give it a go, and see what happens.

[@susanfrazer4341]

Thank you so much for sharing your talents.. I think you've inspired me..

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You are so welcome!

[@colleengunter6869]

If making something out of this clay, can it be outside if you seal it?

[@krishahartmann8356]

Thank you so much for sharing. Your work is amazing.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You're welcome 😄

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I have not used the expanding foam (yet!) but it should work just fine.

[@videodrone2]

You are very talented. I was wondering if you've ever used expanding foam (the stuff in a can) to flesh out any projects and if you could PM over it once its fully dry either paper strips or the clay. In place of using a lot of the crumbled up paper.

[@lauralove9959]

You are a great teacher! Thank you!!❤

[@yt_paperHANk]

Nice tutorial totally helpful tks grandma

[@emmyjoyful1]

Ten years later, I just found this! Thank you for doing the gram measurements. You didn't mention it, but cup measures in the USA are smaller than Imperial cup measures. This is why so many recipes don't turn out perfectly for some people. I am in Canada, and have 2 sets of measuring cups & spoons (imperial and USA) and also use metric most of the time, as we are a "metric" country. It can get a bit confusing, as we need to be sure to know which systems we are using if we want 100% accuracy. Metric is universally the same, so that is the best measuring system to use when accuracy is important. My grandson, soon to be 8 years old, wants sculpting clay! He uses FIMO I think it is called, and makes beautiful and imaginative items with it, but is expensive. Your recipe is will work well for him at a price this granny can afford.

[@von-iv1jo]

❤❤

[@dannysays999]

thank you so much,,,,this is exactly what i neeede to invent what i need. i need a mold and this was just perfect :) thanks you!!!

[@KweenBee37]

Thank-you Jonni...your tutorials are the best I've seen. You have thought of everything..most helpful. Your work is incredible 💜

[@giorgiendeladze9594]

Hello I do not understand English well and can you tell me what kind of flour you use?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

The joint compound is not plaster. If you don't want to use joint compound, do a google search for "paper pulp" mache. There are a lot of paper pulp recipes, but this recipe doesn't work at all without the joint compound.

[@lXlQueenofScots]

Oh my!! This is fab! Its just like an inedible gumpaste lol Love your channel. Love from Scotland lXl

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lemonyellow3820]

Hello. Love you sharing this receipe. I used the other version of cold porcelain receipe ie without the paper towel. And i made small baskets using that receipe. Sometimes it turns out fine but most of the time, the baskets cracked so terribly upon drying that i had to throw them away. It was so disheartening. So i stopped making the baskets. The receipe is good for making flowers thou. I am so happy to tumble into yr utube and i am now very interrested to try yr receipe and try to make a basket that will not crack upon drying. I cannot wait to try yr receipe. Thank you from malaysia

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Good luck with it. It's hard to make a water-based recipe that doesn't crack, but the paper in this recipe does help.

[@morokiya55]

It is all new to me. Want to start with small projects. Can I use it to make Beads, buttons? Thank you. Am learning from your video channel and blog. You are a wonderful teacher and artist. Enjo watching and learning.

[@serator24]

Thanks for great tips and good energy. Is there any video where we can see how hard is dry sculpture?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I don't know how I'd show that, but the dry air dry clay is very hard. It feels like fired clay, but of course it isn't waterproof.

[@serator24]

@@UltimatePaperMache thank you very much. I guess I can make epoxy glaze after dry?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@@serator24 Maybe - I haven't tried it, but it should work.

[@serator24]

@@UltimatePaperMache thanx

[@fatemeshoja2243]

Thank you🌷💖😍you are so kind🌹🌸🥰

[@LittleMissStamper]

I just made this and it looks fabulous! Your directions were perfect! Thanks so much =)

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You're welcome!

[@JanineMKartist]

Thinking of trying acid free tissue paper from Amazon and use an acrylic medium to see if I can make an acid free paper paste I’ll soak and chop the tissue paper to small bits.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Sounds interesting - let us know how it works. 😊

[@JanineMKartist]

@@UltimatePaperMache apparently the mod podge blue bottle is acid free. I could try it instead of the Elmer’s worh the tissue. Gotta figure it out. Amazon sells acid free white tissue paper

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

You're so sweet. Thank you for these videos!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You are so welcome!

[@melindahahungaria5678]

Hello. Thank you so mutch for the videos. I also ordered your book, and it arrived a few days ago, I'm already making an owl mask for my ten year old daughter who is collecting owls. I am using your recipe, and found out that the joint compound that you are using called shpachtel in Israel, or all filler. It comes like a powder and you have to mix it 1/3 water, 2/3 filler. I'm also working on a bigger project, hope to finish soon and show them to you. U R a wonderful teacher and inspiration.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Hi Melinda. I hope you'll come to my blog and show off your owl mask when it's finished. I'd love to see it.

[@hananadel4259]

Do you have any idea if that’s “white cement” in Arabic? Or just wall putty in powder form?

[@TraceyTruly]

I love your videos! I've been working my way through them the last couple days since I discovered your youtube channel. I swear they're better than any professionally produced craft show I used to watch on cable. Thanks for sharing all your tips and info and experience. Looking forward to making my first batch of your clay. (Just need to do a hardware store run first!)

[@kreativia]

I absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@peggyvandusen9679]

How much of the other ingrients do you use? Also could use Plaster of Paris instead of joint compound

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You can find all the ingredients and measurements here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/new-air-dry-clay-recipe I don't know if plaster will work - it could make the clay harden in the bowl before you get a chance to use it.

[@moname7017]

Such a lovely video! Tyfs.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You are so welcome! 😄

[@WachWorld]

Thanks so much for this, Jonni! You are so helpful. How do you store the air-dry clay - the same ways as the classic in the fridge it's ok up to 5 days, then freezer? Also, I want to make something that looks like a crystal ball - any thoughts on materials?

[@nasratmojisolaraji4381]

Thanks very much for this secret. Ma is this clay good for making jewelry?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I haven't tried it. I know some people do use it for jewelry, though. The only thing I would suggest is that you be sure to seal the finished jewelry to keep it from absorbing oil from your skin. This person has a version of paper mache clay that she uses for jewelry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZutpKaOaL2Kr5Isi=fqdjPCPh3S5Niwub

[@fhtommy]

Jonni, thanks so much for making this video. I finally bought a kitchen scale and made a batch using the correct grams. I am so pleased with the result. My other attempts using the cup measurements worked, but not this well. You are awesome!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm glad it helped!

[@nancyh.carroll1326]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Mine came out too sticky. Curious do you know what I did wrong?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You probably just need to add more corn starch or flour to soak up some of the water. Next time, squeeze more water out of the TP before you add the other ingredients.

[@magggie22]

love your work its awesome....you have an incredible talent :) can't wait to see more of your creations :)

[@lynsey1863]

Hi, how long will this clay last in the refrigerator?

[@donnabice273]

Hi Jonni, thank you for your videos, I love how you explain it all in detail. Not many do, they skip through so fast. Anyway I thought I had bought the right joint compound, but when I opened the bucket it was wet not powder. Read the label and it’s pre mixed, so that wouldn’t be the same would it? Thanks in advance

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Hi Donna. If the tub is filled with wet joint compound, you have the kind you need. The dried powdered form of joint compound contains plaster, and it could cause the paper mache to get hard right in the bowl. It sounds like you have the right stuff. Have fun! :)

[@donnabice273]

Ultimate Paper Mache Thank you so much, appreciate your reply🙏🌹

[@telmarodrigues3651]

Acho vc MARAVILHOSA,genial!Muito divertida também. Parabéns!!

[@michellewhite6992]

Hi can I add acrylic paint or powder pigments to make it more white or any other colours.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Any pigments you add will be lightened a lot by the calcium in the joint compound. But you might be able to use colorants made for concrete countertops to get deeper colors.

[@michellewhite6992]

@@UltimatePaperMache thanks

[@elizdonovan5650]

Thank you. Excellent tutorial. ☘️🌝🌲

[@janetgernand9123]

Should you first put strips of paper mache over the armature before adding the paper clay or is it okay to put it directly over the paper / masking tape armature?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

It can go directly over the armature, but you may need to brush on some glue to get this recipe to stick to it.

[@janetgernand9123]

@@UltimatePaperMache Oh, Jonni…you don’t know how much I appreciate how quickly your reply was! My class is tomorrow morning so I was feeling a little anxious. I didn’t think to check to see if the clay needed to be applied to a certain type of substrate before applying it. Thank you SO much!

[@jameslewis177]

Jonni, is it possible to extend the drying time for the silky-smooth clay? I have a project idea that needs at least two days for detailing the clay, so, I need it to stay very pliable. Thanks for all of your incredibly awesome videos!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Hi James. Yes, you can keep it covered with plastic wrap when you aren't working on it, and spritz it with water when it's uncovered. That should help. Good luck with it.

[@Kiri_wa_doko_desu_ka]

Would sealing the clay into a plastic air-tight package prevent it from drying out?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, that helps. It also helps to put it in the fridge.

[@mandygoon]

wonderfully explained video. but can u just let me know how long can the clay be stored in a ziplock bag before using??

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Param Krishna If you keep it in a very cool place, you can keep it for three or four days before yeast or mold finds it. But it's best to make up just enough that can be used in a day or two. Or, you can freeze it, and it will last almost indefinitely.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Param Krishna If you keep it in a very cool place, you can keep it for three or four days before yeast or mold finds it. But it's best to make up just enough that can be used in a day or two. Or, you can freeze it, and it will last almost indefinitely.

[@Doris-y5v]

can you leave out the glue and flour and just use the compound and paper?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You could try that, but the joint compound has no structural strength at all. I don't think it would work, but I could be wrong. Try both ways, and see which one you prefer.

[@samvednanarang5917]

What kind of clay ingredients should be used for making 3d tree trunk on large canvas

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I don't know - I never use any of my recipes on canvas. I think you might have some problems getting it to stick permanently, because the canvas will slightly shrink and stretch with the temperature and humidity. But try it and see if it will work or not.

[@joannborrero2014]

I love your videos... I commented before on one of your videos. Am a big craft buff. Wondering if this recipe would work to make pinatas? You mentioned you were going to post or print recipe. I not sure if I missed it but I didn't see it. Would appreciate the recipe. Or if you have another video with the recipe for paper air dry clay.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Hi Joann. The link is on the first line in the description. KZbin has been making it harder to see the text in the description - maybe they don't want us to see the links because they want us to stay here and watch more videos. You can find the recipe here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/new-air-dry-clay-recipe I don't recommend using this recipe, or the original paper mache clay recipe, for pinatas. They dry too hard. Great for permanent sculptures, but not for something you want to break on purpose. 😊

[@vtalbot2744]

Hello! I have an enamel painted wooden rocking horse that I want to add detail to and was wondering if this clay would adhere to that surface. Thank you!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

There's no way to know without testing it. With enamel, you might have to rough up the surface a little, and then brush on some glue to make the air dry clay stick. But if I was restoring a rocking horse, I think I'd want to use an epoxy clay, instead, like Apoxie Sculpt.

[@elynnderidder4766]

Thank you so much for the explenation,i will try this! Grt from Belgium👍😀

[@kaliissouledout4jesus928]

What brand and kind of joint compound from Home Depot? I’m in USA

[@bubblydoodle]

hi jonni!!! Thanks for the amazing recipe! Can you sand it down and carve it out when dry? I'd like to try it in my doll making. ❤❤

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, it sands very nicely.

[@carolbrown5516]

Once stored in an air tight container can it be kept in the frig and how long?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

It should last a week or so.

[@nomi3912]

I like this recipe!! But the drywall joint that I have, has resin. Should I use it anyways? :(

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I have never used that product, so I can't tell you if it will work. I'm afraid the only way to know is to try it. If you already have some on hand, try mixing a small amount with an equal amount of PVA glue, and see what happens. If it just gets a little runnier, it should work just fine. If it clumps up and gets rubbery, it won't work.

[@nomi3912]

@@UltimatePaperMache It worked amazing!! But I was scared, actually, I am scared that it hurts my hands, cause I think resin is toxic :( I don't really know if it is toxic but that's what I red on internet (sorry for bad english) It really turned out amazing!! First it was steaky, but then I added more corn starch and magic happened

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@@nomi3912 I'm glad it worked. If it is toxic, or if you're supposed to wear gloves or a mask, it should say on the label.

[@heathersweet-moon332]

Love all your videos. Can you please tell me is there a way that you can protect a sculpture made from this clay from damp/wet? could it be placed outside? Is there a particular type of coating that would protect it. I am in uk

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Hi Heather. Some people have good luck with marine varnish, but the sculpture will still soften if it gets rained on. There are folks who say that doesn't happen to them, but that's been my experience. I still haven't found a good way to make a paper-based product completely waterproof for a long stay outside, bu the varnish will help if the piece will only be outside for a few days.

[@tj48649]

Another question: Have you tried this with a food processor with the plastic blades (made more for mixing than chopping)?

[@maninderkaur-xi6rt]

Do you have any video on how make face mask for Halloween with paper mache

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You might like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJyliYKpmdBmfM0

[@shawnrowell6195]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I tried making paper mache clay using a different recipe, but I'm not at all pleased with the results. I'm going to try this asap.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I hope you like it.

[@giorgiendeladze9594]

Hello I do not understand English well and can you tell me what kind of flour you use?

[@01301947]

Hello, I am wanting to make some African women figurines and I would like to color the clay brown, what should I use to color the clay.? I thank you in advance for your response.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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.

[@katladragen7435]

Hey Jonni, you wonderful human! I am always wanting to learn new things. I love creating! I am so glad I found you :) Just wondering if the clay would be more weatherproof if I used wood glue for outside use, and same with the compound.. And of course *Varnish* ! Also one for outside. Have you tried this? You probably have, but I ask anyway. If I dont ask, I will never learn, right? I live in Norway, and we also have wet and cold winters. Brrr, I hate it! Hopefully, this winter will be filled up with clay projects!! I love clay, since childhood, but think it is kinda expensive to buy. And, if I make the clay myself, I can call it 100% home made!! Maybe some stuff will get all the way to a Christmas market... Thank you so much for inspiring me and lifting my spirit! Hope you are doing well and that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy!! Bless you! Lots of hugs from Katla in Norway 🙏🌹

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I've tried a lot of different things to make the paper mache clay waterproof, but none of my experiments have worked. The wood glue might help, but all of the other ingredients in the recipe are water soluble. I think it would be difficult to change just one of the ingredients and get it to work as well as a product that starts out waterproof, like cement or epoxy clay. Did you see my garden gnome videos? He was just as easy to make as my other sculptures, but made entirely with waterproof materials - and he's still doing just fine after several years outside. You can see the first video in the series here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rom2pIWlap5-rdE

[@katladragen7435]

@@UltimatePaperMache A week ago I stumbled upon a video on how to waterproof things that are to decorate gardens. The thing they did was to dissolve styrofoam with cellulose thinner. And then using the solution as a varnish. Just wanted to let you know.

[@TheEmmaman666]

Thank you for the recipe. I made this yesterday and I made a little ball just to test to see how long it took to dry. It was pretty dry by morning but underneath it had shrunk and sucked up inside and left quite a large indent. Can I ask what you may think could be causing this? Many thanks for your informative videos x

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Any air dry clay will shrink when the water evaporates. This particular recipe is a variation on my original paper mache clay recipe, and both of them are intended to be used as a thin layer over an armature. If the clay is used as a solid unit, it will dry first on the outside, but the inside is not dry yet, so the outside layer has to crack as it gets smaller. When we use a thin layer over a foil or crumpled paper armature, the armature is squeezed a little smaller by the drying clay, so we don't get the cracks.

[@TheEmmaman666]

@@UltimatePaperMache thank you for taking the time to reply and explaining. It makes sense xx

[@joancarlson3269]

Can this be put outside in the summer? I'm trying to find something young children can use for fairy houses.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

This mixture is intended for inside, only - treat it like you would a paper mache sculpture. I don't know of a waterproof product that would be a good art material for young children. I did make a few weatherproof sculptures last year, but they were made with grout, which probably contains Portland cement. It isn't intended for use by kids and I don't know if it would be safe.

[@joancarlson3269]

Thank you so much for your help. I love your video and your work, for it is simply inspirational.

[@tinagodsey1023]

Hi! Thank you for this video!!! Is the toilet paper like an RV kind or just like Scott tissue type? Thank you in Advance!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Just regular toilet paper, the cheapest kind you can find. Have fun! 😀

[@talhasultan8658]

It would be very helpful if you please explain the difference between paper mache and paper clay

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Paper mache can be either paper strips held together with paste, or paper pulp mixed with paste. my paper mache clay adds the drywall joint compound and glue to create a mixture that's easier to spread than the traditional recipes, and it dries very hard even when used in thin layers. All three methods work, though - just in different ways.