Make Paper Pulp with Me!

[@caseyshelley8406]

Renee, thank you so much for this, and all your videos! I don't know if you're still monitoring your older videos - I hope you are! - but I'm just now starting my first batch of pulp :-) :-). You said in the video to use glue instead of flour, which I have ready to go, but I did just finish "a beloved project" using flour. Can you recommend anything that I could do to it to preserve it? It was for my granddaughter and I'd hate for it to go bad. I wish I'd found your channel earlier. Thank you for the help if you're still out there.

[@createdbyrenee]

Hi Casey- I remember you. I'm still here! Trying to wrestle a beast of a video into submission for this space, lol. Yes, I can recommend something to preserve your piece! Try Mod Podge "Dishwasher Safe" seal. That product claims to create a waterproof seal on surfaces. Just follow the directions on the jar. I hope that helps. Thanks for being here!

[@caseyshelley8406]

@@createdbyrenee Renee thank you so much! Ok, I'll take a look for the mod podge - dishwasher safe - and I'll be looking for your new video when it comes out, too :-) ! Thank you so much for your reply, Renee, have a great day!

[@shelbymachado8712]

This was super helpful and informative. Thanks, Renée!

[@Time_Is_Left]

I’m starting my first project. I have a lot of paper I’ve been lugging around for 20 years, because I’m insane. Just tearing it up has been emotional. Thank you for doing such a great job of sharing :)

[@createdbyrenee]

Thank you! I'm excited to have you on this journey♡

[@doingitdavy1507]

If I may suggest a tool, but I use a mixing paddle on a drill and mix the ever-lovin-You know what- out of it. Also I add exterior paint, as it helps make it water prrof and stronger. Also the shiney/glossy newsprints are good for making it stronger too, there is a glue in the shiney stuff. another option is brown bags ripped up. soak for awhile and have fun, again, this paper is stronger . I have mixed all sorts of things with my experiments, and I do me ALL sorts of stuff. marble dust, sand,, plaster, cement, etc.etc.

[@createdbyrenee]

Awesome!

[@moniquemoniquemoniquemoniq1409]

WoW thank you so much It’s the perfect process 🖤 So much more intuitive then other techniques

[@createdbyrenee]

Thanks for watching!

[@taniamindel4712]

This was so helpful, and so clear, thank you!!

[@createdbyrenee]

Thank you- I'm glad!

[@irenemcknight5020]

I’ll try this method, I injured my hands by doing the squeeze method last fall. Love your teaching style.❤

[@createdbyrenee]

Thank you! Go easy on your hands. You can still employ a blender with my recipe if need be

[@kimtyrer3543]

A stick blender works wonders for refining your pulp and takes a lot of the 'elbow greasing' (manual work) out!!

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

It looks good and didn't take THAT much time in kneading. TFS!

[@ruthdann]

Wow ... awesome ❤

[@createdbyrenee]

Thank you!

[@donnadees1971]

We’ve made pulp, to deter smells, use spice- Cloves. Ground or…good luck.

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

I watched another person use an immersion blender. I’m gonna try that

[@createdbyrenee]

Someone suggested that on another video- I plan to try it too!

[@susieriddington]

Great video. Do you need to use a paper shredder or can you just tear the paper by hand?

[@createdbyrenee]

Thanks! You can absolutely tear it by hand. I tore all mine by hand years ago. A paper shredder is just a shortcut!

[@untangled99]

I've watched both of your videos. VERY HELPFUL. Like your humor. Makes life more fun!!!! I've been working with air dry -- I'm a beginner. Can use all the help. 😊 thanks. Good luck. You'll do well.

[@createdbyrenee]

Thanks so much- I have fun making them! I love air dry clay. There are SO many possibilities!

[@orangeymoon]

Let's say I make a few pounds of this, how long can you store this for? and how would you suggest it be stored? Is it better to make the pulp and only add the glue when I'm ready to use it?

[@createdbyrenee]

I really try to use it within a week of making it. I store it right in my orange bucket in the video with the lid on it. I recommend adding the glue as you're kneading it. It makes it easier to work it into the clay-like consistency. Adding the glue later won't help it store longer. The paper itself is what will start to sour if left too long. And once it sours, it's hard to get rid of the smell, even after it has dried. Good luck!

[@orangeymoon]

Gotcha, thanks👍🏾

[@elizmckoy4474]

This is great

[@createdbyrenee]

Thank you!

[@russelltiley1091]

Hi would a makeshift whisk be any good on the end of a drill

[@createdbyrenee]

That could work nicely!

[@mimitheeog]

thank you soo soo much!

[@dottiewelch6964]

Hi Renee I was wondering if you can use egg cartons for the paper? BTW… I just found your channel today and I love your work 🤩

[@createdbyrenee]

Hi Dottie- I hope so- I mix it in with other papers all the time, lol! p.s. Thank you 🫶🏽

[@dottiewelch6964]

@@createdbyrenee Thank you Renee I will definitely be watching more of your videos 🤩 I’m going to eat more wheaties first lol💪💪💪

[@obstinateheadstonggirl2737]

Brilliant vid!🧡 I'm newly obsessed with paper maché & just found you today on Instagram. Strip method only so far but been watching vids on pulp & wondering why they squeeze out the water instead of adding more paper! Thank-you for answering that question!😊 I've learned so much from this - and you're so funny too!😁

[@createdbyrenee]

Thanks! You know, in early days, I was squeezing the water too. It just hit me one day- add more paper and glue instead. Happy creating!

[@Ma-ei3fb]

@createdbyrenee so, after you add last batch of paper after couple of days, you don't wait it to soften again, right?

[@createdbyrenee]

No, not really necessary to wait!

[@ferrari718]

How long does it take to dry ? I need something super fast , like 24 hours

[@createdbyrenee]

I wouldn't recommend p.m. if you need super fast!

[@danamaxwell2542]

When adding paper and glue while kneeding the paper product has the paper soaked or just dry paper?

[@createdbyrenee]

I always start with wet paper. It's always best if it soaks before working with it. The longer it soaks, the softer and easier the paper will be to knead. It's not impossible to immediately start kneading after mixing paper and water. I've had to do it for rush projects. It's just more strenuous when the paper hasn't soaked.

[@marikachan2956]

It might sound dumb but does it work with UHU stick glue ? If yes do I put it directly with the paper ?

[@createdbyrenee]

Stick glues would likely not work in pulp. They are almost a solid that is not meant to break down. White glue is a liquid that can be mixed throughout the paper fibers to bond them together like clay. I only use white glue because it can easily be mixed in and dries strong.

[@cajunvegan7716]

How much water. Give us a starting point please

[@createdbyrenee]

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