Paper Mache Clay Recipe - The Easy Original Recipe

You can find the written instructions for the paper mache clay recipe here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/pa...
Note: We've recently discovered that both DAP and Wurth joint compounds can be used to make paper mache clay, as long as you use Gorilla Wood Glue instead of Elmer's. All other parts of the recipe should stay the same. See these two videos for more info:
DAP drywall joint compound for paper mache clay: • DAP Joint Compound In ...
Wurth drywall joint compound for paper mache clay: • Make Paper Mache Clay ...
And if you prefer a recipe with gram measurements, (same results, but different way to measure ingredients) you can find it here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/pa...
All of my patterns for sculptures and masks, like the ones behind me in the video, can be made with this recipe. You can see the patterns here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/pa...
If you're new to sculpting, you might want to check out my new blog post with the 5 basic steps to making a paper mache sculpture. You can see it here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/ho...
Make paper mache clay smooth without sanding: • Make Paper Mache Clay ...
Ten years ago I became frustrated with traditional paper strips and paste. It took too much time to add all those layers of paper mache, and it was messy.
But I wanted to sculpt, and paper mache was the only affordable option.
That’s why I created this original (and still my favorite) recipe for paper mache clay.
It’s affordable.
It uses common ingredients that you can find at your local DIY store or Walmart.
And anyone can use it to create beautiful sculptures that we can be proud of. This is not the kind of paper mache you made back in grade school!
I put this recipe for paper mache clay on this blog and on KZbin about ten years ago. It has now been used by millions of people around the world.
You use a knife to apply paper mache clay in a really thin layer over your armature, almost like frosting a cake. It dries hard and strong, so sculptures made with it can be treasured for years.
This is the recipe I used for all the projects in my book Make Animal Sculptures with Paper Mache Clay. amzn.to/1nMUO3a
And this recipe is included in my FREE downloadable guide, "The 5 Best Recipes for Paper Mache." You can get your copy here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/lp...

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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

[@ddhqj2023]

Unfortunately I've found that Dap isn't mentioned on the three brands I've tested. Having a heck of a time finding a brand in Canada, that works properly.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@@ddhqj2023 If your brand doesn't work, you might want to use the recipe that uses plaster of Paris instead. It isn't quite the same, but it still works, and the plaster is available everywhere. You can see the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH23h3qGrZmdjc0

[@RupaCreations]

Hello! Do you know if substituting with anything like interior/exterior fillers would work?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@@RupaCreations No, I haven't tried anything like that.

[@kitkitcat268]

Hello, I am from Egypt. We don't have drywall here. But I looked it up and drywall joint compound seems to be mostly gypsum powder. Gypsum powder is available here and it's very cheap too, do you think it would work?

[@lauralong5979]

I honestly have no interest in this topic but I am so glad I clicked this because this lady is just the sweetest human ever

[@angelabluebird609]

Yeah, that is such a wonderful gift to find along the way in life!

[@Jennynine]

Ikr

[@ladymeerkat4289]

Agreed!

[@BeccAcCardenas]

She made me want to listen to her and learn. She's definitely awesome!

[@craffte]

lol

[@bellanovia1648]

Need more pure creative content like this in the algorithm. Too much junk gets tossed around in people's feed they need more mentally stimulating videos to watch and spend their time on

[@AfallinAngel]

So true

[@TryMyMartini]

I agree. Most of my “suggested videos” are clickbait garbage, even though I’m very selective about what I watch.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

They don't want us to relax. We live in a society that's fear based. Anxiety gets people to shop and feel hopeless.

[@shineayandrews1869]

10 AMAZING DYI PROJECTS WITH MOLTEN HOT GLUE.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

TryMyMartini - Have you got tailored content switched off, perhaps? If you’ve eg declined cookies on google, then that will affect your You Tube suggestions. The algorithm is pretty good at learning what you like so your comment made me wonder the above if you’re getting loads of clickbait suggestions... 🤔

[@andyjohnson4907]

I really appreciate the consideration of viewers from outside the US. No other American channel does this.

[@kittenpounce7103]

Watching someone who is clearly experienced and enthusiastic talk about their passions is one of the best moments in life. This is so cool!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm so glad you enjoy the videos! 😊

[@yermam1733]

You are an incredibly generous artist for sharing your techniques and recipes with other artists. Thank you so much for giving me an outlet for all of my suppressed emotion. I love sculpting, but clay is too expensive. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Inspirational. Much needed, much love🤙💙

[@PleaseNThankYou]

I'm hoping to be inspired as well. My mom made the regular stuff back in the 60's. I just remembered that she did that with us girls (me and two other little piggies)! And I made it with MY girls when they were young...now one of them is constantly crafting with HER kids. I'll give her this recipe... it's much more sturdy than plain paper mache and I'm sure they will have great fun making something for their newly assigned bedrooms. A Unicorn probably lol. The oldest actually shows natural artistic talent. And she has a defined style. 9.5 yrs old. I'm sorry! I could go on and on and you weren't even talking about other people. Maybe you could put a link up on this video comment section and show me what you made, us, show US, and we will do the same! I'm an older gal and I better get going of its gonna get done at all !! Happy sculpting too you...and thank you Ms. Ultimate Paper Mache!!

[@bmilano1580]

I totally agree with him. You are amazing! Thank you!

[@amberdawn4759]

That is called collaboration instead of competition... sadly something younger people today think they cannot do. In real life artists are supposed to exchange and collaborate, that's how advancements and great ideas happen. Some even can share projects...believe it or not. You know what makes that not possible? Competition. Keep secrets of the trade, and rating other artists and deciding who deserves to be shared with and who doesn't... or making people pay for your information is the same as globalization and unless your selling your own putty or glue it's exactly what she called it, a recipie....art is about collaboration. See how not worried she is about teaching you how to make paper clay...see how she encourages you to try something new and let's you know what other artists have shared with her? News flash, mass production wouldnt make these with this formula...so I dont see the danger in collaborating as artists....I think I have a problem with young artists thinking there is some benefit from not sharing with others... it's not generous its human.

[@suestoons]

@Yer Mam: What a lovely sweet comment. Hope you had fun playing. Perhaps you'd like to share your experience with us one year later?

[@barbiedgi]

Seriously you’re amazing Ms Jonni❤️ sending you lots of love

[@Carnetix]

That's not being lazy at all, that's called being efficient. Time is our most precious commodity. Awesome video.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😀

[@dhp-art]

@@UltimatePaperMache and Cametix, my 2 cents: our most precious commodity is, and should be, our environment ;-) But thank you for your art, which is so lovely, and for sharing your methods, which is informative and inspiring. Cheers!

[@AFineLineA]

Agreed!

[@sarahnjeri6090]

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[@vickynewman9956]

@@UltimatePaperMache u

[@MirandaPartyPanda]

I just wanted to say that you seem to be such a pure, kind and generous human being who shares your videos for the pure love you have for art. You aura radiates through to my screen. As I think it does for many others. Both my daughter and I are so excited to use your tutorials. Love and light

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You are so kind - thanks for your nice comment. 😊

[@Toddboehly818]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today? I hope 🤞 this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world 🌎 I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦 grow up in Forth Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask? 😇😇😇😇

[@somethingbehindyouu]

“mom do we have drywall joint compound?”

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😀

[@mint_chip5918]

Sameeee. I actually found some tho 🤠

[@ViktorErikFade]

Literally what I asked after watching this and my mother just replied with I don't know not like I walk around in hardware stores all the time. Fair enough response

[@mariemarie528]

Really , i'd really like to know what this famous joint compound is made of? Is it cement based?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@@mariemarie528 No, here in the US I believe the primary ingredient is calcium carbonate. The pre-mixed version that we use has other stuff in it, too, of course. There's no cement.

[@Declan-pg8cg]

Why on Earth is there 500+ down votes? Some people must be very petty, or exceptionally jealous. As a sculptor myself , I give absolute props to Jonni for the heart and talent she puts into her sculptures. Paper mache art seems to be undergoing a resurgence here in Ireland lately. It's great to see.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Declan. 😁

[@jennlozeau]

There are no thumbs down it's just where they place the thumbs up it looks like a thumbs down

[@carolmartin4068]

Everything she said, was so difficult to understand. The process that she was explaining was so mixed up with other things that she couldn’t keep up with what she was doing. That’s why the 500 thumbs down.

[@jennlozeau]

@@carolmartin4068 i dont get whats so difficult to understand she explains everything very clearly my 10 year old followed her directions to make paper mache clay for an art project she was doin then i just recently made the paper mache silky smooth clay and i think it came out AMAZING. AND ALSO there is no thumbs down those r thumbs up

[@debmckenzie9695]

@@carolmartin4068 I don't know what video you were watching, but this was very clear and easy to follow. There are no thumbs down

[@KRO-222]

Sometimes KZbin recommendations really nails it, and this is one of those times. 😊 Lovely video, and your sculptures are just beautiful!

[@missoula2213]

I made a paper mache rhino for my son's four wheeler that we took to a parade. Nobody knew how it worked. When I told them my son was in there driving, they were shocked. Definitely one of my proudest moments. I used nail polish for the eyes and it really made them standout.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

What a fantastic idea! We'd love to see it - you can show off a photo on my blog at www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page

[@bmell1252]

I love that the bunny was giving you “bunny ears“ the whole video! Too cute! I was cracking up! 👏👏👏. Great video!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😁

[@nigelcarren]

"Nigel... Nigel... where is all the toilet paper?" ( I step out from kitchen wearing a life-size elephant mask and say) "No idea?"

[@simplyb.8959]

LOL

[@bseaingu]

I laughed out loud!

[@nigelcarren]

@@bseaingu Thank you Christa, and here we are one year later and now we ALL have to wear a mask!! On that note, be sure to never touch the exterior of your Elephant Mask when returning from shopping, and no closer than two metres from others unless they are from the same herd! Stay safe 😂🇬🇧🐘

[@dianachophy]

Ha ha 😃😃

[@chirpydragonfruit9464]

I made a plague doctor's mask hahaha

[@rebecca8317]

I have no idea how I ended up here but OMG you are SO extremely talented! Makes me want to try this

[@robinfarrar3493]

Lol! Ikr?! Such is the way of KZbin...and Pinterest.

[@andersondickson910gmail3]

Me too lol 😂. Anyway how are you doing??

[@missstyers]

Omg same 😂😂😂🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ this is amazing

[@TheMannequin]

I like the way you make the tutorial videos, you even consider the people outside of the country that possibly won't have the materials needed. It saves a lot of time. Thank you for the detailed guide!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Glad you like them! 😀

[@mariahakamaa]

I fell like I conquered the world when I got this recipe. 🤭 My diy, crafts with the kids, with the youth just upgraded to a whole another level! ✨💞 Thank you thank you thank you! Love from Finland 🇫🇮

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That is awesome! 😊

[@Toddboehly818]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today? I hope 🤞 this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world 🌎 I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦 grow up in Forth Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask? 😇😇😇😇

[@ludmillamalenkova7977]

Кого и сколько Вы добавляете масло? 😊

[@theboxcaradventurer1874]

"I use toilet paper exclusively. Because I am lazy." Say no more, kindred spirit.

[@HeleSha]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@artisanshrew]

The Boxcar Adventurer - Plus using newspaper is so DIRTY & MESSY (gross) The toilet paper recipe is a nice CLEAN way to make it! 👍♥️♥️♥️

[@JosephKeenanisme]

oh yeah, accidentally bought "prison toilet paper" cause it was cheap. Ended up using it for my paper mache stuff.

[@catchheronthefly4532]

The Boxcar Adventurer i like you!

[@bernicegoldham1509]

Dang it. My black market toilet paper habit is bout to spike.

[@29jgirl92]

This is my favourite part of the internet- that we can use it to share our passions, and to teach and inspire each other!! Makes me so happy!

[@mariad4183]

...right? ...It crosses EVERY barrier - including time!

[@hamzahaidar2084]

@@mariad4183 wt u mean

[@mariad4183]

@@hamzahaidar2084 ...the usual barriers of access: time and money. Also, people are so kind to share their knowledge! Videos/pictures don't ever really expire and we have unrestricted access for free! One can watch any time and anywhere. The world has never known an opportunity like this! Let's not take it for granted people...you have been placed on the earth right now for a reason! xoxo

[@hamzahaidar2084]

@@mariad4183 yeah

[@mariad4183]

@@hamzahaidar2084 ...💕💕 xoxo

[@NidgeOSullivan]

Not only did I learn a brilliant new craft recipe I also finally found out what drywall is, for years I'd heard Americans use that word, never knowing what drywall actually was. Now I know it's just plasterboard. You really have educated me, thank you.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

There are quite a few names for it, and if you go to a DIY store and ask for it using the 'wrong' name, you get a blank look from the younger clerks. It sometimes takes a few tries before they'll point you in the right direction. In addition to drywall it's also called plasterboard, (as you know), and Sheetrock.There are even some I'd never heard of, before doing a fast Google search just now: wallboard, gypsum board, buster board, custard board, or gypsum panel. All the same thing. 😀

[@NidgeOSullivan]

@@UltimatePaperMache You are a fountain of knowledge, thanks.

[@loisannebarin6995]

Not necessarily what I was looking for but this is making me want to do something better than what I was originally planning. Thank you so much for making this! You're so sweet and calming to listen to that I can actually pay attention with no distractions 💜

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@GarbageKnight]

i like using the recycled egg cartons, that stuff was already torn apart, and taken down to fiber, then just remolded..so when you add water, and do a bit of mushing it turns to paste

[@pauloandreferreira6921]

tha'ts works a lot...I do the same! :)

[@MsDeity]

What a great idea

[@jasminflower3814]

Cool Idea, thanks Betty ;-)

[@GarbageKnight]

yeah add flour, or white elmers gule..but it makes a very fine paste, great for paper clay. i have seen some amazing things made of this stuff. and i made a few things, that dried as hard as a rock, but i added mod podge hard coat to mine.

[@GarbageKnight]

but it will dry and hold without the flour or glue. but i add it just to make sure it holds, in small areas no glue needed..its kind of like toilet paper you wet bunch up, and let dry..turns into a dry little mass.

[@Foreveramiglad]

Well I just found my new favourite person

[@Wazzuplawl12]

This recipe literally is how I've gotten back into crafting. I've done my own method as well as I was short on time, but these ingredients have been a life saver. Was hard to get tp at the peak of the pandemic, but this is incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@AceSpace-dc3rc]

Nothing better than a fun grandma Thanks

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊

[@latoyah1624]

*should be getting ready for class* "Oooh, paper mache!"

[@knittedpainting]

😂

[@welshsteve2009]

DAP jointing compound contains ethylene glycol. When mixed with PVA glue cross-links are formed which accounts for the little rubbery balls you described. A little like adding borax to make slime.

[@PleaseNThankYou]

It's always nice to have a chemistry student (of one degree or another!) in the crowd. Thank you for keeping me off the Google search. Sometimes I have trouble finding my way back!

[@TracyTheRed]

I was wondering where this comment was. Thank you, science side of KZbin.

[@Xanderfied]

So could you use just dap compound and leave out the Pva?

[@Horror_Hero]

Could you use just pva glue and coat it with joint compound to smooth it when its dry?

[@cateberthelet1528]

Thanks for the best instructional video on papier maché clay that is in English. I have watched so many Russian videos I will be speaking it soon. I like to use newspaper or office paper that would otherwise go to recycle bin, so I will try your recipe with it to see how it works. I am looking for something that is smooth and your recipe looks really good for that. Thanks for posting. I have subscribed.

[@aprilbryant8817]

Thank you!!! You just gave my daughter and I a perfect solution for her school project. She building Heras temple with this!!!

[@andersondickson910gmail3]

Hello April, How are you doing??

[@sandycartwright521]

She creates a love of learning for paper mache. I’m here for it! I’m in a whole different dimension. Joni has now challenged me to do it in paper mache.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊

[@mariallknowing9273]

I love that you are standing right in front of the rabbit sculpture and it gives you the cuttest rabbit ears!!! ☺️🤗

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Oops - I try to remember to not stand there, but I always forget. :)

[@scilly180608]

"Cutest"

[@dd4138]

2:00 wetting TP 3:14 straining TP 3:40 checking to see if TP is to wet or dry 3:48 add dry compound Skip to 4:56 to see dry compound mixing 5:08 mixing elmers glue with electric mixer 5:19 mixing in flour 6:37 how to spread

[@britnimales9809]

Very helpful. Thank you!!

[@mrswis444]

Where do we add the baby oil?

[@Wishful---Thinking]

@UltimatePaperMache: I sure hope you see dd4138's comment and figure out how to pin it to the top of the comments list, it is a directory to this video you made and very helpful for when folks come back to make their supply of the clay. Thank you for all you do for the crafter/artist in all of us!

[@jayelle1258]

I can’t wait to try this! I never would have attempted paper mache but your tutorials have inspired me to give it a try. Thanks!😊

[@gaganpreetk_ahuja]

I just happened to discover you and I treasure this discovery. As we grow up, we get caught up in so much that creativity feels like a skin we shed behind in the childhood. I am inspired to make something after watching this video and I now want to watch all your creations. I also wish I can get my son into something creative like this as it can be a great way to channelize teen energy positively. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[@sharonwilbourne7256]

If your son is a gamer and enjoys role playing games, he might like to make props to make the different scenes more realistic. If he is into miniatures as he games he could make the terrain, inns, castles, dragons, etc to help illustrate what is going on in the scenarios If he is into the Marvel Universe or other super heros, he could sculpt them.

[@Harinair72]

You, Ma'am, are gonna be very very old and very very happy because you have found your moksha.... Teaching and learning and enjoying all of it! And thanks for passing on that joy to millions! Love and hugs!

[@darbyzworld]

I love this! I used to build Mardi Gras floats in New Orleans and learned how to make masks, furniture, home decor pieces, artwork, theatre props....you name it...I can make it and have done for over 55 years! . . . . . .

[@cdiamant]

needed a recipe for paper maché for a school project and this is by far my favourite!! thank you so much for all your work ❤

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Joni, I really really appreciate your kindness in showing us all your paper clay, I really really love ❤️ the things that you have create. I’m going to have a go at making some soon. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Have fun! 😀

[@juliusboone2698]

I made a batch some time ago for a project I wanted to do. Didn't get to it, so I stored it in a Tupperware container. Kept for a little over a year. Went to clean and found it. Check to see if it hardened, and it was still usable!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Wow - I think that's a record!

[@ginafriend1690]

Hi 😊 you have such a pleasant voice and a lovely personality. Talented too! Thanks for your recipe.

[@williamplummer7231]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I used this recipe 10 years ago for a project in high school and now im coming back to it again! This information is so helpful!

[@DarthCaiter]

I got here from a Nirvana video. Well, I watched the whole thing! I'm happy to subscribe. You're incredibly talented!

[@TheSpelledMilk]

I hope you have listened to DEERHUNTER (Microcastle) CLAP YOUR HANDS & SAY YEAH (Only Run) HUM (You'd Prefer an Astronaut) All Great Albums.

[@VintageBeauty1313]

Thank you KZbin recommendations!! I didn’t know I needed this in my life!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!

[@Winterwren2024]

I love paper mache. Can't believe I found this channel.

[@ruthawie]

You are out of this world Miss. People like you makes this world a lot more beautiful ....keep up the great work!❤

[@Dcdcd111]

this would be perfect for cosplay props and armor, what a blessing

[@fReAkLaNcEr123]

I was thinking the same thing!!! Worbla seems to be quite expensive so I was hoping to find an alternative and this may be the answer. I can't wait to try making an armour with this one. :)

[@Dcdcd111]

@@fReAkLaNcEr123 yeah worbla can get really expensive, especially if you're someone who does a lot of armor or prop builds. If you can i would love to know how your builds go!

[@aaronesposito3555]

I just did some Luigi’s mansion themed cosplay costumes with this stuff! instagram.com/p/B4VeaskASlp/?igshid=w279zt1fi0ze

[@JelloraVT]

This is EXACTLY the reason I came here. Can't believe I've been struggling with regular papre mache for ages and giving up. This is the best solution to my props!

[@marciadamelio7244]

I have found my people! I’m here because I’m looking to remake my helmet for my Hondo Ohnaka cosplay.

[@BeanSproot]

Your voice is so pleasant, and that alongside these amazing projects makes this channel a true gem. Keep up the awesome work!

[@scarletlovins6212]

I have made this recipe using lime or calcium carbonate to give the precise name, instead of joint compound and it is working fine so far. Made it about a week ago. You can make a paste of the lime beforehand that mimics the texture of the joint compound and then add it to the recipe but I think if someone became proficient at the recipe they could just add dry lime and water straight into the mix. Vinegar reacts with lime though so don't use vinegar in the recipe if you are using lime. I say that in case there are people out there who want to put vinegar in the recipe as a preservative. So perhaps people in other countries could use lime, aka calcium carbonate. Lime is used as plaster in some instances. I have made this comment in reply to another person but decided to make it stand alone because I wanted to add that anytime you work with ingredients like lime or cement or joint compound you should keep in mind that they are very alkaline and will dry out your hands. It is best to use gloves when using them but if you don't after you are finished you can wash and rinse your hands then slather them with vinegar to restore the pH balance to your hands.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Good tips. Thanks! 😃

[@katbozz]

You're the paper Mache Queen! Thank you for sharing your advanced Mache knowledge. 🩵🙏🩵 Grateful

[@ciaramurdock6764]

I'm one of those baby artists, I've only started enjoying and expanding my art skills about a year ago. so this video was so useful for me, because you've allowed me to find a cheap way to have fun with art and discover that I absolutely love sculpting

[@Doodleganger]

7:53 looks like youre wearing bunny ears 😆 so cuteee and warm

[@shaheenkhan5091]

I very glad to see a old lady even doing something and that's great (something is better than doing nothing )

[@UltimatePaperMache]

All of the old ladies I know do lots of things. We finally have time to do the fun stuff, now that we're retired. 😊

[@shaheenkhan5091]

@@UltimatePaperMache yes exactly

[@LibbyClarkeStudio]

This is wonderful! I love the recipe and your incredible generosity in sharing it! Thank you!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You are so welcome! 😀

[@joshb5898]

You had me at "because I am lazy!" Just starting to do paper mache stuff and I think you'll be one to help me through it. Subscribed! You're awesome!

[@stolasthegreatprince4166]

Ma'am, you just won another subscriber. This channel is amazing.

[@blissfulbaboon]

THANK YOU 🙏 You are an amazing teacher.We all appreciate your expertise and willingness to patiently teach and share it with us! 🌞

[@UltimatePaperMache]

So nice of you - thanks! 😊

[@julie7267]

I love this. So satisfying to just create and use something so versatile. I am an elementary school art teacher so I can imagine the drywall compound wouldn’t be the best idea to use with kids. But for professional artists this is great.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, I've been surprised by all the wonderful creations that have been made with it over the years. If you'd like to see some of them, check out the Daily Sculptors page on my site: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page

[@astranautic]

This may be the saviour of one of my projects. I’m upgrading a sword I made out of insulation foam for a cosplay, and I think this is just what I need to make a massive amount of durable clay that I can sculpt to my liking.

[@julieabbey6123]

The art you make with the clay is so beautiful. I hope I am able to make something even half as good. Watching this has inspired me to try to get into this type of art. Thank you!

[@JosvioFernandes-bw1wj]

Believe me I have seen many videos from this channel And grandma is the most creative person ever. ❤

[@Lorenmcdee]

Hey I just wanted to say thank you. My nephew and I have now made your recipe twice. It's so beautiful in texture and quality and we have been using it to build masks for Halloween

[@nanasaldarriaga7452]

Hi, it may sound weird, but i can feel that you have really great vibes, also you are an incredible artist, thanks for sharing your knowledge ♡

[@NortelGeek]

That giraffe is adorable! Thank you so much for the video. Blessings to you.

[@lynseyadams6584]

Just discovered your channel when looking for paper mache techniques - thank you so much for being so generous with your recipes and encouragement. As somebody already said, you have no fear of sharing, do not jealously guard your 'trade secrets', don't ask us to pay for your knowledge, have no worries about somebody coming up with a 'better' or different idea. Thank you, you are a wonderful person.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you for you kind words, Lynsey. I'm glad you enjoy the channel. 😊

[@lynseyadams6584]

@@UltimatePaperMache You're very welcome! I've even bought a hand mixer especially for this! That's a first. I'm just hoping the stuff I bought for the UK equivalent of Drywall Compound turns out to be OK! The guy in the store looked bemused when I said it wasn't actually for plasterboard (our equivalent of Drywall). If you say 'it's an art project' they roll their eyes and look at you as if you were mad. 😊

[@lawannawhiten3363]

Thank you for this Gift! I think you are wonderful and those of you people that share these arts freely are spreading passing down these wonderful trades that we can then pass down to our children families and friends and that is a Gift that is worthy of so much gratitude! Thank you!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊

[@MsDivaDeborah]

Oh my goodness I just stumble upon your channel and I’m like WOW! What an amazing artist you are! I am so intrigued! I am a paper craft (cards, scrapbooking, decor,) but nothing like your paper art & craft! I’m simple amazed and want to try it! Thank you for sharing and all that you do!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Deborah! I'm glad you like the videos. 😺

[@andersondickson910gmail3]

You are absolutely right. Anyway how are you doing??

[@BipolarGemini]

The new youtube algorithm is weird asf and idk how I got here but im thankful that I'm here. This is freaking awesome. Thanks for being so creative and sharing the knowledge with others.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You're welcome. I like the new algorithm - it seems to like me. :)

[@KCritz]

I am headed to the store now. I'm going to make end tables! Thanks for the recipe. 🥰

[@MichelleReneeMusic]

Thank you so much!! You make everything so understandable and approachable. I'm very excited to try this medium! ❤️

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Have fun! 😊

[@eponymousIme]

"NOTE: You don't need toilet paper for this recipe. You can make the paper mache clay with old newspapers during the TP shortage. " Good to know. Now I can make a COVID mask, and it will be AWESOME! :-)

[@novablaze8075]

Yeah

[@theangriestcatintheworld]

What sort of mask are you going to make? I'm trying to make tentacles for an octopus (Cthulu-esque) mask. 🐙

[@xiaobai7060]

@@theangriestcatintheworld Any mask should work, as long as the area for breathing has a material or a few layers of material that you can't blow out a lighter with when wearing, it will be COVID safe. So just put that type of fabric in around the nose area when the paper clay is still wet and you are golden. Remember that the fabric isn't COVID safe if you can blow out a lighter through the fabric. You can also test it with a very fine mist through sunlight(spray a very fine mist through the side that your face is on going outwards through a stream of sunlight). If any mist goes through, then the material is bad. Get a material that the fine mist will not go through.

[@theangriestcatintheworld]

@@xiaobai7060 Ah, brilliant, I'd not heard that before-- about being able to blow out a flame-- but that makes perfect sense! Cheers for that!

[@mariad4183]

@@xiaobai7060 ...wow...thank you for that info! xoxo

[@koi6699]

This lady is honestly so sweet and I love this project. I might try it.

[@mksdiva]

Such an amazing art teacher. Thank you for the recipes. I have a vision of what I want to create and I believe this will be the perfect material for what I have in mind thank you!

[@datbishboo6956]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I used this to make a gift for my mothers birthday this year :’)

[@user-ue2rg9sn8c]

Your sculptures are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your secret!! Keep having fun! 🙂🤸‍♀️🌻

[@davidhill1220]

Thank you Joni I can never get over your beautiful work I know this recipe from your info from before but loved watching this video anyway Never ever get tired of watching your videos I dream of doing work like you but... I can always dream Thank you so much Patricia

[@christopherschmidt5384]

Who in the hell would down vote this absolute joy of a person and artist? I stumbled on this purely by accident…I’m happy I did.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊 I'm glad you found the site.

[@LookUpTheKalergiPlanWhitePeeps]

By the way, your sculptures and art is absolutely astounding! Beautiful!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you so much!

[@sdin4]

Thank you Jonni. I was looking for a recipe for clay to make a bowl and it led me to you. My concern with the old salt-flour recipe is that it would eventually crumble. I think your clay-mache recipe will be perfect for my initial project and more.

[@TM-ry6hc]

Random video in suggested videos. This!!! It’s like the universe knew I needed to try this again. My first go around was a horse head; my dog literally ate it when it was drying lol Thank you for sharing this!

[@normaguardado2341]

You are an incredibly artist! Thank you

[@oliferous]

Okay, so now I've GOTTA try this!! Wasn't even looking for anything like this but man!! Also this woman is the sweetest! Most certainly have to give this a whirl seeing as I just shredded bag after bag after bag and would much rather make something useful out of it! Thank you so much unexpected art project!!! I've really been wanting to do some 3 dimensional art lately!! BRILLIANT!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊

[@terryprice4560]

Wow. So happy KZbin suggested this. Watched every second. You’re very sweet and engaging. I may have to give this a try! Subscribed ☺️

[@republican4u2nv78]

Glad I found this video in my feed! I love watching videos like this (probably because I have no artistic abilities myself haha) but they are so relaxing!

[@RecoArtsOriginal7778]

Oh my god I loved the way he teaches and explains, a lot of cuteness in one person, apart from intelligence, when I grow up I already have someone to look up to!!! thank you for existing 🤭

[@zomgkitteh117]

Thanks Jonni! Very helpful. I lol'ed at your "because I'm lazy" reasoning!😆

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊

[@Romulus623]

Thank you! I am so looking forward to creating a sculpture.

[@spookymon]

Thank you so much for inspiring me! This is the first time I’m doing paper mache (just the original kind, paper and paste) and I’ve fallen in love with the process. It still hasn’t dried yet. But I’m so excited!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Have fun! 😀

[@OptimusPrimordial]

I made a rose on a stick for my hair using this recipe... intentionally delicate just to see how sturdy it is before I used it for something important. Drew veins on it with color pencil which worked marvelously. No paint or anything. I fully expected to have to throw it away the first time I dropped it or wore it in the rain. Seriously that was yeeears ago! I still have it and I still use it. It has a wee little chip on one petal from dropping it in a parking lot. That's it! All good. This recipe is completely trustworthy.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks for sharing it on my website - it's fantastic! If you ever make another one I hope you'll make a video and let us see how it was done. 😊

[@sarahsax]

Ive just come across this video. This has made my day!!!! Soo good! I used to make so much stuff out of paper years ago and this has helped me get my creativity spark back! I am so excited to try things out! just ordered your book to!!!! Your work is amazing!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@poldoll5683]

I don't know how I got here, but am not disappointed! I've tried all sorts of clay, air dry, polymer. You name it, I've tried it, and nothing is really good enough for detailed work I like to do on my sculptures. This recipe sounds amazing and pretty cheap to recreate, so will definitely be giving it a go. Thank you so much for sharing your artistic know-how, that is amazingly generous of you. Immediately subbed because I love your sculptures in the background and you are just such a sweetheart to watch!! 😄

[@rosieking383]

How did it go when you tried it

[@martinheath5947]

This is excellent and I had no idea this was even possible. Thank you!

[@garbostyle1]

So glad I found this. I love to sculpt and am very good at it but can't afford the supplies . Can't wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You are so welcome!

[@katiak74]

I watch your video last weekend and today I did my first pasta of paper mache clay… looks amazing and I am super excited to start work with it! Thank you for inspire me!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Wonderful! I hope you have fun with it. 😊

That old video helped me once. This new one helped me again! So thanks for this marvelous recipe! :) :: How to find drywall compound: In case anyone living in Brazil is wondering how can they find drywall compound, you can find it as "massa para junta de acabamento" (literally meaning "compound for finish joint"). And if that doesn't help, look for a "massa" ("compound") to fix gesso in place. It is the same thing. :: Prices: The compound can be found for ~45 BRL per 30Kg (around 11 U$D per 66,1lb). Today is APR 03 2019 and the prices were checked at Leroy Merlin - which is a very pricey place. There are also packages with lesser quantities (e.g 5Kg or 11lb), making it even cheaper. Drywall is not a thing in Brazil in the way Americans use it but certainly easily available as it is very popular. Not much for walls though. Anyway... Lately the English word "drywall" is being used by some brands so it might be easily spotted depending on the place. In case it isn't, I hope this little text helps.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Your comment will be really helpful for a lot of people who have a hard time finding the drywall joint compound in Brazil. Thanks!

@@UltimatePaperMache You are welcome! :)

[@blackswanvante]

Can’t wait to make a small sculpture I’ve been wanting to create for a while now, thank you!

[@Kuraripo]

Finally the right video. Thank you for actually showing how to make paper mache clay and not just mixing a pre-made formula.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Glad it was helpful! But are there really people who package up the ingredients and sell them to people? Did I start a whole new industry without even knowing it? 😁

[@delcat8168]

Excellent video, clear concise. Nice that you reference other countries and different names for products. Great to have a video that isn't full of 'wow' 'pow' 'amazing' and endless waffle. Thanks. This has been very useful for me.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm glad it was helpful. 😊

[@hiitsme3379]

She is so cute!! She reminds me of my nana ❤️❤️😌

[@ydoowj]

I am so inspired by this video! I have been searching for a medium to create sculpture and this could be it!!!

[@blaineishere3851]

This was very helpful, thank you! I expected to need to look through at least a few videos, but yours was the first I watched and I found the info I was wanting! Also, your sculptures are wonderful!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks - I'm glad you found it helpful. 😊

[@sadiesnake1318]

Absolutely genius! I am in my final year of highschool and I creating all the sets and props for my school musical. I had improvised for my first project by mixing some plaster into my glue water mixture for paper mâcher and it dried super hard and durable! I wish I had known a recipe that I could’ve added texture with!