how to make paper clay

Paper clay whichis kind of paper mache is a low-cost, flexible sculpting substance made from toilet roll/paper, glue/rice poridge, and a few other hardware store basics. For just a softer, extra natural appearance, this is applied rather than paper mache sheets. Paper clay is easy to make and air-dries to a tough, realistic finish that could be colored in about five minutes. 

4DIY paper mache clay recipes for home decor and children's crafts! It's simple to produce with pulp, flour paste, or glue, and some don't even require joint compound.

When it comes to paper mache and paper clay, what's the difference? Paper mache (also known as Papier Mâché) is a technique for covering a mould or building with strips of paper dipped in glue or paper mache paste (a flour combination of 1 part flour to 2 parts water).

I completed almost all of my sculpting & masking designs with just this formula, or a mixture of the this recipe and plaster, if only you'd want to see lllwhat your artwork would looks like when you're using.

I use paper mache clay or maybe one of the modifications of this technique for almost everything else.

so here is my most used recipe for paper clay projects

 paper mache clay formula

1 1 cup plaster of paris

1 cup damped toilet roll/paper

 PVA glue/rce porigedi, 3/4 cup

a half to a cup of cornstarch (adjustable)

petroleum /baby oil(two teaspoons) (optional)

vinegar

reason why I formulated this recipe :  I couldn't attain the fine details that I could with genuine clay modelling. Adding all those layers of paper mache took far too long. And it was a nightmare.

But I intended to create, and the only inexpensive alternative was paper mache.

It is considered cheap. It is created with ordinary household products that could be available at your local Handicraft store. Also it helps in the construction of magnificent artworks that you really can be happy about. 

two years back,I uploaded my paper mache clay formula over my YouTube channel. so its out here in a video orm in case you are interested you can watch it .

 APPLICATION PROCESS?

Paper mache clay is smeared with just a spatula/pallete knfe in a very light coating over structure.

Is it possible to sand it?

Yeah, but it's something I almost never do. Paper mache clay dries extremely hard, making sanding a terrible. 

You'll likely want to do it outside so small dirt will travel around your home.

So, what else am I going to do though? I use plaster , which I store on stock because it's one of the recipe's key ingredients. 

(And, yes, traditional paper strips and paste work as well.

How long your clay/project will last?

It will survive for years once the material is totally cured, painted, and sealed.

If you cover it tightly to protect it from drying out while it's still in the bowl, it'll last several days. If you won't be using it for a week or two, put it in the fridge because the organic elements in the recipe can attract mould while it's still wet. Put it in the freezer to keep it fresh for as long as possible.

you can checkout amazing paper clay projects over my youtube channel 

here is the link.