Paper clay only takes about five minutes to make and it air dries into a hard detailed surface you can paint.
How to make paper mache clay with toilet paper.
Press out some clay.
Any brand will work so buy the cheapest brand you can find.
I used a cookie cutter to get a nice round shape.
It s already humid here so it can take a while to dry now.
Paper clay is a cheap handy sculpting material made from toilet paper glue and a few other hardware store supplies.
It s used in place of paper mache strips for a smoother more realistic finish.
Add a hole in the top with a straw.
The paper fibers make precision a little bit difficult but no worries.
With the recent toilet paper scarcity a lot of people are asking me if you can make paper mache clay with newspaper or other recycled paper.
The answer is yes and i have some tips on how to make paper mache clay with newspaper and other recycled papers.
The flour thickens the paper mache by soaking up the water.
To make your paper mache clay smooth without sanding watch this video.