Miss Elaine Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I keep reading about paperclay and I understand what everyone is doing, but I still don't know exactly what it is. I have looked at the great pictures and would like to try using it. Do you make it yourself? Is there a tutorial here somewhere? I did try a search. Do you buy a mix? Is it the same as paper mache? Do you carve it like clay? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Here, go to http://www.paperclay.com that page describes what it is it even has a tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Elaine Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thank you! The web site answered my questions! Also, if someone else has the same question, it will probably show up in a search now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Neat site!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 My youngest wants to make necklaces from the video they show there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I think the 1 foot equals 1 foot Marlyn Manroe is creepy but cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james dean Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I don't know if this is what you're looking for but here it is any way. In Dollhouse Miniatures Magazine Nov. 2007 pg. 26 they have a recipe for cold-porcelain style clay which sounds alot like paperclay (air dry). I haven't made this so let me know if it works. Mix together 1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup cornstarch, & 2/3 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture holds together and somewhat resembles mashed potatoes. Remove the mixture from the pan and place on a breadboard or other suitable kneading surface. When it's cool enough to handle, knead in 3 tablespoons of white, tacky type glue, 1 teaspoon white acrylic paint, either several drops of bleach or oil of clove(as a preservative), and then another 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Knead until smooth; Store in airtigght bag. Clay will air-dry hard in several hours to overnight, depending on the thickness of piece. Clay can be tinted by kneading in colored chalk shavings or acrylic or watercolor paints. Sculpted pieces may alsobe painted after their creation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 They both are air dry based but very different. Hobby lobby sells cold porcelain in various colors too but they are different. There is no paper involved in cold porcelain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josje Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Paperclay is very lightweight but strong, so ideal for working with in/on dollhouses. Rik Pierce works a lot with this material. I took a class with him and loved it! Great techniques to be learned! Some of his work: http://community.webshots.com/album/157045236lzbjPP http://www.frogmorton.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Paperclay is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Paperclay can be thought of as either high-paper content clay or high-clay content papermache. Cold porcelain is an air-drying modeling mixture that has the look & feel of porcelain when it dries, but doesn't have to be fired in a kiln. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hi, I'm wondering about using Paperclay for my dollshouse - does anyone know if I can buy it in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I just went to the Rik Pierce site again. It's always amazing and wonderful to see what he can accomplish with PaperClay! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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