Mad for Mod Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hi, Can anyone fill me in on paper clay? What is it and where do you get it and/or how do you make it? I looked it up online and the descriptions and directions I saw seem fairly complicated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 It's a modeling substance that you can easily mold...it air hardens. Once it hardens, you can paint or stain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 You can find the real stuff that we use here http://paperclay.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 As nearly as I can figure out, it's basically a papermache with clay added to make a very lightweight effect that is more dura ble than papermache alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Don't be confused by paperclay and paper clay when you search. Yes. The same term has two meanings. The modeling clay that we use (two popular brands are Creative Paperclay or DAS) is a premoistened papier maché that air dries. Look for the modeling clay at Michael's or Hobby Lobby or other craft stores or order on line. You can find a discussion of paperclay brands here. The same term applies to a ceramic technique used by potters who mix paper (or some other kind of cellulose) into the clay body. This paper clay must be fired in a kiln. The resulting product is lighter in weight than a piece made from solid clay. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad for Mod Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Kathie, that must be why it seemed harder than I thought. I was searching paper clay not paperclay. Thanks for making the distinction between the two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Here you can see what the amazing Rik Pierce does with paperclay: http://community.web.../user/rikpierce The current issue of Dollhouse Miniatures (January/February) has an article on Rik and a great tutorial on making a paperclay roof (shingles). Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreativitea75 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Ok, but how do you create a stone facade on a house with it? Do you glue it while it is still wet and let it dry on the house? Or do you wait for the pieces to dry before gluing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Ok, but how do you create a stone facade on a house with it? Do you glue it while it is still wet and let it dry on the house? Or do you wait for the pieces to dry before gluing? if you go to my website http://www.minisontheedge.com and click on free workshops, you'll see my tutorials on how to create stones and other textures on the clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreativitea75 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Will if you go to my website http://www.minisontheedge.com and click on free workshops, you'll see my tutorials on how to create stones and other textures on the clay Will do! Thanks, Tracy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Will Will do! Thanks, Tracy! Just noticed you dont live too far from me. I'm not far from Gurnee, Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I love paper clay. I use to make stones, bricks, pumpkins and even jars with perminate lids. I only wish there was a Rik Pierce class down where I live to get the experience/learn the aging and coloring techniques for stone work and wood. Hmm or maybe a mini mentor..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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