Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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To go straight to the questions about paper mache clay, use the timestamps below:

0:00 Intro
1:03 Why does paper mache clay crack sometimes?
1:44 How long do you have to work with it before it dries out?
2:59 How long does it take to dry before you can paint it?
4:32 Why can't you use DAP or Wurth to make paper mache clay?
5:36 Using DAP and Wurth with Gorilla Wood Glue for paper mache clay.
6:07 How heavy is it?
6:51 Do you have to use toilet paper?
7:48 Why is paper mache clay too wet sometimes?
8:35 Can you make paper mache clay with plaster instead of flour?
9:10 How do you wash your bowl and utensils?
9:42 Do you have to use paper in paper mache clay?
10:14 Can you use paper mache clay in a mold?
11:39 How do you make paper mache clay waterproof?
14:49 Conclusion, and what comes next

Links mentioned in the video:
Original paper mache clay recipe: youtu.be/1YQ6eUqcEh8
PM Clay Recipe with gram measurements: youtu.be/A_yqGqT-Ua0
PM Clay Recipe with DAP joint compound: youtu.be/5SCFi_XP4vA
PM Clay Recipe with Wurth joint compound: youtu.be/6PdVIJTpsP4
The Grizzly Bear mask: youtu.be/nWrk5InHPRM
Home-Made glue recipe: youtu.be/_JGLdN3A4wk
Linda's Waterproof Mushroom Post: ultimatepapermache.com/make-a-waterproof-paper-mache-mushroom
Paper cement clay: youtu.be/8JzjIZVlSd8
Eileen's Pal Tiya tutorial: ultimatepapermache.com/make-a-waterproof-rabbit-sculpture