Paper Mache Clay Recipe - The Easy Original Recipe

The Wurth brand does not work with either the wood glue or Elmer's! If you find a way to make it work, please let us know.

Ten years ago I became frustrated with traditional paper strips and paste. It took too much time to add all those layers of paper mache, and it was messy.

But I wanted to sculpt, and paper mache was the only affordable option.

That’s why I created this original (and still my favorite) recipe for paper mache clay.

It’s affordable.

It uses common ingredients that you can find at your local DIY store or Walmart.

And anyone can use it to create beautiful sculptures that we can be proud of. This is not the kind of paper mache you made back in grade school!

I put this recipe for paper mache clay on this blog and on YouTube about ten years ago. It has now been used by millions of people around the world.

You use a knife to apply paper mache clay in a really thin layer over your armature, almost like frosting a cake. It dries hard and strong, so sculptures made with it can be treasured for years.

[lauralong]

I honestly have no interest in this topic but I am so glad I clicked this because this lady is just the sweetest human ever

[bellanovia]

Need more pure creative content like this in the algorithm. Too much junk gets tossed around in people's feed they need more mentally stimulating videos to watch and spend their time on

[Declan-pgcg]

Why on Earth is there 500+ down votes? Some people must be very petty, or exceptionally jealous. As a sculptor myself, I give absolute props to Jonni for the heart and talent she puts into her sculptures. Paper mache art seems to be undergoing a resurgence here in Ireland lately. It's great to see.

[andyjohnson]

I really appreciate the consideration of viewers from outside the US. No other American channel does this.

[Carnetix]

That's not being lazy at all, that's called being efficient. Time is our most precious commodity. Awesome video.

[yermam]

You are an incredibly generous artist for sharing your techniques and recipes with other artists. Thank you so much for giving me an outlet for all of my suppressed emotion. I love sculpting, but clay is too expensive. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Inspirational. Much needed, much love🤙💙

[kittenpounce]

Watching someone who is clearly experienced and enthusiastic talk about their passions is one of the best moments in life. This is so cool!

[MirandaPartyPanda]

I just wanted to say that you seem to be such a pure, kind and generous human being who shares your videos for the pure love you have for art. You aura radiates through to my screen. As I think it does for many others. Both my daughter and I are so excited to use your tutorials. Love and light

[rebecca]

I have no idea how I ended up here but OMG you are SO extremely talented! Makes me want to try this

[KRO-]

Sometimes YouTube recommendations really nails it, and this is one of those times. 😊 Lovely video, and your sculptures are just beautiful!

[jgirl]

This is my favourite part of the internet- that we can use it to share our passions, and to teach and inspire each other!! Makes me so happy!

[bmell]

I love that the bunny was giving you “bunny ears“ the whole video! Too cute! I was cracking up! 👏👏👏. Great video!

[GarbageKnight]

i like using the recycled egg cartons, that stuff was already torn apart, and taken down to fiber, then just remolded..so when you add water, and do a bit of mushing it turns to paste

[mariallknowing]

I love that you are standing right in front of the rabbit sculpture and it gives you the cuttest rabbit ears!!! ☺️🤗

[welshsteve]

DAP jointing compound contains ethylene glycol. When mixed with PVA glue cross-links are formed which accounts for the little rubbery balls you described. A little like adding borax to make slime.

[TheMannequin]

I like the way you make the tutorial videos, you even consider the people outside of the country that possibly won't have the materials needed. It saves a lot of time. Thank you for the detailed guide!

[finnjabi]

I fell like I conquered the world when I got this recipe. 🤭 My diy, crafts with the kids, with the youth just upgraded to a whole another level! ✨💞 Thank you thank you thank you! Love from Finland 🇫🇮

[Harinair]

You, Ma'am, are gonna be very very old and very very happy because you have found your moksha.... Teaching and learning and enjoying all of it! And thanks for passing on that joy to millions! Love and hugs!

[Foreveramiglad]

Well I just found my new favourite person

[loisannebarin]

Not necessarily what I was looking for but this is making me want to do something better than what I was originally planning. Thank you so much for making this! You're so sweet and calming to listen to that I can actually pay attention with no distractions 💜