I am confused about what type of joint compound to use. When I purchase drywall joint compound, it’s a light airy mixture and what you are using in the video looks somewhat heavy and dense. I know you don’t want to endorse a specific brand,…
In reply to Mandy. Hi Mandy. Yes, you can add more layers, as long as you let each layer dry first, all the way through. In some cases, it’s easier to use the method in this post for the final smoothing layer. Have fun! 🙂
Hi Johnni, What a treasure of information you offer! It’s awesome! I just tried my first paper pulp clay this afternoon and I was thinking…is it possible to make my sculptures smoother by adding another layer of that clay once the first lay…
Ultimate Paper Mache Kitty/Jaguar party mask! Made by Charlie Smith As a long time follower and reader of Jonni’s work I always know where to come when I get the opportunity for fancy dress! I am attending a party with a ‘creature’ theme an…
I keep hearing about how the methylcelulose smells really bad. How do you keep it from smelling? My gag reflex is always on high alert and won’t be able to use it with kids if this will smell bad. Thanks
Hello, First thank you for sharing all of your knowledge on recipes and creating. So amazing. Can this recipe be made ahead of time and kept in a sealed container or should it be made right before using? Have you ever done this with kids? T…
In reply to stacy. That’s an interesting question. I haven’t tried it, but I think you might have more trouble getting the fibers to fall apart.If you do some experiments, please let us know what you learn. 🙂
If I use brown packing paper instead of TP, the weights of course would change. Wondering if anyone has weighed out that kind of paper. I’ve attempted to create paper pulp from recycled box paper and clearly didn’t get the right amount of w…
Your horse sculpture is beautiful, Cheryl. I love the way you arranged the mane on its forehead, and all the fine details on the face. Thanks so much for showing it to us – and I can’t wait to see the next one, too! 🙂
Ultimate Paper Mache Horse head Made by Cheryl Ford Hi, I am from Australia and have just finish doing Jonni’s Horse Head. It was great fun and I totally enjoyed the process. Once I finished the Horse Head I decided to start another one but…
A magical jackalope! I love it. 🙂 And your story reminded me of a similar story that my family told me – that my grandparents moved from Oklahoma Indian Territory to Oregon in a covered wagon. Years later, when they found out I still belie…
Ultimate Paper Mache Jill of many trades, mistress of none Made by Betsy Huffman When I was a kid my mom convinced me that jackalopes were real, which was a problem when I lost a bet in college trying to defend what I was sure was the truth…