Momo Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Hi everyone, I'd like to make my own paper clay and have read several recipes but I'd like to hear from anyone who has actually made it. What's the best type of paper to use and why? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Here is a link to the page on my site that describes making paper clay. http://www.ccpottery.com/paper.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Mud Research Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 In addition to Chris Campbell's discussion on paper clay Vince Pitelka, Tennessee Tech University – School of Art, Craft & Design, Appalachian Center for Craft, has a very useful process for making paper clay: Go tohttps://sites.tntech.edu/wpitelka/handoutsinformation/ and select the Making Paper Clay link: http://sites.tntech.edu/wpitelka/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2016/03/Making-Paper-Clay.pdf I use vinegar instead of water to make paper clay for patching. It does not rot over long periods. LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 I have made it for since '93. I use paper linter for the source. I started making it at Banff while on a residency there and right after Rosette Gault had been there. She has written 2 books on it. Also Ann Lighthouse from Scotland has written a book on it. I make 200 pound batches in my Soldner mixer. I tear the 20 xx 30 sheets of linter into strips after wetting it. Then soak it to ready it for my pulverizer. After beating it into oatmeal consistency, I strain it through a screen and squeeze it into apple size balls. I store some . after drying and put the other into the mixer with water...in my mixer that is about 2" deep. I use 15% by volume to the clay. The volume is an eyeball estimate with the dry mix sitting in a garbage can.. I have used ^1 terra cotta for making paper clay. For the ^6 porcelain, I used my scrap porcelain soaked into a slip and then added it to the wet pulp and dried it on plaster slabs into sheets. I few drops of hydrogen peroxide avoids the stink of rotting paper pulp for a while. Bleach also works. click on the links to see the photos and explanations. Vince asked for these photos for the second edition of his book. I don't know if he ever used them. here is my equipment: here are some installations made with ^6 porcelain paperclay and ^1 terra cotta paperclay. Of the pieces shown, the architectural installation is in Rosette Gault"s Paper Clay; the Art and Practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Toilet paper works well, too. It breaks down in water very quickly, and it's easy to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I have made the toilet paper clay in the past, it was easy to make. I don't use it very much so the next time I needed it I just bought it at my local ceramic supply. What I didn't use I slice into sheets and dry up, I just rejuvenate it when I need some. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momo Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 21/02/2018 at 7:41 PM, Chris Campbell said: Here is a link to the page on my site that describes making paper clay. http://www.ccpottery.com/paper.html Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momo Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 This community is wonderful. Thank you all for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I bought a kilo bag of pulverized pulp from SiO2 in Barcelona. It work great for small batches. I think they may have US distributors. It is easier than toilet paper. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momo Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 On 21/02/2018 at 8:59 PM, Magnolia Mud Research said: In addition to Chris Campbell's discussion on paper clay Vince Pitelka, Tennessee Tech University – School of Art, Craft & Design, Appalachian Center for Craft, has a very useful process for making paper clay: Go tohttps://sites.tntech.edu/wpitelka/handoutsinformation/ and select the Making Paper Clay link: http://sites.tntech.edu/wpitelka/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2016/03/Making-Paper-Clay.pdf I use vinegar instead of water to make paper clay for patching. It does not rot over long periods. LT Wow! So much useful information. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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