Thread: Need help from all the paper mache wizards

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I need some tips, tricks and or advice on making paper mache clay. I know most of the traditional ways to make it but my wife aka SATAN refuses to let me boil any paper at all and the nearest craft store is seriously 50+ miles from me plus satan isn't a fan of me spending money on things we don't need. So if any of you mache experts know any other ways i can make clay that would be flippin sweet because i have several heads, skulls & couple pairs of hands that need clay work done. I read something about how you can make snot rag clay only using tepid water instead of boiling it, so if any one else has heard this method let me know what the trick is. thanks

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Hi Wake,
Try this site: halloweenfear.com/Papiermache1.html
they have a ton of usefull info including the TP method of clay/pulp

hahaha SATAN

I think you are approaching this problem all wrong. The best way to tackle any problem is start at the root. So lay back on the couch and tell us why Satan won't let you boil paper. Is she afraid you'll ruin her pans? Have you had 'kitchen incidents' that you aren't telling us about? Is it a trust issue?

You might be better off searching for how other forum men have handled their 'difficult' wives instead of searching for alternative recipes for paper maché. Otherwise, you'll just keep running into the same wall!

MsMeeple
*taking off her Dr. Phil mask*

Does Satin have a clothes dryer? If so, search the threads on dryer-lint clay...ultra economical.

MsMeeple...all I have to state is...WOW!!!!

I use either the flour/glue/water combo with no problems (and I don't boil anything) and I've heard a lot of people just do the water/glue combo to make the paste.

I'd say you need to make Satan a nice hot toddie and tuck her into bed, then have your way with the kitchen. If you leave any evidence, deny everything and tell her she was sleepwalking (or it was the kids, or the dog, or cat, etc.).

Originally Posted by HallowYves

MsMeeple...all I have to state is...WOW!!!!

I'm hoping that was a good wow? lol Sometimes I just can't help myself

MsM

will begging help? hahahahahaha
Bake her a loaf of bread and then just happen to use a little extra flour on the side for your little projects.

i could never get the boiled stuff to work well. what i do now is take some news paper, use a shredder and fill a pot with it. i've tried other paper but the more, fiberuse? it is the better. put some water in and let it sit for about five minutes. then take an old egg beater and just keep mixing it untill its a uniform much. add water as need. how much will deppened on your own likes when working with it. for me it works better then anything else i've tried so far.