😊 See all my patterns for paper mache masks and sculptures here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/patterns

By soaking the little face in the water for three days, you've made your face stronger than before you soaked it. The water has a chemical reaction with cement which is what hardens it. It takes about 100 years for the cement to cure completely and is the only building material that gets harder over time and it's due to it getting wet and then drying. When I sculpt during the drying process I cover it for the first 12 hours and then let it dry for about 8 hours, then I emerge the whole sculpture in water for a day. Then I let it dry for 3 or 4 days, out of the sun. I only use foil, 9 gage wire and chicken wire for armature, I also use perlite at a 1:1 ratio to the cement, I've also used peat moss 1:1:1 with cement and perlite, that recipe is called Hypertufa, if you plan on making large sculpt this recipe makes a lighter weight cement sculpt.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Interesting info! I wonder if using the PVA glue (Polyvinyl acetate) has any effect on the curing time? Also, one of the commenters asked if it's possible to add new cement-based paper mache clay over an old one. With the glue in the mix, do you think it would take the place of a concrete bonding adhesive? I'm going to try it without the bonding liquid, but if you have any ideas about that, please let us know.

@jbartsy1

Жыл бұрын

@@UltimatePaperMache , you can add new wet mache cement to an already hardened project. However, you need to keep your project covered in plastic, so it stays slightly damp; where ever you apply the new wet mache cement, you have to saturate the project area you are adding to because your hardened project will suck the moisture right out of the fresh damp mache cement and the lack of water will prevent the new parts not to cure properly. When working with cement the water and cements chemical reaction is what hardens it, as far as a bonding agent I use one it's cheap and you really just need a little. What is ultimately going to bond new with old is the moister in the joining parts... I hope this makes sense?

@waynestamand2738

Жыл бұрын

You need a bonding agent between the old and the new. If you don’t, it will fall apart. Pva glue is a good bonding agent. You can add to cement as long as you haven’t sealed it yet. You wet the cement with water making sure it is wet. Add your bonding agent and add you new layer. Cement takes 30 days to dry. If you have it dry too fast, it will not hold up. Cover it with a plastic bag and keep it out of the sun. The next day, look at whatever you are working on and it should be soft enough to fix some of the spots you would like to fix. It should be dry after at least two weeks. Three is better. After you paint your project, make sure your project is dried well. One way to find out is smell the paint. If it smells, it’s not dry enough and you will have problems after you seal it. If you’re putting your project outside, make sure your sealer has a uv inhibitor in it, outer wise it will change color. Pva glue will take a little longer to dry.

@jbartsy1

Жыл бұрын

@@waynestamand2738 I'm a sculptor. I don't use a bonding agent between cement applications. While I'm working on a sculpt after it hardens, I keep it in a tub of water until I'm finished the sculpture; I cover and let it set for a few days, then I put it into the tub of water for three to six days depending on the thickness. There is a chemical reaction between cement and water. It takes a hundred years for a cement structure to cure completely; cement is the only building material that becomes harder over time from getting wet. The more water introduced to the item, the harder it will become. I don't paint or seal my sculptures unless I've added another component like wood or something that would need sealing if kept outdoors. The only time I use a bonding agent is when I create orbs; the only reason my first layer is a porous fabric, so I put a bonding agent in the mixture I use to soak the fabric and in the next layer to thicken the walls of the orb. I live in Southern Ontario, Canada, and we have pretty bad weather in the winter; it can get as cold as -40° with the windchill, inches to numerous feet of snow, and significant ice and wind storms; I haven't had any complaints, and none of the things that have been out for years have degraded or fallen apart. I don't use paper or any fibre; I have used peat moss as an aggregate, but I mostly use sand or perlite. But that's just how I do things!

@itsklee

Жыл бұрын

Do you think a sculpture made out of this would stand well in a bathroom? Also how heavy is it when dried?

OMG! Lady, where have you been all my life? Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and you just made my Gratitude List. I'm very excited to try some of your recipes and projects. I have suffered from depression, mostly in the Northern Michigan winter, because I can't get into my garden. I'm looking for ways to nurture my creative spirit indoors, and I feel like I just hit the jackpot!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I think there's nothing better than an art project to keep up your spirits. Have fun!

@H4me7215

Жыл бұрын

Hi i am reading the comments. I would like to try this out. WHAT have you made, just curious to see n know, as i am a beginner at this. Thanks.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

@@H4me7215 I haven't made much with it yet, because it's still experimental. However, I did make a toad, and he's been outside in Minnesota all winter, and still doing fine. You can see it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eoulwcOBZcarZcY.html

@Tinyteacher1111

7 ай бұрын

It’s October of ‘23, and I was thinking the same thing! What a personality! I’m excited to watch this stuff, even if I don’t try it. I’m so puny, at 4’ 9”, and 68 with a broken arm, but I can watch! Oh! I have drywall compound in the garage! I hope it’s not Dapp! 🩷

@Tinyteacher1111

7 ай бұрын

Oh! I’m in Michigan, too! If I lived up north, instead of Rochester, I’d be so excited!

I made a cat sculpture of paper mache(newspaper recipe) in 1976. It has survived outside in Georgia and still looks great. I must have shellacked it well!

@seachangeau

Ай бұрын

Omg is there an instagram where you can all share your project links from?

@seachangeau

Ай бұрын

So there goes my mixer - the hardest part is giving up pavlova huh😂

Cement mixtures can be reconstituted for 4 hours after the time the water is first added. After 4 hours the chemical bonding process has run its course. If your mix starts to set in higher temps, just add a splash of glue/water and mix again. Remixing the mud after it has begun to set will help integrate any remaining bits of dry portland. Which will make it more durable. Masons commonly do this with mortar mix before laying the first brick. If you need to add another layer, score the surface of the workpeice or drill holes to create a mechanical bond. Saturate the workpeice with water, then paint on a thin layer of glue. Before the glue dries, paint on a layer of glue/water/portland slurry (potters call it "slip"). Be sure to penetrate into the scoring, pushing out all the little air pockets. Next, proceed by massaging the sculpting mache (or whathaveyou) into the slurry-coated scoring and then adding the next layer being mindful to make full contact , not trapping in any air between layers. Keep it all damp, under a tent with water, for half a week after you finish.

@stephanygates6491

7 ай бұрын

Which glue are you referring to? Oh, I see it's Elmer's white glue. I wonder how silicone or resin would affect the final ability to resist water?

@UltimatePaperMache

7 ай бұрын

Adding a sealer is probably the best way to make it waterproof. But there might be products you can add to the mix that would help - but I don't know what they would be.

Thank you for sharing your personal secrets.... it's very rare that people do this sort of thing... so thank you very much.

@UltimatePaperMache

20 күн бұрын

You're welcome! 😊

I'm sure someone will of already mentioned this, but I'm going to add my two pence worth, if you keep stirring the mixed clay it will be useable for longer, like the cement trucks with the rotating barrel. There are also many different additives, from waterproofing as for swimming pools and ponds, frost resistant's for rendering, foundations and mortars, colours and fiberglass for strengthening, then there are weather sealants' to cope with sea salt right through heat resistance, all of these will of make the project more and more expensive, but could save a lot of disappointment in the future.....also if you can wrap the finished piece in plastic trapping the moisture in for four or five days, then let it dry it will extend the curing time, making it more robust, this won't work with quick drying cret.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I am following your idea for wrapping a piece in plastic. It firmed up but is still very wet 24 hours later. I'll keep letting it cure for a few more days. 😊

@MothStone

Жыл бұрын

great advice! what would you use for frost resistant? any recommendations?

@tadeyishu

Жыл бұрын

@@MothStone Here in the UK we can get frost proofing additive, however if its waterproof then there should be no moister in the sculpture to expand when freezing.....

@earthenscience

Жыл бұрын

PSA: Portland cement is somewhat unsafe. Do not touch this.

@H4me7215

Жыл бұрын

Great advice!

This is so awesome. I'm definitely going to try this. I'm what I call an ecological crafter making things out of materials which are for the most part recycled (egg cartons, bottles, etc) and we have a small but abundant garden where lots of things come and grow voluntarily. Like about 100 or so offspring of the one aloë vera that was desperately dry when we bought the house. As a result we need new pots on a regular basis. This would be a marvellous solution.

Wow I see your sample of this product with cement…and thank you also, for letting us know how to take care the tools we use and not dump anything in our sink. Thank you an have a beautiful weekend and Happy July 4🇺🇸 too…💖🙋‍♀️💖

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rosaelina. I hope you have a great Fourth of July, too. Have fun! 😊

@hendrickscopeland640

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing?

@SnarkNSass

Жыл бұрын

IKR 💯 Safety Rules 💯 😎☮️

This video & comments are so generous🙂 Feeling a bit inspired!🥰

@UltimatePaperMache

7 ай бұрын

😊

I've been using Portland cement with paper clay for year's now. My latest sculpture using this media has been outside for two years now. I do seal my sculptures when completed with clear Flex Seal. It works great so far. These deer were outside the first year and developed some minor cracks. That is when I discover Flex Seal....love it for all sorts of outdoor projects. I

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

That's really good to know! Do you have any online photos of your sculptures? If not, you can share some photos on my website. We'd love to see them. You can do that here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page

@SnarkNSass

Жыл бұрын

Uh...DJ!🤨 No videos, do you have another channel? I'd love check them out if you have any 😁✌🏻☮️

@SnarkNSass

Жыл бұрын

@@UltimatePaperMache cool 😎🌟 I'll click it in a minute 😜☺️

You are my teacher I'm from Lebanon middle East love the way you teaching us I learned from you every thing about mache clay you are amazing person ❤ may gad keep you in a good health

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind thoughts. 😊

Ooooo, the Flemish rabbit, please! Thanks for sharing your Art Smarts with us.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely making that rabbit - but he probably won't be the first thing I make with this recipe. The bunny I have in mind would take several videos and lots of time, and I should probably do something a little faster first. But the rabbit is going to get made. I just don't know when.

Thank you for all your creative efforts! I bought your giraffe pattern and turned it into a 6 and half foot giraffe for my grandson's first bday party. It was a huge hit and I received so many compliments. I am sooooooo excited to try the outdoor version of the clay recipe. I have visions of giant butterflies and bees flitting about in my garden! thank you again and again and again!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I would love to see that giraffe! If you'd like to show it off, you can do that here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page

@SnarkNSass

Жыл бұрын

RockOn ✌🏻😎☮️

@AikoFox

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome. Giraffes are my favorite animal next to panthers. Please let me know how your outdoor version fares💜 I would love to give it a go because plants/propagating/gardening/mad scientist botany are my jam! I live in Florida so I'm a little scared of how it would fair having to 'live' outside.

I would seal it with pond sealer. Readily available and I have a friend in China who has outdoor ponds going through freezing winters with water in them (freezing top half of water). Going good as far as I know. Also terracotta or cement sealer. Both are used for outdoor construction so would prob work. I’m in Australia & going to visit warrens info right now. Glad I found you. Looking forward to seeing your sculpture. New sub from Australia 🇦🇺❤️

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Good tips - thanks! 😊

A petal-shaped chip like that with a wire embedded into it would be the start of some really awesome outdoor Flower Sculptures! ......with a Wooden Stem, the wires can be attached to form a clustered multi-petal flower...I am thinking of a Rose! :) Thank you for being so Generous to Share!

@UltimatePaperMache

7 ай бұрын

Did you try it? That sounds like a great project idea. 😊

@greensage395

7 ай бұрын

I promise as soon as I do I will post here to let you know! I have had this on my mind for weeks now...I did manage to get my materials together! :)@@UltimatePaperMache

I've done something very similar (in Michigan) for an outdoor duck pond. I used towels instead of toilet paper. It sits in the ground and has lived year round for 3 years. It is still leak free. I love this! I call it extreme paper mache! ✌️

I happened across this vid as I was searching concrete stuff and yes 100 percent it works as waterproofing adding cement to paper-mache mix I've tried this years ago, the only cons is it hardens quickly as it has the cement but it makes an excellent putty like material when the mix is thick enough. It's kind of similar to papercrete.

JONI! I FINALLY went and bought cement and made some of this! It is WONDERFUL! It is SOOOOO smooth and buttery! I just did a rabbit after playing around with it a while... I like the way it works better than the silly smooth paper mache that I have been using! Now I gotta get faster ... I am a detail freak and make photo realistic stuff

You are such an incredible and joyfull teacher! thankyou so much!

I came over here from Rachel Maksy's glowing review in the demigor-gown video, and I'm SO glad I did!! I don't know why I stopped doing paper mache when I became an adult. I can't wait to get back into it!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

It was so kind of Rachel to mention this channel - welcome! A lot of us grownups have returned to paper mache, and we're having a great time with it. Have fun! 😊

This looks like a pretty magical concoction to be sculpting outdoor ornamentals out of! I'm gonna have to give this a try! There are a couple of IMPORTANT factors to keep in mind... Now...having a bit of experience of working with cement (concrete, actually)...I have to say that "tadeyishu"s comment (just below me here, as I'm typing this) mentioned that there are a number of additives available (specifically for concrete). Absolutely true. You might have to do some investigative work to find them...but they are out there. Tadeyishu had also mentioned about wrapping your finished piece in plastic or putting it in a plastic bag (if it's small enough) to slow down the curing rate to improve it's strength. This also is very true...AND VERY IMPORTANT! Concrete reaches it's maximum strength if it is kept wet for 21 days. A good way to do this would be to wrap your finished piece in wet towels (either cloth or paper) and THEN wrapping them in plastic (given that you actually WANTED you piece to be at maximum strength). The one thing you absolutely DON'T want to do is to try to SPEED UP the dry-time by putting it in front of a fan or (Heaven forbid) in the oven! The Portland cement NEEDS time to "hydrate" to 'do it's chemical magic'. Too rapid drying will leave the cement 'granular' and unable to bond to it's surrounding materials. As far as sealing it goes, I would suggest a clear spray paint. The Thompson's doesn't last very long, and requires yearly re-coating.

@mamaj6028

9 ай бұрын

Great info, thanks ! ❤

Well about this time last year I started playing with this version of the papermache clay. I think I found my medium. I love working with this stuff. Depending on what I'm working on. I change up the formula a bit. Whether it's adding more paper, more glue or cement. Or even the drywall compound but I absolutely love it. This winter will be the first winter. I have something out all you're around. And I'm in Niagara Falls, Canada. I will let you know how it goes This winter. Thank you I love this stuff

@UltimatePaperMache

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you like it! And do remember to let us know how well they hold up in your climate. If you'd like to show off some of your work, you're welcome to do that on the Daily Sculptors page on my site, here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page 😊

Just for your info Jooni because I work in construction projects over 25 years, better than the POC portland ordinary cement is the SRC sulfate resistand cement which lives longer years without getting cracked. I learn from Westox company owner of this Australian company many things about desalination and reasons why surfaces crack 99% of that because of salt.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Interesting - thanks for the tip.

Thank you for all your research!!! You are so talented ❤️

Thank you for your time and energy! You are GREAT to watch !

@UltimatePaperMache

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

fantastic work

Love your experiments! Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

😊

You might already have found this. I found several portland cement amounts to buy. There are several 5 pound ones and 10 pounders. Some of them are white cement.

Absolutely awesome work, as usual, Jonni! Thank you for your thorough methods and inventive experimentation.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Shelley.😊

i am testing paper mache in house constrution ways now and your videos has been amazing explaning everything i needed to know!!! Thank you so much from sao paula brasil

It is always good to see you. You are always willing to learn something new and share what you have learned. Thanks!!!!!!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Doing new things is what makes it fun! 😊

Thank you for all the work you put into giving us such detailed videos. Love your channel and can't wait to see how you use this recipe to sculpt something!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I hope you like it. If you put your sculpture outside, please let us know how it holds up. 😊

@hendrickscopeland640

Жыл бұрын

Hi, how are you doing?

@rashmisaraswat11

Жыл бұрын

Hi jonny! I would like to know that can i preserve this paper mache cement clay for some days?

I'm so excited about making this!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear. I can't wait to find out what you think of it after you try it. Keep us posted! 😊

@hendrickscopeland640

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing?

You are such a fabulous teacher. :) ( warm appreciative hug for all you share with us, so we can Live a fun joyful creative experience that warms the eyes up through the heart. Thank you!

@Gasp7000

5 ай бұрын

Wonderfully expressed, I feel the same.

I'm so glad you are covering this. I want to do this so badly and have been wishing for you to do this!!

@ACryin_Shame

Жыл бұрын

I even have two egg and a baby Dino armature I've been saving to do with cement so I can have them be a indoor pot for some succulents

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

If you try it, be sure to let us know how your sculptures did in your weather.

This is an exciting mixture to try! I'd love to make my own offbeat garden sculptures...

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

😊 I hope we get to see what you make. You can post photos here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page

I am excited about this! Can't wait to try.

@UltimatePaperMache

7 ай бұрын

😊

I love watching your videos ! I find myself nodding and agreeing with you sometimes 😂 it’s very easy to vibe with you ! Keep up the great work 💜💜💜

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Yay! Please do a sculpture that has thin and thick areas of cement (Such as ears on a rabbit, wings on a bird) so that you are testing durability of thicknesses as well as the cement based clay. I have been watching videos by a lady in Arizona who follows you as well and she has come up with a very similar recipe. Her KZread channel is called Venna’s Nature and her stuff is great. Thanks so much for posting this.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about making a Flemish Giant Rabbit, and you may have talked me into it. I'll check out that channel - it sounds really interesting! Thanks for letting us know about it. 😊

@liezelhiggins8441

Жыл бұрын

I've watched several of Venna's videos and love her channel!

@SnarkNSass

Жыл бұрын

I'm writing it down.... Thanks for sharing this ✌🏻😎☮️

Thank you so much Joni , I really really enjoyed listening to your talk about using concrete in papier mache. Very helpful and useful too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

Here's a tip for people who can only find the 94 lb of cement and can't lift that much to get it home. Also I had to buy this type of cement because I couldn't find any other type in my local stores "94 lbs. Type 1 L Portland Limestone Cement" (this type apparently is considered general type use). So here's the tip: Buy 6 of the 2 lb buckets with lids. Lowe's in my area even have a white bucket that is food grade quality and has a rubber seal in the lid which should help keep the cement from collecting moisture. The 94 lb bag will fit in the 5 buckets right up to the top of each bucket and with a 6 bucket when you run low (one bucket left) you will then again have the other 5 buckets to go get more. This method requires you to take the bag out to the parking lot cut it open and then one can use a scoop to move it from the bag to the buckets. I have to be careful lifting that much weight in total; but using this method to break it up allowed to me to get it home with only a little bit more work. And now I have 5 buckets of cement that weight about 20 lbs each (I weighed them) and should stay dry until I use it all up. Instead of making a new comment I am adding this here and hopefully this helps someone as we experiment with this new medium/mixture. So I am working on a plaque that will be 30 inches by 30 inches with a design on one side and plain on the back. The back is now completely covered with the cement mixture which went over two layers of cardboard glued together, reinforced on the back with .25" thick by 12" long clear plastic dowels glued to the cardboard and then covered in tinfoil. I left parts of the dowels exposed (no tinfoil over those parts) so the cement mixture would make contact with the dowels in case in the future the cardboard and tinfoil should waste away, on the inside, the dowels should continue to help support the concrete. I am going to let it "cure" stay wet for 28 days before working on the front which will have the design. According to info I found online concrete needs 28 days of cure time for every inch of thickness in order to reach maximum strength. This piece already weighs over 2 lbs just with the cardboard and dowels alone so before working on the front I want to make sure the back is as strong as it can be. I had some left over mixture about the size of a hockey puck so I carved a couple of edges into and let it dry out without keeping it wet. After drying out it is as hard a rock and fairly thick and I am going to leave it outside without any kind of sealer and see how it does over time. I made note of the date it was left outside, took a picture, and it will be interesting to see how it holds up in the hot southern U.S. weather. For context in relation to how things hold up outside back on March of 2021 I made a plaque out of wood and used a spray sealer that was made for outdoors and left it outside. A little over 2 years later the plaque had split in two because apparently I did not get enough of the sealer everywhere it needed to go and water got in between the seems of the wood (it was a cheap piece from Lowe's where it was not one whole piece of wood but rather parts glued together) lol.

@elizabethspringer4349

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Just found your site, this is so interesting. You provided a direct and informative video and demo. Thank you!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

H i, I'm paper mache artist, also I'm in Minnesota.Was really excited to find this.

I can't wait to try this receipt so excited tks I love your videos!!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

😊

Holy cow! Your creations are incredible! Thanks for the info on the portand cement cleanup!

What a fun idea! I in no way need another hobby idea, but you got me I think... I'll have to check the update video as my climate would be pretty similar to yours up here in Manitoba. Something about that little pig face in the background has charmed me btw- very cute!

Wow, this is a game changer. Thank you so much for sharing.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

When you try it, let us know if works well for you! 😊

BINGO! This technique is exactly what I need to build my Argentina antique footed flower pot. I’m going to start with Warren’s recipe. Thank you!

@UltimatePaperMache

20 күн бұрын

Have fun with it - and if it's finished already, did it work the way you hoped it would?

Johnny, what a wonderful class. Always providing us with new experiences. Congratulations for your work. I use your dough with some variations in quantity. I'm going to try this new papier-mâché and cement putty. I have good ideas and I also like to experiment. I will test this novelty. Once again, thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

That's great - experiments are fun, aren't they? 😊

Always enjoy your videos Jonni!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

😊

You are awesome, your clay has opened so many new directions for my art. And this recipe is gonna be awesome. Thank you for sharing.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I checked on my experimental toad yesterday, after the snow melted and I could find him. He's still doing fine, through most of a Minnesota winter. 😊

Thank you Joni, for more inspiration. I have some “funky florals” in my yard which have parts made of paper mache clay. I coated them with Drylok before decorating with acrylics and then a couple coats of sealer. They have been doing pretty good out in the snow and rain for over a year. We have a lot of strong sun, high altitude, so that is a nemesis for me. My cement yard art fades and flakes even when sealed. The other day I put my paper mache hippo, Henrietta, outside. She is made by adapting your hippo pattern to make a partially submerged hippo. Her body and lower jaw are made from sculpted foam. I used shop towels and Titebond II as my mache, coated with Drylok, then painted with exterior paint and sealer. She was originally used for stage scenery for a kids program and now lives in my landscaping. I am anxious to see how she weathers. She will at least bring smiles to passers by in the meantime.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

That's an interesting idea! Let us know how well your hippo holds up. I looked up Drylok just now, and I think I need to get some to help me waterproof my basement walls! Thanks for the tip. 😊

@SnarkNSass

Жыл бұрын

@@UltimatePaperMache you have gathered up the absolute best Comment Section 💯🌠

This is the video I've been looking for, thank you!! I'll be trying this recipe asap!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I hope you let us know how your project turns out. 😊

@MrsShocoTaco

Жыл бұрын

@@UltimatePaperMache Will do!😁

What a brilliant channel! Just what I've been looking for😀 I am hoping to start making outdoor sculpture soon, so your channel will be a very handy forum for me to relate with fellow creatives. Thank you and keep up your excellent work 👍🏻

Oh, thank you so much for this video. It is so helpful, seriously helpful.

Great video! Thanks for sharing! 😊

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊

Muchas gracias admiro tu dedicación

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Gracias! 😊

This is very cool! I really want to make big pots for my plants.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

If you try it, let us know how they turn out. Did you see the update I did, about the sculpture I made with this recipe and left outside all winter? If not, you can see it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYt8tbRrnqfadLA.html

A bonsai pot would be an interesting project.

Wow! This is really interesting! The hope of doing some really creative sculptures that can go outside. Something I dream about. I really love the beautiful sculptures you have on display, too. You have such a generous heart and great talent, thank you for sharing this valuable and comprehensive info.Your channel is worth subscribing to, so I just did.❤

@UltimatePaperMache

4 ай бұрын

You might also want to check out Lee Bell's post on my site. She has a cement recipe that's she's been using for her amazing abstract art pieces, so it's been well-tested. You can find her post on my site along with the link to her book here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/lee-bell-waterproof-cement-book

@jacqulynhilyard1561

4 ай бұрын

Thank you.🙂@@UltimatePaperMache

Oh heck yeah!! Weather proof!!! Thanks so much!💜💜💜💜

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Experimental, though - did you try it? How is it holding up?

@SnarkNSass

Жыл бұрын

@@UltimatePaperMache it's on the list 😉 My Roommate Son would not approve of any more lidded tubs coming into the house 😆😆😆 So, I have to finish a couple of tubs worth of In Progress First.😂😂 🎨🌻🖌️🌌🌈🎭🖍️📜🖊️🖼️🌠 ✌🏻 ☯️😎☮️🍀♾️

When we seal cement art we usually spray it with Tremclad lacquer. You need to use any that is higher than a matt finish. It will allow the paint to come off. Also we don't use the laquer on the bottom it can seal in the moisture and bubble the paint. Katherine

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard of that product before - thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.

@jasminm7491

Ай бұрын

K. So. *Don't* seal the cement and THEN paint? Seal after it's painted? Is that right? I'm terrified to mess this up lol.

I am infinitely grateful for your time and your dedication to making this video and sharing it, I had wanted to make a community of fairy houses in my garden for a long time and all the recipes had failed, when the rain fell they fell apart, Today I am sure that my fairies will finally have their houses without fear of the rain, receive huge blessings.

THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US THE AMAZING IDEA GOD BLESS YOUR HANDS ❤

this is exactly what I have been looking for, wanting to make a giant dino egg for grandson to set in for bedroom and wanted stronger than normal thank you!!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Let us know how it turns out. You might need additional support, and not just the egg shell alone. I wonder if it would help if you used plaster cloth, for the reinforcement of the fibers, as an inner layer on your egg? Like I did when I made my Humpty Dumpty over a balloon? kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6mVt7mkZs3HirA.html

@cchemmes-seeseeart3948

Жыл бұрын

@@UltimatePaperMache couldn't you just use bandage cloth without the plaster, with your mix? Plaster is not the strongest material. Cement, etc, you are using are much stronger; so it seems you could lather a cloth up with a mix like that.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

@@cchemmes-seeseeart3948 In this particular project that Tonie's working on, it would be possible to put a layer of paper mache clay of some kind on a form, then put some gauze or mesh over it, and then add a second layer. It's a whole lot easier to make the first layer with plaster cloth, which acts as a solid base for the paper mache that goes over it. Paper mache clay over plaster cloth creates a very strong material - but that doesn't mean it's the only way to do it. :)

@cchemmes-seeseeart3948

Жыл бұрын

@@UltimatePaperMache Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

@tonieritchie4799

Жыл бұрын

Thank you all for the advice

¡ BENDICIONES JHONY GRACIAS POR TUS CONSEJOS Y CONOCIMIENTOS. ¡UN ABRAZO DESDE COSTA RICA!

Thanks a lot for this detail explanation. You are improving every day. At first I was dissappointed because I'm a pastry cook and I need to know PROPORTIONS in any thing I do.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

😊

And you are from Minny, wow what a great day to meet someone!

So excited to try this as I had just bought a bag of Portland cement from our local Co-op home center in town. Going to use leftover insulated styrofoam & chicken wire for the armature. West central Alberta, Canada winter can drop -18-40's, with wind chill, lots of snow, frost heaves in early spring. Summer it's rare to reach 34c. Thank You for the post.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

That's great! Let us know how your sculptures turn out. 😊

Hello nice leady , thanks for this new record. I like learning from you.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

😊

I'd love to see a hare sculpture! Thank you so much for sharing! I want to try this out 😁

hello ! A few days ago I subscribed to your channel. I make sculptures of different breeds of dogs and choose super sculpey polymer clay. Your method of how to create the structure and the different proportions that you teach on your channel helped me a lot. I feel like using papier-mâché.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the channel. Do you have any online photos of your dog sculptures?

@pabloschroeder4519

Жыл бұрын

@@UltimatePaperMache not at this moment because this project of mine is very recent but I would like to publish my work a little later but anyway your channel is very interesting and you learn a lot

@pabloschroeder4519

Жыл бұрын

began to have problems with my figures, especially in their proportion, because the structures that I joined in wire looked bad and when I saw your method of drawing and cutting pieces separately, that's when I began to apply your method

This is amazing! Thank you 😃

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Thank you x1000!!! Oh I’m definitely gonna try it! I’m in South Africa, never heard about Portland cement but going to do some research.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

That's great! Let us know how your sculptures turn out!

Just com8ng here after watching the Toad coloring , to see details of paper cement recipe, coming to watch dry timings exactly as I am building Petra Treasure view of 12 columns (6up.6down) & the rock rooms as measured as it is in my country Jordan using your recipe for first time.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I hope it worked well for you.

Hi Jonni - This is similar to what I am making the very big birds out of as well . I am adding some extra strength with nylon mesh and polymer bonding agent . Also sealing with paver sealant

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

The mesh is a great idea, Lee. Do you use PVA glue in your mix, in addition to the polymer bonding agent? I hope everyone has seen your sculptures, because they're beautiful - I've never seen anything like them before.

@sacrebleu1371

7 ай бұрын

I have a friend who does big projects and she uses chicken wire in her framing. It makes the pieces very strong.

Super sculpey clay is very expensive in my home country since I buy it online Now I'm using Sergeant Art clay but I'm going to try using papier-mâché, watching your work and following your channel I learn more about it

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it. I love Super Sculpey, but I can't afford it, either.

The holy grail! Pal Tiya is so pricey. Curious if it would really hold up as a plant pot.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I'm not too sure - I don't think Warren puts soil or plants in his pots, but I could be wrong. My dad used to make 'pot heads' by casting planters in silicone molds, but he used ordinary concrete. Hmmm... Now you have me thinking. 😊

@xmobile.

Жыл бұрын

To get pal tiya shipped, i paid almost $200 for 40lbs...i can get the same amount of straight concrete for $4. because the pal tiya was so expensive, I've had it sitting for months, unopened, afraid to waste it by experimenting without a plan!

@tomahto33

Жыл бұрын

@@xmobile. 😱

Turtle! This is so exciting, can’t wait to see what you create!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I still haven't decided. I'm working on my leaking basement this week, so I haven't had time to think about it yet. But soon... 😊

thank you so much madam, i'm so much interested about making sculpture or anything out of paper mache...I'm here in the Philippines and I'm retiring soon in the military service and this is one I love to explore, i subscribed your channel cause I like your techniques, thank you so much mam..

I vote Flemish giant!! Also, thank you so much for the info, I hope to try this for my fairy garden!

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Angie. Please let us know how well your fairy garden holds up. 😊

I'm going to make Rabbits. Pumpkins. Chickens. Mushrooms. I live in Washington State. You are such an Amazing Sculpture! ❤

@UltimatePaperMache

20 күн бұрын

That sounds like fun! 😊

Great video as always, Jonni. When you experiment, could you try adding cement pigments to yours and see how it turns out? I've gotten some great earth tones but you always do better. Also, any suggestions on how to clean your tools if you live in an apartment and don't have a hose or backyard? Kudos on such good work and always making it fun.Thank you.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

The cement pigments should work - our local store doesn't have many choices of colors, though. Warren said he tried using paint instead of the glue, but he didn't think it worked as well. For cleaning the bowl and tools, you could fill the bowl with water inside, clean everything in the bowl, and then take the water out to the curb and dump it. Would that work?

@tlccreates

Жыл бұрын

I do not have any place to dump stuff in my yard. When working with plaster or cement products, I use a designated large plastic bowl to be my “sink”. Plaster etc is wiped off the tools as best as possible with paper towels before putting in my “sink”. When done cleaning, the sink is dumped into a plastic bag lined bucket and set aside to evaporate before disposing of. The “sink” is wiped out with paper towels and saved for use as the next project’s “sink”. This works for my dry climate.

@joanbennettnyc

Жыл бұрын

@@UltimatePaperMache all that sounds good, thanks. I also saw a suggestion that uncured cement loses its cohesion in plain white vinegar. I'll try that as well as the suggestion below. Thanks

@joanbennettnyc

Жыл бұрын

@@tlccreates Great plan! Thank you!

I love the idea of this "cement-papermache" clay, I was thinking that if you were to use the DAP which you said makes the paper mache rubbery that might work well with the cement just something to experiment with.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I really don't think the DAP joint compound would work any better in this recipe, because it gets rubbery as soon as you add the glue. Then it probably wouldn't mix in properly when you add the cement. But I haven't tried it, so you may be right.

Thank you very much.✌♥️

So glad I found you. I am gonna make some Tombstones doing this for Halloween Thank You so much

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Have fun! 😊

Love this,can't wait to make some outdoor decors

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with it. Let us know how your projects turn out! I just finished making a leaf casting with the recipe but it isn't cured enough yet to paint. The new video is here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoaHubGbptGsl6w.html

Great info! Ive done a lot of work with concrete (repairs for my old house) and with small batches, for easy cleanup (not sure if this would work for the papier mache blend) is to put a heavy duty garbage bag over my mixing bowl and tuck it underneath and mix in the bag and plastic wrap over my mixing utensils, secured with painters tape so when Im done, I just remover the bag and toss or if I need to come back I can close the bag, while keeping it in the bowl so I can step away for a coffee without it drying out. Great content! Excited to delve into your videos.

@UltimatePaperMache

7 ай бұрын

That's a great idea - thanks! 😊

Like the post says, I'd seal with waterglass, this is most commonly used for cement and vastly superior to any other sealer, not to mention cheaper :) On the ratio: I think you can easily go to a 1:1 ratio concrete to paper and it will still be fine. That's a lot cheaper :) Which is handy for big projects.. I have even heard of people using 1:10 ratio, so 1 cup of cement with 10 cups of paper! I wouldn't try that for real big things that need to be very sturdy, but it turns out, the result is still fireproof. Although I did an experiment and found it smoulders quite a bit, so I'd call it fire-retardent and I am going to try some boric acid in there. But indeed.. no flame. Which is great if you work on indoor big sculptures for walls and stuff.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Interesting tips - thanks! 😊

This is great. I need a really hard papier mache for a horn speaker.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

Interesting - let us know how it works out.

Joni I have been away from Paper mache for awhile now, with retirement very close. I am looking forward to giving your new Portland recipe a go. I will share photos when I get there. My suggestion for your outdoors sculpture would be a sheep. I hope to make a sheep. Even if it needs to winter in the barn, I'm ok with that here in Nova Scotia, Canada. Thanks for sharing 😊

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to do a sheep, but my first one with this recipe will be a lot smaller and less challenging. I can't wait to see how your sheep comes out. 😊

@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340

Жыл бұрын

I agree, lol. We need a sheep. Or something Halloween

Your weather is similar to that in Montana. I will need to check for a follow up video to see how your sculptures held up.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

It's doing fine so far, but snow is coming. I'll do an update next spring. :)

you are amazing!

@UltimatePaperMache

7 ай бұрын

😊

Oh my that's just awesome information thanks for sharing I can understand how you wouldn't want to have a 100lb bag lol so glad u tried this

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad they actually make smaller bags. I wonder if they're finally figuring out that women like to make things, too. 😊

That was so fantastic work 😍.I'll be back 🎉❤

Have you thought of putting experimental pieces after soaking into the freezer to imitate winter?

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I did think about it, but my freezer is tiny. Besides, it's more fun to make a real sculpture and stick it outside, although the freezer would be more practical. If you try it, let us know what happens! 😊

I have seen something called acrylic fortifier at home improvement stores which is added to concrete mix to make it stick to surfaces if applied thin, but also to reduce it's water permeability (think stucco). I'm not sure how this would affect the paper mache clay composition, but I wonder if this would be something to explore. You can get it in a 1 quart bottle for around $10.

@UltimatePaperMache

Жыл бұрын

I think my dad used to put that in the concrete mix when he made his big concrete leaves. I can't remember why he used it - I'll ask him about it next time we do a video call. If you do any experiments with it, let us know how they turn out. 😊

@SnarkNSass

Жыл бұрын

🤔 Hmm Mad Scientist! Me too 🤣😂🤣✌🏻☮️

thank you for all of your informative videos! I have learned a lot, but we cannot seem to find Portland cement here. would I be able to substitute regular cement?

@UltimatePaperMache

9 ай бұрын

I'm not an expert on cement, but I think 'regular' cement and Portland cement are the same thing. A concrete mix, on the other hand, includes gravel and sand, so it won't work in this recipe. But ask at your local DIY store to make sure I'm right.

Wow this is amazing! My brain is buzzing with ideas, can't wait to experiment. How heavy is that object? I am thinking of a larger piece, maybe 4x4, using galvanized fencing & aluminum foil to build a sun wall hanger. Thank you, Rachael.