With the recent toilet paper scarcity a lot of people are asking me if you can make paper mache clay with newspaper or other recycled paper.
How to make paper mache clay with toilet paper.
And let it dry.
The paper fibers make precision a little bit difficult but no worries.
It s already humid here so it can take a while to dry now.
Any brand will work so buy the cheapest brand you can find.
It s used in place of paper mache strips for a smoother more realistic finish.
Paper clay is a cheap handy sculpting material made from toilet paper glue and a few other hardware store supplies.
Add a hole in the top with a straw.
Press out some clay.
I used a cookie cutter to get a nice round shape.
To make your paper mache clay smooth without sanding watch this video.
If you can t use the flour for any reason you ll want to use this variation of the paper mache clay recipe instead.
The answer is yes and i have some tips on how to make paper mache clay with newspaper and other recycled papers.