Description
Create versatile and eco-friendly air-dry paper clay for your crafting projects. Perfect for all ages, this DIY recipe allows you to make decorative or functional items easily.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of shredded paper (such as paper towels or newspaper)
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of white glue (PVA)
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: Food coloring or acrylic paint for color
Instructions
- Tear your shredded paper into smaller pieces for easier mixing and place it in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the water, white glue, cornstarch, vegetable oil, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the glue mixture over the shredded paper and knead until it achieves a dough-like consistency.
- If you want colored clay, add food coloring or acrylic paint and knead until the color is even.
- Mold the clay into your desired shapes or objects, smoothing it with water if needed.
- Place your creations on a drying rack or plate lined with parchment paper and let them air dry for 24-48 hours, or until completely hard.
Notes
Store leftover clay in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can create interesting textures using tools like stamps and brushes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch
- Calories: 50 (per 100g of clay)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg