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I once tried my hand at polymer clay and bought a clay extruder that has many different shaped disks to make long ropes with. I've thought about using this tool for paper pulp, since with the glue added to it it's supposed to end up with a "clay-like consistency". You can also slice the shaped ropes into thin pieces to stick on your project as embellishments. Has anyone else ever tried this?
The tool that I'm talking about:
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"Clay-like consistency" isn't quite the same as clay.
Papier mache pulp is still made from fibers, and I suspect that will cause problems running it through an extruder of that small size.
Be sure and post your results.
Sue
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I don't think it will work at all, but please try it for all our interest.
DavidO
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Count me curious as well. I could see it working for some of the larger discs ... but maybe not the tiny little ropes. Also it depends on whether 'broken' texture will work for you or not.
I suspect it's going to rely on how small your paper pieces are, and how much other fillers you have in the pulp/clay.
Let us know what you find out. Actually I might try some experiments myself using syringes. : )
- b
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I agree that it's an interesting notion to try. I'm able to roll out VERY thin snakes made from a tissue paper/white glue mixture with my hands (I've even successfully braided them), so, theoretically, it seems to me like it might be possible to make it work with an extruder. I think your success/failure will have a lot to do with the consistancy/make-up of the paper pulp you use. I'm thinking it might help if you lightly grease the extruder and the end attachments first, to keep the glue/paper from sticking too much.
Last edited by Patraw (2010-05-05 16:03:05)
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This artists paints with paper pulp, albeit a overbeaten mixture. She uses a turkey baster and squeeze bottles. So maube not the same technique, but perhaps the same principle. Her work is amazing!
http://www.megblack.com/MBP/Painting_with_Pulp.html
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