Paper Mache Casting With Li Qua Che
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- Опубликовано: 5 янв 2024
- I've used Li-Qua-Che before, a long time ago. I've been thinking about a few projects that would be fun to make, and they'd be perfect as paper mache castings, so I did a quick experiment to remind myself how this product works. The product is non-toxic and much safer to use than resin, and the molds are cheap. The paper mache castings are very lightweight and fun to paint - but they'd need to be supported with a wooden plaque or backed with a thin layer of paper mache clay. The gallon of Li Qua Che cost about $35. The plaster is cheap, and available in any hardware store.
To see this post on my blog, click here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/pa...
If you make many copies of your sculpture, you'd want to use a stronger plaster. They make some specifically for potters, who use clay slip in plaster molds. The Li-Qua-Che works exactly the same way as clay slip, but you don't need a kiln (and it isn't waterproof).
The Li-Qua-Che is available in two different sizes, on amazon.com. I got the gallon size, because it wasn't much more expensive then the quart. You can find it here: amzn.to/47ygup2
I mentioned several prior videos and posts - if I forget to link to one of them, let me know. :)
David Lemon's video about the NSP Soft oil-based clay: • CHAVANT NSP soft clay ...
The Christmas ornaments post: www.ultimatepapermache.com/pa...
Wolf Man video: • Wolf, Man - Cast Paper...
Lodge Brother video: • Cast Paper Mache Wall ...
You can find patterns for all the masks and sculptures behind me in the video here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/pa... 
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🦁 See all of my patterns for paper mache masks and sculptures here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/patterns
What’s in that liquiche stuff?
Can you make your own?
That’s a perfect way to make a head for a puppet. I saw something like that done for marionette heads.
Have you ever built a puppet?
That could also make a hollow puppet head, so you can install a mechanism for the eyes 👀 and mouth, 👄 inside.
Thank you for mentioning the dangers of epoxy resin. I have a friend who is permanently disabled from it. It shocks me how often resin channels actively ignore safety gear such as respirators and gloves while giving viewers the impression it's safe to use.
I am now on a mission to find Li Qua Che in Australia. . .
I'm so sorry your friend was injured by the resin. My father knew someone who died by making a fiberglass boat inside a closed garage! Scary stuff.
You might want to try asking the Activa people for a source in Australia: www.activaproducts.com/32oz-of-li-qua-che
The Three Little Pigs. You must be part scientist because you like to experiment. I was watching a old RUclips video of guy who made a whale. It was like three feet long and it was neat to see his wire frame and then paper mache. He even mentioned you and used your paper mache clay. You have inspired so many people. Good job on the video!!!!
That's a great idea! I love pigs. 😊
Do you happen to remember the name of the guy making the whale? I'd like to see that.
I sent the video to your email.@@UltimatePaperMache
That’s a perfect way to make a head for a puppet. I saw something like that done for marionette heads.
Resin is just another form of plastic. It has its uses of course but the thing I love about your sculpture is that it's made with easily available, inexpensive and mainly recyclable materials. And not poxy resin.
(Ok, it uses pva glue and paint. Although a similar glue can be made from food products)
So I am pleased that you went with mache and plaster. I wish I had found your channel when I really needed it - forty years ago!
I wish I'd been doing this 40 years ago, myself! 😊
This is totally toddler friendly using white flour instead of glue!
Always inspiration I love it when I get a notification i have never heard of this product it's amazing thanks for sharing
You are so welcome!
Love your video's, haven't had time to try it myself. My grandchildren want to try it out, so gonna give it a shot! Thank you for your wonderful video's! God Bless
I think both you and the grandkids will have fun. Enjoy! :)
Thank you so much for this video. I have been trying to cast paper clay with a plaster mold without success. I have been researching if anyone has ever made slip out of paper clay and made castings with it and found nothing. This may be exactly what I have been searching for! I just ordered some and I am excited to try this.
I think that wet paper will stick to plaster, and you might never get it off. But this video might work with paper mache clay - or just paper pulp: ruclips.net/video/pkTTgWBeqsQ/видео.htmlsi=xAoxpLouYEl6DlOZ
It would be worth a try, with something small that you don't mind experimenting with. If you do try it, please let us know if it works. 😊
I got the same issue many times and even when I put vaseline I couldn't manage to get it out😢
I wish you could come up with a diy liquid paper mache! I trust all of your recipes.
Wow never knew of this stuff...nor guessed how to spell the name...ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU!!
You're welcome - have fun!
Love your videos and love your energy. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome. 😊
I absolutely adore your videos. Love also your hair 😊
Greetings from Portugal and happy new year 😊
Happy new year to you, too!!
Good to see you working away, Jonni...haven't seen a video for a few years. Never heard of this product before, interesting! Thanks for sharing.
Whenever I make a batch of plaster, I'll pick up the bucket and drop it on the table a few times...teases up any bubbles in the mix before pouring. Then I'll tap the bottom of the board(after pouring) just below where the mold assembly sits...to make sure no bubbles were trapped during pouring. Of course, I work on either small pieces or bas relief plates, so, it's manageable for me to do that...but I never have issues with bubbles.
Good tips! I'll remember to drop my bucket a few times next time I mix my plaster. And I'll mix up enough so I can tap the mold, too. Do you use pottery plaster, or the regular kind from the hardware store?
@@UltimatePaperMache I've used hardware store plaster and something labeled as 'art' plaster...so maybe that's pottery plaster, too? It seems it dries pure white, captures fine detail and is less chalky when handled after it dries. I meant to say when you drop the bucket, be careful that it doesn't splatter. I'd do it until I see bubble form on the surface, then scrape them away from the pouring end..or take them out if there's time.
Thanks for posting!
You're welcome.
Thanks so much for sharing this product and process!!
I'd love to see you do the classic book "Goodnight Moon" as one of your storyboard projects 🐇💙🌛
Thanks - and I loved that book! I would even enjoy reading it again. :)
THE COW JUMPED OVER THE MOON... Hey, diddle, diddle, the cat and the fiddle. The cow jumped over the moon. The little dog laughed to see such a sport and the dish ran away with the spoon.
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Great timing. I've been trying to cast your papier-maché clay in a plaster mold but it was a failure. No idea why. Anyway, this material seems a lot like casting slip. Try getting #1 Pottery Plaster which is designed for slip casting and would likely work better for the Li-Qua-Che. It's much more porous than regular plaster of paris and will suck the moisture out of the L-Q-C. Would appreciate any tips on using papier-maché clay in a plaster mold, or if you think it's not going to work. Cheers.
Hi Jeff. I have tried casting paper mache clay in silicone molds, but I can't get it to work. I haven't tried it in plaster, but the method this artist uses for paper pulp might work for paper mache clay, too: ruclips.net/video/pkTTgWBeqsQ/видео.htmlsi=VyeNR0DVLK1j7uBY
I agree that pottery plaster would work better, especially if you need a lot of copies. Thanks for the tip!
This is cute as heck! I like the white trim you added to the top, and I love the possum cushion too. Thanks for sharing! 👍
Thanks you for that inspirational idea!! I’ve never heard of Li Qua Che! So many ideas in my head now!😂😂
Have a beautiful day!
Your laugh is so cute. It’s like Florence Henderson’s giggle. I LOVE it !!!! 😀
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One of the things I learned when I was making molds, but had no effective way to degass them, was to 'paint' the mold material on my original sculpture taking care to cover every inch with a thin layer. I made sure there were no spots where a bubble could form. Once everything was coated well, I pour the rest of the mold material over the 'coated' original and don't have to worry about any bubbles adhering to my original. I hope that makes sense. 😊
It does make sense. Have you tried that with plaster molds, or just silicone?
@UltimatePaperMache It's been so long since I did them both, but I think I just did it with the silicone ones. Those were made for very small, opened faced, highly detailed animal sculptures with as few undercuts as I could manage. I did make plaster molds for bas relief tiles, but they were much larger and not as detailed. I did shake and tap them after pouring. I want to say that I used that ceramic soap, and maybe I got away with it because the tiles were made with ceramic clay. My tiny animals were made with 2-part very quick setting resin.
You’re so talented
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Happy new year 🎉
I enjoy this channel
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This is absolutely genius. No wonder I never thought of it. The absolutely cheapest solution to casting of any material! I haven't even watched the video and I'm so excited about the concept.
I hope you were still excited after watching it. I have a bunch of projects planned, now that I remembered how to use it. 😊
@@UltimatePaperMache Yes! I'll be on the look out for your next video.
The highest advantage for this that I can think of is that it is completely non toxic mold casting that my toddler can be around.
Looks promising. The Li Qua Che looks a lot safer and easier to use that resin. I've tried silicone molds with mache clay, but the clay either distorts the mold when you press it in or it doesn't dry right.
Three Billy Goats Gruff, Beauty and the Beast, and the Wolf in sheep's clothing would all work for the fairy tale plaque. You have a lot of options to choose from.
Good choices for stories! And I've tried the paper mache clay in molds, too, and mine didn't work, either.
Hello we look forward to learning more from your channel here in Costa Rica, and would also enjoy your videos in spanish also please.
Thank you again.
You are so gifted!, adored the bunny, Li-Qua-Che looks really effective to use!, many regards :)
Thanks so much 😊
Jonni! You're my savior! I swear I've been considering getting Li-Qua-Che for over a year now, but have been hesitant because of how little information there is out there on the internet regarding how this stuff actually comes out. And, it's pretty darn expensive on Amazon, so I wasn't sure I wanted to risk hating it. I've foolishly taken a few months off from watching your content (sorry about that), and just see now that you've made the perfect video for me. Thank you!!
You posted this last month, so I'm curious - were you able to make something with the Li-Qua-Che?
I don’t use the word hate very often but I truly despise resin
Because of the way it looks when it's finished, or for health reasons? Or something else?
The great American fairy tale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels come to mind (all the books by Baum are in the public domain). You may find some inspiration from W. W. Denslow's or John Neill's illustrations. The Three Little Pigs is a favorite around here too.
I've been wanting to try paper clay in a mold and didn't know this product existed. I was thinking of trying your paper-mache clay in a reusable mold (DIY made of Gelatin And Glycerine) but wasn't sure if it would work (probably not😹) . This video definitely gives me a lot to think about.
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing how you story-board project comes out.
Sandy, I don't think the paper mache clay would work in a gelatin mold, because it wouldn't be able to dry. I've tried it in silicone molds, and it didn't work in those, either. You might want to check out this video - her method for using paper mache in plaster molds might work with paper mache clay, too: ruclips.net/video/pkTTgWBeqsQ/видео.htmlsi=Hpgpz1BPL-CIgtkd
@@UltimatePaperMache I feared that would be the case with the mold (either that or it would dissolve the gelatin). I'll check out the link you suggested. Thanks.
I think the paper mache clay in a plaster mold would work! However, the recipe may have to be adjusted because the joint compound might stick to the plaster mold. I am going to try! PS- plaster molds are also reusable, they just need to dry out between castings :)
@@user-ke6fi3hr9m Remember, there's glue and flour in the mixture, too. Be sure to test it on a mold that you don't care about, because it might not be possible to get the dried paper mache clay off the plaster. Be sure to let us know what you find out. :)
Little Bo Peep, Little Miss Muffet, Frog Prince, Humpty Dumpty, Puss in Boots. I can't wait to see what you come up with!
Oh, this has me excited! I'd like to try my Springerle cookie molds. And I see those giant angel, terracotta cookie molds at the thrift stores occasionally. Do you think those kinds of molds would lend themselves to Li Qua Che? Any special prep for the molds?
The only molds that this product works with are made out of plaster, with no release or sealing added. I don't think a terracotta mold would pull the moisture out of the material, and that's needed for it to work like clay slip.
@@UltimatePaperMache Good to know! Thank you for your time and the excellent video.
Hi Jonni! 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😃
Hi!
You asked about kids characters that you won't run into copywrite issues over. Well, the Steamboat Willy version of Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain. Just make sure it looks like that version (no gloves, black and white, etc), and you are good to go.
That sounds interesting. I'm not sure I've ever seen those cartoons - I may have to go watch some. :)
Is there a uk version can’t seem to get it here
Mixing 5 Tablespoons of water to 8 ounces of Li-Qua-Che is apparently an acceptable measure for good results.
Thanks! I think my second try had about two tablespoons, and it still wasn't exactly 'runny,' but I didn't measure it. I appreciate the tip. :)
Hi Johnie , you inspired me to create the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary statue for our church in my little town in Alberta. Just wanted to show it to you. I do not know where to send the photo?
Hi Judith. I would love to see it! I hope you'll show it off on my website, so my readers can see it, too. You can do that here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page
That stuff is so expensive in Canada! That same bucket is $120.00 on Amazon!
Yes, I saw that! Outrageous - but maybe the Activa company would ship some to you. You can find their store here: www.activaproducts.com/32oz-of-li-qua-che
Much cheaper from Activa online…. However they only ship inside the US 😢
@@UltimatePaperMache Thanks Jonni! I checked their online store and they ship only in the USA for the moment.
@@francklie6568 Dang - thanks for letting us know. It looks like amazon.com will ship to Canada, but I'm not sure what they charge. It might be worth looking, anyway - if you get to the checkout page and it's way too expensive, you can always cancel the purchase.
Hi Jonny can you use the li que che to pour into silicone molds? How would I do that?
No, that won't work. It needs to have the absorbent plaster molds, and is used like clay slip.
"...she swallowed the dog to catch the cat, she swallowed the cat to catch the rat..."
I hadn't heard that part - sounds kind of weird... 😊
Yeah, my memories from 50 years ago are a bit fuzzy to be sure but "I knew an old lady" still percolates in my noggin' 😜!!!@@UltimatePaperMache
Hi do you think it would still work if you press papier mache clay into the mold, I can't find Li Qua Che where I live
I have tried using paper mache clay in molds, and I couldn't get it to work. However, I did find a video showing how one artist uses paper pulp in molds. Paper mache clay will stick to plaster, but you could try her method and see if it would work. You can find her video here: ruclips.net/video/pkTTgWBeqsQ/видео.htmlsi=VyeNR0DVLK1j7uBY
@@UltimatePaperMache Thank you ❤
is it possible to cast paper mache clay in a plaster mold?
I haven't tried it, but it's possible that you could get it to work if you follow the instructions in this video: ruclips.net/video/pkTTgWBeqsQ/видео.htmlsi=igyUUa01GkB-bRDm
I have tried paper mache clay in silicone molds, and I wasn't happy with it. It just didn't make a good casting. But maybe Arlee's techniques would work better. If you try it, please let us know if it worked. And be sure to do a small test piece first, to make sure it's worth doing.
My I ask where you got the li qua che clay Amazon ca doesn’t care the product.
I bought mine from amazon here amzn.to/3SbYbS8
I just did a search on the Canadian site, and they carry it - but at an outrageous price. You might want to see if the Activa company will ship it to you. You can find their website here: www.activaproducts.com/32oz-of-li-qua-che
How are your chickens?
They're doing great. 😊
Alice in Wonderland maybe? There are certainly a lot of interesting characters and animals! Btw, Dick Blick Art Supplies has Activa casting compound (looks like the same size) for $40 w $2.95 shipping, or free shipping if you spend $50.
Was the Mad Hatter in that book? I need to go back and read some of the old classics! I recently bought a copy of fairytales from The Brothers Grimm, but most of them are a bit to dark for modern kids. (I might try some of them anyway, just for fun. :) )
art resin is not toxic. Also ecopoxy for casting is not toxic either. Anti resin is for pours. Both brands have zero vocs
The instructions on art resin clearly states use in well ventilated area PPE read their sds. There is NO safe resin. I’ve used resin over 20yrs with proper respirator and gloves. The chemical reaction of off gases are dangerous when mixed. Google art resin safety safety data sheets
I have used Aqua Resin, and that was OK, too. But expensive.