A while ago I was talking to my friends about possible ideas and projects they are working on. I got really exited about the topics of munny's (plastic customizable toys), etsy (the online shop of handmade goods), dollhouses, and the use of creative paperclay (an air drying sculpting clay.) My friend is making munny's and has them for sale on his etsy site. He is using sculpy to customize them, making them dimensional and adding details. There are so many ways you can customize your munny and the topic of munny's reminded me of the product Creative Paperclay. It's a product I haven't used yet but have heard great things about.
The paperclay site totes this message...
"Creative Paperclay is a non-toxic modeling material that can be sculpted, molded or shaped, and air dries (no baking!) to a hard finish that can be carved, or sanded - perfect for artists and crafters of all kinds!"
Exiting! I am thinking of of all the possible applications for it. I have seen people make hand sculpted ball jointed dolls - who have full range of motion and posing capabilities. I have also seen it used as an additive, such as on munny's, where you can attach it to an object to make details. On the side of a dollhouse you can use it to sculpt and carve brick, stone or other patterns. From what I have read you can sculpt it, let it air dry, and then add more to your sculpture if need be. You can go on to carve it, drill holes in it, sand it to smoothness, paint it intricately, and seal it for protection. In my mind it sounds like the best highly conceived mix between paper mache and wood that has ever been invented. I'll be sure to let you know if it lives up to my grand assumptions when I give it a try here in the future.
Anyways here is my someday idea I have proposed to myself.
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| This is a little sketch I did for my future paperclay sculpture. I imagine that she has poseable arms and that she can move her head. In her heart there is a cut out area that has a little bird inside, because her heart is aflutter. |
To find out more about munny, the "do it yourself toy" visit...........
You can learn all about different artists, events, contests, and inspirations to create your very own munny.
To learn all about the wonders of paperclay visit www.paperclay.com.
And be sure to look them up on facebook to discover new ways people are using their paperclay everyday.
To learn all about the wonders of paperclay visit www.paperclay.com.
And be sure to look them up on facebook to discover new ways people are using their paperclay everyday.
