using paper clay day one....

First, let's read about paper clay - look on the net and see what you can find ...

Next look at some images on the net and see what is possible.

TODAY -- with a small 1  1/2" cube - see how big a project you can make by pinching and coiling. To make joins you can use a little water.
You will get five project points today for finishing.

A new aesthetic has also emerged from combining paper and clay art traditions.[6] For example, dry paper clay is stronger than the same clay without the fiber, so work can be made thinner, and more delicate.
Using paper clay require less technical skill than conventional clay, so beginners can focus more on the creative expression of their ideas. For example, handles of soft paper clay can be added to a completely dry paper clay pot without distorting the form. Other forms built with coils no longer need to be correctly joined before drying, instead, after drying the form, paper clay slip may be applied to join the coils and fill any gaps. Breaks and cracks in both dry and fired paper clay work can be repaired with paper clay slip

TODAY -- with a small 1  1/2" cube - see how big a project you can make by pinching and coiling. To make joins you can use a little water.
You will get five project points today for finishing.