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I Poured Boiling Water on Toilet Paper To Make Clay

I poured boiling water on a roll of toilet paper and the results were unbelievable! In this video, I’m showing you exactly how to turn a simple roll of TP into high-quality, professional-grade DIY paper clay that holds incredible detail. Stop buying expensive modeling clay! This "boiling water" hack is the secret to breaking down paper fibers quickly to get that ultra-smooth, dough-like consistency we all want for our upcycling projects. Whether you are using silicone molds or hand-sculpting, this recipe is a total game-changer for your craft room. In this video, you’ll see: ✅ The exact moment the boiling water transforms the paper. ✅ My secret recipe using common household items. ✅ How to get air-dry results that are hard as stone. ✅ A side-by-side look at the finished, molded pieces. Timestamps for the Recipe: 0:00 The "Boiling Water" experiment 1:10 Breaking down the TP fibers 2:45 Removing excess water (Don't skip this!) 4:15 Adding the glue and joint compound 6:30 The kneading technique for smooth clay 7:42 Reveal: Finished butterfly and floral moldings 8:50 How to store your clay so it stays fresh Materials List: 1 Roll of Toilet Paper Boiling Water White School Glue Joint Compound Vegetable Oil (for the non-stick secret!) Ready to transform your trash into treasure? If you love finding budget-friendly ways to create a beautiful home, make sure to SUBSCRIBE to Our Upcycled Life! WANT MORE CRAFTING IDEAS & FREE GRAPHICS? Deidre WANT MORE CRAFTING IDEAS & FREE GRAPHICS? 📧 Join my email list for DIY inspiration + free graphics: 👉 https://bit.ly/3NwjuK3 🎨 Join Our Upcycled Society ( exclusive videos, Private facebook group, instant access to hundreds of printable designs) 👉 https://www.ourupcycledlife.com/upcycled-society 🛒 SHOP MY MOST-LOVED RESOURCES ⭐ Chalk Paint Recipe Booklet (most popular): 👉 https://bit.ly/3KyENdj ⭐ Crafting Powerhouse Digital Bundle: 👉 https://bit.ly/4aKHZwV 🛍️ Visit my Etsy shop: 👉 https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/OurUpcycledLife 🛒 Shop my Shopify store: 👉 https://7cada2-9c.myshopify.com/ 🌐 Visit my website: 👉 https://www.ourupcycledlife.com 🎧 PODCAST & SOCIALS 🎙️ Listen to our Podcast: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC85BOmPdNWpq5GDOpZYHkZhoyKloJLfN 📲 Follow me here: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our_upcycled_life • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572215336739 • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/deidregourlay/ • TikTok: https://bit.ly/3wfznxk ☕ Support the channel: 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Deidre 🔔 SUBSCRIBE If you enjoy upcycling, DIY, and creative home decor, I’d love to have you here. 👉 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OurUpcycledLife Business inquiries: 📧 [email protected] #trashtotreasure #upcycling #homedecor #OurUpcycledLife #reuse #upcycledcrafts #diycrafts