Paperclay for designing tool storage ?

[~RE Ausetkmt]

I wonder if anyone here is or has made any tool storage items,
such as a pliers rack; or maybe some sorting plates using paperclay ?

I had the mad idea - has anyone made it a reality yet ??
if so please fill me in and show us some pix please.

Thanks

~RE

[Diane Stafford]

What an interesting idea - I think I would have thought of using wood for storage solutions, although I have made papier mache storage units in the past. Are you going to turn your idea into reality ?? Could be fun. Di

[~RE Ausetkmt]

Di Dear
tell and show us the papier mache storage units please.

I need help, immediately please

..and yes I am planning on making them; and of course making
a tutorial with pix of what I did. I'm looking for any of my paperclay today.
so much packed up in three storage places. I need help, getting unpacked.

~RE

[Diane Stafford]

Oh Dear me - I can't help you with the unpacking!!

The papier mache storage didn't make it back to UK with us I'm afraid (a lot of stuff didn't get here sadly) - anyway as you probably know you construct your base shape or item in either plywood or cardboard, depending upon how robust/ light you need the item. Then using PVA glue and strips of paper, you simply add criss cross layers to the item until it is sturdy. Paint & decorate in choice of medium and color.

A draft pdf attached here - this is a garden ornament construction with a paper mache base, it will be covered with plaster.

Look forward to seeing your finished item and your tutorial.

regards
Di

[Diane Stafford]

pdf attachment for paper mache base

Di

[~RE Ausetkmt]

Hey There Queenie,
so where's the Garden Ornament ?
co'mon now sweets, give us a peek

I know you're sayin -
"hey RE you started this thread.."
AhhhhhhhhHahhhhhh !!!!

"Muwah" you're such a cool lady
I love how you juggle it,
(as the dj kiddy famous says to me all the time)

[Diane Stafford]

haha, I did finally finish it... juggling the plates of life - that's what mums do isn't it? lol



Paper mache inner, weighted with sand and covered with ironized plaster (which was a bit messy - but great fun)... it's now sat in the garden waiting to get weathered into some mature looking masterpiece (te he)!!

Nice to see you ~RE

[Diane Stafford]

So where is your storage unit - lol

Are you stuck?? If so what on - and what tips or ideas do you need - you can do it!!!!!

:>)