Cai Clay

A biodegradable air drying clay made from recycled materials. 
Use it to make rough hand sculpted models or detailed molded pieces.

Materials

  • Waste Paper 4-6 sheets/22g

    Paper should be free of any coatings, tape, and staples

  • Binder 1.5-4.5 grams

    Use a binder that creates a gel-like consistency

  • water +300ml

    Tap water is fine

Equipment

  • Blender 1

    Don't use it for food.

  • Paper Towels

    Use paper towels to wipe off wet plaster (rinsing plaster into a sink can cause clogs) and recycle the used paper towels into new clay

  • Plaster slab or mesh screen 1+

    The more surface area the better

  • Scraper or spatula 1

    Optional but helpful when mixing your clay

Instructions

  • 1. Blend 2-5 min
  • 2. Dry 2hr-days
  • 3. Sculpt 5min-hr

Get the full instructions on Kickstarter!

How the Kickstarter Works

Back the Designing With Waste project on Kickstarter to receive a digital book or printed workbook. The books will contain full sets of instructions for making the Cai Modeling Materials, with tips, tricks, and advice for experimentation. After the Kickstarter, the basic instructions for the materials will be released on DesigningWithWaste.com and the Designing With Waste GitHub repository. These Kickstarter rewards will contain more detailed information than what will be released for free after the campaign ends.