I recently developed this clay using dry eucalyptus leaves gathered from my backyard.
Those leaves come from Jarrah, Cinerea, Lemon Myrtle and eucalyptus trees.
I also use the smooth bark from the Lemon Myrtle.
All get pulverised becoming powder of different grains depending on the sieve I use.
I mix the ingredients and ready. No cooking necessary. keep in an airtight bag and jar.
uses. to cover as in veneer ceramics even glazed, MDF, wood even if varnished, fabric, gesso covered board, etc.
If I wanted to do a solid sculpture with this clay I have to add by layers allowing some time to firm up, so next time I can put pressure if I need and it will not distort.
I have painted the pieces I have made with MontMarte acrylic inks, a new product in the market at a reasonable price and great colours and they dry with some lustre.
I covered a large ceramic bottle which I brushed with PVA glue previously, then covered it with muslin and pressed the Euclay in very thin layers.
It can be stretched easily in between two plastic surfaces where it will not stick. I worked it to a semi-transparent thickness and it did not break.
This clay develops like glue type filaments very early upon making it.
I had never seen these filaments with any of the pastes and clays I made before. I guess there must be some component in the leaves/ bark that promote the formation of the filaments that produce a sort of cohesive quality to this clay. It is amazingly sticky!
I have not taken photos with the camera yet, just phone so as soon as I get the photos ready I will attach to this post.
I will be selling this clay myself for the time being in amounts of 200 grams. Price still not decided.