Video: Extruder Basics PLUS Making Coiled Extruder Beads
Due to popular request, I've put together this video showing how to use & clean the Makin's Ultimate Clay Extruder. The video also shows how to use the extruder to make coiled polymer clay beads, then sand the beads to reveal the colors hidden inside. The video runs about 9 1/2 minutes.
Here are a couple of shots from the video — click the description to see a larger view:
Prefer written instructions over video? See the updated version of How to Use and Clean the Makin's Ultimate Clay Extruder.
Posts In This Series:
- Review: Makin's Ultimate Clay Extruder
- How to Use and Clean the Makin's Ultimate Clay Extruder
- Getting to Know Your Extruder's Discs
- Video: Extruder Basics PLUS Making Coiled Extruder Beads
- Silent Extruding: Getting Rid of the Squeak
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Comments
Great video, Angela! And really really cool beads. I've never used the extruder much, so I didn't realize the bottom color wrapped around like that. Nifty!
Posted by: Christie | June 8, 2008 9:50 PM
great tutorial - thank you!
Posted by: naama zamir | June 9, 2008 2:04 AM
Thanks, Naama & Christie! And I agree that the whole wrapping-around-color thing is very cool... I think that's what appeals to me about making retro canes even though I'm generally not much of a caner. I love the element of surprise!
Posted by: Angela | June 9, 2008 3:50 AM
I love this tutorial...thanks so much for posting and keep up the great work!
Posted by: Susanna | June 9, 2008 7:44 AM
Great video Angela! I have made both the retro canes and the coiled beads but I have never put the two together like that. That is really cool!
Posted by: Cindy Lietz | June 9, 2008 9:00 PM
Hi Angela,
Thank you so much for this tutorial. My extruder arrived today and those are the beads I really wanted to try to make. You're awesome!
Posted by: Adrienne Willis | July 11, 2008 2:03 PM
Never would have ordered a extruder without this video. thanks.
Posted by: jason | September 17, 2009 3:04 PM
Can you use polymer clay directly on a self healing mat without the paper? Will it stick to the self healing mat or damage the mat?
Posted by: TW | May 18, 2010 1:57 AM
Thanks for the question, TW. It may depend on the specific self-healing mat. When I left polymer clay in contact with my mat, it stuck to it and removed some of the ruler/grid marking layer. If you prefer not to use wax paper, another good option is a large sheet of glass covering the mat. It's fairly easy to clean, and you can still see the grid.
Posted by: Angela | May 18, 2010 10:17 AM