Sculpey Clay Extruder - Tips for Easier Extruding
Video #667: Since many of you may already own this tool, here is how to put it to good use... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?... Polymer Clay Tutor.
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Today I am going to do an update on the Sculpey Clay Extruder.
In a previous video I did an Unboxing of the Sculpey Clay Extruder and I tried it out.
I had found it to be quite difficult to use. You need to be super strong to squeeze the clay out of the barrel.
Since I know that a lot of you may already have purchased a Sculpey Clay Extruder, I thought that I'd try and figure out some ways to make it easier to extrude using this readily available tool.
I figured out some little tips and tricks that should help you out.
Using the same Sculpey Souffle Clay we used in the previous video, so it is a fair comparison, I show you how to use a baby wipe or kitchen wipe and a caulking gun to assist in extruding the clay.
Key tips and tricks for easier clay extrusion are...
Clay should be soft and warm.
Clean and lubricate the barrel with a moist kitchen/baby wipe before adding clay.
Only fill barrel 2/3 full, to increase leverage.
Leave the wipe on the plunger to help fill the gap between the plunger and the barrel.
Use a caulking gun to help push out the clay.
Larger dies are easier to push out the clay.
Related Video: Sculpey Clay Extruder Unboxing And Review... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
Related Video: Sculpey Souffle Polymer Clay Product Review... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
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Related Video: Baby Wipes In Your Polymer Clay Studio... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
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