Comments on: Polymer Clay Tutorial | Make a Mod Cane Using a Clay Extruder Tool

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:25:47 +0000

Cindy thanks for your reply. Haven’t broken mine yet either, but, due to all the use it gets, I am planning ahead.

By: Cindy Lietz@Walnut Hollow Extruder

Cindy Lietz@Walnut Hollow Extruder — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:17:15 +0000

@Jocelyn: I was hoping someone would provide you with some first hand knowledge on this. My green Makin’s Extruder is still going strong after many years of use, so I haven’t yet tested the others. The Stainless one was designed for metal clay since it is non-reactive, unlike the aluminum one is with metal clay. It is a bit smaller and more expensive than the green one, but it is stronger. Haven’t tried the Walnut Hollow one either, but have heard good things about it. I know other members here, have tried it. The link by my name will take you to one thread where the Walnut hollow extruder was discussed.

By: TrudyM

TrudyM — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:26:25 +0000

Good polymer techniques never die muahahaha!!!

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:41:28 +0000

Called “back from the dead” posting. Ahahaha.

By: TrudyM

TrudyM — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:02:13 +0000

I understand that the stainless steel is better for pmc. Never saw Walnut Creek’s version. Hope the experts can answer. We reactivated an old post.

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:26:55 +0000

Which prefer: Makins reg or stainless steel? Or Walnut Creek’s version?

By: Trudy M

Trudy M — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:46:59 +0000

Okay, I’ve drooled all over myself, it’s a brilliant technique and since I grew up in the land of mod, this cane resonates like crazy. I ordered a makins ultimate extruder about a week ago or so and am waiting impatiently. It will be the first thing I do once the extruder gets here. So glad I joined this polymer club. Mmmm mmmm.

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:13:04 +0000

Thanks, Cindy – I checked that area, too! They only had a few Makin’s items, so I feared they were on their way out or something. But that was only at ONE Michael’s – there are lots of them in So. Calif. The older stores are drastically different in size, layout, and even content; the newer ones seem to be more consistant. One of my local “Mike’s” is pretty old and has been in a state of “upgrade” forever – you never know what you will find there.

Thanks for your comment, though, it makes me realize I should try again at one of my other local stores. Since they were moving things around last time I was there (in Dec.,) they could’ve restocked or “fixed” their Makin’s section by now and I’ll get lucky! Thanks, I’ll give it another go!

By: Cindy Lietz@Fundamentals in Polymer Clay

Cindy Lietz@Fundamentals in Polymer Clay — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:53:45 +0000

Just so you know Phaedrakat, the Makin’s tools aren’t in the same aisle in Michaels as the rest of the polymer clay. It is usually in a couple of rows back, closer to the spray paints and wood stuff. (Every store I’ve been into has the same layout, so I assuming yours will too, but I could be wrong. Just check all the aisle before you give up.)

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:49:25 +0000

I love this Extruder Mod Cane — the video is so great! I’ve seen written tutes before, but it sure makes a difference seeing Cindy demonstrate the technique. She makes it look so easy!

I just got this back issue (Vol. 9,) and I really want to get started on this. But I haven’t been able to find the Makin’s Ult. Extruder at my local craft stores, either. I’m gonna have to order one. I purchased Sculpey’s cheap “squeeze trigger” type years ago when I first got into polymer clay (& then had to store it all for a few years for surgery.) Like Cindy says in her blog on 12/23/08 (Direct Link: Makins Ultimate Clay Extruder), you have to be a muscle-man/woman to use it. I’ve seen some instructions on how to adapt a caulking gun & other things to make the little cheap ones work, but I don’t feel like throwing any more time or money at it. Of course, after seeing this video, I am dying to get started on the wonderful extruder techniques! This mod cane looks so fast and easy. I know this cane will be incredibly useful for covering all sorts of things, not just beads. Yep, I guess I’ll have to order one. (Darn you, Michael’s & JoAnn’s–why aren’t you stockin’? My 40% coupon is just lookin’ for a worthy use…)