Video #666: You will need super human strength to use this tool. but if you already own one, tune in next week for helpful usage tips. More Info: Polymer Clay Tutor.\r
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* In todays PcT Product Demo, Im going to unbox the Sculpey Clay Extruder.\r
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* Now you may have seen some previous videos on other extruders that I have done a review on. Like the Lucy Clay CzeXtruder, Makins Extruder and the Walnut Hollow Extruder. but I havent tried the Sculpey Clay Extruder yet, so I thought I would check it out and see how it works.\r
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* This extruder has been around for quite some time I dont know if this is a newer design or not, but I can see that it is in the new packaging.\r
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* I opened the box and tried it out using some Sculpey Souffle clay, which is a fairly soft clay that has a smooth texture.\r
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* The design is a little smaller than the other extruders I have used.\r
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* You push the clay with your thumb on the plunger, rather than using a threaded plunger.\r
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* Comes with 19 small disks or dies.\r
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* I did read on the back of the packaging, that it should be filled only 2/3 full, which is supposed to make it easier to push out the clay.\r
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* I also read that they suggest you bake your extruder in the oven at 250F for 15 minutes to harden clay stuck in barrel. This is supposed to make it easier to clean.\r
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* I found later that pushing a baby wipe through the barrel using the plunger worked really well, so I wouldnt bother baking it.\r
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* I demonstrate how to use this tool.\r
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* Pros of the Sculpey Clay Extruder are: Inexpensive; Readily available; Sturdy design; Comes with lots of dies.\r
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* Cons of the Sculpey Clay Extruder are: Very difficult to push clay though (I couldnt do it more than an inch or so, using the medium sized spaghetti die); The barrel is very small so you have to re-fill it often; Clay gets stuck in the barrel; Only works with super soft clay (even my soft Souffle clay was too difficult to extrude); Dies only fit this particular extruder, so they are not interchangeable with other extruder tool brands.\r
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* There are people who have used various cheater devices with this extruder. such as a caulking gun. wooden levers. vises and other such things to assist in helping to extrude the clay.\r
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* I found this extruder to be too difficult to use in comparison to all the other extruders I have tested so far. And therefore, it is not a product that I can recommend. If you already have this extruder, I will do a follow up video to show you some tips that will make it easier to use. so stay tuned for that.\r
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Related Video: Review Lucy Clay CzeXtruder XXL HD. \r
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Related Video: Makins vs. Walnut Hollow Polymer Clay Extruders. \r
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Related Video: Sculpey Souffle Polymer Clay Product Review. \r
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Related Video: How To Clean Your Polymer Clay Extruder. \r
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Related Video: Polymer Clay Extruder Disk Storage And Organization. \r
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