This is a Clay Extruder. You can buy them online. There’s a lot of online stores that sell clay extruders. I’ve read an article on eHow for Handmade Clay Extruder so if you’re interested on experimenting and make your own clay extruder, visit eHow and learn how to.
…but this is not about making handmade clay extruder, but how to use and have fun making clay creations using the tool like these beautiful beads from Polymer Art Archive
With the clay extruder you’ll be able to make strands of clays perfect for mille fiori. The disc that comes with the extruders also has different shapes so you’ll be able to make long strands of clays at different shapes. You can create big or chunky strands of clay similar to a rope and create a bangle or bracelets.
This is from Polyform. You may wonder how Polyform created a perfect round shape, you need a soda can to help form the bracelet. If you like to try it out follow this free tutorial. You can also join Polyform and get involved in the community; share, learn and be featured at Polyform.
To get more tips on how to create using clay extruders you can watch this video from Crafty Goat and learn how to make coiled extruder beads.
Before working on your clay, you need to condition it so watch this free tip on conditioning polymer clay from Jewelry Art Magazine Associate Editor, Jill Erickson.
