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Okay, so I don't have a pasta maker and I couldn't find one at the thrift store, do you think a crimper would work if you put the clay into a baggie so it wouldn't get stuck in the ridges?
The advantage of the pasta machine is that it graduates from thicker to thinner. The crimper will start out too narrow and you're likely to end up with a piece that breaks apart easily. You'll also have trouble maintaining an even pressure over the whole piece. Better to just use the old fashion pasta method of rolling it with a rolling pin. If you try the crimper, kneed the clay really well first, then roll thin with the rolling pin.
Thanks. But how sad is this, I don't OWN a rolling pin. I guess I'll check a couple other thrift stores before I head home tonight. Thanks for the info.
I just smoosh it with my hands. When I get to the thickness I want, I find a piece of board (think old cereal box) and smoosh it with that so it stays smooth.
The warmth of your hands will also help soften the clay
I regular rolling pin should be less than $5 at a place like Target...
Okay, so I don't have a pasta maker and I couldn't find one at the thrift store, do you think a crimper would work if you put the clay into a baggie so it wouldn't get stuck in the ridges?
When I first started playing with polymer clay I found my pasta machine at Ross's (don't know if you have one) for $19.99. However, I also use an acrylic roller that you can get at Michael's, JoAnn's etc. Then I use O rings in different thicknesses to put on my acrylic roller to assure that my sheets are coming out the same thickness instead of using rails. I've even used a jar, knitting needles all kinds of things to roll my clay. One more thing, if your polymer is kinda hard, carry it around in your pocket or sit on it while you're doing something else. This will warm it and make it softer. :lol:
Here's a link to a site that is like the bible to polymer clayist. If you have any questions this is the place you will probably find the answer in addition to great tutorials.
I bought my pasta machine at Michael's (hopefully you have one nearby) in the clay section, with the weekly coupon in the newspaper for 40% off. So, it was less than $15! Hope that helps!?
If you don't have a rolling pin, a drinking glass will work...just be careful not to press too hard (I've broken a glass this way....oops!). Also, if you have a brayer the acrylic snap-in works pretty darn good, too.
Leanne in WA
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