Video #537: Tips for cleaning both the Makins Professional Polymer Clay Extruder and the Walnut Hollow Extruder. ... More Info:
http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18713 Polymer Clay Tutor.
Topics Covered In This Video:
* Maintenance and care of your polymer clay extruders to keep them working smoothly.
* From a cleaning perspective, both the Makins and Walnut Hollow extruder brands are very similar.
* Unscrew end cap to clean out left over clay.
* Toothpick works well for removing clay from threads in cap and on barrel.
* Unscrew the other end cap and pull out plunger.
* Scrape off clay stuck to rubber ring on plunger.
* Both tool brands have extra rubber o-rings, should they ever need to be replaced.
* Wipe off plunger end and barrel with baby wipe or rubbing alcohol.
* Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) can be used to lubricate rubber o-ring.
* Cut Lube or WD-40 works great to lubricate the metal threads of the crank shaft.
* Related Video: Makins vs. Walnut Hollow Polymer Clay Extruders...
http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18551#video
* Related Video: Makins Professional Ultimate Clay Extruder...
http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=1884#video
* Related Post: Extruder Cleaning and Maintenance Tips Plus Project Ideas...
http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=5206
* And... more info about today's video is at my blog...
http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18713
* Polymer Clay Tutor... "Make what you love... Love what you make."
