Can You Make A Polymer Clay Retro Cane Without An Extruder?

[@Serenitees]

"cut it in the middle because that's what all the cool kids do"...I LOVE IT!!! What a great technique. Retro canes are my favorites so I can't wait to try this. Thanks for a great video!

[@yelloworangered]

Wow, what a lot of work, but so clever of you to figure this out. I like the imprecise look. Seems to have more character. Thank you as usual.

[@sherylstock8687]

Thank you for showing this technique, I think that I will try it. When lines do not match up, I think that is more retro, like psychedelic, which is definitely retro. I like the way it turned out and if I don't have to be so careful to make sure that the lines are perfect, I think a beginner, like me, will find that freeing. :)

[@loriterry1457]

I use a cake frosting tip in the place of an extruder. I just put the clay into the tip and push it out, adding more as I go...

[@NoelleLewisCrafts]

I never would have thought you could do this without an extruder but the abstract art look is actually really cool. I wonder how it would look if you skinner blended those sheets first and then offset them the same way.

[@gailresources8120]

I’m SO glad you did this! I had been trying to figure out how to do it. NowI don’t have to thanks to you! I like your channel! I like to do as much as I can organically without mechanical things. Thx!

[@paj2013carib]

I love how simple this is. I want to try this with black, white and grey or just black and white. Thank you for sharing.

[@annettejoyce1436]

Fantastic! I much prefer this retro cane to the extruded retro cane....Cheers!

[@monikawiedmann8594]

Great idea, i will try it, though I might blend the stripes a little. It looks super!

[@fern3960]

Wow! i am so impressed with your ability to visualize a 3D cane and break it down into 2D. And great tutorial. Thank you for your creativity.

[@SeawardCreations]

I love the abstract/smeared random colors created by the reduced slices not remaining in their lanes! This is so fun! Maybe even play more with the distortion. Not your "regimented" cane like everyone sees all the time. Fantastic!

[@dianadevlin3717]

I love how this looks!

[@Karibee61]

Val, thank you for making this tutorial. Nothing wrong with it looking like a Picasso stylee; I think it has a natural charm to it. As per usual a lovely easy to follow video.

[@artiejohnson703]

Love this cane, I like that you have more control with the colors and the way they come out. With an extruded it’s kind of a mystery. Thanks so much for sharing your video with us. ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Very clever Valerie, you are a marvel, great result and really smart clay work !! Love it :)

[@leannporter-parsley1523]

I really enjoyed this video! I’ve wondered how in the world would you get this design and you did it! I love the retro canes! New subscriber!🙋🏻‍♀️

[@lizrichardson3309]

Brilliant cane! The end result almost looks more retro than the original retro cane! Once my workroom gets cooler, I'm going to have a go! Thanks Val, as usual, a very clear demo!

[@florenceiams5622]

Love your videos and humor.!! You show exactly what is needed to get the job done... Ohio, U.S.A.

[@Angie-cs8jg]

Ooo! Pretty! Thank you for making this tutorial. I watched it the other day while I was on my recumbent bike to nowhere. It's WAY too hot here to play with clay right now, but I'm going to give it a shot as soon as I can.

[@deniseosborne4045]

I love it better than the extruder retro. The colors stay so bright and aren’t muddy. Thank you

[@denisedesrosiers8817]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! I love the retro cane and have an extruder in my shopping cart on Amazon, but I think I may remove it now that I've watched this and know it can be done without one! You are a clay designing GENIUS! Thank you for posting this and sharing your talent with the world! I love this cane you made and as it just so happens I have 5 new blocks of clay...I'm giving this a go right now!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you but I have a video showing 12 things you can do with an extruder, so don't remove it yet! LOL xx

[@denisedesrosiers8817]

Unruly Housewife Lol...it's on it's way!

[@ABergieCreation]

Thanks Valerie. I was always wondering if there is a way without an extruder.

[@susanmorton4105]

I like the wonkiness of the handmade retro cane but good gravy I would never have the patience to get through the process. I think you are absolutely brilliant for having figured out how to do it. I did have a funny thought . . . I think square pairs might actually cost more than an inexpensive extruder. You certainly earned that cup of tea with this project. 😉

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Haha! They might but they are not necessary... ;) xx

[@aoifesmyth3881]

Such a fun way to do this technique! Love it and love that I won't have to clean out my extruder next time I make this cane!!! ❤️

[@UnrulyHousewife]

That's a thought! :D

[@jomontgomery4261]

Looks so much harder this way, but a great way to do it w/o the exruder. Thanks.

[@rexanne1000]

It looks great very retro my fav style love the bride contrast. Thanks for sharing.

[@beevillehighway]

This is a beautiful technique - thank you for sharing,

[@Toonpish]

You are a marvel !! How do you come up with these ideas?? I wish I had your imagination ! Good one Val

[@kerriefearby9542]

Love it, thanks for sharing as I don't have any fancy tools except a pasta roller 😄

[@joyceparkes2678]

Fabulous 💜 I made my first today with an extruder and it’s fab. Can’t wait to try your method

[@yolandamitchell4507]

Thank you. I did enjoy watching

[@cynthiaungemach1494]

If I’d seen this before I spent all that money on an Extruder and dies, I wouldn’t have spent the money! Brilliant!!

[@addjewelry]

I’m jealous that you figured that out. Impressive.

[@SandyHuntress]

Very clever! I think it came out great.

[@rosalynhopkins8814]

Very COOL! thank you so much. I much prefer doing them this way. They just look so much nicer and cleaner.

[@christinemathies7236]

Wonderful! Thank you for your video's!

[@teresabarnes8859]

It worked beautifully! I wonder if it would also work with Skinner blend sheets instead of stripes...hmmm😏

[@UnrulyHousewife]

I considered it but I went for more contrast... It might be really pretty though! Try it! :D

[@Angie-cs8jg]

Ooo! Good idea!

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

I'm thinking the same thing and think I'll give it a go. But of course, not doing the Skinner does produce more graphic results. Either way, super cool experiment with fantastic results!!

[@melissahalpain6481]

Great job. I really like the look of this version also. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos.😀

[@elizabethvallely4044]

WOW very good your smart!!! Enjoy watching you make the cane thank you very much for sharing!!! Hugs Liz...

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

great technique, much appreciated

[@meredithmccallion4686]

That looks great! It looks more organic than an extruded retro cane, but I don't know that I'd have the patience! 😄

[@perfumedelight66]

This is pretty neat! 🤩

[@grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925]

Great idea, Val!! Love it!

[@C.Marie8437]

Very helpful,I don’t have an extruder .thank you

[@shellybeals2806]

Love this, very cleaver , thank you for sharing 💗😊

[@tjaysilver]

Really great tutorial Valerie, thank you

[@craftyshamrockdesignsbyshe5871]

Love it! Wonderful as always!

[@sandiotoole4295]

I really like your videos. I have a problem with leaving scraps in view of the tutorial. It makes me nervous. My issue. I love your color combinations.

[@marthamacanalee1716]

Since you are aware of this, I think you should watch it over and over until it no longer bothers you. Train yourself to realize that it is alright and it doesn't really matter. If you can work through it, you will have one less perceived problem in life. 🤗

[@lucyl.4356]

Very cool!

[@jacquelinecimaglia5725]

I Think it looks great...

[@sallyreynolds8340]

What polymer clay are u using?

[@UnrulyHousewife]

It looks like I might have used Fimo... But Premo would be good too.

[@pennyventurino5937]

Picasso would love it! I know I surely do.....hugs

[@rosiehutchinson9333]

What a great idea. Not everyone wants to spend lots on tools. Did you use Souffle?

[@UnrulyHousewife]

No but the white was really odd LOL. xx

[@ccorbin83]

I like thus method better than extruder method

[@lindacsmith13]

I actually like this one better than the extruder one, like you said, more hand-made.

[@traceymarshall7613]

I absolutely love it!!!! Xxxx

[@desireemarana4997]

I love it 😻

[@RameyRocks]

I would like to try some alcohol ink in translucent clay with white and pearl clay wrapped here and there! And cover a pen with it.

[@TheDragonladyhere]

Love it! Very cool...

[@hollyjolly5483]

Loved it!

[@Grambo1946]

Happy Friday the 13th. 🔥hot here. Great video.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Hot here too but we've had some RAIN at last! xx

[@poledanceostrava8762]

This is great!!! thanks :-)

[@kerrozenn]

SO NICE thank you :)

[@hannelorehofler715]

super danke

[@Odettem4]

Love it

[@gyllenhaalic66]

What a wonderful idea ! And it works ! Ha ha :) Great job :) Enjoy your weekend :) xx

[@Telenaus]

i like it i'll try it in a bit!

[@addjewelry]

There’s a good wonky, and that’s it.

[@vickijo2343]

I only wanted to watch the square bit.....which was edited out....just my luck.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

It's a long time since I made this video - what's "the square bit"? I might be able to help.

[@lindaketner2509]

Love it