Pasta Machine Leaving Black Streaks On Polymer Clay

[@dianevasvary1532]

Excellent explanation. Nice to know what really causes those annoying streaks and what can be done so they don't wreck your projects.

[@vickieleigh1]

I’m just getting started with polymer clay. I really enjoy your videos. You’ve taught me so much. Thank you.

[@nelsaf365]

THX so much for the tip AND the reason behind the problem. Enjoying your videos here in Kansas, USA.

[@andreataylor3354]

Thats a GREAT point! "Buy the lower costing item first, then if you use it a whole lot, THEN REPLACE it with the higher priced model." Perfect way to put it, and can be used in many factors of shopping! Someone on youtube said, "If you buy cheap, you buy twice," which is true, just make sure it is something worth buying, twice. ;) Thanks for your help, here, dear!

[@amandamontano7672]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@isellmejia7436]

Great points of view about the machines!

[@beritblackie3168]

Super helpful! A huge THANK YOU from a Danish girl 🤗🌸

[@MarianneVakiener]

I appreciate your videos because you do a good job of addressing one topic in a few minutes, clearly and concisely. I also appreciate your sense of humor. Those black streaks happen to me, too, and now I understand what is causing them... I have a question about how you chose Premo over Fimo. I've used both and cannot choose between them. I'd appreciate your guidance. Thanks!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Marianne Vakiener Thank you so much for your comment! I really appreciate hearing that from you! As far as why I chose Premo over Fimo, is basically because of the colors. Premo is based on the artist pigment palette, which makes color mixing predictable and easy for me, since I have experience mixing paints and it translates quite nicely. I also love the strength and consistency of Premo which can be used for any technique that you could possibly want to do in polymer, which is another reason why I have chosen it. Fimo is a great brand though, so if it is more available to you, it is an excellent choice!

[@MarianneVakiener]

PolymerClayTutor Thank you very much for your quick and helpful response!

[@destinyjoy98]

This is so helpful! Do you have any recommendations for electric machines that roll the clay automatically?

[@Laura-gt4pu]

Thank you for the very informative and useful video!! My machine has recently started leaving the streaks and I thought it was because there was residue left on the rollers from using darker colors of clay.

[@whiskeyblack806]

Thank you! Mine also did this right outta the box. I'll try using scrap clay & hopefully it'll help.

[@skym821]

Same

[@lakalanmadison1338]

Thank you so much! I lost so much clay due to the streaking. Although this method has worked I'm going to go ahead and order a Lucy Clay machine for several reasons. Great vid

[@grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925]

I have really appreciated your tutorials. I am claying again, after not doing it for a few years. I bought myself a Weston Roma Deluxe Pasta Machine and it is wonderful! I did not want to do all that cranking of the handle, so splurged for this! It is wonderful!!! It will be interesting to see how long the motor lasts!

[@kathyjones274]

Very helpful thank you, always

[@PolymerClayTutor]

My pleasure!

[@kalffiend4957]

I use the Makins Ultimate Clay Machine. I have never seen it anywhere except at Hobby Lobby (and online at various places). It is a bit more expensive than most of the others, ~$50, but with HL's near-constant 40% off coupon, I didn't pay full price for it. I LOVE that thing. The Teflon(?) rollers are fantastic and it is very wide. I never have the streaking problem with that one.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

My most requested video... What to do about Black Streaks on Polymer Clay from your Pasta Machine... #polymerclaytips #polymerclaytools

[@SusanRoseArt]

Very interesting, thank you Cindy x

[@prissylou1217]

thank you for this. my machine is a low-end that my mom got for me at a kitchen store. it was leaving those streaks with the first use. thanks for helping me understand why it's happening.

[@tantesherry]

Wonderful update Cindy - Thanks:)

[@ritarevell7195]

Thanks. It explains why wiping with baby wipes have not helped.

[@florecitadelcampo13]

hahah, I did it the same! I took off the fins from my scupley machine before watching this video because I didnt know what else to do to avoid the black streaks (I did the baby wipes, rubbing the rollers with alcohol and rolling with transluscent clay and nothing worked), so every time I'm gonna use it I just clean it with a simple cloth :)

[@preludefugue4859]

Hi I found out this link shows how to use paint tape to clean up the roller machine, but I am wondering if it works or not since I haven't brought roller machine yet... Hope to see you show it on video. Thank you.

[@catharineduke3009]

I cannot seem to find a tutorial that shows how to make faux leather to make a ring dish. I'm wanting to make faux leather as a more masculine dish for my son. Do you have one available?

[@vickyvavaroutsos5441]

I just read that if you use a paper towel and a little ammonia to clean the rollers it gets rid of those pesky black streaks completely. My pasta machine did it right out of the box too so it's just been sitting on a shelf because it was worthless to me but I'm going to take it down and try the ammonia to see if that works.

[@blissfuldrake]

I've even wondered about applying a coating of varnish that is compatible with polymer clay on the rollers, since the streaks seem to happen where the scratches are in the rollers.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Elizabeth Drake I did too and like I said to MegaPraiseHim .... I have tried PYMII, Renaissance Wax and oils to try and seal the rollers but each time I had to remove them because the clay would stick to the finish I used on the rollers.

[@karinebesnardeau5262]

Thanks for all your videos, it really helps! My pasta machine left black streaks from the beginning. I wasn't using it anymore. After seeing your video, I took the sides off. Dry polymer clay of all colors were stuck there. I'm not putting the sides back. I'll try cleaning the rolls with translucide polymer clay, but I can feel slight scratches. If I it doesn't work, in a last attempt, I'll try to sand it with a 3000 grits abrasive paper for automotive or so and let you know if it helped or destroyed my pasta machine!

[@yelloworangered]

What a wonderful explanation, clever solution, and good advice about buying. I have seen the vid in which you unbox the Atlas 150 Wellness machine, but can't find any follow up in which you describe how it has served you. I am thinking of buying a used one on Ebay - did you find it to be all you hoped?

[@Deedlit79]

Does it have to be translucent clay that you put through the machine?

[@CraftyMints]

I complelety agree- the black streaks are so ANNOYING! Can you make a video with these tips for clay rollers!? Thank you thankyou so much;)

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Crafty Mints I am not totally sure what you mean. This is a video for clay rollers. Clay conditioning machines aka clay rollers are just pasta machines sold by clay companies. They are the same thing. Are you talking about something else maybe?

[@CraftyMints]

I'm so sorry!!I didn't realize that I sounded so confusing..;( What I meant is that it would be amazing if you had a tip of how to clean clay rollers that are smeared wirh bits of clay!! I tried a lot of methods from your videos, but for some reason it didn't fall off;( So I was womdering if you had different ideas!!

[@CraftyMints]

Wondering!! Typos...!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Crafty Mints Oh I see what you mean. Did you try using a baby wipe on the rollers? That usually will get the stuck on stuff off. If all else fails, you could try rubbing alcohol if it is really stuck.

[@CraftyMints]

I'll try the alcohol method!! Thank you so much, Cindy!!♡.♡

[@joannesminis]

my machine is a high end Atlas with stainless rollers and I also get the black streaks

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi ***** I believe the anodized aluminum rollers will solve that problem. Have just ordered the Gold - Atlas 150 Wellness machine so we will see if that makes a difference. I posted a link over at my blog to the Atlas Wellness Machine that I just purchased... the link is posted below the video at my blog... www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=17935#video

[@montrealstars60]

Good tips...it's been a big problem lately and I think I need to change mine soon

[@venusiandesigns]

Thank you

[@MegaPraiseHim]

I wonder if you could spray some sort of a sealant on it to keep it from oxidizing?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi MegaPraiseHim I have tried PYMII, Renaissance Wax and oils to try and seal the rollers but each time I had to remove them because the clay would stick to the finish I used on the rollers.

[@MegaPraiseHim]

oh, bummer.

[@karenmcguinness5036]

@polymerclaytutor I have a new pasta machine & it's been leaving these marks on the outer edges, consistently, since the first use, despite cleaning my machine before & after each use with my scrap white clay.... I can't stop it happening... 😔 I am also having issues after using red clay where, despite cleaning the machine thoroughly, including turning it over & cleaning the clay residue that gets left underneath the rollers... Like I said above I clean it with scrap clay but I'm now using white & it's still leaving bits or the red clay.... Any tips for using the machine for light & dark colours other than having 2 machines.... {I could clean up my old machine & use it for dark colours... But I'd rather not have that faff...} Does running the white through inside laminating sheets work...? Anyway thank you as always for yours amazing, informative & helpful videos 😘

[@viktoria2751]

aaah im in love with your videos :-D

[@kawamurafion]

Hi Cindy~Can you do a video to explain more about sanding? I found that everytime i sanded my clay and there is a thin white layer left....did i do sth wrong or I just did not sand enough.....Thanks a lot!!!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Fion Kawamura - I will add your video suggestions to my growing list. Thanks for commenting. Btw, if you just can't wait, I do have a full (paid) beginners course that walks you through all of the steps for sanding polymer clay. Here is the link in case you are interested in that... www.beadsandbeading.com/crse/01-more.html

[@dorotavanillamaart4298]

Yes! This is what I was looking for! Very helpful. Thank You :)

[@phyllisrw29]

I would like to know if there is a spray gloss that is compatible with polymer clay.

[@karenlal9242]

PYM II

[@erza5731]

hello Cindy, i only have ceap pasta machine, my problem is not about black streaks or wrinkle, but it keep ripping my clay starting thickness no.1 and half of clay stick on the scrapper,, already check the scrappers all are tight (no space or hole between scraper and roller) what should i do? :'(

[@ThisOLmaan]

i just bought an Amaco one but I'm not too convinced about the thickness on #9 some are vise versa means #1 is the thickest, least from one KZbinr mention, well i don't know if it supposed to be hard to turn, or it was a Returned item which I'm thinking it was, but $28 but plus tax you expect to be sold a new one not a retuned one from an unsatisfied customer, seems as if someone tried to drop or did prop oil to make it turn with ease there's a drop of something running down on the side, and it was some residue on the side so it wasn't new i will return it, i even opened it in store but did not want to prob too long to give the workers an idea i was steeling, but that happens regardless but since ur familiar with a lot of the brand's whats ur opinion? hope you can help TY

[@merrymuse3656]

Would you demonstrate how to use translucent polymer clay into faux-glass beads? I’m JUST getting into the amazing world of polymer clay and would love to know more about translucent and liquid pc!

[@Wingedshadowwolf]

I'm only here browsing, but a thought occurred to me. Could you sandwich the clay between two sheets of waxed or parchment paper? If they don't wrinkle up it might also work to protect the clay.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Wingedshadowwolf although your suggestion does work, like you also mentioned, it tends to wrinkle which leaves marks in the clay and it is a pain to use. It is best if you can clean off the black with translucent clay before using instead or get a better machine.

[@karenlal9242]

that sounds like a neat idea for color mixing and conditioning where you don't need a perfectly flat smooth sheet, I'd pick wax paper because parchment can leech so you could do that if you really want to leech the clay, but its an extra step maybe I'll try it!

[@AmyArtmix]

Mine is new and leaves marks all the time. Even as I'm working, I need to continuously run the 'spare' clay to clean it. And even when it's clean and I pass the slab I'm currently working on, sometimes the streaks come at the edges! Is there anything else I can do? I'm just starting and my budget is tight after getting initial materials :(

[@TeeBird910]

Thanks for another great video, Cindy! I'm having a problem where the clay doesn't come out flat when I roll it at a higher setting (5 or 6). It gets distorted and stretched out in the center of the clay. Have you had this problem? I work with Premo and have a brand new Makins pasta machine.

[@cathyrezba3132]

I have that same problem! Very frustrating.

[@ginnyschmidt2524]

I replaced one pasta machine because the space between the rollers was wider at one end than the other and, when I put it on thin setting, the clay just got torn and distorted. I've had my new pasta machine about a month now, and the same thing is happening. Is this because I bought inexpensive pasta machines, and does paying more mean that won't happen?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You Do get what you pay for, when it comes to pasta machines. Are you pushing hard clay into the rollers on just one of the sides? That can push the rollers out of alignment. But yes, that is a thing that happens more with the cheaper machines. You still need to be careful with the more expensive machines though. You should never force hard clay through any machine... it can cause damage to the rollers, the scrapers and the gears.

[@TealCheetah]

Mine did this straight out of the box :/

[@amykinz8160]

Same! :(

[@sharonkeef0522]

Yup

[@whiskeyblack806]

Mine too!

[@kelliebach5240]

I just broke my first pasta machine so I am going to get an upgraded one and I am wondering how your upgraded pasta machine turned out for you. Please let me know😊

[@thebrownlizard3988]

do u really need one or u can just condition by hands?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi ahmed awaad if you are only making tiny charms, then you may not need a pasta machine. But for larger projects, canes, and making sheets of clay, I wouldn't live without one... even a crappy one is better than nothing.

[@thebrownlizard3988]

PolymerClayTutor thanks alot for ur answers ur the best !

[@rterry2752]

But THE IMPERIA ITALIAN MACHINE ! $50 to $ 75 ! You can remove the blades in one minute to clean . Plastic blades so no rusting or oxidation !!

[@blissfuldrake]

Hmmmm...I'll have to take and let a slab of clay from the cleaned machine and let it sit and see how it works. I have found that it works better with a well saturated paper town when I roll through, then hold it wadded up and run across the roller back and forth while I am turning the handle. Since I'm a hobbyist (for right now), the absence of black streaks lasted a long time. Since I've started working with clay more often, I have found that I need to do the treatment more often, sometimes each day. LOL Thanks for the feedback!

[@grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925]

P.S. How do I connect to the classes online? I realize I need to pay for the ones I want but is there a list to choose from? THANK YOU for all that you do! God bless you!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Joannie Holdhusen all of my paid tutorials are listed at this link... www.beadvideos.com/back-issues/ ... thanks for your interest :-)

[@Stephs_key_boutique]

I got my pasta machine from Ross it was on sale and is for food and those black streaks I can never get to go away

[@trinitychristianson5872]

My pasta machine has been doing this from the day I bought it, different color clays are getting jammed in and I've tried running a moist paper towel through which picks up the clay for the most part but leave fibers jammed in. Any ideas of what I could do? It's driving me nuts!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi trinity christianson go to my channel and watch the videos on how to clean your pasta machine... that may help. It could be that the scrapers are bent on your machine as well, which may mean you need a new pasta machine.

[@IndwellingSpirit]

A Makins professional clay rolling machine has Teflon rollers, and a seven inch wide pass through. It even has a motor that attaches to it, sold separately of course.That is what I am buying next. I believe it is about $44 on amazon!

[@angelvang5913]

Why is it so hard for me to turn my pasta machine handle?

[@dr3amcatcher04]

Have you done a craft room tour? If so can you do an updated one and if not please do one. I would love to see everything you have and how you store it all! Thx and thank you for the tips in this video, great video once again...keep it up! ;)

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi dr3amcatcher04 I do plan to do a studio tour soon. I am in the process of cleaning it and sorting some of the stuff so I will do that when I get done.

[@dr3amcatcher04]

Ok, thank you getting back so soon!

[@addjewelry]

I bought a Pasta Queen machine back in the early 90’s. No problems. It takes a lot of abuse too.

[@deejanssen1571]

these are the MOST annoying thing, i'm cleaning the rollers with translucent clay each day, sometimes a couple of times/day to get rid of the black streaks - i've done all the other cleaning just a couple of days ago - and i'm looking into the atlas machine you recommended. are you still as enthusiastic about it as you were when you first got it?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Gosh I know how you feel! Yes I am just as enthusiastic about my Atlas as I was when I bought it!

[@debrapolenz2928]

It's odd that they say the anodizing will solve all those issues, as at my job we get our aluminum anodized and it scratches VERY easily.

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

Im brand new with polymer clay and I bought my machine at Michales this past saturday it did leave some dark streaks then it began leaving metal shavings has anyone else had this issue, Im taking this one back and having it replaced

[@kviskva]

Have any manufacturers tried a machine with acrylic rollers?

[@Michael20106580]

What's the difference between using a pasta machine and a clay machine?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Michael20106580 a clay machine and a pasta machine are the same thing.

[@kimlovell2312]

Ok. I'm getting white steaks in polimer clay and when I bake it it is still white steaks What is going on?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hmm, that's weird. What brand and type of clay are you using? For example is it Sculpey Translucent or Kato Black, etc? It would help to know what you're working with, to figure out what is going wrong.

[@kimlovell2312]

"Ok. I'm getting white steaks in polimer clay and when I bake it it is still white steaks What is going on?" Hi thank you for answering. I'm using super sculpey original Beige. 454g. I run it through the same pasta maker as you have but I see the white steaks so I work it with my hands and I think is ok but when it's baked it has lots of white steaks and it is all the way through the doll. So can't put it right. ☹️

[@jessicalynn5453]

How to use resin safely

[@PolymerClayTutor]

I have information about using UV Resin on my blog if you want to check it out. www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/ultradome-brand-uv-curing-epoxy-resin-polymer-clay-jewelry/7922/

[@Kumutuna]

Omg i had that line once

[@0529yg]

Great tip... I find rolling out my clay on my pasta machine very hard to do and i was wondering if there is any way to fix that. Of course, it could be because it's not a super good brand but I'm still not sure.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi BundleOfCrafts When you say very hard to do, do you mean it is hard to turn the handle? Maybe the gears are broken or out of alignment? I will be talking more about this kind of thing in future videos so stay tuned...

[@karenlal9242]

well my new pasta machine has been leaving black streaks, I had 2 test scraps of translucent and a very light yellow brown to test for the first time, and the black streaks aren't that annoying just use some rubbing alcohol to remove it, and it doesn't affect the color in my opinion it seems to evaporate or disappear even if you squash the clay, but I'd rather to be on the safe side, is just to do a full clean and use rubbing alcohol and qtip to remove it off the clay sheet. I love my little amaco for my beginner set up :) I'm on an extremely tight budget and have already spent 300 to start off with clay, but I've got lots and lots of items and tools, so maybe in the future I'll invest in the atlas, when I become more professional :)

[@alexandergshvets]

How does she get that meny views on one day I hade mine for weeks and I only got 13 views

[@karenlal9242]

she is very popular!

[@HanyouxFromxHell]

Is anyone else bothered by how she says "Pasta"? I mean, I love the stuff I'm taught, thank you for sharing it, but it makes my spine itch when she says 'pasta' :/ It's "Paw-stah" not "PA-stA" where I'm from.

[@karenlal9242]

its a Canadian accent, yours sounds like the south of the USA :) :p

[@HanyouxFromxHell]

I'm from minnesota...so no lol