Textured Polymer Clay Extrusions

Adding interest to extruded clay.
I used a Lisa Pavelka Border Mold called "Simple Elegance" and the texture sheet "Shanks A Lot".
The Squarebenders are available from Tiny Pandora Crafting Boutique.
This is not a sponsored video.

[@inspiredbystarr]

thank you so much for this wonderful tip.... I have been a polymer clay artist for 5 years and have never thought about texturizing my extrusions.... This is definitely a tip that I will use for the rest of my clay years.... Thank you so much for sharing

[@UnrulyHousewife]

[@Theperilsofbev]

I just found you last night and haven't stopped watching yet! Thanks for all the tips, keep 'em coming! Love your personality, you're a great tutor and so enjoyable to watch :-)

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Oh wow, that's so sweet of you! I'm supposed to be working on two commissions, I have two video ideas to film and I have all my housework to catch up on... SO, I'm just off to get my hair cut. LOL xxx

[@LillianEmerald]

Same!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! So much inspiration!!

[@RD9_Designs]

I've never seen this done before and I watch LOTS of PC videos! I think that you've pioneered something, so now you should name it... the Unruly Snakes? Unruly Roll? It's a wonderful idea! Rachel D

[@francescarava4803]

For a beginner like me, this video is a revelation. Thank you !

[@UnrulyHousewife]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Check out the Batik Effect video - it's a super easy technique. :D xx

[@artiejohnson703]

That is gorgeous, it adds so much pizzazz to it rather than just being plain. Thanks so much for sharing your video with us.

[@GrammyVulture]

Extruders are like mini cookie presses. Super Cute little fairy house!! smiles 💮

[@lindag1632]

This information is new to me, and very much appreciated. Love the patterns and textures.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting. xxx :D

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

That's genius! Wow! I never would have thought of that!

[@Wulfgeist]

Brilliant idea, not sure why I never thought of this!

[@craftycathy2023]

I am in Ottawa Canada and discovered your channel a while ago. I have watched so many of your videos and I laugh out loud every time because you’re very funny. I love that everything doesn’t go perfectly and that you keep it real. You are a natural teacher and I have taken all kinds of notes from watching all of your videos. I’m very new to polymer clay having made two batches Diamond painting pens totalling 17. But now that I’ve been bingeing through your videos I’m ready to try some new techniques as I’m hoping to sell them. All this to say you are a KZbin treasure and I look forward to each of your videos. Thank you. Cheers, Cathy the Canadian

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks so much for the encouragement! I think there is a definite benefit to having videos that include fun and imperfections, although people who do it properly are good too! Good luck with sales but don't let that aspect stress you out... Enjoy your creativity. xx

[@perlerangel2361]

I just got the perfect pearl powders and this is the first tutorial on polymer clay I've seen using them! I'm so excited cause I was worried after buying them that they wouldn't work on polymer clay! Thanks so much!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Take it from me they are essential to polymer claying LOL! Check out my recent video about "simple card embellishments" for more Perfect Pearl action. :)

[@kathiehoskins813]

This is such a cute idea to jazz up my projects.

[@virginiadare02]

Such great ideas and demonstrations. Getting ready to make a mosaic so I needed some gorgeous stripes. Thanks

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Yay! Glad you liked it. xx

[@dsa2591]

Very helpful! I love your videos.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Aw, thank you! xx

[@patriciapeters3593]

Val you do a great job. Even I could understand everything you did!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Haha! You're so funny Patricia, I'm sure you understand a LOT more than I do. ;) xx

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

Such a relaxing voice and delivery. Pleasure to watch even tho im no longer a noob to clay:)

[@UnrulyHousewife]

That's very sweet of you. xx

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

im not very sweet lol .. its true:)

[@Elskabar]

I don't know if it's available in Europe but it may be. Meh ron body powder comes in silver, gold, bronze and rose gold. They are perfect for true metallic finishes. Think gold finger in the James Bond film. It's amazing. I use it to coat some of my larger work. After setting stones in place, I loosely brush the powder over the entire piece. It can also be used to mix into the clay or paint. Also: the video turned out perfectly. I think the camera automatically adjusts exposure according to the ambient light. The banded pieces you used also make beautiful surfaces on flatter coils which can be converted into rings or hoop earrings, etc. Thank you for sharing what you know with us!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Hey, thanks for your comment, I like your ideas! We can get that powder on Amazon UK but seems like it is posted from the USA. :D

[@teraperry1008]

Brilliant! 😊🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@estherschmidt2805]

Hi Valerie! This was great! i never thought of using the extruded pieces like such, and you just gave me a whole lot to think of! This was great! I like how you comment about the weather. I would probably do the same thing here, from Vancouver, I hear we have similar weather issues!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks Esther. xx

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Enjoy the video thank for the ideas and tips, been encourage watching you Val thank you so much, thank for Sharing your talent! Hugs Liz x

[@mumsshed]

Thanks for sharing-Just found you-Gotta love polymer clay :)

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks! xx

[@amysantics4u818]

Regarding your squeaky extruder, I purchased some gadgets from Lucy Clay and they included a little container of grease and instructions with their extruder. So I did it to my Maken's extruder also and it took away all the unwanted noise. The grease also makes the tool work far more easily and smoothly. If you have not purchased from LC I am sure any hardware store would have some kind of grease that would work. It was slightly translucent white and had the consistency of face cream. All you do is run a very small amount of grease along the crank shaft (the long cylindrical piece with threads on it). Now you can extrude away online without offense. Thank you for this video, I have purchased several molds for texturing PC "sausages" but have avoided using them so far because I could foresee the frustrations ahead with difficulties in removing and handling the soft PC and the damage it would do to the texture or the sausage. However, in this one video you have addressed all my questions on the topic. I truly appreciate your videos, and your sense of humor just slays me! Please continue on. Oh, and water on wood will eventually cause cracking and damage, might one of Teresa's round cane-benders work in the same capacity without the potential damage?

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you! I will try that! Oh and yes the Cane Benders should work... Tiny Pandora products are so useful. xx

[@amysantics4u818]

@@UnrulyHousewife Yes, I really hate the prices but I can always count on the quality of her products and they add to my efficiency. She really puts alot of thought into her products and really makes sure to include everything we will need to complete our projects within her kits. She is all out of her "color me hearts and color me owls" I waited too long to buy them and it doesn't look like she will ever get them back in again....whaaaa

[@CoryTompkinsTWD]

Great idea!! Thanks for sharing.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

You are so welcome. xx

[@lizrichardson3309]

Hi! I have just discovered your channel and I wish I'd done so sooner! I'm loving your tutorials and really looking forward to having a go myself. (Now I need to find some more time in the day for clay!)

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks Liz, what a nice message for me to start my day with. xx

[@kittykester5835]

I would love to watch you make a fairy castle or actually see how you make canes. I loved your tea Pot!! Also if you make creatures. Have you made a clay CAT? I would love to see that. I have enjoyed watching everyone all in a row. Hugs Kitty

[@MercuryRizing777]

I will have to try this. Thanks. Please do a tutorial on how to make the fairy house you showed, it is so cool looking.

[@annaskyfta7678]

I would love to learn how to cut pieces of clay and place them over another clay surface to create a brush effect!

[@nancyh9125]

Very interesting. I don't have the cane bender. Never knew how to use them.

[@faithpopenoe5404]

Can I get a link for the thing u used for the pressing the clay into the texture

[@sumfingtosay]

Great tips. Tfs 🌹

[@diamondeano]

love your videos too, being English. Do you remember where you got the texture sheets from? Not played with clays yet but stocking up on bits and bobs. thank you xx

[@patriciarigden8362]

Thank you for the lovely tutorial. Please use a mask when you apply the pearl powders as. It is dangerous to breath in these powders.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks! I normally do wear a mask (I usually point that out too) because the powder makes my nose get sore. I don't if I'm filming, because you'd never hear what I'm saying! LOL xx

[@hannelorehofler715]

WOW super danke

[@zoepfchen1000]

Hi, nice video! Can you please tell me where you got those relief forms? I would like to have them also for my clay work. Thanks!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

In the description of this video I have put the names of the ones I used. They are both made by Lisa Pavelka and available on the website of the same name (.com). I imagine they'd be on Amazon too... Hope that helps! xx

[@zoepfchen1000]

Thank u verry much. You have helped me perfectly. _lh3.googleusercontent.com/ONeCYUXOnjJ8hojQUrkopzaRL9Mzkh4zBXEW8-X8jSIxcCe2tJPdkE-SdHducVL2OCjxwEt4GQ_

[@Telenaus]

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Hahaha! xx

[@54m1234]

Hi can i please ask where you got the mat from with all the designs

[@UnrulyHousewife]

I am struggling to remember but I think it was a Lisa Pavelka mat. Check out her web site, or try Amazon. xx

[@agueda7293]

HOLA DONDE PUEDO COMPRAR ESAS PLANTILLAS, MOLDES. GRACIAS

[@inspiredbystarr]

by the by I love your accent

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks for your wonderful and inspiring comments! My accent just got here all by itself. :D xx

[@cheryl739]

wonderful tips. I have mica. l wasn't sure how to use them. l will have to get an extruder :)

[@UnrulyHousewife]

I have an extruder video that I'm going to post soon, possibly tomorrow. xx

[@blacksheeparts5083]

Thanks for your videos but sometimes I can't make out what you are saying when you tell us what things are, such as the texture sheets in this video. I have replayed it but still can't make it out. I DO like what you do and the square exrtuded lengths are fab. I've thought of several ideas from that method. Thanks.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Aw sorry, I think the one you mean is Lisa Pavelka's "Simple Elegance" Border Mold. xx

[@berthaentwistle2911]

Thank you Val. That was great, now I am not soooo scared. LOL

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Grab that extruder Bertha and show it who is the BOSS! xx;)

[@malunicolette9447]

very good, thanks for all your tips

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Hey thanks so much for watching and commenting! xx

[@riacoleman6914]

Go to thrift stores and get old eye shadow

[@reachersmom6586]

fabulous technique, thanks for sharing this.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

You're welcome Ann. xx

[@traceyjones3355]

Brilliant I especially like the idea of using this for edging. Thank you.

[@lindylittleton4183]

Hi great video, where do you get the perfect pearls from please

[@UnrulyHousewife]

I got mine from Amazon. :D xx

[@lynneparker4136]

Love that fairy jar Val, have you got a tutorial on this?

[@UnrulyHousewife]

No but it's something I might do in the future. Thanks! xx

[@loumckinney806]

Awesome use of cane benders!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Cheers! xx

[@valhadfield6563]

Great ideas, thanks for for sharing Val, blessings

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you! xx