Why You NEED a PASTA MACHINE for POLYMER CLAY

[@ClayDisarray]

If you have a pasta machine, which one do you own? 🤓

[@marigeobrien]

Though I've watched many videos and even made a few things with polymer clay, I am just beginning to get into making pieces, really. In fact, I have no air conditioning so my plan to work on it last summer was a bust. The humidity just killed the idea. Now, with the winter dryness, I'm hoping to do most of the projects I've dreamed up. This is the first video of yours that I've seen (will check out more), but mostly, I wanted to thank you for your advice, especially about hands. In all the videos I've seen, I've noticed many people never mention their hands OR the fact that you MUST clip your nails short before starting a project! LOL! So, this week I have been struggling with my first project. I say 'struggling' because it took me almost 2 hours to first blend the clays to get the colors I wanted, then blend those for a marbling effect. And then I found I did not make enough for my project!! So I had to do it again! AND I found it very hard to roll the clay out using a roller. It was all very discouraging. So, here I am, looking into pasta / clay conditioning machines. I have all sorts of ideas for things that I cannot find anywhere (mostly home decor) and I've bought enough clay, plus tools so I should be able to do them-- except it's so hard. (I'm older and disabled.) Yet I keep 'hemming and hawing' over this one purchase (I always hem and haw over anything non-essential.) Stupid, I know. But, from what you say, I see it is a good investment. Plus, pointing out that you get a uniform thickness makes a big difference to me. AND the hands bit, too. I've done needlework all my life and, because of that, I cannot stand having dirty hands. Not for a minute. That was one thing that really bothered me about all the conditioning and color blending. PLUS, when I was doing all this, I realized I had to wash my hands between colors because the first color may be incorporated with the next. Not to mention, it's easy to get on your clothes, too, when you do it by hand. So, thanks for your advice and information. As Lady Grantham so famously once said, "my poor niece never uses one word when 20 will do," and I'm afraid I'm very like that as well.

[@marigeobrien]

BTW, thank you for also offering the U.S. links to items. Really appreciate that.

[@smcortez97]

thank you so much. today is the first time I am using a pasta machine. I have carpal tunnel and arthritis. I am a relatively new clay artist. the first few times creating with polymer clay I really paid a painful price in the days to follow. thank you for your tutorial. I will update you later on how it worked for me.

[@ClayDisarray]

Ah, lovely stuff. I hope it works out really well for you! If you're still struggling I know that Marcato make motors for their pasta machines, so you don't have to continually wind with your hands (I have one and it's great though very loud so I only use it for bigger jobs) Not sure if any other brands do the same 👍

[@lynnlaverack7334]

How do I find out what setting to set it on

[@sherrysaulnier6146]

I was wondering if you could tell kms the difference between an Atlas 150 and an Atlas 180? Thanks and also thanks for the video!

[@ClayDisarray]

As far as I’m aware it’s just a difference in length. I hope to get a 180 at some point 👍

[@judithlarsen7235]

Really enjoyed this video especially as it’s so recent. I ordered a Marcato Atlasmotor Electric pasta machine this morning. I was feeling a bit guilty about spending the £140 but your video about looking after hands makes me feel better about it. I decided I need the electric motor as I have had such painful wrists and hands recently from conditioning my polymer clay. My partner thought I wouldn’t be able to turn the handle of a manual pasta machine easily thus the motorised version. Anything to stop my hands from hurting so I can get back to my clay. I’ll keep you updated on how it goes.

[@ClayDisarray]

Oh, wow! The Atlas is a popular choice among polymer clay artists and I'm sure it'll bring you a lot of relief as I just couldn't work without one now. I'm certainly interested to hear how the electric functionality goes!

[@LoriLovesBirds]

Thanks so much for this video. I was trying to make my first dollhouse cake with polymer clay. I couldn't roll it out evenly. I believe the Atlas pasta machine will make my dollhouse food project alot easier. I am also impressed how the pasta machine blends colors.

[@ClayDisarray]

Glad I could help! I wouldn't be without a pasta machine 👍

[@bethmegansmith4642]

Ive got a black one I got my 6 years go ...only used it once ,I am a needle felted .....but want to start doing fino too . Happy clay hon xxx

[@ClayDisarray]

Oh lovely - I really like a black machine. Happy claying! 💙

[@bethmegansmith4642]

@@ClayDisarray my man is going to buy me a Resin printer in the near future ..so I might just stick to needle felting hahahah

[@Temblett1]

This is really useful - I’m sold! Thank you for the vid ❤

[@ClayDisarray]

Glad it was helpful! 💙

[@jamesnock5572]

Interesting to see how you blend the colours, also I bet you are a dab hand at making fresh pasta lizzie 😋🙋‍♂️

[@ClayDisarray]

Cheers, James!

[@amothershed852]

I just started getting into making polymer clay jewelry pieces and I'm trying to find one but I don't want to spend a whole lot of money most of them run about $30-$40. But I would love to get one because conditioning with my hands is hard work!!!

[@ClayDisarray]

Tbh any machine is probably worth it as polymer clay a killer on the hands! 😬

[@lewamono7304]

Thank you so much for your information!❤❤❤

[@ClayDisarray]

Glad it was helpful! 💛

[@SquishyChameleon]

These are all great points! Thank you for the video and the demonstrations! I did find my pasta machine, but I can't find the crank. I bought it back in 2015 and the brand says it is "Meglio". I can't speak on its quality as I honestly don't remember using it. But with the arthritis starting to manifest in my hands, a machine will be a necessity for me going forward. If this one doesn't work well, I will treat myself to the Marcato later! Also - your machine cleaning video was helpful.

[@ClayDisarray]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful and I hope you find your crank! 💙

[@murphchris5670]

Hi does it stop you from getting bubbles and cracks? I was hoping to make a golden snitch and harrys wand with it. Cheers

[@ClayDisarray]

Yep, my clay was full of bubbles beforehand 👍

[@slackerspeloton]

Great advice thanks 👍🏻

[@ClayDisarray]

Cheers! 🤓👍

[@-Troy-]

Hello 😊 thanks for the great points and looked so smooth the way you work with clay haha, although may I ask how thick is the thickest option it’s supposed to be said in the manual ? Cuz my atlas 150 states it’s thickest is 4.8mm but, when I do measure it out it goes to a small 2.0mm on my ruler

[@theresaelmore2172]

GREAT ❤

[@Vmshipe]

I have the Makins clay machine , it’s good but it could be a little more stable, it wants to tip even when I have it clamped down. However a pasta machine is a necessary, I almost quit after doing one sculpture because my wrist hurt soooo bad from conditioning the clay. But the pasta machine is great for wrist health 😊

[@ClayDisarray]

That's good to hear, as it's another popular machine - and I had that issue with the Sculpey machine too.

[@MaryPSmith-ww8xz]

What pasta machine brand do you recommend? Thank you so much

[@ClayDisarray]

Hi there - I talk about this in the video 👍

[@PotatoInk101]

Could you do a video tutorial on step three’s earring design? 🥺 I’ve tried to replicate it, but I feel that my clay gets warped when joining the two halves… if they don’t get disformed they aren’t bonded. I’m stuck and can’t find any tutorials 😞 I understand if your too busy but a video like that would be deeply appreciated 🥺🥺🥺 Thank you for your time, I hope you see this message 🩷

[@Justmeyesme]

Very helpful. Love to see you do Paging Mr Morrow who makes videos on Disneyworld and wears Roosevelts shirts...he woul love it..

[@ClayDisarray]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@lucidlabyrinth]

I am getting SO many air bubbles when I use my machine no matter how many times I pass it through its so frustrating!

[@davidlaue8225]

If your folding your clay before you put i into the machine make sure you put your closed of folded side in first. That way the air escapes at the top as it passes through.

[@sallybally9731]

I found mine in a charity shop for £2 and it's still going strong 😆👍🤓❤️

[@ClayDisarray]

Ooh, nice one! Now that's the BEST kind of pasta machine! 😍💙🤓

[@lynnthomas8848]

I own a Sculpey pasta machine

[@ClayDisarray]

I think they're really great machines 👍

[@lynnthomas8848]

@@ClayDisarray mine keeps jamming. Difficult to clean