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Customers like the ease of use and cleaning of the sculpting material. They mention it works well for their needs, is simple to load, and is easy to clean. Some are happy with the variety of discs and say it's easy to extrude clay. However, some customers have issues with the threading and differ on its durability and value for money.
Customers like the product. They mention it works well for their needs, gets the job done better than if they were to do it without a tool, and is fantastic. They also say it's easy to use, clean up, and makes short work of the job.
"...The device is all quality parts with nothing cheep about it. This is the best!" Read more
"...It is a wonderful accessory for clay artists, beginners as well as seasoned...." Read more
"...It is fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone." Read more
"...I'm so glad i finally found something on my price range that works great and does not kill my hands as you "screw" the handle in instead of..." Read more
84 customers mention "Ease of use"65 positive19 negative
Customers find the product easy to use. They mention it's simple to load, makes short work of the job, and is much easier on their hands. Customers also say it makes their life much easier and saves them a lot of time.
"...There is very little effort needed and the extruded clay is always perfect and even. The device is all quality parts with nothing cheep about it...." Read more
"...It is easy to use and easy to change the different discs to get varied shapes...." Read more
"...It's easy to use but a little time consuming...." Read more
"...It was super inconvenient, yet fascinating....." Read more
40 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"29 positive11 negative
Customers find the sculpting material easy to clean. They mention almost nothing is left in the container.
"Wouldn't buy another and wouldn't be without it! Quality item, easy of clean as almost nothing at all is left in the chamber after use!..." Read more
"...Cleaning is relatively easy. The clay comes out smoothly and cleanly. Mixing with it (as in putting two colors in the extruder) is simple...." Read more
"...Because you are unable to properly clean the instrument, fondant bits harden inside. This eventually causes a complete breakdown...." Read more
"...in comparison with the other extruders I've used - this one is really easy to clean." Read more
Customers like the clay extruder. They say it's a great machine for polymer clay, a cool tool for working with clay, and takes clay crafting to a new level. They also mention the extruded clay is always perfect and even.
"...There is very little effort needed and the extruded clay is always perfect and even. The device is all quality parts with nothing cheep about it...." Read more
"...This is a great tool for working with clay or if you are doing 3D art...." Read more
"...Otherwise, great extruder. I used it to make a pillow bday cake for my cousin's birthday." Read more
"...It makes clay extrusion a snap! The only problem that I can see so far is that the black ring that comes with it is awkward." Read more
14 customers mention "Variety of discs"14 positive0 negative
Customers like the variety of discs the product comes with. They mention it's durable, comes with plenty of disc choices, and different inserts to pick from. Customers say it gives them versatility and is handy for the many decorations they have made in cake decorating.
"...Comes with all of the discs you are likely to need. I plan to purchase a second!..." Read more
"...I love that it comes with many different disks and in comparison with the other extruders I've used - this one is really easy to clean." Read more
"...It has 20 dies (I think that's how it's spelled) that allow you to create ropes, hair, strings, you name it...." Read more
"...It does come with MANY discs with many different shapes on them for any type of design you are looking for." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the product. Some mention it's made exceptionally well, while others say it broke after only 2 months.
"Just used it for only the second time since purchasing and it's already broken...." Read more
"Wouldn't buy another and wouldn't be without it! Quality item, easy of clean as almost nothing at all is left in the chamber after use!..." Read more
"...But this one broke after only 2 months. Maybe if you are going to use it sparingly then this would work...." Read more
"...IT has been a very hardy tool for me." Read more
38 customers mention "Value for money"24 positive14 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the product. Some mention it works great and is worth the price, while others say it's a pure waste of money.
"...The Makin Extruder is the best in this price range, my opinion. Do buy one and search out projects on the net...." Read more
"...We tried to correct it, but it's useless. It no longer turns. So disappointed...." Read more
"...It can be hard to clean sometimes. But I would say the benefit is worth the trouble." Read more
"If you know what I mean based on the title, trust me that it's worth it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the threading of the sculpting material. They mention the plunger shaft breaks off, the tube splits along the threads, and the base threads strip after three uses. The silicone/rubber parts just come apart and shredded.
"...(the screw broke off of the long threaded bolt, and it's this screw that holds a solid disc-shaped..." Read more
"The gasket broke after only a couple uses. So I had to use the one spare gasket and can't find out where to order more." Read more
"...I was cranking out those "noodles" and the entire plunger came apart. I've never witnessed metal parts collapse like an eggshell before...." Read more
"...After several months the tube split along the threads (as others have reported here as well). I was using conditioned Premo, not some cold hard clay...." Read more
I was very happy with the speedy delivery but once I opened the box I saw all kinds of glitter within the extruder. I hope I will be able to get it cleaned up so it won't ruin my clay. I will keep you posted.
Wouldn't buy another and wouldn't be without it! Quality item, easy of clean as almost nothing at all is left in the chamber after use! Comes with all of the discs you are likely to need. I plan to purchase a second! For those with arthritis and those that simply don't want to break a sweat, choose this extruder! There is very little effort needed and the extruded clay is always perfect and even. The device is all quality parts with nothing cheep about it. This is the best!
This clay extruder should not be considered just a toy. It is a wonderful accessory for clay artists, beginners as well as seasoned. It would be great if on the packaging there was mention of other accessories available and a picture or two of completed projects. That, to my way of thinking would promote sales. The Makin Extruder is the best in this price range, my opinion. Do buy one and search out projects on the net. Kids, with some supervision, with patience and a love of working with polymer clay would be amazed what they could accomplish using their imagination and this tool.
I am extremely glad that I purchased this product. I work with clay on a pretty regular basis and was originally hand rolling a lot of my shapes, but this extruder made my life 10x easier. I wish there was a wider variety of sizes. Even so, 20 is a lot in the first place. I would just like some larger and smaller circle shapes more than the other odd ones it came with.
Cleaning is relatively easy. The clay comes out smoothly and cleanly. Mixing with it (as in putting two colors in the extruder) is simple. Thank to the crank needing to be spun down you get complete control over the speed the clay comes out and how much of it you get. It is fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone.
This is a good extruder: it holds a good amount of clay for small projects, comes with a decent selection of shapes, and is basically easy to turn without too much effort.
However, this is the second one of these (same exact model) I've bought in the past year. After 4-5 months of light-to-moderate use, the first one broke in a way that wasn't repairable (the screw broke off of the long threaded bolt, and it's this screw that holds a solid disc-shaped piece that pushes the clay through the barrel).
For this price I was ok with just buying another one to replace the one that broke. I'll try to be more careful about regularly cleaning the extruder to see if that helps avoid premature breaking.
That said, I am eyeing the newer and more expensive Makin's Ultimate Extruder Set (Stainless Steel Version) to see if people feel it's more durable and worth the extra money (http://www.amazon.com/Makins-Ultimate-Extruder-Stainless-Version/dp/B00ESL7ULY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396450239&sr=8-2&keywords=makins+stainless+steel+extruder). As of now, there are no reviews here or elsewhere.
If anyone from Makin's reads this...I like your products, but please consider a clearer naming scheme for your extruders. It's very hard to distinguish one model from another since they seem to include the words "ultimate" and "professional".
There seem to be a fair number of poor reviews. This has NOT been my experience at all. I've had mine for a while now and I love it. I love all the options for the different shapes to extrude. I sterilized it when I first received it and use it exclusively for cake decorating. It is easy to use and easy to change the different discs to get varied shapes. Washing it is a little less easy because I make sure I get it all the cracks and rings. Some of the sugar paste I use is very dense, yet I have had no issues extruding it. IT has been a very hardy tool for me.
I bought this because I make polymer clay jewelry and miniatures and had no luck with any other extruder. I'm so glad i finally found something on my price range that works great and does not kill my hands as you "screw" the handle in instead of trying to push it. With well conditioned clay this item works perfectly and fast. I love that it comes with many different disks and in comparison with the other extruders I've used - this one is really easy to clean.
Just used it for only the second time since purchasing and it's already broken. The threaded shaft tilted ever so slightly it seems and totally jammed. We tried to correct it, but it's useless. It no longer turns. So disappointed. I wasn't forcing it...it had been turning nicely and the clay was coming out like butter. I was very happy with it up until it suddenly stopped turning. And no, it's not clogged, it was kept clean and is still basically brand new. Bummed :-(
1.0 out of 5 stars
Broke on the 2nd use.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
Just used it for only the second time since purchasing and it's already broken. The threaded shaft tilted ever so slightly it seems and totally jammed. We tried to correct it, but it's useless. It no longer turns. So disappointed. I wasn't forcing it...it had been turning nicely and the clay was coming out like butter. I was very happy with it up until it suddenly stopped turning. And no, it's not clogged, it was kept clean and is still basically brand new. Bummed :-(
I use this a lot and don’t want to buy a super expensive one. But this one broke after only 2 months. Maybe if you are going to use it sparingly then this would work. But if you make a lot of clay jewelry then don’t buy this one sadly.
Sono appassionata di cake design e cercavo un estrusore non troppo caro , ma con tante trafile diverse , ma sopratutto pratico , robusto e funzionale . Leggendo le recensioni dei più blasonati estrusori per il cake design , mi sono incuriosita sempre di più del Makin's , che la fa da padrone per il fimo e altre paste modellabili , e da qui ho deciso di provarlo. Che dire , pratico , leggero e super preciso , anche con la pasta di zucchero e per chi fa cake design diventa veramente un grandissimo alleato. Ho già utilizzato in diverse occasioni e sempre con risultati eccellenti e senza fare fatica , questo attrezzo che velocizzerà sicuramente i vostri lavori , sopratutto quelli più dettagliati , quindi spazio alla fantasia. Basta inserire la pasta nell'apposito tubo , girare la levetta e subito uscirà la pasta in modo omogeneo e perfetto. Nell'immagine ho utilizzato la trafila più piccola , che è veramente piccola , eppure è uscito un filo sottilissimo ma resistente , ideale per dettagli quali le sopraciglia dei visi , oppure orli e ghirigori delicati. L'unica cosa che a parer mio manca , è un pratico astuccio per contenere il tubo e i suoi tanti accessori , mentre invece adesso lo tengo sempre nella sua confezione di vendita. L'articolo si presenta come da immagine ; buono l'imballaggio. Rapporto qualità prezzo ottima. prodotto super consigliato. Le misure sono : ALTEZZA TUBO CON LEVA AVVITATA 16 cm DIAMETRO TUBO 2 cm DIAMETRO TRAFILE 1,9 cm Fornitore serio. Spedizione Amazon impeccabile come sempre.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Straordinario!!!!
Reviewed in Italy on October 24, 2016
Sono appassionata di cake design e cercavo un estrusore non troppo caro , ma con tante trafile diverse , ma sopratutto pratico , robusto e funzionale . Leggendo le recensioni dei più blasonati estrusori per il cake design , mi sono incuriosita sempre di più del Makin's , che la fa da padrone per il fimo e altre paste modellabili , e da qui ho deciso di provarlo. Che dire , pratico , leggero e super preciso , anche con la pasta di zucchero e per chi fa cake design diventa veramente un grandissimo alleato. Ho già utilizzato in diverse occasioni e sempre con risultati eccellenti e senza fare fatica , questo attrezzo che velocizzerà sicuramente i vostri lavori , sopratutto quelli più dettagliati , quindi spazio alla fantasia. Basta inserire la pasta nell'apposito tubo , girare la levetta e subito uscirà la pasta in modo omogeneo e perfetto. Nell'immagine ho utilizzato la trafila più piccola , che è veramente piccola , eppure è uscito un filo sottilissimo ma resistente , ideale per dettagli quali le sopraciglia dei visi , oppure orli e ghirigori delicati. L'unica cosa che a parer mio manca , è un pratico astuccio per contenere il tubo e i suoi tanti accessori , mentre invece adesso lo tengo sempre nella sua confezione di vendita. L'articolo si presenta come da immagine ; buono l'imballaggio. Rapporto qualità prezzo ottima. prodotto super consigliato. Le misure sono : ALTEZZA TUBO CON LEVA AVVITATA 16 cm DIAMETRO TUBO 2 cm DIAMETRO TRAFILE 1,9 cm Fornitore serio. Spedizione Amazon impeccabile come sempre.