I am in need of a clay extruder for my fondant. I am thinking about getting the Makins Ultimate one they have on global sugar art....I like all the different discs that come with it. I also like that you twist the top rather than squeeze...does anyone have this one? Do you like it? Anyone have any other recommendations?
TIA

Yes, it is a great clay extruder and I think you will find that most people on here have this one.

I got my at JoAnn. com and used a coupon, saves a nice amount of money. Normally you can just google joann coupon and find one.

thanks so much...i didn't know that Jo-Ann's had them. Sweet i'm gonna look for a coupon. So excited to get a new cake tool

Makins Ultimate Clay extruder is the one that I have. Twist handle is a MUST...LOL...Bought mine at Hobby Lobby with a 40% off coupon...for $12.49. It's one of my cake tools that I would replace immediately should something happen to it. Love that thing.

The one you guys are talking about mist be a larger version of the one I have... would you mind giving me a link to check it out? I have the smallish green metal one with the twist top and I don't like it because it hardly holds ANY fondant/gumpaste. It's great if you just need a tiny little bit of something, but for doing borders, etc. it doesn't hold enough to go around.

I think this is the link.

http://www.globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=16721&name=Makin%27s%20Ultimate%20Clay%20Extruder

No, I think we are still talking about the same one as yours Melvira. Mines doesn't hold that much either

Ok, that's the one I have. Except it came in a green bottom, clear top plastic carrying case. As I said earlier, it's not for doing 'big' jobs. I like the borders where the only 'break' is where the two ends come together, but with this one, you end up with 2 or 3 more depending on how big the cake is. It's a decent little extruder though, I don't mean to sound so negative. I just wish I had a bigger one. We always want 'more', don't we?

If you are wanting something larger, for a continous border you are probably looking at something like these: http://www.clay-king.com/extruderlist.htm

I have the Makin's one as well and really enjoy using it. I use it for detailed work so I don't really mind not being able to fit too much in it at a time. This week I've used it to make a tiara and barbed wire -- the scary part is that they are both for the same cake

Micheals has a new one from a different brand, but it has the screw end as well, not the plunger.

I recall being on a forum about this extruder & one of the members said that she had a michaels by her but not a a Joanns or a hobby lobby. Anyway, I went to michaels the other day and they have clay extruders now its not the Makin but its very similar with all the discs there was a "new" sign next to it. I bought it & so far so good. Also, there was a lady checking out in front of me at michaels & she was gonna use a Joanns coupon & the worker said as of @ 3 wks ago they do not honor other coupons anymore, just thought I would let everyone know, although it could still be different policies in a different State. I live in MI.

I hear ya! I'm dealing with that right now with a company regarding some cutters I purchased, waited a month to find they were on back order, was refunded, then told they were in, purchased again, waited...oops back order again...grrr...

In any case, I agree regarding the borders though - it would be much nicer to have a large extruder for that.

Rachie204 - what were you planning on using the extruder for? I think if you are going for detailed work, etc. then the Makins one would be perfect. However, if you plan on using it primarily for borders on your cakes then maybe look into a larger one.

Ugh, that stinks!! Hope you get the cutters issue worked out. It's so frustrating, especially when it's something you're REALLY looking forward to!

I just bought that exact extruder this past weekend and havent had a chance to open it yet.. I hope I like .. if not I have the receipt!!

If you are looking for an outstanding Clay Extruder that will work with large as well as small cakes then try the one from Artway Tools. They were at a Cake Show and I bought one. It is amazing. No problem squeezing out either gum paste or fondant. Works with all of the disks from all of the other guns, but they also have a wide selection of discs to choose from. The Extruder is expensive, but worth evey penny. I think they have a demo on u-tube too.

Elaine

Thank you IDOCAKES2!! I always like hearing how people like their tools if it's more than a few bucks invested. Awesome!

http://www.polymerclayexpress.com/clay_extruder.html

Prices are here.

Clay Extruder was $78.00. They gave me 3 free disks, and I bought the adapter for $4.00 so I could use my disks from my other Extruder. I think this has 900 lbs. of pressure when you squeeze.

thank you all so much for your opinions...I hate to waste money on something that doesnt work well....Now I have some decisions to make.....

I don't think that what you are looking at doesn't work well because it does, it just won't do an extremely long AND thick continuous rope.

You just need to consider how often you think you would actually need a long and thick rope. If it is a lot probably best to go with a larger/more expensive extruder. If its not that offen it might be best to go with the smaller/less exensive extruder.

I'm thinking there might be a way to rig up a caulk gun to do the same thing the one from Artway tools is doing. As a matter of fact, I think I've got a pretty solid idea in my head, but the question I have is how to make it food safe. Might have to do some research on this.

I've been eyeing this one from Earlene's
http://www.earlenescakes-store.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=534&category_id=75
Does anyone own it? If so what do you think of it?

Melvira, I've wondered the same thing about the Pampered Chef cookie press! If I have time when I get home tonight, I'll give it try. I'm also curious as to whether anyone has actually tried this before?