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Dec

30

International Love your Pasta Machine Day!

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from Desiree McCrorey's website

from Desiree McCrorey's website

It’s December 30, and you know what that means?

It means it’s International Love Your Pasta Machine Day!

Okay, so there isn’t really an International Love Your Pasta Machine Day, but if you work with polymer clay you know just how very useful this tool can be.   So maybe we should just declare it the “First Annual International Love your Pasta Machine Day!”

When polymer clay artists began using pasta machines to roll out sheets of clay, it made incredibly complex canework possible, as well as that near-magical combination of colors called the Skinner blend.

(Here’s a link if you’re unfamiliar with the Skinner Blend:)

Instructions for a Skinner Blend

So, why not show your pasta machine a little love and look through these

Pasta Machine Basic Care Tips shared by Desiree McCrorey?

Or if you’re feeling extra ambitious, you can always try her

Extreme Pasta Machine Care

Are you a novice who just needs the basics?

Basic Use

And if you are already a Pasta Machine pro, you can take a look at her

Narrowing the width of the Pasta Machine tutorial

While you’re at Desiree’s site, don’t pass up the chance to look around at her intricate polymer clay and wire jewelry, here’s a sneak preview:

by Desiree McCrorey

"Hidden Heart" by Desiree McCrorey

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