Sculpey AS2174 Clay Conditioning Machine

This tool works very well. The size of the roller is perfect for most projects. I do not find that clay sticks to the roller, so it is easy to use with multiple colors in one session. This product makes the clay soft and easy to work with.

This pasta machine holds up so far to the clay crafts that I've done. I enjoy the size of the machine because it definitely works well and is durable when in use.

I purchased this for my 10yr old daughter to use for her small clay business. She was able to set it up with no problem. It works well with clay that is not super soft. For example, the Sculpey Accent clay is much harder clay, and we can use this all the way to the smallest setting and still get great results. However, other clays that are softer, you will get the ripple effect once you pass the 3rd or 4th setting. I've found that even when she needs a thinner setting, we will just put the rippled clay between two pieces of wax paper and roll it out with a clay roller on her clay mat. This will smooth out the ripples, while still maintaining thickness setting.The handle for turning is kind of annoying because it always falls off, to the point where the plastic cap on the handle is now cracked. That's how a huge deal, but we've only had this for about 2 weeks now, so as far as longevity, that may be cut close. Cleaning the machine isn't too difficult. My daughter runs a baby wipe through the rollers on the thinnest setting, then turns the machine over and cleans the grips. They usually get caked up with clay.For the price, the machine isn't a bad investment. As far as longevity, it may not be though. Many machines out that are "industrial strength" or made to withstand a long period of wear and tear are a bit more pricey. I think within time, it may be worth purchasing though.

I wish the crank was just permanently attached. It falls off frequently. Other than that, it's great.

I have only had this machine a month. I use it frequently for my polymer clay business, but have had problems since the first day use.I started by reading the instructions on how to use it and clean it properly. I have tried my best to follow these instructions as this machine is vital to my work flow, but even during set up the handle and clamp started giving me problems. I don’t know if I got a faulty machine or if it the standard design, but the handle doesn’t seem to fit correctly into the machine. It was hard to attach and has made a loud grinding sound every time I turn it (clay or no clay in the machine) since the first use.Every tutorial on clay and pasta machines I have watched have NOT been so hard to crank or made the grinding sound.The clamp is plastic and does not easily attach to any table I have tried. It often loosens while using the machine. After this month, the plastic on the clamp has started breaking.Recently when I was using it, the machine jammed. It was a standard size of clay based on the instructions and tutorials I have watched. Since then, the machine has stopped working consistently. The handle will turn, but the rollers will not. Now, the plastic on the handle has started to break, too.I have had excessive problems with black marks on my clay, rippling, and an abundance of bubbles due to the machine’s poor quality. Despite troubleshooting the issues and cleaning the machine according to the instructions, the dial has jammed up a few times as well.Overall this product is cheaply made and poor quality. If you just want to see how you’d enjoy working with clay it’s worth the price, but if you work with clay frequently or run a business please invest in something of better quality. My business is now behind an entire week and a half during a vital time, solely because of this machine.

My machine has never worked properly. The clay gets stuck on the sides. The handle wont turn and when it does, there is a loud klanking sound and very hard to move. The dial doesn't seem to work right either. I've tried taking it apart ans cleaning it and still the same issues. Very disappointed since this was rhe clay roller that was highly suggested

I am a beginner working with clay so my opinion is not from expertise. I can say that this product has done everything I've wanted it to do and conditions clay well....a lot better than I can with my hands. The only complaint I have would be with the crank handle. It falls out easily but even that hasn't been a true hinderance for me. Ultimately I'm glad I purchased it

Nice product, conditions clay well and rolls out at different settings. One thing to know is to make sure clay being put in is at least semi soft. Harder clays will bend the machine and you will get “ripples” in your rolled out clay - especially if on the thicker settings. From what I can tell the issue is permanent once it happens. I basically don’t use it to condition clay, only to create flattened pieces. The functionality is a bit off if you have to condition clay before running it through the conditioner.