If you want to build an extruder or buy one, this group's for you. If you want to buy dies or make your own, this group's for you. If you need help with an extruder or die problem, we can help. And, if you need project ideas or have some to share, this group is definitely for you. Welcome!

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CLAY EXTRUDING GROUP Now on Facebook: It was suggested that we have Clay Extruding set up as a Group, rather than a Page, on Facebook. That change was made earlier this month. Join the Facebook group and chat with eighty folks who share your interest in extruders and dies. Our group, here on Yahoo, is "alive and kickin'" so be sure to check out the posts and join in.

PHOTO: From our photo archives, an all-extruded teapot made by Daryl E. Baird, author of The Extruder Book. To see more of Daryl's work, visit his website at http://www.darylbairdart.com

Well, it's Spring, arguably the nicest time of the year for many of us. There are always lots and lots of outdoor activities this time of year, including hundreds of arts & crafts fairs. If you go to some in your area, look for extruded ceramics. If you're not sure, ask the artists. They will be happy to tell you how their work was made.