Some 3D Sketches with Extruder

   I have been doing some 3D sketches with clay that I have put through my extruder using the smallest rectangle plate that I have. By "3D sketch" I mean that I am practicing shaping the clay with no plans to actually bake what I make. By doing this with 1 single color, I don't waste any clay because I just smush it all back together at the end.





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