AWhen ever I use my mankin green extruder I always have a difficult time getting the gum paste to pass through the extruder, I would coat the gum paste with some crisco and put it in the extruder and when I twist the top it would sometimes be really hard to twist, to the point where my hands begin to hurt:( could someone please tell me what I could possibly be doing wrong? Any help would be appreciated thank you!

AI've only used fondant in clay extruders, so I'm not sure about gumpaste. But, I knead ALOT of shortening into the fondant to make it soft and stretchy like gum. Then it pushes through fine, even though it still makes your hand hurt.

AI purchased one from michaels and I really like it.

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AMake sure the extruded is really clean. Any residue will also affect performance.

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Since I got my PCE extruder my life has been SO much easier.  They are a bit pricey, but you will love them!  I don't know how many if those green plastic extruders I broke before getting this one.

http://www.polymerclayexpress.com/products/artway-tools/Extruders/food-safe-extruders

Full Disclosure: I am NOT affiliated with this company in any way, but they do make an awesome product.