I was accumulating quite a stash of scrap clay, so I decided to experiment with loading the clay extruder with a handful of scraps rolled into a log.  I used the square template, and then built a cane of 9 squares.  The result was quite interesting I think.  I also used a ripple blade to create the bails and stripes on the pendants.  Here are some of the pieces:

 

 

Happy Mother's Day!