A manually drivable device for the mixing of a pasty mixing ware from at least two fluid starting components comprising at least two cartridges having feed plungers； a mixing space to mix the starting components, mixing vanes being provided in the mixing space and mounted such that they can rotate； a lever rotatable about a pivot point operatable manually or a pin that can be shifted in longitudinal direction and operatable manually in order to operate the device； a gear connected to the lever or pin, and connected to the rotatable mixing vanes in the mixing space； and a facility for propelling the feed plungers such that the motion of the lever or pin drives the rotation of the mixing vanes in the mixing space and motion of the feed plungers into the cartridges. The invention also relates to a method for mixing fluid starting components using the device.
