Çarkıfelek

$9.99 USD

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Passion flower. A perfect circle with curved spiral blades radiating from the centre. A design that carries centuries of Ottoman poetic meaning and looks unlike anything else in clay.

DIMENSION 18mm x 18mm
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All sizes listed are approximate and given in millimetres. Minor variation is normal and part of the handcrafted nature of 3D printed cutters.

Clay thickness and slab preparation will vary depending on the design. As a general starting point, I work at approximately 3mm for most of my designs. More intricate, high-detail work may benefit from a thinner slab. Condition your clay thoroughly and press firmly and evenly for the cleanest result.

For my full technique guide including pasta machine settings, clay brands, and tips by design type, visit the Clay Guidelines page.

Rinse your cutter with warm water after use and allow to air dry completely before storing. Avoid acetone, harsh solvents, or prolonged heat exposure as these can affect the material over time. Store flat or upright in a dry place away from direct sunlight.

About This Design

Where tradition meets the studio

Çarkıfelek is the Turkish name for the passionflower, and also the word for a spinning wheel or wheel of fortune. This ottoman polymer clay cutter captures that spinning quality in a small circular form, with curved petal arms radiating outward from a central point in a continuous clockwise sweep, creating a sense of rotation and movement locked into a tight, resolved composition.

The spinning radial motif appears across Ottoman surface design as both a botanical reference and a geometric construction, used in tile roundels, manuscript decoration and architectural carving wherever a sense of dynamic movement was needed within a contained circular frame.

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