This design features split sections that require careful handling. Recommended for confident clay makers. Work slowly when releasing from the clay and support the piece fully before lifting.
These are the settings used in my studio. Results may vary depending on your clay brand and conditions.
Pasta Machine
Setting 2
Clay Thickness
2mm
Clay Brand
Sculpey Premo
Advanced design. The split sections require careful release. Work slowly and support the full piece before lifting.
All sizes listed for polymer clay cutters are approximate and given in millimetres. Minor variation is normal and part of the handcrafted nature of 3D printed cutters.
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.
Karpuz means watermelon, Umut means hope. This ottoman polymer clay cutter takes a dome arch outer form, its interior built from curved watermelon slice sections with seed dot clusters filling the lower body, and a crown of three rounded botanical forms rising from the top. A design that carries meaning beyond its form for those who recognise it, and stands as a resolved botanical composition for those who simply see the beauty. Pairs beautifully with Nadir Emblem as a compact accent piece.
The watermelon has become one of the most recognised symbols of hope and resilience in contemporary culture, its colours and form appearing in art, protest and solidarity movements across the world. This piece brings that meaning into the studio.
