Penç Flora polymer clay cutter shaping a layered cone of overlapping teardrop petals that cascade to a point, a stylised hatayi blossom seen in profile.
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.
Penç is the five-petalled form at the heart of Ottoman decorative art, appearing in Iznik tiles, manuscripts and Topkapı Palace carvings across centuries. This penç hatayi polymer clay cutter fills an upright shield teardrop shape with layered rows of rounded petal cells, densely packed like an artichoke or pine cone. Textural, organic, and rooted in one of the most enduring vocabularies in Ottoman surface design.
The penç form travelled through Persian, Seljuk and Ottoman decorative traditions as a symbol of the five pillars of faith, accumulating layers of meaning across each cultural context while remaining visually consistent across centuries of craft.
