The items below are included in the download. Styled examples and props shown in the images are not included unless the list says otherwise.
2 roller bodies
Pixel Cherry, each supplied in fine and bold relief. The bodies are 28 mm at the peaks and 112 mm long.
Handle and fit coupon
One axle STL, one knob STL to 3D print twice and a socket fit coupon. Each working roller uses one axle and two knobs.
Nine impression rail pairs and spacing gauge
Nine rail-pair STL files cover 1.50 to 3.50 mm in 0.25 mm steps. Use one pair at a time: 2.50 mm for the fine setup or 3.00 mm for bold. The supplied gauge sets 101 mm between the inner edges.
Guide and licence
The 3D printing guide explains 3D print order, the handle fit, slab and rail heights and the declared seam setting. The applicable licence ships with the download.
Maker workflow
How to use the set
Fit the handle
3D print the supplied fit coupon first to check the socket fit on your 3D printer. Slide the axle through one roller body and push a knob onto each end. Leave about 0.5 mm between each knob and collar so the body can turn.
Set the slab and rails
For fine relief, use a 3 mm slab and the supplied 2.50 mm rail pair. For bold relief, use a 4 mm slab and the 3.00 mm pair. Set 101 mm between the inner edges with the gauge, then rest the smooth collars on the rails to limit the impression depth.
Roll once, then lift
Start on conditioned scrap clay. Roll once in one direction, then lift at the end. The 3D print seam can leave a mark or break in the pattern; place cutouts within the patterned areas.
View exact dimensions and fit details
Roller bodies
1 fine and 1 bold
STL files
15 unique STL files
Download files
Three ZIP parts, guide and licence
Roller size
28 mm peak diameter, 112 mm total length
Active texture length
100 mm
Fine setup
3 mm slab with 2.5 mm rails
Bold setup
4 mm slab with 3 mm rails
Rail spacing
101 mm between inner edges, set with the supplied gauge
Before you start
Prepare your 3D print and clay
What you need
FDM 3D printer or 3D printing service with a 0.4 mm nozzle
PLA or PLA+ for the roller bodies
PLA+ or PETG for the handle and rails
Conditioned polymer clay and a flat work surface
Oven-safe baking surface and your clay manufacturer instructions
Not included
Physical rollers, handles, rails, clay or filament
A 3D printer or supplied 3D printer process profiles
Storage stands, which are optional accessories
Keep the making setup practical
Making tips
Start with the fit coupon and one fine body before 3D printing the full set.
Roll once in one direction. Back-and-forth rolling can double the pattern.
Remove clay from the tool before baking. Keep 3D-printed tools out of the oven and separate from food tools.
3D printing setup
How to 3D print it
Start with one test model at 100 percent scale, then check fit and finish before 3D printing the complete set.
Print settings and orientation
Keep every part at 100 percent scale
Keep the bodies, axle, knobs, fit coupon, rails and spacing gauge at the supplied scale so the parts and spacing still match. Inspect one sliced body and the fit coupon before 3D printing the full set.
3D print one roller first
Use a 0.4 mm nozzle and dried PLA or PLA+ filament. 3D print the roller upright on one collar at 0.12 mm layers with 3 walls, 10 percent gyroid infill and supports off. Follow the guide for the brim. Face the plain seam corridor toward the back of the plate as the guide shows.
Use the accessory recipe
3D print the handle and rails in PLA+ or PETG with a 0.4 mm nozzle, 0.16 mm layers, 3 walls and 15 percent infill. Supports are off. Keep the rod flat side down and the knobs socket down as the guide shows.
Read the result pictures
The clay pictures illustrate the intended negative pattern at the stated slab and rail heights. They show the source texture; they do not predict clay flow or physical performance.
Before you 3D print
Questions makers usually ask
Does the download include 3D-printed rollers?
No. It contains digital STL files, a 3D printing guide and the applicable licence. You need access to a 3D printer or 3D printing service.
Do I need the Texture Roller Starter Set to use this set?
No. This set already includes the working handle, nine impression rail pairs, fit coupon and spacing gauge. Storage stands are optional.
Which body should I 3D print first?
Start with Pixel Cherry fine and the handle fit coupon. Check the assembly and try conditioned scrap clay before 3D printing the rest.
How should I position the seam?
Face the plain seam corridor toward the back of the plate as the guide shows. The 3D print seam can leave a mark or break in the pattern; place cutouts within the patterned areas.