The items below are included in the download. Styled examples and props shown in the images are not included unless the list says otherwise.
Nine roller bodies
Six fine bodies cover Canvas, Leather, Pebble, Burlap, Stone and Crinkle. Three bold bodies cover Leather, Pebble and Crinkle.
Handle, rails and storage parts
The other 16 STL files supply the axle, knobs, socket fit coupon, spindle stand, impression rails, spacing gauge and rail stands.
Guide and licence
The illustrated 3D printing guide explains the 3D print order, handle assembly, matching slab and rail heights, and seam strip. The applicable licence is included with your download.
Maker workflow
How to use the set
Fit the handle
Check the 3D-printed fit coupon first. Slide the axle through the roller and fit a knob at each end, leaving the knobs outside the collars.
Match the slab to the rails
Use the supplied gauge to space the rails. Fine bodies use a 3 mm clay slab with 2.5 mm rails; bold bodies use a 4 mm slab with 3 mm rails. The smooth collars ride the rails.
Roll once, then lift
Start on scrap clay. Roll in one direction, then lift straight up. The plain seam strip leaves an untextured break once per turn; place cutouts between those breaks.
View exact dimensions and fit details
Roller bodies
Six fine and three bold
STL files
25 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 the 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, stand 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
Keep the making setup practical
Making tips
Fine textures are deliberately shallow. Compare the actual pattern before choosing a body.
If clay clings, try cool, conditioned clay and a barely visible dusting of cornstarch. Heavy powder fills the pattern.
Remove the clay from the tool before baking. Keep 3D-printed tools out of the oven and away from food.
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
Start with one body
Use a 0.4 mm nozzle and PLA or PLA+ for the roller. 3D print it upright on one collar at 0.12 mm layers, with 3 walls, 10 percent gyroid infill and supports off. Follow the guide for seam placement and the separate accessory recipe.
Check the slice and fit
Keep the supplied scale. Inspect the sliced relief and seam, then check the handle with the fit coupon before 3D printing the full set.
Read the result pictures
The clay pictures illustrate the intended negative pattern at the stated slab and rail heights. They show the source texture, including its plain strip; 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.
Which body should I start with?
The guide starts with Canvas fine. 3D print the fit coupon and one body first, then check the handle and try a scrap slab before 3D printing the rest.
Why does the pattern have a plain break?
The roller has an intentional plain strip for the 3D print seam. It leaves an untextured interruption once per turn. Place your cutouts in the patterned areas between breaks.