Making Your Own Cutters...all Sharp Sides??

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nicoles-a-tryin Posted 17 Feb 2007 , 3:34pm
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Hello, I was curious...Hubby too.. I am making him help me with the cutters..HEHE.

But actually he had a good question, Do you make a side that isn't sharp?
So, when you press the cookie down...it doesn't kill your hand.
On ones you buy...there is a edge that is folded over...Do you guys do that?

I would really appreciate it...my hand too. HEHE.
Thank you for your help..nicole

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MichelleM77 Posted 17 Feb 2007 , 6:24pm
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I think if your metal is thick enough, it won't cut your hand. If you have thinner metal, then I think you have to bend one side down to make a smooth side.

I was wondering how the KitchenGifts.com cutters don't kill your hands, but then my sister shipped me one last week and it's because it's thicker copper than other cutters I've seen where the top is bent over.

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Crimsicle Posted 17 Feb 2007 , 7:44pm
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The kit I have uses metal ribbon, with two sharp edges. You'd need some sophisticated tools to turn over an edge like the commercial cutters have. I place my cutters on the dough then use something to press with...my fondant smoother, a tin can, a small cutting board...whatever's handy.

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khufstetler Posted 17 Feb 2007 , 7:51pm
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I was just thinking about about that very thing!

You know they make those new silicone hot pads (small square-shaped ones) and I was thinking you could place that over the cutter when you pressed down... some of the cutters out there really do start to hurt after so many dozen!

HTH

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MichelleM77 Posted 17 Feb 2007 , 7:51pm
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Could you put a ribbon of hot glue along one side so that it isn't sharp?

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MichelleM77 Posted 17 Feb 2007 , 7:59pm
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I don't even push down on the top of the cutter anyway. I hold onto the side of the cutter. Was just thinking about that.

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Crimsicle Posted 17 Feb 2007 , 9:07pm
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Could you put a ribbon of hot glue along one side so that it isn't sharp?




that's a great idea. Or maybe a couple of layers of tape folded over the top edge.....

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MichelleM77 Posted 17 Feb 2007 , 11:38pm
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that's a great idea. Or maybe a couple of layers of tape folded over the top edge.....




I just watched a chocolate challenge on Food Network and one of the guys was using a cookie cutter that he had made and it had tape over the top edge. Looked like regular Scotch-type tape to me. Guess that's an easy fix.

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nicoles-a-tryin Posted 18 Feb 2007 , 5:37am
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Thanks everyone!!! Love getting input...It is great. And I really appreciate it!!
Thanks again, Nicole

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cambo Posted 18 Feb 2007 , 11:33pm
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Yes, the thicker your metal, the less likely you'll injure youself!

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kneadacookie Posted 19 Feb 2007 , 5:54pm
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craft stores like michael's sell that craft foam stuff. what if you just had a piece maybe the size of a potholder that you kept close by to place on top of the cutter when using it?? i bought the copper to make my own cutters, but i'd rather find some tin or something lighter which is easier to bend. plus you can get cleaner corners. anyone know where to find that????

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nicoles-a-tryin Posted 19 Feb 2007 , 6:34pm
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I bought some at Home Depot...But haven't started yet..

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Candy120 Posted 20 Feb 2007 , 12:39am
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What kind of shapes are y'all making? I have so many cookies cutters that I can't imagine trying to make one!! I didn't know you could make them yourself...thought it was a "professional" thing!!

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Mac Posted 20 Feb 2007 , 12:43am
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I don't buy the kits. I buy several of the thin tin cookie cutters in all sizes and shapes. They are easy to pull out of shape then re-shape them into the design you need. The cutters run about 50 cents and are already seamed together and the top is cuffed.

Try that--it was definitely a time-saver for me.

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mitsel8 Posted 20 Feb 2007 , 1:14am
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Mac-
That is an excellent idea!!!!!
Thank you

Leslie

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nicoles-a-tryin Posted 20 Feb 2007 , 1:16am
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Mac that is a great idea...I have to make a LIghtning McQueen cookie for this weekend.

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MichelleM77 Posted 26 Feb 2007 , 2:56am
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How did your cutters turn out? How are you keeping them together (rivet)?

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bonniebakes Posted 26 Feb 2007 , 2:53pm
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I don't buy the kits. I buy several of the thin tin cookie cutters in all sizes and shapes. They are easy to pull out of shape then re-shape them into the design you need. The cutters run about 50 cents and are already seamed together and the top is cuffed.

Try that--it was definitely a time-saver for me.




I do the same thing - for my smaller cookies. For the bigger ones I usually make a template. I have a "make your own cutter" kit, but I haven't taken it out of the box yet.

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nicoles-a-tryin Posted 26 Feb 2007 , 3:46pm
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HI everyone, Thank you for all your input. I really appreciate it. My husband ended up making these. I found the metal was a little thin, but maybe I am just used to thicker material. He used a glue to hold them together...but the flag came apart when I was starting to decorate.
So, he said he is now goin to spot weld them.
Also, at his work....he folded over the metal for me..on one side to have a soft edge. So, now he is my 'Offical cookie cutter Maker"....Poor him.HEHE.
Thanks again, here are the ones I did. I have to thank Mangiamangia...for her cookies..I tried to copy hers...But hers are perfect. Thank you all again..Nicole
LL

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MichelleM77 Posted 26 Feb 2007 , 3:57pm
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I think they look great!! Hmm....might have to talk to SIL's boyfriend and see if he can do some welding for me. LOL!

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surfergina Posted 4 Mar 2007 , 10:40pm
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Instead of ordering it online, where do you buy the metal strip at? Home Depot? Lowes? If that's the case, which dept? My husband is going to make me one for one of my Easter characters.

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nicoles-a-tryin Posted 4 Mar 2007 , 11:09pm
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It is actually Aluminum Flashing...found at Home Depot dept roofing.

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surfergina Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 2:04am
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It is actually Aluminum Flashing...found at Home Depot dept roofing.




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