Do you use any sort of template to make sure they are all the same size? TIA
I use heavy paper too. Usually I laminate it, if I think I'll use the shape again.
I was given this suggestion and it worked like a charm. If you trace your design onto wax paper and lay the design on the cookie and use a needle (like for sewing) and pin point all around the design (through the paper) each cookie is uniform and then use an exacto knife to trim. Also works for marking off your decoration template. HTH!!
Thanks so much for all the help. I love this web site. Just be sure.. you mean an exacto cutter.. like from the hardware store???????
For my green beer mugs and my easter egg cookies I used a piece of poster cardboard from the dollar store and it was good for the whole batch then I can just throw it out. The only problem was my printer wasnt working lol so I enlarged the pic on my screen then place waxed paper over my screen and used a magic marker to trace it then taped the wax paper ink side down onto the cardboard and then cut out the design. Its sounds long but actaully only took a minute or so and worked great I was then able to keep the image on my screen while I did the cookies so I could see the decorations and colors. Sorry just realized my easter cookies are not in my pics as they are still in the april cookie club lol will post them next month.
I was just going to try this tonight so I am excited to see this post
Exactly! I bought 2 of the 125 piece sets from Lowes a couple of years back. One I use for crafting (scrapbooking, etc) and the other I use in the kitchen. I also recomend a dremmel for those who want scalloped or sharp edges on their cookies. Works like a charm!!
I remember seeing something about using a pizza cutter for cutting dough to get smooth edges. But the cutter I have is too big for working with small or detailed shapes. Can anyone tell me if Wilton's roller-type fondant cutter will cut without smushing the edge?
laminating- what a great idea! I used to toss my greasy sheets. To get a clean edge I roll out my dough, then pop it in the freezer for about 15 minutes. I also use a hospital scalpel (spelling?). They have a much thinner blade than an exacto knife so you can maneuver it around better for finer detail!
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