DIY Cookie Cutters - REAL ONES! Less than $1

[@rachelkaiser393]

You can source the aluminum from soda cans, too. I’ve done this myself, and it’s worked out nicely.

[@LoriGarcia]

That's great, Rachel! I tried it several years ago and it wasn't my favorite, but I love the idea of resourcing items, not buying new. I'll have to try it again. Thanks for your comment

[@Kaycyd]

This was the perfect solution I needed to making my own cutters for working with Polymer clay and resin! Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@LoriGarcia]

You're most welcome, Kaycy. I love polymer clay too, and these will definitely work with it. Have fun making your cutters!

[@sybilmartinez3095]

Great idea. I make cookies and work with clay!

[@catherina2611]

You could use polymer clay scraps to put a rim around the top of your cutters to protect your hand

[@Kaycyd]

@@catherina2611 I was thinking that or bending one edge over after I put the design together. I have the materials now, just haven't had the time to try making something. I've had a project I need to finish before starting any others. Thank you for the feed back, Catherina!

[@extrabijou]

Ooh! I can't wait to get my hands on some flashing! You've made over 100? Wow! I'd be using them for clay cutters.

[@LoriGarcia]

Good idea to make their for clay cutters. I'm a big fan of polymer clay !

[@barbaraburgdorff7025]

This is one of the top 7 most useful, well-presented videos I have ever seen in my life of crafting! I didn't even know it was possible for me to do this. I think I can though. Thank you so very, very much!

[@LoriGarcia]

Thank you so much 😘

[@anngalbraith6192]

This is FANTASTIC - thank you so much! I was sure making my own cutter was going to be far more difficult... Can't wait to give this a try! ♥️

[@LoriGarcia]

Thanks so much, Ann. Please let me know how it goes! xoxo - Lori

[@nicolegonzalez3781]

I’m going to do the letters that are so expensive $200 when I can do myself for maybe $5

[@dawnvanness6084]

I love this project! It's exactly what I've been looking for. I'm having a hard time finding this exact metal. Do you have the dimensions and what section of home depot is it in? Does it have a specific name? Hubby tried to find something like it at Menards and they didn't have anything, :( Thanks!

[@paulajablonka9258]

It's called aluminum flashing, should be with construction items, I believe.

[@mollysministuff]

It's used for roofing, so try looking in that section. There's usually a lot of sheet metals in those sections.

[@grlygirl1264]

AWESOME! I was about to pay someone to make a cookie cutter for me! I can do this! Thank you!

[@LoriGarcia]

Yes! It's a lot easier than you think. One thing I've learned after making this video (and hundreds of cutters and cookies!) was to try not to make any small little parts, but keep the shape less intricate. Those small little parts, can easily break off! You can do a lot to decorate to make details. Good luck! Keep me posted.

[@hellokittyfan1433]

This was helpful now I can make my own hello kitty cookie cutter thank you!♥️

[@LoriGarcia]

I love Hello Kitty! I would love to see how your turn out!

[@QueenCraftsChannel]

Perfecr! Thank you so much! 🎈

[@LoriGarcia]

My pleasure

[@tiffthunderchocolate]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@LoriGarcia]

You are so welcome. What kind of cutters are you making?!

[@tiffthunderchocolate]

@@LoriGarcia I made Rat/mouse shaped cutters! It's for the character I have in my picture.

[@LoriGarcia]

I would love to see a picture

[@jablestables682]

This is so cool! Thank you so much for teaching this!

[@msbreshine]

I've never been more excited to wake up and go to Lowe's 😂 this was EXACTLY the info I needed, since I knew making my own cutters had to be possible.

[@LoriGarcia]

Yay! So glad you found it. Making my own cookie cutters has been a dream. I have heard that prices may be more expensive for the flashing these days with inflation and supply chain issues, so you might have to be creative. Someone the other day used a soda can as her base. This will work, but it might be a bit more flimsy. Let me know if you find it and it is a good price. -xoxo

[@witchypoo7353]

Something I love about this is that I can scrap it for money if it breaks

[@LoriGarcia]

Yes! I love the creativity of it all. Need a random shape....no problem. Best of luck!

[@rachelboothe5075]

That is AMAZING!! I was thinking about purchasing an inexpensive home 3D printer (if there is such a thing as an expensive one) and I was looking at how to cut out cookie cutters with them on you tube. Then, I happened to see this video. I am so happy I found this. I need a fleur-de-lis and my only option is to order one since I live in a small town. I don't want to pay $5 for one. A fleur-de-lis may be too hard for a first cookie cutter so I am going to try this on a simpler shape. Again, thank you so much!!!

[@LoriGarcia]

My pleasure! I have found symmetrical shapes to be harder than others. I did a temple one that was perfectly symmetrical, and it took a while to make sure it was a mirror image. You might start with something simpler until you get the hang of it. I'd love to hear how it works out for you. Have a great day!

[@rachelboothe5075]

@@LoriGarcia Thank you so much!

[@rokyetti4875]

For anyone thinking of buying a 3D printer for this please take into account having to use food grade safe plastic. Some of these plastics are toxic when printing and you never know if some of that residue is left on the printed item. There is food grade safe plastic for printing. Also this is much easier then 3D printing with a budget printer.

[@Trenbologna.Sandwich]

I can't wait to use these to make cookies for Christina! She's my goddess, you know.

[@Tacha1007]

Awesome video! Thank you soooooo much! I really needed a simple but nowhere to be found cookie cutter for a short-notice order and this is just the solution! You rock, lady! : )

[@ajam4988]

Made a few and they turned out wonderful.. great info!

[@LoriGarcia]

I'm so glad that you had good success! Happy baking!

[@bonbon1059]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO!! Your teaching technique is marvelous! Thanks for the instructions

[@annewamai5641]

Very resourceful. Thanks for sharing the technique

[@LoriGarcia]

It's so much fun. Let me know which ones you wind up making!

[@buscadordeososmex]

That looked pretty easy, thank you!

[@LoriGarcia]

It IS PRETTY EASY. Good luck. I'd love to hear how yours turns out!

[@kenholt8297]

I'll stay with buying. I'm way too hard on things that are delicate 😂

[@LoriGarcia]

I can certainly understand that, Ken. I tend to be rough of things too. This whole project started when I couldn't find a certain cookie cutter that I needed. It took me a lot of research to find a way to make my own. BTW, Ken's a great name. That was my dad's name.

[@Jane_Ricciardi]

Nicely done! Thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial!

[@LoriGarcia]

Thanks Jane 😘

[@tamarakanouff8257]

Excellent video- very useful! Thank you !

[@LoriGarcia]

Thanks so much, Tamara! I can't wait to see what you come up with :) -xoxo Lori

[@mariapalie841]

Genius! I’m going to try this.

[@LoriGarcia]

Best of luck! Let me know how it goes!

[@cheonlaxy]

thank you for this. i can finally make my own cheaper thank you

[@LoriGarcia]

It really allows you to be creative! Have fun!

[@joycekama4124]

Thanks Lori

[@MsAussie83]

+Lori Garcia I am a blind woman who absolutely loooooooooooooooooooves cookie cutters! I've started a collection, and it's getting bigger and bigger. I have shapes of all kinds, for pretty much every occasion. Recently, I found a cookie cutter in the shape of something I love ... you won't believe this ... a swan! However, when I made a swan windchime, I didn't find one of a baby swan. The swan I have is 3½ inches, and so I'm wondering, if I were to make my own cookie cutter, how big would I make a baby swan? The 3½ inch cookie cutter, to me, is like the mama swan. Would I make a papa swan twice that big?

[@LoriGarcia]

I'm super impressed with you! I would probably only make the papa swan just a bit bigger than the mama one...maybe 4" or 4 1/2". I would make the baby one at 2 1/2 inches. But really you could do whatever you think is best. I'd love to see how they turn out!

[@MsAussie83]

Do you mean the windchimes? Do you have an email address so I can send you a picture?

[@MsAussie83]

+Lori Garcia Here's the web site where I found the swan cookie cutter. www.cookiecutter.com. Here you'll find cookie cutters of all kinds!

[@MsAussie83]

@@LoriGarcia What's your email address? I'd like to send you a picture of the swan windchime I made. I know this probably isn't a good idea for me to post on the comments, but this might be the only way I can give you my email address since there's not a private messaging feature. My email address is: [e-mail]

[@naturallygifted2002]

Beautifully done. I did a few in 2022 and finished them off by roughly sanding the ends and use a combination of contact cement and how glue for and instant hold. 🧐

[@LoriGarcia]

That is a great idea. Let me know how it holds up. Thanks so much for sharing! 😘

[@nishakhan2721]

Wow just brilliant idea👍💞 Thank you!

[@LoriGarcia]

Thank you! 😊 Have fun making them!

[@genf2818]

Flashing isn’t food safe…

[@ryanjmillar]

You could use some sandpaper to blunten the sharp edge, especially if kids will be using these cutters.

[@LoriGarcia]

What a great idea Ryan! Thanks for sharing.

[@chefmason7025]

I just subscribe to u thanks for the video

[@LoriGarcia]

Thanks so much, Chef Mason!

[@chefmason7025]

Your welcome

[@chefmason7025]

U should do a cookie cutter cookbook

[@christinacarrasco7080]

Headed to Home Depot now!! THANK YOU!

[@LoriGarcia]

Have fun!

[@JoaniesJourney]

Does flashing come in different thicknesses? I think I'd want them a bit thicker to use with clay. Is there any other material that people use to DIY their cutters? TIA...👍🙏😁

[@LoriGarcia]

There is actually a thicker version -- or at least there was the last time I looked. I have used this thickness on polymer clay as well and it did fine, fyi. Good luck!

[@MadbutBad07]

What is aluminum flashing called in the uk?

[@LoriGarcia]

According to this website, I think they call it flashing as well. I would go to a home improvement store and ask if they had anything called flashing that is used for roofing and that is thin and easy to bend. Basically you are looking for thin metal that bends easily. Best of luck. Let me know how it goes! www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Flashing_in_building_construction

[@MadbutBad07]

@@LoriGarcia thanks will do

[@crazycreativehacks6757]

how easy! wow! i can use this one!

[@LoriGarcia]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@chenchuuu8949]

I want to know the thickness of the aluminum strip u use? I want to buy but afraid the aluminum is too thick and will be difficult to be shaped, hope u answering this

[@LoriGarcia]

Sorry I have been sick, so I am just getting to your question. I wish I knew the exact thickness, but I do not. The secret is to find something thin enough that you can bend it easily so it creates nice curves, but thick enough not to fall apart. For example, I have tried this using a soda can, and it was way too thin. I also bought some sheets of alumiun that were way too thick and it was too hard to bend it and get smooth lines. Hope this helps! Good luck, Chen!

[@tiffanyjames9503]

What thickness is this please? I’ve seen then in shops but none this fine so i’m wondering if it’ll actually bend or not?

[@LoriGarcia]

I am not 100%, sure it needs to be thin enough to bend easily, otherwise you won't get the nice smooth shapes you are wanting.

[@marissagonzales3406]

Hi I have a question about if you would be able to make me a custom cookie cutter

[@LoriGarcia]

Sorry I wish I had time. Follow the video and you'll be making your own in no time!

[@tagpopper4520]

How do you store these since they are so flimsy? Thank you. Terrific tutorial 💕

[@LoriGarcia]

I have mine in a plastic container. I sort them by theme in plastic ziptop bags, and then store them upright (similar to Marie Konda-style) so I can easily pick through them and find the ones I need.

[@joycekama4124]

Aluminum flashing at my Home Depot starts at $15.99, not a few bucks so I must look for alternatives

[@LoriGarcia]

That stinks! Good luck

[@anakinisdarth21]

Same! Although I live in Chicago where everything’s more expensive and this video was made 3 years ago, so I’m trying to justify it that way. Maybe prices went up.

[@LoriGarcia]

@@anakinisdarth21 I am in the Midwest, but yes, prices are based on when the vid was made. Sorry if it has gone up. That stinks!

[@LifeWithAlliDaily]

This is so awesome!! Thank you!!

[@LoriGarcia]

Thanks so much, Allison!

[@YourFavoriateJewelrylady]

Good idea!

[@LoriGarcia]

Thanks Melinda. It's been so fun making any cookie cutter I want :)

[@YourFavoriateJewelrylady]

I’m definitely going to try to make one🙏🏼

[@mercedeslosoya227]

What is the exact size (thickness) of your flashing? I went to Home Depot and the smallest size they had was still to hard to bend let alone cut with scissors.

[@LoriGarcia]

Mercedes Losoya yes, you want the thin kind. Don’t buy the thick kind. Think slightly thicker than a soda ca. Good luck 😊

[@mercedeslosoya227]

Lori Garcia thank you, unfortunately that size was the thinnest they had.

[@norwAySMR]

@@mercedeslosoya227 Have you tried cutting up a soda can? That's my plan at least

[@Melissa0774]

Is this aluminum flashing that you get from Home Depot really that food safe? I'm thinking about using this method to make a replacement paddle for my ice cream maker, since the one I have doesn't fit for some reason.

[@LoriGarcia]

From everything I've read, it is safe for the cookies. I would think for the ice cream.

[@Melissa0774]

@@LoriGarcia Ice cream is different because it's wet, though. More opportunity for the metal to leach out? Where did you read about it?

[@catherina2611]

You could also use soda cans to make small cutters or those big tins that oil comes in for larger cutters. It's free and you know it's food grade.

[@salieisaacs5610]

Exactly how long and how sharp is these cookie cutters.

[@catherina2611]

they would be sharp enough for anything food related but also sharp enough to cut yourself. You might want to add tape to one side or plastic, silicone, maybe even a hot glue gun might work

[@LoriGarcia]

Good tip Catherina.

[@Tangobutton]

I am so glad I found you tonight! I am going to make some for real high fire porcelain clay!

[@LoriGarcia]

Awesome! Hope it worked well for you!

[@willbe3043]

What a friendly and wonderful tutorial :)

[@LoriGarcia]

Will Be you’re so sweet. Thanks so much 😘

[@bhuvanm6105]

Super idea. Thank you sis. 💐

[@LoriGarcia]

Glad you like it Bhuvan

[@bhuvanm6105]

Wow super idea. Thank you sis 💐

[@LoriGarcia]

BHUVAN M you are welcome 😘

[@mskmakes2516]

Fantastic!

[@LoriGarcia]

Many thanks, MSK Makes. Hope you enjoy making them!

[@raechelpalmer6482]

😁👏👏👏 thank you!

[@LoriGarcia]

My pleasure 😘

[@kittyscorner8859]

Is the flashing food safe? How do you get rid of the oil

[@ehhbepbepbep]

DRAW-ing not DRAWL-ing

[@oreokat6732]

She said drawing dumbass

[@LoriGarcia]

Unless you're paying homage to Simon :)

[@alessandravgs]

wOW! I love this idea, I've already tried with pop cans but the thickness of the can is not enough to make the cookie cutter. I wonder what's the thickness of your aluminium flashing?

[@LoriGarcia]

That's a good question, Alessandra. The flashing I buy is not super thick. At Home Depot where I got mine, they had two thicknesses. The thicker one seemed to resemble the thickness of store-bought cookie cutters, but it was harder to work with. I prefer the thinner one, as I feel like it gives a smoother curve. I have made about 100 now, and although they are not as sturdy as store-bought ones, they do the job and I store them in a box so they don't get damaged. Good luck. Let me know how it turns out. xoxo - Lori

[@raya566]

What about using plastic from cola bottles? Good idea !

[@evaapple5822]

Is this okay to put in the oven?

[@LoriGarcia]

Now I'm curious as to why you are putting your cookie cutter in the oven. Since in this tutorial you are using tape to secure your cookie cutter, I would probably not put it in the oven. I would think the tape would melt, but I have not tried it.

[@miriamrobarts]

@@LoriGarcia, I don't know what they were thinking of, but someone might want to use a cookie cutter as a mold. I agree. The tape would melt. You can't put tape in the oven!

[@Imyourgirlfriend]

This is a good one

[@LoriGarcia]

Thanks David!

[@dannibabes3234]

can we bake with the cookie cutter?

[@LoriGarcia]

Since you close the cookie cutter with tape, it's not a good idea to bake with it in the oven. What are you planning to do with it that you need to put the cookie cutter in the oven?

[@dannibabes3234]

Lori Garcia I’m wondering without the tape if it’s safe at all, trying to fit as many cookies as I can on a tray just for a perfect circle and so they don’t touch basically if that makes sense lol. Home based business and have a lot of orders with a regular sized oven.