How To Make Your Own Custom Cookie Cutters | Good Housekeeping

All cookie lovers should know how to make their own cutters. It’s a sweet skill to have (and way easier than you’d think)! In this beginner’s class, you’ll learn how to customize your own DIY cookie cutters for any shape or occasion with the expert help of Patti Paige of Baked Ideas! Make a cutter that looks just like your house or even your family pet. With over 30 years of cutter-making experience, there’s no one better to teach you how it’s done.

[@JenSpice]

Not only can I make cookies with these but they may just make great tools in my soap making! Thank you so much Pattie Paige! This was a brilliant demonstration and tutorial! --Jen

[@lorenaarmistead7693]

These also work great for polymer clay! Thank you

[@Kelly-lo6cz]

You took the words out of my mouth. That's why I'm here. Haha!

[@danielleplant8739]

Ditto! I have old cutters that I want to re-use to make earrings

[@michellewhite6992]

@@Kelly-lo6cz And me haha.

[@odettegarden8277]

Ou acheter les bandes aluminium

[@ceciliagachet-atchison3689]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. I needed to make an odd shape cookie and couldn’t find it on line. But now, thanks to you I can make any shape I desire😊

[@chrismortland9110]

This was not only the coolest way to make a cookie cutter, but also just the ideas for using them as gifts as well! I love it and thank you for sharing with the rest of us! I am grateful and very appreciative of it.

[@berrimpeterson1492]

omg i love this i hate doling out 10 bucks for a certain cutter now i can make my own thanks

[@deldelly9400]

This is completely brilliant.....I have never thought of making my own cutters, I've always bought them. Thanks for making this tutorial, you are amazing!

[@dirkdiggler9379]

Perfect tutorial. So thorough! I have ordered a cookie cutter that is not going to make it here in time for my order. I found this tutorial and you have saved the day! My supplies will be here tomorrow and I can make my own! Thank you!

[@Dany4bec]

This tutorial is so well done, thank you for posting it!

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

That was amazing and thank you for showing this great how to make cutters at home. Months ago, I bought a roll of tin but trying to make a cutter was a very, if not impossible thing ( and I was only trying for a very simple shape)! Now, I'm going to tackle it again trying to use your technique. MANY THANKS TO YOU! 🌟😊👍💃

[@Fea2759]

Wow, you did a awesome job is especially on the dog. I think I might try my hand at making my own cookie cutters. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Thank you! An authoritative tutorial from someone who really knows what they're doing! Yay!

[@conniecorder6491]

Thank you so much. This was exactly what I've been looking for. I'd rather buy them than make them out of sharp pop cans or flimsy plastic bottles. These look so professional and the quality is like a store bought cutter. Great way to save so much money and have personalized cookie cutters. 10 thumbs up!!!!!!!!

[@leem.7565]

I could never achieve that! you have the precision of a surgeon!

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

She's had practice. You start out walking, not running an athlete's marathon.

[@micheledickey4066]

This is crazy awesome!!! I never thought of making them myself. I use them for my pottery and they can be soo expensive. So glad I saw this!!!

[@warmyellowshade]

I just discovered that I love decorating cookies. I can't wait to try this! Thank you for the video.

[@sharonpeek7728]

Fabulous house and adorable dog cutter. Great job!

[@mariannes6526]

Wow, I love it. What gauge are your aluminum strips, between 30 and 22 gauge? And where did you buy them? What I see on hardware store websites is aluminum strips for flooring. Thanks :)

[@floxpsm]

It deserved more views! Thank you for sharing!

[@RaaGa.Aabhushanam]

Thanks for sharing it You saved me from spending lots of money on the cookie cutters😃😃😃

[@BakingRecipesManisha]

This is the best cookie cutter demostration video so far! I can't wait to buy my aluminium strips to make these. Million thanks!

[@li-jalove2175]

thank you for this tutorial...I'm really excited to start making my own cookie cutters now you gave a really good instructions...thx so much 👍👍👌👌

[@lisajarvis3820]

I've been looking ages for someone to show me how to do this- thanks so much!!

[@augieschultz2530]

Thank you for making this video. Usually I just eat the Christmas cookies. Now I can help by making a custom cutter.

[@royalicing8603]

You are freaking awesome and amazing! I can feel that you love what you're doing and are passionate about the end result! Very fun to watch and learn from! Thank you!

[@albertsystem1]

Helpful video and love the NY singular: bend with your plier, cut with your scissor.

[@bethstones9957]

If I on't have the shape I want I just make it on card and cut it out then when i cut the biscuits i use a knife! Perfect for me!

[@SS-zr3xd]

Can you please share what you use ? cardboard wont be reusable. Any specific material ?

[@snowfleas5426]

Excellent tutorial. The finished cookie looks just like the little dog in the picture.

[@firefirefire786]

Thnx for sharing your wonderful idea how to make your own cookie cutter 👍🏽😊

[@mariag945]

Thank you so much for your video. Its a great help to know how to make our personalized cookie cutter.

[@ellib2231]

Fantastic tutorial. I just love little Julia, she looks so gorgeous as a cookie! Thank you so much for sharing this technique.

[@kikibalden7462]

thank you, wonderful tutorial and double wow your biscuits are amazing!

[@Jbaybi]

Thank you for teaching us your awesome skill plus this is a really great tutorial!

[@elaineblaschke]

Thank you so much...I can hardly wait ti get started and make one!

[@salpon]

I love this tutorial. And I LOVE the look of your shopfront!

[@STRANGERINMOSCOW1]

Brilliant tutorial, never would have thought of making my own cutters! Thank you 😊

[@iselavarela448]

I Love your name 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dexcyrivera412]

I thank you for your lesson. Well done 👍. I still need practice on decorating the cookies. Practice make perfection.

[@shakeythemeerkat]

Brilliant thank you so much for this video. Ive spent a lot on cutters and they aren't cheap.. Now I can make any I want..I can use them on Fondant for cakes too

[@amberzajaceskowski7133]

You are amazing!! Wonderful tutorial and thank you for being so personable and having the video done in real time!

[@shiraganany]

Thanks, that's a really good tutorial. I'm definitely gonna try it

[@mygarden365]

Super job,I learned something,Thank You.

[@li-jalove2175]

thank you for this tutorial...I'm really excited to start making my own cookie cutters now you gave a really good instructions...thx so much 👍👍👌👌☺

[@ashleelawing9346]

This was amazing! Thank you so much for the in depth detailed video, so very helpful!

[@funfettiyani]

~ After watching your excellent tutorial, I must try making some cookie cutters. Your cookies are so pretty 🌼🌹🙆~

[@golen2385]

Awesome, My grandma and I was looking for this cookie cutter im glad you did this thank you so much!

[@LynneB-gd8yv]

This is AMAZING. I never thought of this. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

So pleased that you have normal hands and nails not long claws like some have.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

It's the decoration that really made these pop, imo.

[@BRI.With.Da.FACTS3]

I think if she not done the little details the decorating would not have stood out like it did.

[@ChristineBartholomew1218]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing. I've been searching for a video on how to make my own cookie cutters for a while and gave up. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

[@Amarivette1965]

Love it

[@margaretgunter4564]

This is an Outstanding instructional video! It was fun to watch and easy to shape the aluminum strips! So fun! Keep cranking out these wonderful ‘ handy’ skills.

[@goodhousekeeping]

We're so happy you enjoyed!

[@sweetmimisestscha]

Hi Patti, excellent tutorial!! Love your work!!! Blessings!!!!

[@jessicarankins1840]

I BEEN STRESSING TO MAKE A MINNIE MOUSE COOKIE CUTTER THE PERFECT SIZE AND SHAPE NOW I CAN MAKE MY OWN THANKS SO MUCH

[@jobagirl]

Loved this! Have always wanted to make my own.

[@denissemedina2574]

Wow 🤩🤩 awesome video. Thank you

[@sheron3317]

Thanks so much for this. I can hardly wait to try this one out. This is what I have been looking for for a long time! Thanks so much.

[@lyndaeddy3518]

I love it, I always wanted t experiment with my own designs but wasn’t sure how to get started on it. You have given me some confidence to try it. Thanks.

[@veselinakolarova5641]

Thank you so much! Brilliant video xxx

[@carolinecorman1716]

Thank you Patti. ❤️❤️❤️

[@aidamendoza4149]

Simply fantastic!! Thank you so much for this great tutorial! :)

[@marpro765]

Thank you for posting this information.

[@sweetmimisestscha]

The Best Tutorial!! Thank You!!!!

[@TomatoSoupxD]

These cookies are stunning!

[@hildachacon001]

OMG what a great idea! THANKS SO MUCH 😀

[@njf66]

You make it look so easy. Great tutorial.

[@jlnriddick]

Wow! This video is a Godsend, and was done so professionally! Best tutorial I've ever seen on cookie cutter production. Thank you so so much!!

[@momof3creation207]

Thank you so much I am happy I came across this video

[@pdelmercado]

What a great idea, thanks for this awesome tutorial.

[@randilarocca8812]

Wow, your amazing. Great work. Very good instruction. Thanks for sharing. You Rock.

[@irenelesueur7488]

Excellent tutorial. I want to begin my journey on icing and designing my own cookies. Thank you for sharing your skill.

[@soniaxsocial]

You are so good at this. Love the tutorial. ❤️

[@herbrand47]

thank you Patti for your know how. I will be gluing my ends together with CA glue.

[@ionheyu]

Wonderful tutorial, thank you!!

[@jlnriddick]

1 minute in and I already love this tutorial, and you! So excited!

[@lvlatka]

This is a really wonderful tutorial, thanks for sharing.

[@gerriemartin4074]

You are awesome, and made it look so easy. Hope to be successful. Thanks

[@DeenavisionDesigns]

Thanks for making this video. It's very informative, and you're incredibly talented and creative! It was inspirational to watch you create these. And your decorating skills are amazing. Fun video! :-)

[@obsidyenneg4333]

Thank you for this technique. Your Jack is sooo cute. I have a little Jack girl as well.

[@seriously2915]

Awesome, just what I was looking for . 🌺

[@hop223]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! You saved me from overnighting custom cookie cutters.

[@kirkracha6867]

VERY NICE LOVING THIS CHANNEL ALREADY AND THIS IS THE FIRST VID I WATCHED😁

[@TeerthaSwaraMardolkar2012]

lovely.. just love it..

[@debracarter8236]

you are fantastic , thank you for sharing . I will be a tempting to do a winged eagle . wish me luck!

[@gile2180]

She makes it look so easy TT

[@cacevedo07]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing it.

[@wandaking3909]

Excellent video !

[@WassilaAddamRecipes]

Thank you very much 🌷🌷🌷

[@marifer4975]

Excelente trabajo. Muchas gracias por compartirlo.

[@elizabethseeds5652]

Perfect for my clay!!

[@DandeeDonna]

So very interesting. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@Nadinec67]

Just one word.... outstanding!

[@kimreince8624]

you are amazing! thanks

[@DALIMENDOZA]

I totally love this tutorial. Only sad thing is ... I can not find the aluminum strips anywhere not even online. Can you please send a web page as to where I can find them to purchase please? :)

[@oneheadlight8000]

Did you find material for cookie cutters? I actually use CAD software and a 3d printer to make mine.

[@stefanycastro7064]

Dora Wood try amazon Refill Kit 72 inches of strip aluminum www.amazon.com/dp/B004QP0M94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xDQcAbZ59MB2T

[@jessicaeaton3183]

thanks for th link!!! I ordered it and cant wait to try this out! I typically have to hand cut some and this will make it 10X easier!

[@blkeyedpea6334]

Wonderful that you can do this and thanks for your techniques!!

[@nishakhan2721]

Wow brilliant idea 👍💞

[@sharonpretorius1171]

you make it look so easy!

[@tedadams5448]

Outstanding

[@tingdzinkochu]

A-MAZING. I I will adapt your cookie cutter technique For ornamenting Tibetan torma Sculptures

[@SarahAndBoston]

Can't wait to try this thanks!

[@sarahchadee59]

amazing! thanks for sharing

[@janiceholmes9659]

I have looked for aluminum strips but can’t seem to find them on amazon Canada. Would love some advice.

[@VeryKuhn]

Cut strips out of a tin can (like Sprite/Fanta/Coke cans)

[@yellowlikegold]

Home supply store or even aluminum foil folded to thickness and then cut and chaped

[@Tillys_Travels]

The thinnest strips I can buy in England are 2mm thick. Not sure I could cut that with scissors. Would rather not use Coke can strips (sharp edges) as I want to do it with children.

[@tonyshi3688]

“Aluminum flashing” can work, but it has its own drawbacks. It’s not made in readily used sizes, so you’d have to make your own strips (scoring the metal a few times with a utility knife and bending it to make the cut can warp the material less than cutting with scissors or tin snips would). Then the edges will need deburring and smoothing. Roundabout 400 grid sandpaper will do well enough for that, but it’s an extra step and possibly an extra item. Also, flashing usually comes coated in a light layer of oil, which is fine for roofing, but probably requires removal here. Sometimes (most of the time?) it is also plastic coated, which could be undesirable. If suitable aluminum strips are available, it’s likely not worth the effort, but otherwise, aluminum flashing can be viable. And if it matters, the cost of materials is probably less for flashing (outweighed by the cost of time and a potential ER visit to reattach your thumb, though maybe not so in Canada).

[@Chica2010x]

@Kellie Lawson can you please send me the link to this for Amazon.. I could not locate these strips at all on there.

[@agathadolan362]

Great 👍 tutorial!! Thank you so much 😊