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.

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@sharonpeek7728]

Fabulous house and adorable dog cutter. Great job!

[@snowfleas5426]

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

[@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

[@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 ?

[@augieschultz2530]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@berrimpeterson1492]

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

[@LynneB-gd8yv]

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

[@funfettiyani]

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

[@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

[@aidamendoza4149]

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

[@njf66]

You make it look so easy. Great tutorial.

[@pdelmercado]

What a great idea, thanks for this awesome tutorial.

[@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.

[@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!

[@kirkracha6867]

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

[@marifer4975]

Excelente trabajo. Muchas gracias por compartirlo.

[@DandeeDonna]

So very interesting. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@jlnriddick]

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

[@debracarter8236]

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

[@tedadams5448]

Outstanding

[@veesim998]

Oh my Ur a life saver thank u so much

[@RaaGa.Aabhushanam]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍👍👌👌

[@evelynaravlo2795]

Thank you for a practical cookie cutter! The last few videos I saw didnt help me at all. The cookie cutters didn’t look sturdy enough to cut though cookie dough!

[@emilyraymond444]

First step: find those aluminum strips!!😂😂

[@Dany4bec]

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

[@leah_cooks_and_crafts]

What a great idea

[@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!!!!!!!!

[@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!!!

[@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! 🌟😊👍💃

[@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!

[@mariaalvarado5935]

Thank you for share

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

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

[@kikibalden7462]

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

[@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!

[@shiraganany]

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

[@floxpsm]

It deserved more views! Thank you for sharing!

[@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 👍👍👌👌☺

[@joannaskor316]

What is the thickness of the aluminum strip? Do those strips come in a coil? Could you possibly provide a link of where you bought it?

[@marpro765]

Could you please also show how to make or carve your own cookie molds.

[@jolenelewch]

Hello. I'm not sure if I missed the info in the video. What thickness is recommended for the aluminium strip? Thank you.

[@marrencebaraquiel]

wow thank u!!

[@paulaoro1391]

Just one word: wow

[@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

[@warmyellowshade]

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

[@ladonnaowens710]

Would these be oven proof? I need 4-6 of 4” squares for baking. I need them for a mold. What could I fasten it with?

[@Jbaybi]

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

[@firefirefire786]

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

[@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!

[@virginiatzagaraki9549]

Hi Patti! is it possible to tell me the thickness of the aluminium strips?

[@moonfirechan7685]

Love it, only thing that would make better would be a link to the website she buys the strips at.

[@JacindaH]

If you go to the home improvement store, Lowe's or Home Depot, you'd search for a non treated aluminum flashing. You can get a minimum of a hundred cutters with one roll. I use a measuring ruler to be exact. I've been using the first cutter I made six years ago and it is till rust free and perfect. Only issue, do not buy treated. You can tell because it is painted Brown. And I contacted an aluminum factory and the flashing is the same product used for soda cans and aluminum foil. Meaning it is good safe. Good luck

[@stefanycastro7064]

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

[@ironlord5003]

The roll of flashing I found is minimum of 8" wide.... Do you score the metal at maybe 24" lengths and then bend back and forth to snap and then do the same thing to cut the 8" down into 8- 1" strips that you then bend and snap?

[@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! :-)

[@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

[@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!

[@qtarokujo3694]

really helpful for making dalgona candy (you know where its from 😉)

[@colinjohnsont.ranario7842]

Yes

[@Gacha_Nazrinofficial]

YES I CAME FROM THERE TOO,I WANNA MAKE AN UMBRELLA SHAPE SINCE IT WASNT SELL ON STORES I FIND (Sorry for the caps and maybe some stores have the umbrella? I dont know umbrella just hard to find)

[@TeerthaSwaraMardolkar2012]

lovely.. just love it..

[@ablelili]

and now I NEED to make cookie cutters of my Honey (schnauzer).

[@queencleo1151]

I was wondering... Instead of taping the edges, can you not use a superglue?

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

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

[@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😊

[@sweetmimisestscha]

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

[@veselinakolarova5641]

Thank you so much! Brilliant video xxx

[@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.❤

[@thecalicoheart7946]

Love this video, love this idea, but I cannot seem to find this type of aluminium strip in the UK unfortunately. 😕 Thank you for the video though - so interesting and fun. 😊🙏

[@francinadiaz5511]

Go a buy similar cookie cutter and reshape them, like I’m doing now 😁

[@sarahchadee59]

amazing! thanks for sharing

[@amberzajaceskowski7133]

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

[@umpalumpa3429]

Hi! How thick are these aluminium strips? 2mm to much?

[@momof3creation207]

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

[@blkeyedpea6334]

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

[@sharonrobinson3920]

Silhouette Do I do same process for the silhouette,nice job

[@GarmanyRachel]

I like everything but the tape. I just don't see tape as a professional adhesive.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Simple and elegant is always better, and that is scotch tape. What would you do... buy expensive soldering equipment just for this, or toxic glue? Tape is just fine for me. You can replace it when it breaks down, it's not toxic. And you and I are not "professionals," sweetie. She is, and if she uses tape, then it's more than okay for us.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Not only that, but scotch tape smooths over the two rough ends creating smooth continuity. Soldering would be difficult to achieve that with, and you couldn't wrap those two ends with a glue gun. The o relapsing endsneed to be wrapped to make them disappear, remember? And scotch tape is very thin so it doesn't create a lump, the cutting edge remains the same thickness with tape. Use your brain.

[@emmasaxon3730]

I agree - I'd like to know how to do it without tape!

[@sslwwall4284]

I’m going to try soldering mine. We have plenty in the shop.

[@archanazaveri3512]

Very nice work 👌👍💐

[@peps75r]

Nice tutorial. How about inserting pins at the corners or bends and bending the strip around them?

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

The aluminum she uses is too stiff to bend around a pin. It has to be, so you can press down firmly on it and get clean cookie edges.

[@thecooldonutwarrior4646]

Hmm.. Interesting... I LIKE IT! Actually im a kid.. So i would 100% will fail this. Hahaha. Unless i got some help. Anyways. Thanks for this tutorial vid! -Cookie Lover

[@gianrelon]

I will just buy

[@tingdzinkochu]

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

[@hildachacon001]

OMG what a great idea! THANKS SO MUCH 😀

[@pharaohzhoundz]

What if I need to put the shape in the oven? How would I go about holding it together...?

[@overratedprogrammer]

Solder

[@jobagirl]

Loved this! Have always wanted to make my own.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

12-9-18. I called the local Home Depot. The guy in hardware said the narrowest aluminum flashing roll they sell is 4" wide and really long, and costs more than 12 dollars. So I asked about copper, and the smallest sheet they have is 1 foot x 2 foot. As far as the 4-inch wide aluminum flashing goes, I could get a narrow, straight strip from both edges and waste the aluminum in the center, and frankly, twelve dollars is too pricey for me, more than I'll ever use. And as far as the copper sheet, I suppose I can get narrow strips from two or four sides and discard that center, too. The more cuts I make, the less the chance that the edge will be perfectly straight. So I'd prefer to use the factory-made edges. I don't know where she got such narrow flashing, unless she cut it down herself. Lowe's is probably no different. I could find someone who drinks soda and ask for,their empty cans, but I doubt the strips I would create from a soda can, or a cat food can or a tuna fish can, will be long enough to make a cookie cutter.

[@eleanoregrobbelaar8092]

Thank you for an amazing tutorial. My sister and I will be using this tut for making our own cutters. What cookie recipe did you use?

[@albertsystem1]

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

[@elizabethseeds5652]

Perfect for my clay!!

[@dexcyrivera412]

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

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

I also wonder if I have plastic that can be bent or stressed into cutter shapes. I have large clear plastic jugs that originally held cat food and bird seeds. I should try that first, and if I fail, all I've lost is an empty, free jug.

[@STRANGERINMOSCOW1]

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

[@iselavarela448]

I Love your name 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mariag945]

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

[@carolinecorman1716]

Thank you Patti. ❤️❤️❤️

[@CuriousMaree]

Thank U 4 sharing your very informative video here....Luv your eatable works of art especially Julia doggie cooky cutter... :0} I plan on making a large cooky cutter of a hand...which will require 55 inches of aluminum.. am curious what happens if I am short of aluminum ?...do I over lap the extension aluminum the way U closed your cutter to further completing my project ?

[@IreneIreneArt]

Really great video! Thanks so much! (ps. did you ever live in Santa Paula CA? I knew a Patti P. years ago and you look like her! :) )

[@bsurf5004]

what thickness is preferable for the strip. do not like tin can:too thin for my purpose, do not keep shape and unless use a barrier between hand and cutter i.e. old ruler not good idea for softer hands.

[@mygarden365]

Super job,I learned something,Thank You.

[@LaReina4Vida]

This is awesome, but how about stamps, I want to do zumba cookies...any ideas?

[@jiridvorak9381]

its mindblowing how the technology moved on. now you can make 3D model and print it out. Nice to see old way