ABOUT COOKIE CUTTERS 🍪💛

Ivan Gersonskiy
Jan 16, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Oct 20

How Cookie Cutters are made
2.1 Cookie Cutter Design
2.2. 3D modelling of cookie cutter
2.3. 3D printing Cookie Cutters
3D Printed Cookie Cutters: Product Features
Useful Links

1. HOW THE COOKIE CUTTERS ARE MADE

I personally draw and model every design, whether it’s a ready-to-order piece, a custom portrait cutter, business logo cutter, or any other custom design. My wife and I run this shop together, personally handling every step from replying to messages to creating photos, videos, blog articles and everything in between. 💫

Let's see how the cookie cutters are made!

1. The first step in creating each cookie cutter is drawing a vector illustration of your pet face, human portrait or any other design.

I draw every design with 3D modeling and printing requirements in mind and always think ahead to the final result - your awesome and unique cookies or beautiful clay crafts 🙌

Since it ultimately becomes a cookie cutter, the design must work perfectly for its main purpose and the imprint should look beautiful once baked. So every line, its placement, and the distance between them matter.

Even with a limited number of details, I focus on capturing the personality and uniqueness of each pet or human.

Whether it’s your dog’s goofy smile or your cat’s curious whiskers, these cutters will capture the uniqueness and sweetness of your furry family member 🩷

Here you can find more information on CUSTOM COOKIE CUTTERS made from your photo or image.

2. The second step is 3D modelling. This is when the drawing is transformed into a 3D model for printing. Although the cutters are 3D printed from PLA plastic, I model them the best way to ensure a clean cut and achieve the best results while cutting out.

I'll probably make a video on 3D modelling process as well, but for now, you can see how the model looks here. The back part of the cookie cutter is designed to keep the inner details in place. I don’t make this part completely solid both for convenience and to allow air circulation while cutting, which also makes it easier to release the dough or clay. The back structure is also carefully designed and positioned with every detail in mind.

You can also purchase your custom 3D model - STL file to print yourself anytime and as many as you'd like.

Custom STL File - Your Design Ready to Print - DIGITAL

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3. The last step is 3D printing. This is when the digital 3D model becomes a real, physical object. 3D printing has been a part of my life since 2014, yet it still feels like pure magic to me. Not everyone knows this, but 3D printing is actually a pretty slow process. For example, it takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours to print one portrait cutter and some custom cutters have taken over 6 hours each to complete!

🔹 Since 2019, we’ve been printing our cutters at 3D printing farm in Idaho. Each one is printed specially for you, with care and attention to every detail.

Hope you will find this process of creating cookie cutters interesting and fascinating✨ Follow me on Instagram @bakerstreetcutters where I share videos and stories about my cutters.

2. PRODUCT FEATURES

▪️Cookie cutter are 3D printed of high-quality food safe biodegradable PLA plastic. We use clear (transparent) PLA, which is natural color of PLA without additional colorings. PLA filament is made of renewable fermented plant starch (like corn, sugarcane, etc.) Each cutter is custom made to order and is designed to work great with cookie dough, fondant and clay.

▪️ Please not that cookie cutters are NOT dishwasher safe (hand wash only). The cutters should be cleaned with dish soap and warm water after use. Do not heat, do not put in the oven or in the microwave oven. Cutters can lose shape under 50 C and above because of the material they are made of.