When I needed a heart cookie cutter and didn't want to go hunting for one at the stores I decided I would make my own. It had to be sharp and sturdy enough to cut into dough of some kind and it had to be easy and quick to make.
My boys were going to be helping me use the cookie cutters so the edges could not be sharp. I didn't want any little fingers harmed!
When making cutters from a soda can you are limited with length so the shapes have to be relatively small. It worked so well I will definitely do it again - especially since it was so fast!
My boys were going to be helping me use the cookie cutters so the edges could not be sharp. I didn't want any little fingers harmed!
When making cutters from a soda can you are limited with length so the shapes have to be relatively small. It worked so well I will definitely do it again - especially since it was so fast!
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You will need the following items to make cookie cutters:
Empty soda can
Sharp scissors
Ruler
Sharpie marker
Pliers
Pattern
1. Cut the top and bottom off of the soda can using sharp scissors and discard. Don't worry about jagged edges.
2. Cut the remaining center piece down the side so when you unroll it you have a rectangle.
3. Using a sharpie marker and ruler draw a straight line down the side edge and cut along the line with scissors.
4. Measure one inch from the cut edge and draw another line but don't cut it yet.
5. Repeat and draw another line (so you have two, 2 inch segments) and cut along the second line - now both edges are straight.
Empty soda can
Sharp scissors
Ruler
Sharpie marker
Pliers
Pattern
1. Cut the top and bottom off of the soda can using sharp scissors and discard. Don't worry about jagged edges.
2. Cut the remaining center piece down the side so when you unroll it you have a rectangle.
3. Using a sharpie marker and ruler draw a straight line down the side edge and cut along the line with scissors.
4. Measure one inch from the cut edge and draw another line but don't cut it yet.
5. Repeat and draw another line (so you have two, 2 inch segments) and cut along the second line - now both edges are straight.
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MYT CR8TiV says:
Feb 20, 2013. 9:54 AMReply
Thanxs for sharing !! (n_n) These would be great for using when cutting shapes in my Polymer clay projects and alot cheaper that buying the actual clay cutters which can be expensive. You also gave me the idea of making a polyblade from this too. So thanxs !
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wold630 (author) says:
Feb 20, 2013. 2:23 PMReplyYou should post some of your polymer projects. I'm glad I can inspire new ideas that don't cost money!!!!
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atepinkrose says:
Jan 30, 2013. 2:48 PMReplyyou beat me to it! Great job!
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wold630 (author) says:
Feb 1, 2013. 6:06 PMReplyYou should still post them if you were going to make them. Maybe you do something different that will help someone else!
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atepinkrose says:
Feb 2, 2013. 5:14 AMReplyactually, I really like the way you did it and I'm only inventive when something needs much improvement, which is not the case at all. I like your instructable :)
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straycatmeow says:
Jan 30, 2013. 10:32 AMReplyFantastic Idea, Way to repurpose/upcycle an everyday item!
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wold630 (author) says:
Jan 30, 2013. 11:28 AMReplyThanks, they are even kind of cute with the soda can graphics on the side!
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Penolopy Bulnick says:
Jan 29, 2013. 10:31 AMReplyOoh, I might have to try this tonight! I'm in need of a cookie cutter!
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wold630 (author) says:
Jan 29, 2013. 5:56 PMReplyIt's super easy!
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scoochmaroo says:
Jan 29, 2013. 10:54 AMReplyCute! I've also had luck using staples to hold the seams together.
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wold630 (author) says:
Jan 29, 2013. 5:56 PMReplyI never thought of stapling it - good idea! It would certainly make the seam smoother.
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