Designing and Printing 3d Printed Cookie Cutters
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มี.ค. 2019
- Learn how to use completely free software, GIMP and MatterControl, to produce custom cookie cutters.
This video begins by describing what makes a good cookie cutter and how to design them. Then it suggests a source of free art you can use to make cookie cutters and walks the viewer through the process of editing the cookie cutter image, transforming the flat image into a 3d shape, and removing excess material from the cutter.
The open source image editing tool Gimp and the open source 3d printer slicer and utility MatterControl are both demonstrated in this video.
Here is a link to the MatterHackers(TM) MatterControl program:
www.matterhackers.com/store/l...
Here is a link to the Gimp software site:
www.gimp.org/
Please leave comments about your experiences creating cookie cutters.
Let's continue to learn together.
Irv
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Wow where were you when I started this journey? 70 years old and could not wrap my head around all of this. And then I found you. Thank yo so much
Thank you for taking your time step by step how to exactly design, and print 3D cookie cutters!
Thank you so much for making this video! I was relying on Cookie Caster to help me make cookie cutters but they closed last month and I was lost on how to do it alone! You made it so simple to follow! :)
Very simple, very well explained. Thank you.
Very handy tip on getting an outline of a drawing using Gimp. Thank you!
Your videos are so great, I love your enthusiasm and music!
Cool thanks. I have made some biscuit/cookie cutters, but with a lot more internal details. So here's, tip for those who would like to do more complex cookie designs. Make them a two piece cookie cutter. So you have your outer shape and then you have the inner part that you can then just stamp on your cookie. This works well for making intricate unique cookies. 😊
Excellent tip. Thanks for sharing.
Which application do u use for the stamp part ?
I seem to have difficulties in that part
@@nasreenashk not sure who you're asking, or what you mean exactly. But if it helps; I used a CAD program to create the STL file in conjunction with Inkscape to create the image, which is free and there are a number of free CAD programs, you can use, in this instance I use fusion 360. Hope that helps.
Do you have a tutorial? I’m wanting ones with intricate details
@@pooheadlou have you got tutorial videos or sample that you can share. Would love to learn how to do those intricate ones.
Excellent video!!! So informative 👏 every question I had, you had an answer for by the end. Thank you 😊
Thanks a lot. I'm from Belgium and new in the 3d printing world and your explanation is so simple that I feel more confident in creating my own cutters.
I made these videos to help folks learn. Thanks for the comment.
Another great video and instruction from the Doctor, cheers!
Only corrected a spelling mistake.
Thank you for this video! I love the way you share information, I have learnt a lot!
Excellent video.
Thanks very much.
Thanks for teaching us 🙏
some how thank you to me just doesn’t do justice. this was EXACTLY what i needed to see. so informative and clear. 🤟🏽
Thanks for the comment.
Pro tip : watch movies at Flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Julian Armani yup, been using flixzone} for years myself :D
This is fantastic and easy to understand. Thanks for uploading this!
Thanks for watching.
Wow!! This was sooo easy to understand! Thank you so much!!!
Very informative video! You’re a great teacher! I’m thinking of getting a 3D printer specifically for cookie cutters and this video put me at ease a bit. It seems like alot of work. Thx again for the video!
My pleasure.
Awesome video!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!❤
My pleasure.
Great video, great lesson. Thank you! You have a new subscriber right now!
very informative and understandable!! thank you.
You saved my life😁💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼and hours of learning
Thank you. Very informative for me.
you inspired me! thanks!
Great Video!
Gracias por la explicación. Keep teaching and learning please 👍
Best tutorial thank you so much for sharing!!
Thanks for the comment.
PETG IS THE FOOD SAFE FILAMENT .
It is available in 2 kg rolls at 1.75mm and 3.0mm they can be 3d printed and then annealed in the oven to give it strength. As I have learned from some of the 3D print videos from 3D Kitchen.
Thanks for the info
@Marshall McFarlin I value your comment and your contribution to the DrVax community.
To help us all build the DrVax community of "makers" I have created a new community forum at forum.drvax.com . At the DrVax forum, you can engage in discussions with me and other community members, use a rich text editor, and post images. This should facilitate better communications.
It would be great if you could repost your comment to the forum to help with the discussions.
This forum is still in beta and the software I am using is complex so I may have some feature misconfigured.
All the best. Irv
Thank you so much!
I would love to have a teacher like you. Very patience an clear explanation!
You are a legend. Thank You So Much!
-This woman's son
Great video! I been trying to use this method with affinity for iPad but cant get the stroke correct.
You are the first TH-camr that got the term "food safe" right.
You can use PLA 3D printed for storage. It requires thorough dishwashing and rinsing with hydrogen peroxide. But who wanna do all that work.
thank you!!!! i'm trying to research how to make 3-piece bath bomb molds but am struggling for a tutorial
thank you for your video. It's very useful for me :-)
Thanks for watching.
Thanks
Dankeschön, thank you so much.
Your welcome.
thanks
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Fantastic! How do I make the walls of the cutter thinner?
Awesome video. But can you show how to make sharp edge on top? I make polymer earrings. Need the sharp edge
Great explanation on Your Videos, keep going like that, I bet there are many 3d printers out there who are already gathering dust due to the Fact that the Owners don't have a good project to do. Thumbs up👍
Thanks for the feedback. I am working on more videos that combine simple design skills with 3D printing.
Thank you Dr Vax, enjoy watching your video and learning something together, very clear and informative. I downloaded the image and used gimp to export the outline, however I found the wall of the image is rough, is that a function to 'smooth' the stroke? Secondly, I would like to 3d print some alphabet for my kids but I found that few letters require additional support such as b, d, o...etc with a separate structure inside the principle structure. Your teaching by using the base function in MatterHackers are good but what if I want to minimize the base support, do I need to create more 'cylinder' or a bigger shape to make the hole?
I managed to do it via GIMP. A very good software for image editing and cookie cutter maker. Tks again for your help !
When using Matter Control, How do I get the inside of the cookie cutter to be all open , instead if putting a hole but still have the base around the outline only, like the airplane cookie cutter you display in the intro of your video.
Thanks! Great Video
I am not sure you can do this in MatterControl. However, I will be doing a new video on using SVG files and Tinkercad to make cookie cutters with a lot of control. Watch for it in January.
out of curiosity, how would you make a really intricate snowflake in this way? almost like a stencil for clay or something rather than a cookie cutter?
so many available software for design and slice on the market. which do you recommend for a new beginner to learn for design and slice?
Great video thank you so much! Quick question, do you have one on imprinting text? Would like to sell some cookie cutters in the future with our company name imprinted on them. Any info you could give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
How do you print just the base and the outline - i don't need the eye imprint, therefore any of the positive space on the top. Thanks in advance!
Dr Vax will Matter control software work with my Tronxy 2 pro printer?
Thanks Dan
This is a wonderful video! Could you have reshaped the fish any during editing? I am just wondering because I am wanting to make a hummingbird cookie cutter and the beak of the hummingbird clip art that I used is so thin. I want to increase the width of the beak and then when I decorate my cookie, I want to put icing down the center of the beak portion for the beak and have some cookie on either side of it. I am hoping this will prevent the beak from breaking off the cookie if it is not so thin. I am not sure how to do that in GIMP.
I would recommend a different technique for you cookie cutter. Take a look at this more recent video:
th-cam.com/video/B-kWtReUEN8/w-d-xo.html
And for even more complex designs take a look at this video:
th-cam.com/video/zyytn0xSE04/w-d-xo.html
Hope these videos help.
Irv
Hi I'm trying to make a cookie cutter to use as a stamp for my logo on my custom made pottery. I use the 3-D printer at the library. I'm not sure what kind they have. When I try to set up any of the printers it doesn't recognize them. I want to make a stamp that has an outer edge and text inside. Is that possible?
hey there I am trying to use this program but having some issues. I designed my cookie cutter in adobe illustrator. I sized it in the .ai program and saved as jpg. I uploaded to control matter, but none of the sizes match. Inside the matter control program I also am getting size issues. such as raising the height to 15mm in real life print is is more like 5mm??? any help would be great.
Love this video! What 3D printer should I buy so I can do this?
Ender 3 pro if you are comfortable with a kit that will take 1-2 hours to assemble or a Monoprice Select Mini Pro if you want a printer that is fully assembled. The select mini is smaller so it limits the size a bit but is perfect for cookie cutters.
Thanks for the vid! I'm looking to make custom cutters for polymer clay earrings and I'm going to give this a try! Question though -- is there a way to control the thinness of the outline/shape? I'm worried that it will be too thick to cut the clay, and need to ensure it's thin enough. I played around in MC and looked online but I can't seem to figure it out, so I thought I'd ask! Thanks again.
Not sure their is. However if you want more control over your outline, and are comfortable with computers, you can use an alternative approach. Here is a video about how to use SVG files (vector files) to produce 3d prints.
th-cam.com/video/B-kWtReUEN8/w-d-xo.html
@@MakeWithTech Thank you!!
HI LOVE YOUR VIDEO!!!!!!!! VERY HELPFUL!!!!!! what equipment and machine are used to make metal cookie cutters?
I use a range of 3d printers as I won 10. Yes that is crazy. For a beginnger the Ender 3 V2 is great if you are ok with a kit, if not the Monoprice Mini Select V2 is a good fully assembled choice.
I want to make a cutter that has the thicker handle but nothing in the middle. Having the eye makes the cookie hard to get out of the cutter and that will distort the cookie dough. How would I go about that
Hi so just wondering why when making base you have outline option and I just have rectangle
This tutorial is really useful for me! Thank you so much for doing it for us all!
I have a question and will be really glad if you are able to reply. I want just the outline, without the inner details. So I'm removing the base, but I still want this outlining that works like a handle and is really comfortable when using the cutter. How can I do it? Thanks in advance and greetings from Bulgaria!
Happy to try and help, but I did not understand your question. One thing to thing about. You can use the MatterControl's drawing (modeling) tools to add to a shape that you first import. Maybe you can add a handle with these tools.
@@MakeWithTech maybe it will be easier if I just manage to somehow erase the base, but just the inner part.
hi, did you figure out how to create that "handle" base? i am also trying to figure it out. thank you!
Hello i was wondering what printer you used to create the cookie cutters and also which printer and plastic would you recommend if i wanted to start making a lot of cookie cutters?
Thanks
I have made cookie cutters on many of my 3d printers. Any printer with a large enough bed for the cutter will work. These are very easy prints. In terms of materials there is a lot of debate about the safety of 3d printed cookie cutters. On the one hand PLA is an organic plastic that is generally thought of as food safe. The issue is that our 3d printers are not clean and 3d printers have gaps that may trap bacteria. Personally I just use PLA, wash it carefully, and fully bake my cookies. BUT and this is important I am not a food science expert. It you want to learn more about PLA food safety I recommend Googling it.
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You could actually make a cookie cutter that allows for internal details, you just need to make sure that the extrusions for those internal lines don't extend as far down as the outline of the cutter. That allows the outline to cut the main shape, while the internal lines just leave impressions which can be baked in.
I did notice that and was wondering how to half the height of the extrusions for the internal lines.
Good Morning , could you save typed words in the same manner and use the words for a impression?Thanks Dan
+Daniel Peters Yes. This video might give you some ideas as it works with 3D text.
Multiple Color 3d Prints on a Single Color Printer th-cam.com/video/-NkPsdRQRHc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for such great video! I want to buy a 3D printer to print cookie cutters! What 3D printer do you recommend? Preferably on the $200s... budget
If you can handle a kit the ender 3. If you want fully assembled the monoprice mini select.
DrVax thank you for your reply! I was saw that the one already assembled (which is what I’m looking for, I’m scared of getting one that I have to put together) is only 120 mm on printing space... Is there another one any bigger? I saw the Elegoon Neptune which has 8 inches print size. Downside is there aren’t many reviews for it.
I have no experience with the Elegoo Neptune but I do own a Qidi X-Smart which I pushed directly from Amazon. It is a bit more expensive but it has a 150x150x150 print area vs 120x120x120 on the Mini Select. It is also fully enclosed and uses a direct extruder. The best feature is that it comes with wifi access built which makes sending prints and monitoring the printer a delight.
DrVax thank you!!
Thanks for video! I can teach you how to make more useful cutter in your way ;)
What about cookie cutters with designs inside? Is it possible to use just these programs to edit the cookie cutters to stamp on the cookies?
I'm working on a new cookie cutter video that will help you with this now. Expect to see it soon.
what is the best 3 d printer (name) to make cookie cutters
My matter program only allows me to make a rectangular base. Any solution?
I'm trying to do one and when I try create base it only gives me the option for a rectangle base .. any help ?
If you haven't discovered it already, the other options are now tabs under Base... make the sidebar wider to see the other options.
Will Matter Control work with an Ender 3 pro 3D printer?Thanks Dan
Yes. Just select the Ender 3 as the printer type. The size and basic specifications are the same.
I installed mattercontrol from your link but found that when I wanted to add a base outline to the image it only gives me a base rectangle as the only option. Do you have any suggestions?
I'm having the same issue. Were you able to fix it?
@@craftingmaniac617 Not yet I still have to figure out why.
@@robingordon4550 I had the same issue, you actually just have to widen the menu, it's just hiding!
How long does it take for the cookie cookers to make on 3d printer
That is one of the nice things about this project. Since they do not need to be very high they generally take from about 30 to 90 minutes to print.
Thank you. What is a good 3d printer for beginners? Especially for young children ages 5 - 10?
How much are you looking to spend? Are you comfortable building a kit?
We would be comfortable building, and trying to keep it maybe under 200. Or so give or take a few dollars. We'd like something sturdy to withstand use.
First all 3D printers have moving parts and very hot components. Small children love watching 3D printers but they need to be supervised. I think the best value is the Ender 3 Pro for about $230. It is a kit but I have a video on the channel about how to assemble it.
If a kit is a challenge for you then consider the monoprice select mini pro. Stay away from the monoprice mini delta.
Thank you for the info, I will research and let you know after Christmas which we chose and our first project! Thank you kindly for your suggestion and videos.
Hi, PETG for cookie cutter ? I'm looking for a filament dishwasher safe
Might work. I would check the temperature of your hot water and also the top temperature of the dishwasher.
I downloaded gimp, that exact version and it looks nothing like that? I am going through the same steps but nothing of what you are doing is happening. I am getting very frustrated. Your tools look different, I have no color and no menu or display at all on the right side. HELP!
Unfortunately open source sw is constantly changing. If you are not getting colors and it looks completely different there may be in incompatibility with the video card in your computer.
I recently made another video about a different way to produce cookie cutters that might work better for you. Take a look at this video:
th-cam.com/video/zyytn0xSE04/w-d-xo.html
This video might also be helpful:
th-cam.com/video/B-kWtReUEN8/w-d-xo.html
Does this work on all 3D cutters?
Where can I buy that 3D printer?
My version of MatterControl doesn't have a CHANGE button :(
Unfortunately that video is quite old and mattercontrol keeps changing. I have a new video on the channel from a couple of weeks ago that uses a different easier approach.
How can u make the walls thinner?.
April this is a much later video with a technique that has more flexibility.
th-cam.com/video/uU_Z_Z4KI18/w-d-xo.html
A great place to discuss this is at the DrVax forum located at forum.drvax.com.
@@MakeWithTech Thank you so much looks easy. Cant wait to play around with it. :) your videos are great, very easy to understand and to the point.
Thought you would have shown how to print
I can’t find outline under base?
me too can you find any solution ?
how much on average does it cost to make a cookie cutter?
Would a resin 3d print be potentially harmful to use?
Also thank you for sharing your knowledge :) I just got a new printer so I have some learning to do haha
How do I write my name on the side of the cookie cutter? Thank you
Watch this newer video for some ideas and a more sophisticated approach.
th-cam.com/video/uU_Z_Z4KI18/w-d-xo.html
Is it possible to contact you direct, I have a few more questions
That must have taken some figuring, I was thinking...why didn't he just make the bottom and the holes in gimp too. hmmm lol
If you figure out a different approach please share it. We can all learn from each other.
I suggest washing the 3D printed cookie cutters before even the first use.
Small amounts of grease and oil exist on the printers that may need to be removed.
Meaningful suggested. Highly recommended. Thanks for sharing.
Make sure to use a food safe filament also pla is not one after it's been heated and extruded.
You never mention gimp settings, which makes following along impossible, you assume the viewer is proficient in gimp.
This was a very early video and I agree GIMP is difficult to use for folks new to this type of program. This video demonstrates a technique you may find much easier.
th-cam.com/video/uU_Z_Z4KI18/w-d-xo.html