Now you want to get those hard bends out. I looped it around an old axe handle (no axe head) and hammered against them. I actually sat on handle to keep it still!
When the cutting edge has all the deeper creases out (your top, banded edge will be harder to straighten and isn’t even important), start shaping your cutter.
Use a pencil, dowel, or any other smaller rod and your hands to bend and shape it.
I wanted imperfectly shaped hearts, so I didn’t use a template. If you want something more specific just use a simple drawing on paper to check against. When I was satisfied with the general proportions of the heart, I ran the pencil against the inside (the metal sandwiched b/w the pencil and my fingers) to continue to smooth the metal. I just kept at it…shaping and smoothing, until I was happy. Again, the thicker top band is not really important. You want to focus on your cutting edge.
My son used the cutters to make these cookies! Hope your inspired!
Hope your inspired!
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