Question about Cookie Cutters

Is it really necessary to have separate cookie cutters for clay and cookies?
I am curious because I would like to make some shapes that are best made
with cookie cutters, but don't have a whole lot of money to be throwing
around atm to buy all new cookie cutters for my polymer clay. If I wash
them after using them that should take all the stuff off them right?

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Marissa Undercofler -- Marissa's Creations
To see finished pieces:
http://groups.msn.com/MarissasBeaded...f/shoebox.msnw

It is recommended not to mix the cooking and the clay gear, even with
washing there could be residue.
Having said that *its a cover your ass statement* I do use my cooking stuff
for clay occasionally and trust that a good wash will suffice. If you are
using metal cookie cutters I would think a quick wipe with rubbing alcohol
would do the trick before a sudsy bath. Im not sure how that would work with
plastic cutters, but then I dont know how the clay would affect the cutters
either.
HTH
Diana

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"Marissa Undercofler" wrote in message
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Is it really necessary to have separate cookie cutters for clay and
cookies?
I am curious because I would like to make some shapes that are best made
with cookie cutters, but don't have a whole lot of money to be throwing
around atm to buy all new cookie cutters for my polymer clay. If I wash
them after using them that should take all the stuff off them right?

---------------------------
Marissa Undercofler -- Marissa's Creations
To see finished pieces:
http://groups.msn.com/MarissasBeaded...f/shoebox.msnw

Is it really necessary to have separate cookie cutters for clay and cookies?

PC isn't toxic Marrissa, but I did go ahead and turn almost all my cutters into
clay tools not food tools. Mostly this is to avoid cross contamination---even a
little bit of clay stuck in a seam of the cutter onto a cookie would bake at
350 degrees F (not good---clay fumes!!) AND leave a toothbreakingly crunchy
part if not careful! Now of course *I* am careful enough that probably wouldn't
happen....but I live in a house of "help myself" guys and I have to set a good
example too. They might not be as careful as I.
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com

Thank you. I am usually pretty good about washing my cookies cutters
throughly after using. I will do the alcohol thing too just to be sure to
get all the stuff off.

Marissa


"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
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It is recommended not to mix the cooking and the clay gear, even with
washing there could be residue.
Having said that *its a cover your ass statement* I do use my cooking
stuff
for clay occasionally and trust that a good wash will suffice. If you are
using metal cookie cutters I would think a quick wipe with rubbing alcohol
would do the trick before a sudsy bath. Im not sure how that would work
with
plastic cutters, but then I dont know how the clay would affect the
cutters
either.
HTH
Diana

--
Weird people need beads, too
"Marissa Undercofler" wrote in message
...
Is it really necessary to have separate cookie cutters for clay and
cookies?
I am curious because I would like to make some shapes that are best made
with cookie cutters, but don't have a whole lot of money to be throwing
around atm to buy all new cookie cutters for my polymer clay. If I wash
them after using them that should take all the stuff off them right?

---------------------------
Marissa Undercofler -- Marissa's Creations
To see finished pieces:
http://groups.msn.com/MarissasBeaded...f/shoebox.msnw

I usually scrub my cookie cutters with a bristle brush (the kind for baby
bottle nipples), so I would definetly be able to get any excess clay out.

Thanks again.

Marissa

"Sjpolyclay" wrote in message
...
Is it really necessary to have separate cookie cutters for clay and
cookies?

PC isn't toxic Marrissa, but I did go ahead and turn almost all my cutters
into
clay tools not food tools. Mostly this is to avoid cross
contamination---even a
little bit of clay stuck in a seam of the cutter onto a cookie would bake
at
350 degrees F (not good---clay fumes!!) AND leave a toothbreakingly
crunchy
part if not careful! Now of course *I* am careful enough that probably
wouldn't
happen....but I live in a house of "help myself" guys and I have to set a
good
example too. They might not be as careful as I.
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com

I thought this read "I usually scrub my nipples" See what I get for
skimming a message?

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"Marissa Undercofler" wrote in message
...
I usually scrub my cookie cutters with a bristle brush (the kind for baby
bottle nipples), so I would definetly be able to get any excess clay out.

Thanks again.

Marissa

"Sjpolyclay" wrote in message
...
Is it really necessary to have separate cookie cutters for clay and
cookies?

PC isn't toxic Marrissa, but I did go ahead and turn almost all my
cutters
into
clay tools not food tools. Mostly this is to avoid cross
contamination---even a
little bit of clay stuck in a seam of the cutter onto a cookie would bake
at
350 degrees F (not good---clay fumes!!) AND leave a toothbreakingly
crunchy
part if not careful! Now of course *I* am careful enough that probably
wouldn't
happen....but I live in a house of "help myself" guys and I have to set a
good
example too. They might not be as careful as I.
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com

~Candace~ wrote:
I thought this read "I usually scrub my nipples" See what I get for
skimming a message?

Ouch!

Arondelle
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That'll teach ya not to skim huh?

Marissa


"~Candace~" wrote in message
. com...
I thought this read "I usually scrub my nipples" See what I get for
skimming a message?

--
~Candace~

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beader~
http://snipurl.com/6s4t

Princess Auctions ~please see for most current updates and auction
information~
http://snipurl.com/8s8o

"Marissa Undercofler" wrote in message
...
I usually scrub my cookie cutters with a bristle brush (the kind for baby
bottle nipples), so I would definetly be able to get any excess clay
out.

Thanks again.

Marissa

"Sjpolyclay" wrote in message
...
Is it really necessary to have separate cookie cutters for clay and
cookies?

PC isn't toxic Marrissa, but I did go ahead and turn almost all my
cutters
into
clay tools not food tools. Mostly this is to avoid cross
contamination---even a
little bit of clay stuck in a seam of the cutter onto a cookie would
bake
at
350 degrees F (not good---clay fumes!!) AND leave a toothbreakingly
crunchy
part if not careful! Now of course *I* am careful enough that probably
wouldn't
happen....but I live in a house of "help myself" guys and I have to set
a
good
example too. They might not be as careful as I.
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com

And of course, I read your message and thought "Gentian Violet for Thrush".
LOL....


"~Candace~" wrote in message
. com...
I thought this read "I usually scrub my nipples" See what I get for
skimming a message?

--
~Candace~

Orphan Beads ~low cost and bartering for the financially challenged
beader~
http://snipurl.com/6s4t

Princess Auctions ~please see for most current updates and auction
information~
http://snipurl.com/8s8o

"Marissa Undercofler" wrote in message
...
I usually scrub my cookie cutters with a bristle brush (the kind for baby
bottle nipples), so I would definetly be able to get any excess clay out.

Thanks again.

Marissa

"Sjpolyclay" wrote in message
...
Is it really necessary to have separate cookie cutters for clay and
cookies?

PC isn't toxic Marrissa, but I did go ahead and turn almost all my
cutters
into
clay tools not food tools. Mostly this is to avoid cross
contamination---even a
little bit of clay stuck in a seam of the cutter onto a cookie would
bake
at
350 degrees F (not good---clay fumes!!) AND leave a toothbreakingly
crunchy
part if not careful! Now of course *I* am careful enough that probably
wouldn't
happen....but I live in a house of "help myself" guys and I have to set
a
good
example too. They might not be as careful as I.
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com