Description
This 66 piece set gives you a full alphabet plus numbers in food grade plastic cutters and embossers for fondant, priced at $18.99 with fast Australian shipping. The plastic is high temperature and wear resistant, and it releases cleanly rather than sticking to the icing.
Sixty-six pieces is what makes a set usable rather than frustrating. A short set gives you one of each letter, and then you go to spell HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA and discover you need three A's, two P's and two Y's at the same time - so you cut, wash, dry and cut again while the fondant you rolled is drying out on the bench. A full set with duplicates of the common letters lets you lay out the whole message, cut it in one pass, and apply it while everything is still pliable.
Specifications
| Pieces |
66 |
| Contents |
Alphabet letters and numbers |
| Material |
Food grade plastic |
| Properties |
Non-stick, high temperature and wear resistant |
| Suits |
Fondant, gum paste, chocolate, cookie dough, modelling clay |
| Reusable |
Yes |
What's in the Box
| 1 set |
66 piece alphabet and number cutter set |
Why Choose a 66 Piece Set
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Enough duplicates to spell a real message - no cutting one letter at a time while the fondant dries
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Letters and numbers together - names and ages on the same cake without a second purchase
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Non-stick plastic - the shape releases instead of tearing on the way out
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Not only for cake - cookies, chocolate, modelling clay and playdough all work
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Washes and lasts - one set covers years of birthdays
What Is the Difference Between a Cutter and an Embosser?
A cutter goes all the way through and gives you a separate fondant letter you lift off and stick to the cake. An embosser presses an impression into a surface without cutting through it, so the letter is part of the sheet rather than a separate piece. Sets like this are usually used both ways: press lightly to mark out a line of text and check the spacing before committing, then press firmly to cut. That trick alone is worth knowing - laying out a name by eye and cutting it straight away is how you end up with a cake that says HAPPY BIRTHDA.
How Do You Stop Fondant Sticking in the Cutters?
Three things. Dust the cutter lightly with cornflour or icing sugar before each press, and re-dust every few letters rather than once at the start. Work with fondant that has rested rather than freshly kneaded - warm fondant straight from your hands is soft and sticky, and ten minutes on the bench firms it enough to release cleanly. And press straight down and lift straight up without twisting, since a twist is what smears an edge. If a letter refuses to come out, put the cutter in the freezer for a minute and it will drop free.
Can You Use Them on Cookies and Chocolate Too?
Yes, with a small adjustment for each. On cookie dough, cut the letters and chill them on the tray before baking - warm dough letters spread and lose definition in the oven. For chocolate, the cutters work on tempered chocolate rolled thin or on modelling chocolate, though a mould gives sharper results for solid pieces. They also work on marzipan, gum paste, sugar paste and non-food materials like polymer clay and playdough - though anything used for craft should be kept aside from the food set afterwards.
Buyers are typically parents making a birthday cake at home, people learning cake decorating, school and community fete bakers, and childcare and classroom settings using them with playdough.
See more in our Kitchen & Dining range, browse Kitchen Gadgets, or see Craft for modelling and clay supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall are the letters?
The supplier does not publish individual letter dimensions, only the 66 piece count. The product images show the scale.
How many duplicates of each letter?
The exact breakdown is set by the supplier. 66 pieces across an alphabet plus numbers means duplicates of the common letters.
Are they dishwasher safe?
No rating is stated. Hand washing in warm soapy water and drying fully is the safe approach for thin plastic cutters.
Upper case or lower case?
The set as supplied is shown in the product images. Check them before ordering if case matters for your project.
Can children use them?
Yes, with supervision - they are a popular playdough tool. They are small pieces, so keep them away from under-threes.
Do they come in a case?
The supplier does not list a storage case. A small container is worth having, since 66 loose pieces are easy to scatter.
Will they work on royal icing?
They are designed for rollable pastes. Royal icing is piped rather than cut.
Fast Australian Shipping
Orders ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional addresses nationwide, dispatched promptly with tracking.
Contains small parts - not suitable for children under three years, and adult supervision recommended for older children. Keep food-use cutters separate from any used with craft materials such as polymer clay. Hand wash and dry fully; no dishwasher or oven rating is stated by the supplier. Piece count and materials are supplier-stated; individual letter dimensions are not published.
