How to Use Multi-Depth Cookie Stamps

If you’ve ever wondered how to get those beautiful layers of detail from a multi-depth cookie stamp, you’re in the right place!

Here’s everything you need to know to get the best results from your multi-depth cookie stamp.

WHAT IS A MULTI-DEPTH COOKIE STAMP?

Unlike a standard cookie stamp where the design is all one depth, a multi-depth stamp has different levels within the design itself.

This means some details will be pressed further into the fondant while others remain slightly raised.

The result?

A beautifully detailed, dimensional design that really stands out.

Tips & Tricks

  • Prepping Your Stamp

    Firstly you should start by dusting the stamp with cornflour (not icing sugar it has to be cornflour) with a light fluffy brush, ensuring all the details in the stamp are coated. This helps prevent the fondant from sticking to the stamp and ensures clean impressions

  • Your Fondant

    Choosing the right fondant is paramount on how the design will turn out. fresh fondant works best, the consistency needs to be soft and pliable similar to playdough. dry and cracked fondant will not leave a smooth design and won't stick to other fondant

  • Enviroment

    In hotter weather try to Keep the room cool that your decorating in, cover your fondant while working to avoid it drying out. always wear gloves to prevent any fibers that are on your hands transfer into the fondant, it also prevents your body heat from making the fondant 'sweat' or become sticky to your hands

Compare the difference!

Do you prefer the multi level look or the imprint look?

Multi-Layer stamps Imprint Stamps

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