# How to Design a Printable Cookie Form Using 3D CAD Software

**How to Design a Printable Cookie Form Using 3D CAD Software**

Baking is not just a culinary art; it’s also a creative expression, and cookie forms or cutters are an essential tool for turning simple dough into intricate shapes. Designing a custom cookie form adds a personal touch to your baking and ensures your cookies stand out. With SelfCAD, a powerful yet beginner-friendly [3D modeling software](https://www.selfcad.com/), creating a printable cookie form has never been easier.

  

This article walks you through the process of designing a printable cookie form using SelfCAD, focusing on creating shapes, adjusting dimensions, and ensuring the design is suitable for 3D printing. Whether you’re a baker looking to customize your creations or a hobbyist exploring 3D modeling, this guide will help you turn your ideas into reality

To access the interactive tutorial to this article, check out [https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/41304r556f2v5y434a25296y3v71664b34a5](https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/41304r556f2v5y434a25296y3v71664b34a5)

  

Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cylinder; Set Vertical segments to 10

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Click to finalize Cylinder

Click to activate Polygon selection; Click on highlighted region to select it

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Click Delete button to delete selected object

Click to activate Vertex selection; Click on highlighted region to select it

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Click Scale on the Toolbar; Set x to 40, z to 40

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Click on selection cube to turn off region selection

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Add thickness; Set Thickness to 1, Use Mirrored Thickness to true

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Click to finalize Add Thickness

Click to activate Polygon selection; Click on highlighted region to select it

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From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Inset; Set Inset Amount to 3, Click Add Option to add next macro step

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Set operation to extrusion, amount to 10, Click Add Option to add next macro step, Set operation to inset, amount to 1

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Click to finalize inset

Click copy button to copy selected objects

From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 12. Use mirrored thickness to true 

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Click to finalize add thickness

Click on mesh 4 to select it

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 4(1) to subtract. 

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Click to finalize difference

  

As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials ([https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials](https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials)) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy ([https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/](https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/)), [https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101](https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101), and 3D Modeling 101 series ([https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB)). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace