I want to engrave on the back of aluminum cake pans. Is this possible, or is aluminum too soft (will I bust right through the metal?) Thanks!
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Set the engraver for a light setting and it shouldn't be a problem. If you set the engraver for too deep a setting and press too hard you will go through.
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You will be able to engrave the aluminum pans with no problem. I assume you are talking about the regular cake pans, not the thin ones that comes with the store bought cakes.I use my engraver for about everything. Hope this helps.Dave
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Yes it is okay to use the metal cookie cutters.. I used the Alteco stainless steel cutter on mine..my Joseph Joseph Roll Up Non-Slip Silicone Pastry Mat is still in perfect shape after 4 months of purchase n up to 7 uses..No dents No cuts : )
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I sprayed the pan like crazy with the cooking spray that contains flour and oil-Pam makes one, Bakers Joy (?), and William Sonoma has a brand. just spray and spray and spray. I have several kinds of pans and they all come out beautifully...hope I'm not jinxing myself. It took me much longer than I anticipated to frost and decorate the train -but it came out darling! have fun!
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Like Michelle I havent done it but looking at how thick they are I dont see why not. (You might want to check with an engraving store for any special requirement though)
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When I purchased the pan I received a booklet showing how to place the metal blocks to make different numbers and letters. Suggest you check back with Amazon for the booklet or the company that sent it to you. Definitely needed. When you have directions the pan is wonderful. Have used it several times to make number birthday cakes for grandchildren. Good luck!
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Hi there! I have not yet, but I was told by a few folks around town they could absolutely engrave on copper. :) Hope that helps!
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Personally I do not use metal in my pans just because I want them to stay nice for a long time. I simply love this set and want to take care of it, so I would use a plastic fork to scramble eggs!
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Yes, you have o use a metal backing sheet beneath it but it's an awesome product. I bake alphabet cookies on it ever couple of weeks fr my kids classmates. I love it.
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You are going to have to cut that part loose like you did before. Personally i found it the easiest task; just take a butter knife (or the thinnest knife you have) - the utensil does not have to be sharp, and bring it was close to the metal as possible and just run your knife along the underside of the cake and it should come out without any issues. Once i started running my knife it came off and without cutting away at the cake at all. If you had problems with this, you could add a piece of parchment next time to the bottom - it shouldn't effect the chiffon cake at all. But honestly, i don't think you'll have problems getting the bottom off - it's usually the easiest part! You are going to have to cut that part loose like you did before. Personally i found it the easiest task; just take a butter knife (or the thinnest knife you have) - the utensil does not have to be sharp, and bring it was close to the metal as possible and just run your knife along the underside of the cake and it should come out without any issues. Once i started running my knife it came off and without cutting away at the cake at all. If you had problems with this, you could add a piece of parchment next time to the bottom - it shouldn't effect the chiffon cake at all. But honestly, i... » Read More You are going to have to cut that part loose like you did before. Personally i found it the easiest task; just take a butter knife (or the thinnest knife you have) - the utensil does not have to be sharp, and bring it was close to the metal as possible and just run your knife along the underside of the cake and it should come out without any issues. Once i started running my knife it came off and without cutting away at the cake at all. If you had problems with this, you could add a piece of parchment next time to the bottom - it shouldn't effect the chiffon cake at all. But honestly, i don't think you'll have problems getting the bottom off - it's usually the easiest part! « Show Less
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Yes, with a napkin or your hands butter the pans and add a little bit of flour. The flour should be all over! Then, after you take them out of the over, wait until they're cold for taking the cake out with a knife! This is what I do for mini filled cakes. I haven't used them for any other kind of dessert! Hope this advice helps you!
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I really don't have the answer to that. Hope not because love the product. Remember your aluminium pans probably do have toxins and how long have we been baking directly on those.
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Isn't this terrible? I'm not sure. I bought them after seeing many recipes online (made delicious lavender shortbread cookies). The letter stamps are made of plastic ( I would have preferred something metal I thought) but then they worked beautifully and were easy to clean.
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the silicone pans hold nicely, specially the Chicago Metallic, this specific one has an inside metal frame, they do last a lot I have another brands for almost 10 years now, and to clean then it is a very easy task since there is no way you can scratch them as the metal ones. I have made on this cream pound cake and they came out perfect, what you just need to do though is to reduce and adjust the cooking time from your standard recipe since the product comes out smaller and cooks faster.
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I've had this happen with other aluminum baking pans (my husband put in the dishwasher). Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do to bring back the original look. I don't think it affects the baking process or the taste of any foods baked in it, but it sure is unsightly to look at!
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Yes. The aluminum is fairly thin and can bend or be dented fairly easily, so a bit of care is required. Knives and forks scratch the surface. Thicker stainless pans might be better if you plan to use the pan frequently or anticipate rough handling.
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I don't think they have. Took 3 tries to get a good one for me. I did one through amazon and one through the company. The company tried to tell me you can't laser engrave aluminum. I grew up in the machining industry. My dad and grandfather and great uncles all are machinists.
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I bought these granite-ware pans in the first place to AVOID aluminum! My partner hates aluminum cookware and stainless steel in this size is very expensive. We use it in our Toaster Oven. This from WebMD: "One of the most publicized and controversial theories concerns aluminum, which became a suspect in Alzheimer's disease when researchers found traces of this metal in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease." This stuff is iron sprayed with a food safe enamel and baked to cure (I used to do hobby ceramics). When I clean it, I use a stainless steel pot scratcher and Comet Cleanser to remove any baked on cooking oil and then wash it as normal with dish soap (cleanser will leave a residue). The pot scratcher/cleanser routine does not harm the baked enamel surface, nor will a steel wool pad. I have many pieces of granite ware baking pans and we love them, just a little olive oil spray and they are good to go!