How to Cut Perfect Sugar Paste Shapes with a Scalpel (No Stretching or Sliding!)

It’s impossible to own cutters for every shape and size — which is why learning to cut shapes neatly by hand is such a game-changer. Straight edges (like squares or strips) are easy enough… but curved sides, wavy edges, and irregular frames are where most people get stuck. In this post I’ll show you how to cut out clean curved shapes with a scalpel or knife, so you can get that neat, professional finish even when you don’t have the exact cutter.