Many multi-use baking stencil sets include four sizes: 3.5 inches, 5 inches, 8 inches, and 10 inches.
Stencils work with spreadable materials such as royal icing, fondant, buttercream, and melted chocolate, and can also be used with airbrushing. They’re also suitable for sprinkling dry powders like cocoa, powdered sugar, or cinnamon through the stencil to create patterns.
Place the stencil flat over the dessert or drink, then either sprinkle powdered sugar, cocoa, or cinnamon through the stencil or apply a spreadable medium (royal icing, fondant, buttercream, or chocolate). Lift the stencil straight up to reveal the pattern. For impression-style stampers, roll the stamper with a rolling pin to transfer the design.
Listings that explicitly use terms like "durable," "built to last," or "multi-use," or that list stainless steel as the material, suggest greater durability or reusability. Descriptions calling a product "thin, flexible plastic" emphasize fine detail and flexibility but don’t by themselves guarantee long-term durability—check the product description for material and care details.
Stencils and stampers are used on cakes, pastries, pies, drinks, and cookies. Some listings highlight holiday baking and seasonal designs, and several stamper sets are marketed for crafting or baking activities with kids.