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Most people use engraved rolling pins for cookies – it’s what they’re best known for. Butter cookies, shortbread, gingerbread… they all hold patterns beautifully. Another favorite? Pottery. Pressing designs into clay makes for unique mugs, plates, and all kinds of handmade pieces.
But there are other fun ways to use them too:
- Jewelry Making – Roll patterns into air-dry or polymer clay to make earrings, pendants, or charms.
- Kids’ Crafts – Great for little hands! Rolling patterns into air-dry clay is an easy and fun way to create textured art or ornaments.
- Fondant & Marzipan – Skip the extra decorating and roll patterns directly onto fondant for an easy but elegant cake finish.
- Salt Dough Crafts – Make textured ornaments, tags, or keepsakes using a simple salt dough recipe.
- Pasta – Yes, really! Roll a pattern onto fresh pasta dough before cutting for a handmade look.
A rolling pin can do a lot more than you’d think! If you’ve ever tried something unique, we’d love to hear about it.
