Three dimensions that are easy to confuse
The outside size tells you how much marker you will be holding. The holes and slots determine how the line sits in it. Making a cookie smaller should not automatically make those openings smaller too.
| Feature | In our standard markers | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Line hole | 6 mm diameter | The round opening at the inner end of a slot. |
| Slot | 3 mm wide | The passage from the outside edge to the hole. |
| Hole spacing | Varies with the size preset | The distance between the centres of the two line holes. |
Our slots meet the holes tangentially, with the slot running into one side of the circle. That offset is part of the design. On a cookie, the two hole centres lie across the middle of the marker. The large centre opening on a donut is a separate feature, not one of its line holes.
Use a size preset, not the slicer’s scale control
For example, scaling a 55 mm cookie down to 45 mm would also shrink a 3 mm slot to about 2.45 mm and a 6 mm hole to about 4.91 mm. Our 45 mm preset keeps the holes and slots at their original dimensions and sets the hole spacing to 18 mm. The 50 mm preset uses 20 mm spacing.
Select the size in the marker designer before downloading. The new outline, lettering area and line features are built together.
Check the printed openings on your line
A 3 mm slot is a model dimension, not a statement that every 3 mm cord will fit the same way. The finished opening, cord construction and wear all affect the feel. Check your print on the line you use, including handling it with your usual gloves. Remove loose print strings from the opening; a cracked or distorted slot is a reason to replace the marker.
