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DIY Lady Lock Forms | Cannoli Tubes For Under $4

Calling all Cannoli, lady lock, clothespin cookie, and cream horn fans, this DIY is for you.
Stop searching for a reliable and durable form for your baking.
Easily and rapidly made, durable, reusable, and inexpensive make these the perfect option!
Prep Time2 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Additional Time3 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: DIY with Dana
Yield: 16 Small Lady Lock Pins or 9 LG Cannoli Pins

Equipment

  • Circular Saw
  • Pencil
  • Sandpaper/Sanding BlockĀ 
  • Foil

Materials

  • 1 " x 48 Dowel Rod Cannoli/Cream Horns
  • 1/2 " x 48 Dowel Rod Lady Locks and Mini Cannoli
  • Circular Saw
  • Pencil
  • Nonstick Aluminum Foil
  • *Optional Sand Paper 250 Grit Fine

Instructions

  • Purchase The Dowel Rods You need for each size
  • Mark 1" Dowels at the 5" intervals
  • Mark the 1/2" dowels at the 3" intervals
  • Wear Safety Glasses
  • Using a saw cut each dowel at the marked interval, you will need to keep the rod steady when you cut and secure, which may require holing it with your other hand or securing it with a clamp to a work surface you can cut on.
  • Cut each dowel at the marked interval.
  • You'll want to sand the ends to remove the painted marks (if your rods have them) or if the ends are too rough (again optional) You do not want to keep the paint on the ends of the rod, it may not be suitable for use with food!
  • Once you've cut all the pins (tubes, forms, molds) gather them and wash them with dish soap and water to rinse and allow them to dry.
  • Once dried cut NONSTICK foil to cover the newly created tube (form,mold, pin) leaving enough to twist each end like a "Tootsie Roll"
  • Store covered with aluminum foil (unless totally disgusting) in a plastic zippered bag or a snap top container.

Video

Notes

I suggest purchasing 2 of each doubling baking capacity.
Do make sure to scrub the stain dots at the end of each rod (it is painted)
Do not skip the washing step.
For food, there are never enough ways to keep things sanitary.
Shop at Home Depot Or Lowe's for great deals on Dowel Rods.
You can choose other sizes, the sizes I chose fit well for pastry bag tips and are comparable to the sizes you purchase in bakeries everywhere.
Grab my Cream Horn Recipe.