I have come across this question more than once, especially if you cook according to recipes from books, you often come across shapes of different lengths, for example: 25x35cm or 30x40cm, etc.
So why buy different molds every time now?

	There is a cheaper and more convenient way. For this we need baking paper, a ruler, a pencil and a stapler. However, you can use any paper: cardboard, landscape and notebook sheets, and even foil.
	On paper we measure the length we need (every millimeter is not important, approximately), do not forget about the edges. We bend along the lines and fasten on the sides with a stapler and we get a shape of the required size.
	Place the resulting form on a regular baking sheet...
	... and fill it with the prepared dough.
	After cooking (for example, a pie), you can check whether all the staplers are in place. Personally, they never go anywhere for me, but just in case :o). P.S. The first time it may seem difficult or tedious to draw centimeters, but if you adapt, then it will be very easy and quick. Perhaps not everyone has a stapler at home, then just glue it with PVA glue.

Many people don’t have small molds for baking muffins and cupcakes, but there is a way out: make molds from baking paper. Well, let's get started:

	Place a disk or any round object (depending on what size molds you need) on a sheet of baking paper and outline it.
	Cut out the circle. Fold it in half, in half again, and again.
	Straighten the circle and cut lightly along the folds, but not all the way. Cut as much as you need the height of the molds; if you need taller molds, then cut a little more, if lower, then cut smaller.
	Then connect the cuts, overlapping the edges, and fasten them with a stapler.
	This is the mold I got. It’s easy and simple, and most importantly, you can bake muffins or cupcakes!

By the way, baking molds can be made in the same way of any size (for Easter cake or cake, for example)

Easter cake is an integral attribute of the Holy Easter holiday. Please note that this is not just a type of holiday baking, but a symbol of the risen Jesus Christ. They begin to bake Easter cakes on Maundy Thursday in special dishes, which can be made from various materials. Having considered all the available types and features of Easter cake molds, you can choose the most suitable option for yourself.

Varieties

All forms for Easter cakes are usually divided into 2 large groups:

• Disposable products. As the name suggests, they can only be used once, since after that they become unsuitable for further use.
• Reusable. Such products, as a rule, can be passed on from generation to generation. They are often made from high-quality metal alloys that are resistant to corrosion and high temperatures. There are split molds, products with a non-stick coating, as well as silicone products, which have been very popular lately.

Disposable products, in turn, can be made from:

• Pulp.
• Aluminum foil.

homemade aluminum foil molds

Each of the varieties has a number of significant advantages, which we will consider later in the article.

How to replace standard forms for Easter cakes?

Sometimes, due to their busyness or some other reasons, housewives forget to prepare molds for Easter cakes. However, if this happens, do not be upset. There is always at least one way out of every difficult situation.

The list of possible options does not end there. Some housewives manage to bake Easter cakes even in ceramic and clay pots intended for indoor flowers and seedlings, as well as in corrugated muffin tins. In addition, wide-necked bottles made of thick heat-resistant glass can be used for baking.

Making your own Easter cake mold

You can easily make a cake mold from scrap materials. To do this, you will need a regular jar of the desired volume, a stapler, baking paper and food foil. Next you need to do the following:

1. The foil is unrolled and placed on the table. Cover it with baking paper on top, and then put another layer of foil.
2. The jar is rolled up in foil and paper so that about 7 cm remains at the bottom for the bottom of the mold.
3. The joint of the resulting pipe is secured using a stapler.
4. Form a bottom from foil and secure it with a stapler.
5. The bottom and sides of the resulting product are covered with oiled paper.

How to make your own cake pan from foil and paper

Advantages and features of paper molds

One of the most economical, convenient and practical options for baking are paper cake pans. Thanks to their properties, they perfectly preserve the taste of baked goods and provide the cake with a beautiful and even shape. Among their other advantages:

To bake Easter cake using a disposable paper pan, you need to follow the following simple procedure:

1. The mold is filled 1/3 with dough, leveling its surface.
2. Place in a warm place so that the dough rises a little.
3. Bake in a preheated oven for about 40 minutes at a temperature not exceeding 160 °C.
4. After baking, do not remove the cake from the paper pan. In such forms, baked goods cool evenly and do not become soggy.

Paper cake molds can be purchased at the market or in stores. They are sold both individually and as a set.

When baking Easter cake, make sure that the largest pans are placed deep in the oven, and the smallest pans are placed closer to the door.

Features of aluminum foil products

These are lightweight and convenient baking dishes designed for one-time use. The process of baking Easter cakes with their help is quite quick and easy. The baked goods are baked evenly and turn out nice and tall.

A special feature of the presented products is their very interesting shape. Easter cakes baked in aluminum foil come out in the form of a neat trapezoid. They have a narrow bottom and a wide top. Traditional Easter cakes, which can be baked using metal or paper Easter molds, are round, like bread, with a beautiful cap on top.

Please note that after baking, the cake must be immediately removed from such a mold, since the baked goods become soggy in aluminum foil. This is its only drawback, which looks quite insignificant against the background of the previously listed advantages. You can buy a product made from aluminum foil in a store or make it yourself.

Advantages and features of silicone molds

In the last few years, silicone molds for baking Easter cakes have become at the peak of popularity among housewives. The baked goods in them turn out beautiful, fluffy and rosy. Such products do not need to be lubricated with oil before use. The cake in them does not burn and does not stick to the bottom or walls, which cannot be said about traditional steel or aluminum forms.

In addition to the above, silicone products also have the following advantages:

Silicone baking molds look like smooth and elastic rubber. They are made from medical silicone, which has the following properties:

• non-toxic;
• resistance to high and low temperatures;
• resistance to fats and acids;
• no reaction with food;
• absence of any smell.

Before first use, it is recommended to rinse the product thoroughly in warm soapy water. Then you need to wipe it with a dry cloth and lubricate it with a small amount of vegetable oil. No further use of oil is required.

However, like other similar attributes for baking Easter cakes, silicone molds have disadvantages. Since silicone is a fairly soft material, it is very susceptible to mechanical stress. It can be easily pierced and cut with a knife. After damage, the product becomes unusable. Therefore, you should be careful when using it.

Please note that when choosing silicone molds, you should not skimp on them. Cheaper options are usually made from industrial silicone, which has a certain degree of toxicity and is often colored with bright, cheap dyes. Baking Easter cakes in such forms is not recommended, since eating such baked goods can negatively affect your health.

Advantages and features of detachable products

Such products superficially resemble the shapes intended for making biscuits. Their only difference is that they are taller and narrower.

As a rule, they are made from various metal alloys that are highly resistant to corrosion, as well as high and low temperatures.

Do they need to be lubricated with oil before use? The answer to this question is a resounding “yes.” Before baking, be sure to cover the bottom and sides with food paper soaked in vegetable oil. This will protect the cake from sticking to the sides and burning.

Among the advantages of the presented products are ease of use, as well as the ease with which you can get the cake after baking. To do this, you just need to remove the latch, push the sides apart and remove the hot cake.

Using a springform pan, you can bake a voluminous, fluffy and airy cake. Baked goods retain their volume after baking, which is very important for housewives. Therefore, detachable products are deservedly very popular among consumers.

Non-stick coated containers

Some housewives prefer products having a non-stick coating. They are made from light and durable metal alloys. Outwardly, they resemble a multicooker bowl. Such forms have low sides, which are coated inside with a special composition that protects the dough from burning.

Both adults and children really like biscuits, muffins, and puddings, and the range of confectionery accessories for their preparation is simply huge. However, it often becomes difficult to remove the product from the container, but homemade paper cupcake pans can handle this with a bang. Making them is very simple, entertaining and interesting, and cooking in these baskets will save us from the tedious procedure of washing dishes.

As you know, paper will endure anything, and this applies not only to writing, because in our case, the durability, endurance and versatility of the qualities of cellulose are the main factors in its leading position among other figured “frames” for desserts.

These light, elegant baskets perform A+ in both the cold and the oven. In addition, the confectionery product is easily removed from such molds without losing its integrity and aesthetic value. Plus, if we wish, we won’t even need to pick out the cupcake from the capsule, because this particular detail, if skillfully designed and decorated, will become an excellent table decor.

Types of paper molds

Muffin pans can be made from several types of pulp industry products. The simplest option is parchment food paper, smooth and quite dense.

As a rule, this material undergoes special treatment for greater strength and moisture resistance, where acid is used as impregnation. Such capsules for confectionery products are characterized by high heat resistance and perfectly absorb excess fat.

However, today on the Olympus of confectionery glory is silicone-coated food paper. Such baskets have room to turn around. They are made in a variety of shapes - from large to miniature. These molds are most often preferred by confectionery production, small dessert cafes and shops, as well as experienced housewives.

DIY cupcake tins

Nowadays, retail outlets can offer a wide range of ready-made paper capsules for cupcakes, but when it comes to baking, there is nothing closer to the heart of hand-made forms.

There is no need to worry ahead of time, we won’t need to install a whole mini-factory at home and spend the whole day building baskets; on the contrary, the whole procedure will take no more than half an hour, and the only tools we will need are:

• Compass or circle stencil;
• Simple pencil;
• A sheet of parchment;
• Two metal corrugated cake pans;
• Bowl of water;
• Scissors;

and irrepressible enthusiasm.

You can also involve children in this activity. For them it will be both entertainment and a small feat. And if you decide to add a riot of colors and originality to the molds, then it is better to get food coloring so that our baskets are safe for use.

Now let's start making the molds:

To fill our handmade baskets with dough, you can use a special baking dish, placing them in the recesses. But this is only an additional measure, because our paper capsules, even without unnecessary support, will be able to perfectly withstand the pressure of the rising biscuit on their own.

If you find it difficult to make such molds, you can simply send silicone or other molds with parchment paper.

If you have started a tea party in the company of girlfriends, or your child needs to prepare a treat for a holiday at school or kindergarten, then muffins with raisins or chocolate, with jam or nuts will be an excellent solution, and homemade paper molds for baking cupcakes will be an excellent help in this difficult task.

You can lengthen the free edge of the nail plate using special forms. In the first case, you have to glue a piece of plastic to the horny surface and give it the necessary contours, as well as carefully file down the borders with the contact zone. Forms for nail extensions allow you to immediately create a smooth and imperceptible transition using a ready-made template.

What types of nail extensions are there?

The classification of the described devices is carried out according to 2 parameters - material of manufacture and method of fastening. The first group contains disposable (soft) and reusable (hard) forms for nail extensions. They, in turn, are also divided into several types.

Disposable accessories can be made from the following materials:

• paper with metal or polymer coating;
• foil;
• combination of metal and polymer.

Reusable forms are made of metal or Teflon; plastic is extremely rarely used; it is too difficult to disinfect. Manicure specialists prefer disposable devices, as they allow ready-made templates to be perfectly adjusted to any nail plate and create ideal contours for each client.

There are also lower (standard) and upper forms for nail extensions.

The first type indicated is a substrate on which the working material is laid out. The disadvantage of such devices is the need to file, grind and polish the surface after extension.

The upper forms look like tips with a graduation scale. Their use makes it possible to obtain a completely smooth and shiny surface that does not require modification.

How to use different forms for nail extensions?

The accuracy of the procedure and the aesthetic appearance of the extended nails depend on how the form is attached. Therefore, it is important to know how to put them on correctly.

Disposable devices are pre-compressed, acquiring an oval shape. In this state, the forms are put on the fingers so that the natural nails are within the special hole, and the template is their continuation. With the help of the “ears,” the side rollers of the finger are covered as tightly as possible, this will prevent excess material from leaking onto the skin. If necessary, the accessory can be trimmed with scissors, adjusting it to the desired contours.

For extensions using reusable forms, the material is laid out on the inside of the template. First, it is attached to the natural nail and pressed tightly, after which the free edge is lengthened. After the material has dried, the form is carefully and easily removed from above.

How to replace forms for nail extensions?

If you urgently need to carry out the extension procedure, but there are no special templates and you can’t buy them, you can use thick and smooth foil. It is advisable to pre-cut blanks similar to disposable molds. It is not recommended to try to replace devices with paper, cellophane or oilcloth.

Today there are many different baking containers on sale; you can use them to create different desserts. However, prices for quality products are quite high, so many people decide to make cake molds with their own hands.

We offer you to get acquainted with several popular methods for making such devices.

Foil container

The easiest to make is the round shape.

It is not suitable for long-term use, however, for one-time baking it is the most suitable option. The advantage is that a wide variety of shapes can be created from this material.

For baking, you need to find a rigid container with a diameter of 20 cm, which will become the basis for our work. The foil should cover the entire surface of the selected dish, all excess is cut off and folded. The upper edges are additionally re-sealed; all seams must be secured, if possible, with a stapler.

When the product is ready, it is coated with oil and used for its intended purpose.

This form can be detachable or solid; to do this, it is enough to leave one seam uncovered.

Parchment form

This round mold for baking any cakes is created in the same way as in the previous version. Several layers of wet parchment are applied to the metal base, which is then carefully pressed to repeat all the curves. After this, the future container for the cake is placed in a warm place until completely dry. Afterwards, the paper form is carefully separated from the metal base. Unlike the foil method, this is a longer production method.

Plastic heart shape

To work you will need 2 empty 1.5 liter plastic bottles, sharp scissors and a large stapler. We cut off the necks, lower parts, and cut along the length to make rectangular plates. We stack them on top of each other and secure one of the short sides with a stapler.

We bend the free edges and connect them in the same way. The result is a 20 cm springform cake tin. It can be used for making no-bake desserts or for pressing out round sponge cakes.

Shape and cans

To prepare the dessert you will need several tin cans, metal scissors, a ruler and pliers. A similar springform mold for making a cake with your own hands can be reused.

Using scissors, cut off the bottom and top of the cans. Afterwards, the remaining containers are cut along the entire surface so that flat sheets are obtained. Each of them is cut into identical cavities 15 cm wide. Now, using pliers, the strips are connected to each other until a shape of the required size is obtained. The shape of the product can be flat to make a round cake or patterned. It is important to very carefully secure all the edges, so that later it will be easier to remove the finished product from the mold made by yourself.

Cardboard form

To work you will need food cardboard, food paper, scissors and a stapler. First, cut out the bottom for the future shape. The rectangle should be large. Strips are cut out of paper slightly wider than the height of the future cake. They are connected to each other until the desired size is obtained.

To secure the shape, you need to make small cuts along the bottom edge on the base. They are folded and attached to the base using a stapler. To prevent the dough from sticking, it is recommended to place parchment paper inside the resulting form.