How to make a pastry syringe with your own hands from scrap materials?

Meet me. A stand for a microphone, a gun and a productive vegetable cutter. All from old syringes. It seems nothing special, but it can brighten up your life. A device for cutting salads can generally be patented, but as the author correctly noted, the wire needs to be built in thinner, or even a mesh of knives needs to be thought out.

Further from the author in machine translation.

In this Instructable, we look at 3 things you can do with new syringes.

We will make a microphone stand, a syringe gun and a figure cutter.

What do you need:

Behind the microphone stand

• Pewter or pewter lid
• Syringe
• Hot Shoe Ball Head
• 3 large nut size

For syringe gun

• Syringe
• Insulating tape

For cutter

• Syringe
• Steel wire

Other things: spray paint, hot glue, drill+bits, permanent marker

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Other ideas

• Nowadays it is quite easy to find any plastic container that is perfect as a confectionery syringe. For example, this could be a small bottle of oxidizing agent included in the paint. The tip of the nozzle must be cut off, the entire contents poured out, and then rinsed thoroughly. This will make an excellent analogue of a culinary syringe.
• The most ordinary (large) medical syringe may be suitable for decorating a cake. A new disposable syringe will do. The needle will make the most delicate lace patterns.
• In addition, you can attach the necessary attachment to the plastic bag using electrical tape.

It goes without saying that such homemade devices cannot fully replace real professional syringes with attachments. These objects will not give such clarity and beauty of patterns, natural lines. But such a solution will be quite suitable for housewives who do not need such an attribute in the kitchen very often. After all, there is no point in spending money on professional equipment if such a syringe is needed extremely rarely. But if cooking is your professional occupation, then it is best to purchase a high-quality metal culinary syringe.

Paper

You can also quickly and cleverly make culinary bags from paper at home. Such products can be used a little more widely than their polyethylene counterparts. Pastry parchment is ideal for these purposes.

1. You need to cut a triangle out of a sheet of parchment and then carefully roll it into a cone.
2. It is important to ensure that there are no gaps between the layers of parchment so that the edible mass does not leak out.
3. The edges of the cone are carefully bent inward so that the figure does not fall apart. The bag is filled with the required mass.
4. A small corner is cut off at the bottom. If detailed shaped decorations are required, then a plastic bottle is better suited for such purposes.
5. You should cut off the neck of the bottle, and make several holes in the lid of the required shape (snowflakes, hearts, circles).
6. Next, this neck is attached to a homemade bag. We're ready to start!

Such devices are very simple to make, but short-lived. The main disadvantage is that they can only be used once. What can replace a cooking syringe with for those who plan to use it often?

Parchment paper

In just a couple of minutes you get a convenient resemblance to a pastry syringe. All you need is baking parchment and scissors. Plain paper will not work; it will quickly become soggy from the creamy mass and tear.

A triangle of suitable size is cut out of parchment and then rolled into a cone. All layers of paper should fit snugly against each other; there is no need to initially leave a hole at the bottom.

In the finished cone, the top part is bent outward so that when filling the cream does not get between the layers of paper. First, the cone is filled with cream, and then a hole of the required diameter is cut off and they begin to decorate the baked goods.

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Fabric

In specialty stores you can often find reusable pastry bags. Why not make such a bag yourself? It is best to make it from dense material that does not fade. Teak would be an ideal option.

1. Two identical triangles should be cut from the fabric.
2. The pieces are machine stitched on both sides, and then the bottom corner is cut off.
3. First, you should try on the nozzle on the future syringe, and only then cut off a piece so as not to make a mistake with the size.
4. So, the desired attachment is inserted into the product, and then the seams are hemmed.
5. To prevent the cream or mass from being knocked out, the bag does not need to be turned inside out.

It is important to remember that the product should be washed after each use, but without using detergents. After all, this is still an attribute for cooking.

Electric sausage grinder

This is a device that is driven by an electric motor.

Design

The electric meat grinder consists of two main elements:

• Electric drive. It is a plastic box, the shape of which is determined by the manufacturer. There is a speed switch on the side or top, and on the front wall there is a slot for installing the working part. In addition to a meat grinder, it can be a juicer, dough mixer, noodle maker and other accessories.
• Work tool. Serves for grinding products. Unlike a blender, it has a screw mechanism and operates at low speeds.

Self-guided step-by-step assembly

The principle of assembling an electric meat grinder for preparing homemade sausage is similar in devices of all brands:

1. Secure the meat grinder to the drive.
2. By rotating counterclockwise, unscrew the ring that presses the mesh.
3. Remove the mesh and knife, and then install the grid back onto the end of the auger.
4. Place the sausage attachment correctly on the grill and screw the ring into place.

The shelf life of raw smoked sausage prepared in an electric meat grinder reaches several months, which allows it to be used in field conditions.

To further chop the minced meat, the knife must be left in place.

How to stuff sausage with an electric meat grinder

The process of filling the shell with minced meat using an electric meat grinder occurs quickly without the use of physical force:

1. Assemble the device and plug it into a power outlet;
2. Tie the end of the casing with a rope and place it on the end of the accordion attachment on the meat grinder.
3. Turn on the machine and start feeding the sausage filling into it.
4. The minced meat, filling the shell, pulls it off the nozzle.
5. After reaching the required length, turn off the electric drive and tie the sausage near the nozzle.
6. Repeat pp. 3-5 until the shell is completely filled.
7. After finishing work, wash the device.

Is recycling possible and how?

There is a method for recycling disposable syringe waste.
Syringe body components used

• a piston made of low-density polyethylene;
• the cylinder is made of high pressure polypropylene.

These materials are cleaned, disinfected and crushed into crumbs with a fraction of 0.2-0.5 mm.

Recycled raw materials are used to produce:

• housings of electrical devices,
• batteries,
• gardening tools,
• trash cans,
• seedling pots,
• flower pots.

also experience in producing films from waste disposable syringes that are not inferior in quality to polymer materials made from primary raw materials. The films can be used to produce garbage bags and store bulk construction materials.

DIY pastry bag from a mayonnaise bag

Another very simple and quick way to make your own piping bag is to use an old mayonnaise bag. But only a mayonnaise bag with a plastic attachment is suitable for this purpose. It is worth noting that this can be a bag of anything, most importantly, with a plastic “spout”.

• Take a suitable bag and squeeze out the remaining contents.
• Cut the bottom of the bag and wash it well, rinse it with hot water.
• Tie the bag after filling it with cream.
• Unscrew the lid on the bag and decorate your baked goods.

The advantage of such a homemade cornet is that it can be used several times. In order to use such a bag several times, wash it well and dry it after each use.

Mayonnaise packaging

A suitable option for making your own confectionery syringe is an empty mayonnaise package. It could also be a pack of condensed milk, mustard or jam. This packaging already has the hole with a lid necessary for working with the cream.

But first you need to prepare the pack:

1. Cut off the bottom part.
2. Wash thoroughly outside and inside.
3. Pour boiling water over the inner surface so that no traces of the previous product remain.
4. Fill with cream. That's all - just unscrew the lid and press on the packaging to create a rose-shaped decoration.

From a plastic bottle

Beautiful roses and other wonderful decorations can be made by using an old plastic bottle. Prepare extra scissors, a plastic bag, and a marker. Do the following:

• cut off the neck of a plastic bottle;
• Draw the desired pattern on the lid with a marker and cut it out with a knife;
• screw the lid onto the cut neck;
• Make a cut in the corner of a plastic bag and insert a homemade nozzle.

In this way, you can prepare several elements to create different decor. In addition to plastic bottle caps, nasal spray nozzles are also suitable.

Tips for beginner pastry chefs

Using any of these methods you will get a practical DIY pastry syringe. You can create beautiful cakes and pastries at home. To make decorating confectionery products easier, you should use the following tips:

• When using a bag, patterns should be made with the left hand, and with the right hand you should hold and squeeze it a little.
• You don’t need to immediately start creating complex landscapes; first you need to learn how to create something simple.
• Dots should be applied with a round nozzle.
• The stars are made with a figured nozzle.
• To prevent trembling from tension in your hand when working, use your left hand under your right hand as a support.
• When creating small patterns or inscriptions, the nozzle should be kept close to the baked goods.

Making cakes is an interesting activity. It is important to adhere to accuracy and caution. The modern confectionery industry is rich in a variety of decoration products. Store-bought products contain dyes, preservatives, and additives. If you learn how to make cakes yourself, you can enjoy delicious and healthy homemade baked goods. A handmade bag will help decorate your masterpieces, making them even more appetizing.

Polyethylene

You will need an ordinary bag and scissors. It would be better if such a plastic bag had a section with a lock, so that the new invention would be easier to use.

1. You need to find a clean medium-sized bag and fill it with cream. This bag can also be filled with pate. It all depends on what kind of dish is being prepared.
2. When the bag is full, its handle is tightly tied.
3. On one side of the bag, carefully cut off a small edge (corner) and begin squeezing.

It goes without saying that this is not a professional tool, but for simple decoration of dishes such an attribute is quite suitable.

How to handle a pastry bag?

Working with a pastry bag requires some skill, so don't expect the lines to be like in a notebook the first time. To make working with a homemade bag easier and the patterns to come out smoother, follow these tips:

1. Place your left hand closer to the tip. Press down on the cream and hold the bag with your right. Or vice versa if you are left-handed.
2. Start with simple patterns if you have little experience. In general, it’s better to practice working with cream on paper or on a rough piece of sponge cake.
3. Try to ensure that the surface on which the patterns will lie is as flat as possible.
4. Is your hand shaking treacherously? Place your hand on your elbow or place something under it so that it is not suspended.

From an old mayonnaise packet

If you still have a mayonnaise bag with a built-in plastic tip, then your piping bag is almost ready. Squeeze out any remaining food from the bag, then rinse the inside and outside of the bag of food. When the bag is dry, cut off the bottom completely; it will be convenient to place the cream through it. Fill the product with the necessary product, but not to the very top, so that you can tie the bag. You can start decorating.

Not only mayonnaise bags are suitable, but also milk, jam, mustard, if they have a plastic tip. Do not forget to thoroughly rinse the bags from previous products. In the future, such a device can be used repeatedly.

DIY thick pastry bag made of fabric

You can sew a thick pastry bag with your own hands from fabric. It is recommended to use natural dense fabrics for this. If you take synthetic fabric, there is a chance that the bag will stain the contents.

• Take a suitable piece of fabric, having previously decided on the size of the future cornet.
• Cut out two isosceles triangles.
• Sew their sides together. The seams should look outward.
• Enlarge the resulting hole using scissors if necessary.
• Also, if necessary, insert a nozzle into it - a special one or a homemade one (a cork with a cut out pattern, etc.).
• Apply the cream and start decorating.
• After working with the pastry bag, wash it well and dry it. This type of cornet is considered reusable.

From fabric you can also sew a bag for decorating baked goods with cream in a different way:

• Cut a large triangle from suitable fabric.
• Form a cone out of it, sew the fabric with one seam facing out.
• Trim the tip to create a hole of the desired size.