make your own egg ring

In my experience, it really isn’t worth trying to build your own egg ring. They are very affordable as is and you won’t really save that much money if you buy the supplies and assemble one yourself. However, if you have some of the right tools and resources, it can certainly be done at no cost and may be worth the effort if money is tight. Below I’ll provide some suggestions for construction if you choose the DIY route.

The first and most important component to build is the ring that will sit on the surface of the pan. The best metal for this that most people can have around the house is definitely aluminum. Aluminum is a very malleable metal and can also withstand the heat of cooking. It will be the easiest to form into a ring shape (if it isn’t already) and durable at the same time. Aluminum foil will be too flimsy, so look for thicker aluminum foil in your basement or storage area. Most ductwork for heating and cooling systems is aluminum, so check for scraps you can use.

The second aspect to build is the handle to handle the egg ring. This can be done with any long, thin object you have around the house. Keep in mind, though, that it helps if your egg ring is dishwasher safe, so make sure it’s a durable material and not hard cardboard or anything else that will wear out in the dishwasher.

Finally, you will need to connect the handle and the metal ring. This sounds like a very simple task, but you need to make sure that the handle doesn’t get too hot to touch. If you end up using metal for the handle, you’ll need some sort of damper to prevent heat from going up through the handle. This can be done a number of ways, but if we’re trying to keep the price at $0.00, I’d recommend a small piece of wood clamped between the two pieces. Obviously if your handle is wooden then you don’t need to worry, but if not I would recommend just cutting a very small square to use from whatever is available. I should note that even if your handle is made of wood, it can still get very hot and you may need to wrap it in styrofoam (or something similar) which could be removed for cleaning.

Hopefully this helps all the do-it-yourselfers who are always trying to save a few bucks. Happy cooking!