The PME Easy Cut Dowels are great when you are designing a multi-tiered cake. Multi-tiered cakes require additional support and there are these dowels perfect for. The easy cut dowels from PME can be cut with scissors, so easy to use! Instructions: Prepare pattern, ensure correct layout. Push the dowels fully into the cake down to the board. The dowels can be cut with scissors to the required length. Ensure each tier is placed on a cake board, card or plate before assembly.