Star piping tips
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The star tip is the most versatile piping nozzle in the kitchen: it pipes rosettes, shells, stars, borders, spritz biscuits and the classic cupcake swirl. What matters is the shape of the prongs and the diameter – we stock star piping tips from 2 to 18 mm, a 22 mm star ribbon tip and sets of 10 or 12 tips.
Open, closed or French star?
- Open star tips have straight prongs and give wide, soft ridges. The best known is the Wilton 1M for cupcake roses; small tips such as no. 13 to 15 are ideal for stars, dots and borders.
- Closed star tips and rosette tips (12 to 18 mm) have prongs that curve inwards. The pattern is tighter and deeper and holds well even with softer icing.
- French star tips have many fine prongs for delicate ridges – perfect for spritz biscuits, meringue, whipped cream and mashed potato.
Right size, right icing, right technique
For a cupcake about 5 cm across, choose a star tip of 12 mm or more, or the 1M; for cake borders and small rosettes 5 to 8 mm is enough. The icing should be medium-stiff: American buttercream, Swiss meringue buttercream or Enchanted Cream hold the ridges well, and whipped cream should be whipped to firm peaks. For a rosette, hold the tip upright, pipe a spiral from the inside out and release the pressure before lifting away.
Our star tips are made of stainless steel and keep their shape. With a coupler you can swap smaller tips on the same bag. Clean the prongs with hot water and a nozzle brush after use and let them dry thoroughly.
Frequently asked questions about star tips
Which star tip is best for cupcakes?
The 1M open star tip is the classic for roses and swirls. For deeper ridges, use a 12 or 13 mm rosette tip.
Which tip do I need for spritz biscuits?
A French star tip of 8 to 12 mm. The dough should be soft enough to pipe evenly.
Is a star tip set worth it?
Yes, if you want to try different sizes. A set of 10 or 12 tips covers everything from fine borders to large rosettes.
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