How to Pipe a Star

One of the most popular techniques, stars come in a range of sizes and styles. Experiment with open and closed stars for variation in look. The star technique is timeless and can be used as a classic border or as a stunning fill-in for the top of a dessert.

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Instructions

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Using a decorating bag fitted with a star tip, hold the bag straight up, with the tip just slightly above the surface.
Squeeze the bag to form a star. Use light pressure to form a small star; add more pressure to make a bigger star.
Stop squeezing before pulling tip away.
To create a pull-out star, form the star, then continue squeezing and pull tip up and away. Decrease pressure as you reach the desired length.
Hint: See your project instructions for the correct size tip to use.
- For a small star, try using Tip 13
- For a larger standard star, try using Tip 22
- For an extra-large star, try using tip 1M or 4B