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.
Ingredients
Buttercream Frosting
Tools
Open Star Cake Decorating Tip 18
12-Inch Disposable Decorating Bags, 12-Count
Open Star Cake Decorating Tip 1M
Open Star Cake Decorating Tip 16
Standard Open Star Tip 32
Large Drop Flower Cake Decorating Tip 2D
Open Star Cake Decorating Tip 21
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
Notes
How To
Buttercream Frosting Consistency
Whether you’re frosting a cake or piping decorations, the consistency of the frosting is key to getting the right results. Thankfully, it’s easy to take your buttercream from stiff to soft consistency, and the other way around!
