How to Pipe Beads

The bead shape makes impressive borders outlines and accents on letters and designs; also a cute trim on clothing and gingerbread houses. The basis for making piped hearts and figure piping.

Ingredients & Tools
Instructions

Instructions

How to Pipe Beads

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Hold bag at a 45 degree angle with the tip slightly above surface. Squeeze as you lift tip slightly so that the icing fans out.
Relax pressure as you draw the tip down and bring the bead to a point; stop squeezing and pull away.
For elongated beads: As you squeeze out the icing, slowly relax pressure to draw out a longer point.