How To Use Icing Tip Coupler

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How to use icing tip coupler. Russian piping tips are too large for standard couples but you can buy over-sized couplers to fit them. The larger male piece will be dropped into the bag after it has been cut. If you dont plan on changing tips you can put the tip directly in the bag but I ALWAYS use a coupler.

I also have another post written on how to use this technique for icing tips that require icing coupler. Make tri-color swirls of icing on your cupcakes with these three-color couplers. Plop a spatula-full or two of icing onto the plastic wrap.

Tip s you will need. The advantage of using a coupler is the ability to change the tip without refilling the bag. Before first and after each use wash coupler and tips in warm soapy water.

Place the coupler over. Drop the base of the coupler to the end of the decorating bag. Use a pair of scissors to mark a spot on the bag about inch before the first thread on the narrow end of the coupler.

Place the decorating tip on the narrow end of the coupler and screw on the ring to hold it in place. Dont forget to check it out too. PRO TIP You dont want the inner coupler to protrude out of the hole too much since the idea is to pinch the bag between the base and the collar.

If youre planning to use more than one tip on the same bag you can use a coupler to make it easy to swap out piping tips. This topic is on how to use one tip for many icing colors for tips that do not require icing coupler. If you have only one pastry tip and no coupler improvise using the tools you have.