How to Pipe a Star

Instructions

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1. - Using a decorating bag fitted with a star tip, hold the bag straight up, with the tip just slightly above the surface.
2. - Squeeze the bag to form a star. Use light pressure to form a small star; add more pressure to make a bigger star.
3. - Stop squeezing before pulling tip away.
4. -

   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

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