Ateco vs Wilton Decorating Tip Set: Therefore, cannot decide which one is a better buy?
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Which one did you end up picking? Also, are you happy with your purchase? I am trying to decide between Wilton and Ateco as well and would love to know more about your experience!
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I use the Wilton tips avialable at Walmart and Michael's Craft stores. Any brand will work since you can cut the bag to the correct size of the tip.
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I personally prefer the Wilton fondant for modeling- it's not so sticky and dries harder. It also doesn't get the wrinkly 'skin' on it. Definitely dust the mold with cornstarch so it doesn't stick and mix in a little tylose powder if you want it to set even harder. Good luck!
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Hi Susan sorry I don't have the Wilton tips to try, so I cannot answer your query. The tips the Masterclass set comes with have worked very well for our daughter who loves to bake and decorate cakes and cup-cakes with butter cream icing/frosting.
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I have the grassy tip, but I do not remember if I special ordered it or if it came with the set. I have ordered so many items, its hard to keep track. perhaps Ateco will answer that for you. the case is cheap thin plastic that cracks. mine was broken when it showed up. the tips are good though.
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No Jenny , they do not come with tips but they are very stronng and makes for easy clean up. I bought my tips from Wilton also.
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The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine exterior appearance, then you can have a super-high quality product at a good price!Hope this helps. The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine... » Read More The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine exterior appearance, then you can have a super-high quality product at a good price!Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Mike, I use the wilton tips. I bought these for back up incase I loose my wilton one and I just went and checked to see if the wilton tips will fit , and they do.
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These bags come untrimmed at the bottom, in other words, you can use the directly with any Ateco tip; you can use kitchen shears to widen the bottom, to accommodate your adapter, which will allow you to switch tips for your decorating needs. These are professional, high-quality bags, and they are the very best!
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I bought a set at dept store on sale last fall then wanted to add just two additional 5 piece place settings & was only offered as same large service set as dept store only much more expensive on Oneida website than on sale at dept store. I then found only the same large service set of Stafford Mirror on Amazon priced less than dept store sale price so ordered set from Amazon. Very elegant w/ good china at Thanksgiving yet I didn't have to polish but I purchased for everyday use w/ my multi-colored sets of Fiestaware. Looks very nice w/ my Fiestaware, also & Nice weight to hold & use, especially the table knife. I bought a set at dept store on sale last fall then wanted to add just two additional 5 piece place settings & was only offered as same large service set as dept store only much more expensive on Oneida website than on sale at dept store. I then found only the same large service set of Stafford Mirror on Amazon priced less than dept store sale price so ordered set from Amazon. Very elegant w/ good china at Thanksgiving yet I didn't have to polish but I purchased for everyday use w/ my multi-colored sets of Fiestaware. Looks very nice w/ my Fiestaware, also & Nice weight to hold & use,... » Read More I bought a set at dept store on sale last fall then wanted to add just two additional 5 piece place settings & was only offered as same large service set as dept store only much more expensive on Oneida website than on sale at dept store. I then found only the same large service set of Stafford Mirror on Amazon priced less than dept store sale price so ordered set from Amazon. Very elegant w/ good china at Thanksgiving yet I didn't have to polish but I purchased for everyday use w/ my multi-colored sets of Fiestaware. Looks very nice w/ my Fiestaware, also & Nice weight to hold & use, especially the table knife. « Show Less
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Get the gronomics stain/varnish. It is food friendly. Just out gronomics varnish into amazon search.
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I am not familiar with the Ateco brand of decorating tips, I use Wilton (from years ago). These bags are designed so that you can cut the tip off so that any size coupler would work. Hope this helps
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Per the Instruction Sheet: "Couplers are included with the Dessert Decorator Plus so you can use a wide variety of Wilton standard and large decorating tips."
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There are many different products you can buy to fill pastry, it depends on your comfort level and what you are filling. Wilton and Norpro have some good options that are kits with different tips. I have been decorating for many years now and I have a long stainless steel tip that I use with a pastry bag. You can purchase many of these items on Amazon. If you choose the tip and pastry bag option, look for a 'bismarck' tip. The length allows you to get the tip further inside the pastry lengthwise for filling.
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Almost all the tips are in the 52 set and they are very strong, though not numbered like wilton or ateco. I never bought 55 set before and I don't know those tips that are missing. Thanks
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I ordered a separate tip to decorate cupcakes. But, there are several tips you can use to decorate cupcakes.
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I did not purchase the Wilton Dessert Decorator Plus so I cannot answer this question.