Do you not need to use a coupler for this set? Usually with Wilton pastry tips I've used the large coupler. Maybe I don't need to do that?! Excitement
752749
No they fit well inside of the bag. Really big tips. Too big for macaron batter. They'd work well for frostings though.
752750
No only if you want to easily change the tips. I never use a coupler on mine. It is not a cake decorating set per say where you would need to change the tip more than once.
752751
I do not use a coupler. It is not necessary with this washable, reusable pastry bag. Very pleased with this purchase.
2009730
One previous poster recommended using cupcake liners... which didn't work too well for me. I bought this instead: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052WG0EG/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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It's probably unnecessary to have two. However, for me, it's safest to have two for heaver pots pans etc. I'm also always misplacing one so a second is critical for my baking sanity. :)
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I used what the mix recommended. It's non-stick, but I checked with fork at midpoint and at end just to make sure. When batter turned into cake as fork showed I pulled it out of oven. It came out fine. Most important is to use a good amount of Pam on divider blades and everywhere else. Non-stick doesn't work as well as you'd think. Use/spray oil. If not its a bear to clean. I found out the hard way.
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Don't use these for frosting. Buy a pastry bag and tips. This will give you the most control over frosting. Buy 1 big bag for boarders and one small bag for writing. I am sure amazon sells a kit.
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Roxanne...these tips work great with parchment. I took a close look at the Dessert Decorator and it appears they attach by coupler. I prefer parchment for better design control. Have fun whatever you do!
978582
When you buy these bags and you will continue over and over again, I suggest the Ateco 6 piece pastry tube and tips set for $9.99. These allow you to make gorgeous cake borders with just one go around a cake or decorate a cupcake with just one tip. Once you get into this you will be buying more diverse sets. I wish I could post pictures!The set includes and 804 round, 864 star, 846 closed star, 827 French star, 808 round and 898 basket weave. These large tips don't require a coupler.
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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
117735
The bags are tapered to a closed, sharp pointed end. You determine how large an opening you need at this end for the pastry or frosting tip or coupler you're planning to use, then snip off enough of that small pointed end to accommodate your tip or coupler. That means you can use any size tip you want since the size of the opening isn't pre-determined for you. You're in control!
2161945
I can't find couplers to fit these tips either:(, if you find some let me know
1339916
These couplers will fit any pastry bag that hasn't been cut with a very wide opening. However, these couplers only accept tips that are rather small.
1413048
This coupler will work with the Wilton Round 2A tip. Although I have the Wilton large coupler, I prefer to use a disposable plastic bag with no coupler. Enjoy and Happy decorating!
1009631
Make an "Okay" sign with your thumb and finger, with the other 3 fingers pointing up into the air. The circle you just made, is about the size of the largest tip. Now look at the image of tips, the smaller one being your typical detail size tip, but not pro-detail, which can be crazy small. The small tip, will fall through the biggest tip in the image, size-wise. So standard bag + couplers (med + large) and your good to go. If say your piping potatoes all day, get a big, strong bag to fit the larger tips. But if cake deco- your fine. (OKAY!)..:)
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I also looked for these tips+couplers as a set, but couldn't find them. You'll need to search for "Ateco standard coupler" (this will fit the medium tips) and "Ateco large coupler" (for the large&jumbo tips) and purchase them separately.
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You can use a coupler and use any tips with them. You cut the tip off the bag to suit your needs. They're very easy to work with.
1025584
These actually fit fine in the Wilton disposable piping bags that you can find from Michaels with no couplers but if you need large/medium couplers, they sell the medium/large size Adecco couplers in one package at Sur La Table for around $5. Ask a knowledgeable staff member there to help you since the package is not clearly marked as "Adecco".
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Yes, the couplers are NOT included in the set. I guess you could just stick the tip inside the plastic bag if you do not need to change the tip; however they are designed to use the coupler so the tips can be easily exchanged on the same tube of icing.