How To Use Piping Tip Without Coupler

Maybe wouldnt be so bad using one of the reusable Wilton bags that are made from a different material.

How to use piping tip without coupler. Put the large part of the coupler inside the bag and push it through the hole so just the tip is sticking out. The two-piece coupler allows you to switch tips without getting a new bag. Making two toned flowers with Russian piping tips.

Next prepare your different icing colors in smaller bags without tips. Open your piping bag and put it one hand and then using your other hand scoop the icing into the piping bag and then gently squeeze the icing down the piping bag until it just begins to come through the nozzle and then you can start piping. Draw a small horizontal line on the outside of the pastry bag just above the opening of the piping tip inside the bag.

The coupler is key to making this work. If youre not using a tip at all thats pretty easy. You can then place the smaller bags inside the larger bag and switch them out when you want to change colors or tips.

I used a plastic disposable piping bag and the saran wrap stuck to it. Place the new tip inside a fresh piping bag. Do I need to use a coupler.

You can also use a coupler if you want to give your tip a little more stability. Be careful not to cut too much of the bag away. If you dont want to buy a coupler you can simply make your own by using two different piping bags.

If youre using a tip with no coupler I use this method when Im using a larger tip for frosting cupcakes just push the tip into the bag and trim the piping bag so that about half of the tip sticks out. You dont need to purchase another bag or another tip its all in one. If you dont plan on changing tips you can put the tip directly in the bag but I ALWAYS use a coupler.