Tipless bags! What's the deal?
"Tipless" piping bags are a recent trend in cookie decorating that is here to stay!
What are "tipless bags"?
They are a thin, disposable pastry bag that has a thin seam and a closed point, so you are able to cut that point into the size you need for your project - instead of using a coupler and piping tip.
Where can I find tipless bags?
In The Cookie Countess store, we sell multiple sizes of tipless bags at a low price point. Take advantage of our fast shipping and try a few to find your favorite!
What should I use tipless bags for?
For real detail work, many people may still choose to use a tip. For basic piping and flooding, going tipless may be your new thing! And the greatest part about using a tipless bag is that there is nothing to clean at the end of your decorating session!
How do I use Tipless Bags?
To fill your tipless bag with icing place it in a tall glass, and fold the edges over the side. Leave yourself enough empty space at the top to knot, clip, or tie off with rubber bands (we sell reusable silicone bag ties in our store). Give the bag a few shakes to help the icing move down towards the point and let any air bubbles rise to the top.
How to I cut a point in a tipless bag?
How to I cut a point in a tipless bag?When you are ready to use your bag, grab the sharpest scissors you have, and flatten out the point of the bag, so that the seam is flat and in the middle. Don't flatten along the seam. This will ensure you get a nice round opening. You'd be surprised at how little you need to cut off to use. Think of yourself cutting a number 2 tip sized hole, or number 3 or 4, depending on what you will be using the icing for. Start smaller than you need if you are unsure, you can always cut more. Once you have done this a few times you will get the hang of cutting where you need.
A handy trick you can use is to pop the full icing bag into a tip and see how much of the bag point comes out through the tip. If you use that as your cutting guide, the opening will be about a 1/2 size smaller than the tip you used. I.E. - a #2 tip with result in about a 1.5 or somewhere between 1.5 and 2. I's not an exact science - but its a great way to gauge your bag trimming!
You can also use your tipless bag as an icing pod to use in a more traditional piping bag with a coupler and tip. When done you just pull our the tipless bag/pod and toss it. This will leave you very little cleanup at the end.
What size thickness piping bag do I need?
At The Cookie Countess we offer 2 different thickness and 3 sizes in each thickness. The 8" size is great for detail work and piping. The 10" can handle more icing, perfect for flooding.
Why 2 thicknesses? Our 40 micron thickness is a sturdy (more traditional tipless bag), with a puckered appearance, made from LDPE plastic. The 55 micron is an even thicker bag, with a smooth plastic finish, made from HDPE.
Why would you choose one over the other? Well in all honesty it may come down to how they feel in your hand. The thinner LDPE has a softer feel than the thicker HDPE - personal preference may led you to like one over the other. Or if you plan to pop a tip inside the bag for star tips, etc... the thicker one will hold that tip better. Or if you are using your bag as more of an icing "pod" to drop in a thick bag with tip, just go with the thinner. Try them both and see!
We also sell the perfect little clips to clip off the end of your bag to keep your icing from flowing out. Check them out here!
Have fun and go Tipless!
Shop Tipless Bags!
Recommended for You:
-
Black Fine Tip Food Marker
The Cookie CountessOriginal price $ 1.85 - Original price $ 1.85Original price$ 1.85$ 1.85 - $ 1.85Current price $ 1.85in stockA black edible-ink pen is essential for your decorating kit. Use these high quality markers for: Marking up baked cookies for planning designs Wri...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 1.85 - Original price $ 1.85Original price$ 1.85$ 1.85 - $ 1.85Current price $ 1.85 -
Food Safe Brushes Set of 6
The Cookie CountessOriginal price $ 6.99 - Original price $ 6.99Original price$ 6.99$ 6.99 - $ 6.99Current price $ 6.99in stockSet of 6 high quality brushes for royal icing, edible paints, dusting edible glitter, fondant work, and more. Includes 3 point tip brushes ranging ...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 6.99 - Original price $ 6.99Original price$ 6.99$ 6.99 - $ 6.99Current price $ 6.99 -
Instant Royal Icing Mix - White Base
The Cookie CountessOriginal price $ 7.00 - Original price $ 42.00Original price $ 7.00 - Original price $ 42.00Original price $ 21.00$ 7.00 - $ 22.00$ 7.00 - $ 22.00Current price $ 7.00in stockJust add water for white, stiff icing! Perfect for stenciling, dots and eyes, writing, or thin it for flooding. You can tint it any color you need!...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 7.00 - Original price $ 42.00Original price $ 7.00 - Original price $ 42.00Original price $ 21.00$ 7.00 - $ 22.00$ 7.00 - $ 22.00Current price $ 7.00Save up to 48% -
Cookie Order Form 5 x 7, 50 sheets
The Cookie CountessOriginal price $ 5.50 - Original price $ 5.50Original price$ 5.50$ 5.50 - $ 5.50Current price $ 5.50in stockThese cute sheets will help you plan your cookie orders. The back has an area for sketching and pricing planning. Size: 5" x 7" 50 Sheet Pad Tear ...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 5.50 - Original price $ 5.50Original price$ 5.50$ 5.50 - $ 5.50Current price $ 5.50 -
Cookie Lifter - Extra Wide Spatula
The Cookie CountessOriginal price $ 6.79 - Original price $ 6.79Original price$ 6.79$ 6.79 - $ 6.79Current price $ 6.79in stockEasily lift and move cookies without touching or damaging them. Use this oversized spatula for moving dough shapes on your cookie sheets, and for t...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 6.79 - Original price $ 6.79Original price$ 6.79$ 6.79 - $ 6.79Current price $ 6.79
-
Red Velvet Cutout Cookies for Cookie Cutters
Read articleHow to make red velvet flavored roll out cookies. With just a few ingredients you can make delicious cookies with all the flavor of red velvet cake. It's important to use the right type of cocoa for this recipe, a...
-
Almond Cutout Cookie Recipe for Cookie Cutters
Read articleThese almond cookies will hold their shape when cut out, bake with a soft bite, and are full of that warm and toasty almond flavor you love. The secret to a rich almond taste is to lightly toast the almond...
-
Halloween Free Stencil Download
Read articleVoting is closed for this month's poll! The winner is... Wizard Chick! What's an SVG? It's a vector image type used by cutting machines such as Cricut, Sizzix, Silhouette Cameo, and more.
Leave a comment