Is icing Gun Good to use for decorating cakes?

[Pooja]

Am looking to buy Icing gun for a gift to a friend, I just want to know are they good to buy and which on is recommended to buy?

 

[retired baker]

does anyone use those pumps? never seen anyone use or recommend them.
All the videos on youtube seem to be mfgers, not users.

 

[Norcalbaker59]

Am looking to buy Icing gun for a gift to a friend, I just want to know are they good to buy and which on is recommended to buy?

For cake decorating, pastry bag and piping tips/nozzle.

Ateco makes the better tips

PME makes the best for fine lines for cookie decorating.

Disposable pastry bags at least 18” are best.

Couplers to change out a tip are useful.

Nearly all Wilton products are poor quality, I wouldn’t waste your money.

 

[Pooja]

For cake decorating, pastry bag and piping tips/nozzle.

Ateco makes the better tips

PME makes the best for fine lines for cookie decorating.

Disposable pastry bags at least 18” are best.

Couplers to change out a tip are useful.

Nearly all Wilton products are poor quality, I wouldn’t waste your money.

Thank you for your reply,

So your saying it's not worth buying a icing gun?

 

[Norcalbaker59]

Thank you for your reply,

So your saying it's not worth buying a icing gun?

Yup. Absolutely not worth buy. I have never once seen one in use in any commercial kitchen or in any class.

ateco makes a couple of sets. The also set individual tips.



example of sets

Bakery Supplies & Restaurant Supplies, Pastry tools, bakery & restaurant equipment

At Bakedeco / Kerekes you will find a full line of bakery supplies, restaurant supplies, cake decorating supplies, bakeware, pastry and garnishing tools, pastry supplies, flexible silicone bakeware, and other chef Utensils / supplies

www.bakedeco.com

Example of individual tips

Bakery Supplies & Restaurant Supplies, Pastry tools, bakery & restaurant equipment

At Bakedeco / Kerekes you will find a full line of bakery supplies, restaurant supplies, cake decorating supplies, bakeware, pastry and garnishing tools, pastry supplies, flexible silicone bakeware, and other chef Utensils / supplies

www.bakedeco.com

Having at least one large 1/2” open star and close star is good to make rosettes on cakes and cupcakes

example of open star that comes in various sizes

Ateco Pastry Tip Star # 821 Piping Tips - BakeDeco.Com

"Ateco Pastry Tip Star # 821 by Ateco at BakeDeco.Com. Shop for Ateco Pastry Tip Star # 821 from Pastry / Decorating Tips & Accessories / Piping Tips at affordable prices.

www.bakedeco.com

Example of closed star that comes in various sizes

Ateco Pastry Tube Closed Star # 841 Piping Tips - BakeDeco.Com

"Ateco Pastry Tube Closed Star # 841 by Ateco at BakeDeco.Com. Shop for Ateco Pastry Tube Closed Star # 841 from Pastry / Decorating Tips & Accessories / Piping Tips at affordable prices.

www.bakedeco.com

Example of anti-slip disposable pastry bags. I never use any pastry bag less than 18”

Ultra-Grip Pastry Bags, 1 Roll, 12 Pastry Bags - BakeDeco.Com

"Ultra-Grip Pastry Bags, 1 Roll, 12 by BakeDeco at BakeDeco.Com. Shop for Ultra-Grip Pastry Bags, 1 Roll, 12 from Pastry / Pastry Bags at affordable prices.

www.bakedeco.com

 

[Mona]

Icing guns are great for decorating cakes, especially for beginners, as they offer better control and consistency compared to piping bags. Look for one with durable materials, a variety of nozzles, and ease of use and cleaning. Popular brands like Wilton and Kuhn Rikon are highly recommended. The Wilton Dessert Decorator Plus and Kuhn Rikon Clear Decorating Set are both excellent choices that are user-friendly and well-reviewed.

 

[Naty]

Thank you for your reply,

So your saying it's not worth buying a icing gun?

I would definitely not waste my money. Cake decorator bags with tips are the way to go