piping bag

What are your thoughts on disposable plastic piping bags that are half textured and half see though from the outside? The textured side is for grip and the see through side allows you to see the colors and air bubbles of the frosting. Do you like piping bags with textured grip? I personally...

In order to keep your piping bag tightly wrapped and free from unravelling, simply place a clip over the end of the bag when you have filled it and twisted it. This allows you to pipe more freely, you can move the clip down in stages after piping to ensure the bag is tight at all times.

If you run out of piping bags at home, then an easy solution would be to use a plastic food bag or a ziplock bag as an alternative. Just snip a corner, add a nozzle and then add your frosting. If they're a little flimsy, you could always double bag the mixture. :)

A quick and easy way to fill your piping bag is to stand it in a large tall glass, this will free up your hands making it easier to insert the buttercream in the bag with a spoon.