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Each of these five cutters does two jobs. One end is plain and the other fluted, so the same set cuts smooth rounds for a modern plated dessert and scalloped ones for a classic tart.At 2.4 inches tall, the cutters are deeper than standard sets. The extra height helps when cutting through cake layers, thick shortbread or stacked components for petits fours. Sizes run from 1.63 to 3 inches, and the set nests together.For a wider range of diameters, see the Ateco 5357 Plain and 5307 Fluted sets. Learn More

The 104 is a standard size for full-size buttercream roses. Its opening is long enough to pipe a petal that wraps a rose’s center in one motion.Turned on its side and moved in a back-and-forth motion, it also pipes ruffles, swags and bows along the side of a cake.For smaller roses, use the Ateco 102. A flower nail supports the rose while it is piped. Learn More

Petal tubes have a teardrop-shaped opening, wide at one end and narrow at the other. Holding the wide end against the base of a flower and turning the nail builds a petal that is thick at its root and thin at its edge.The 102 is the smaller of the two petal sizes we carry, suited to roses for cupcakes and small cakes, and to fine ruffles along a border.The Ateco 104 pipes larger petals. Both come with the Ateco 383 Rose Tip Set. Learn More

The 12 tubes in this set are the larger pastry tubes used for choux, meringue, cupcakes and cake icing. Most decorating kits are built around small flower and writing tubes, so this one is the better match for pastry work.A Range of ShapesFour plain tubes run from 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch for macarons, choux and filling. Three open stars, two closed stars and two French stars give a choice of ridge styles for rosettes, swirls and meringue. A 789 cake icer completes the set for applying wide bands of buttercream to cake sides.ExtrasA tube cleaning brush and a plastic storage box are included, and the packaging is printed in three languages.For a complete run of a single style, see the Ateco 810 Plain or 830 Open Star sets. Learn More

At 3.5 inches, these Linzer cookies are bakery size, large enough to sell individually in a pastry case. The set pairs the outer cutter with six interchangeable centers: triangle, heart, star, clover, diamond and circle.The larger window shows off more of the filling, which suits raspberry jam, lemon curd or chocolate ganache. Chill the dough before cutting so the centers come away cleanly.For smaller tray cookies, see the Ateco 4844 2-inch Linzer Set. Learn More

This 29-piece set suits decorators who have outgrown a starter kit and want a full range of small tubes in one box. It holds 26 stainless steel tubes, two flower nails and a standard coupler, with instructions for each tube.What the Tubes CoverThe tubes span the main families of cake decoration: plain tubes for writing and dots, star tubes for borders and rosettes, leaf tubes, a basketweave tube, and petal tubes for roses and ruffles. The flower nails turn the petal tubes into a full flower station, and the coupler lets you change tubes without emptying the bag.StorageThe set comes in a plastic storage box with a place for each piece, which keeps the small tubes from getting lost in a drawer.For a larger range, including grass and drop flower tubes, see the Ateco 783 55-Piece Set. For large pastry tubes rather than decorating tubes, see the Ateco 786. Learn More

Six holiday shapes come in this set: an angel, a bell, a gingerbread man, a star, a tree and one of the three wise men. Each is about 2.5 inches across, a size that bakes evenly and decorates well with royal icing.The cutters are stainless steel and also cut fondant shapes for decorating holiday cakes. Flour the cutter between cuts to keep sticky gingerbread dough from clinging.For sandwich cookies, see the Ateco 4844 Linzer Set. Learn More

When a piping bag is squeezed, icing can work its way back up and out of the top. This clip closes the bag above the filling, so pressure goes toward the tube instead.It also seals filled bags for the refrigerator or for travel. The 4-inch clip is polypropylene and fits across medium and large bags.To seal the tip end, add Ateco 399 tip covers. Learn More

Each side of this triangular comb is cut with a different serrated pattern, giving three textures from one small tool. Hold an edge against buttercream as the cake turns for horizontal ridges, or drag it across the top for lines.At 4.25 inches per side, it suits smaller cakes and cupcakes. The comb is cut from aluminum in the USA and can hang from its punched hole.For a larger comb with a flat smoothing edge, see the Ateco 1447. Learn More