The time may come when you want to pipe frosting onto a cake but you either cannot find your pipe bag, or you do not have one and are unable to go out and buy one. Fortunately for you, making your own tip is super easy and you can use supplies you are sure to have on hand.
The easiest way to create your own tip is to put your frosting into a plastic bag. Cut a very small hole in one of the lower corners.
If you want to get a little fancier then you can cut an X on the corner, instead of a straight-across cut. This will result in a nice change from basic plastic bag piping.
Or, if you have parchment or waxed paper, you can cut a large triangle piece of the paper. Roll it in the shape of a cone shape. Last, cut the end like a star tip. The more jagged you make it the more interesting the frosting will be.
Having an actual piping bag is best, but when you are in a pinch you can easily make your own piping bag for cake decorating.
