Wilton Basic Cake Decorating Kit

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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2017

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It has been some years since I have done any cake decorating but with a preschooler at home I want to do her birthday cakes and maybe teach her how to decorate as well.

Overall this is a really nice set to get started with. There is a nice variety of the basic tips, "disposable" bags (which are lighter than the vinyl bags but heavy enough to be washed and reused at least a few times), a nice offset spatula, a quick coupler and a box to hold it in, which is important for keeping all your supplies together and not scattered about your drawers.

The coupler is not necessary - you can always just drop your tip into the bag before adding icing. But it is really nice if you plan to use a few different tips, you can use the coupler and very easily change the tip without having to use another bag and more icing. If you are planning to use the same tip with multiple colors, though, you'll probably need a few more couplers (or at least coupler bases) as the coupler base goes into the bag with the icing. There is also a cap to cover the bag if you are going to have the tip off for some time.

The coupler does not work with the larger tips. It only fits the smaller tips. I believe you can find larger couplers to purchase here or elsewhere to use with those.

Along with the coupler is a bag cutter. The bags don't have a hole in the end and you need to cut 1" off the ends. I find that a quick snip with the scissors is much faster and easier than using the cutter, but if you have trouble cutting off too much or not enough, I suppose the cutter could be useful for that.

Overall this is a very nice set for most home decorators. My biggest complaint is the instruction booklet. Since it's been so long I was excited to see that a booklet was included. But when I opened the booklet my excitement turned into frustration. If you are over 35, the booklet will be completely useless to you. It is written in 6 point type. I found it next to impossible to read. It's a simple 1-color black ink on inexpensive paper saddle-stitch booklet. It's not a particularly expensive piece to produce. Wilton, add 4 more pages and increase the size of the text in the booklet to at least 11 point. I saw several reviews stating that there were no instructions on using the coupler. There are instructions, they are just so microscopic that many people can't read them at all.

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017

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I'm a mixed bag on this set. I really like coupler but it is the standard size coupler. Half the tips are large and can't be used with the coupler in this set.

Luckily I have a large coupler but don't expect to be able to make your perfect cupcake swirl without ordering that too.

The large petal tip was bent and doesn't fit in my coupler well but I think it will work.

Also the case doesn't have dividers to keep the tips separate. But I'm still glad I have it. I was frustrated with my other kit since it wasn't Wilton and I was never certain if I was using the correct tip or not.

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019

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I love this decorating set from Wilton. The assortment of tips are great, and the storage container makes keeping them organized easy.

My one complaint is how difficult it is to open the side locking latches. One side cracked and broke the first time I opened it. It's very hard to lift up on the flaps to open the box, and I think the cracking will worsen over time, every time I open the container.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2018

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a great case to hold set but instruction where very unclear.....had to search youtube for better instructions. large pieces don't fit so unsure how to attach but will continue to look for instructions on internet.

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016

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This made a fantastic gift for our young aspiring baker. She's having a blast and I'm gaining pounds with her dessert experiments.

On a more serious note, this was for sure a good deal based on the amount of items included. With some research I found that Wilton is a respectable brand and this seems to be a solid selection of items. I know very little about cake decorating and sought a "kit" so that I could purchase a nice assortment as a gift vs trying to pick the right pieces and parts individually. I have reportedly done well. The case is nice to keep everything together. Not a bad deal at all.

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2018

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Perfect set for new beginning cake decorating students. I added additional Wilton featherweight bags and couplers for my students; no paste food colors are included so a primary color box of colors is all that is needed.

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021

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Absolutely love this set!!!! I have wasted so much time and money on sets that don't work. My cousin let me borrow her set because she said it was great. Believe me it was amazing simple to set up and use I will never need another set again. I immediately bought my own. I used it to frost my daughters cakes for their quarantine birthdays!

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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016

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Recommend. Buy also the large coupler for tips 1M and about 4 others included in the box. These are good for a brand new person to cake decorating using buttercream instead of fondant, a home cook, as professionals tend to prefer the white bags in other sets. I also got the cake comb set, and a cleaning brush which fits nicely inside the box.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for accomplished bakers and those that just want to 'have a go '

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2020

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My partner uses this regularly . When I ordered it I wasn't sure that it was totally fit for purpose but then I'm not the one who bakes . Girlfriend uses it almost every weekend . It's accurate , allows for close detail and above all she is happy with it so can't complain at all.

5.0 out of 5 stars Piping set

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2019

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Love it! The case it comes in us perfect and keeps it all near and tidy when not in use!

5.0 out of 5 stars Really easy for beginners

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2020

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So easy to use and great range!

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it present for my sis gues wll buy mi ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2016

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Love it present for my sis gues wll buy mi ne😊

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2016

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Delightfully compact with tips, piping bags and angled spatula.