Tip 233 - The Grass Tip

Decorating By joanmary Updated 24 Oct 2006 , 6:00pm by KHalstead

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joanmary Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 4:51pm
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Whenever I use this tip I go along for a very short time and then it clogs - I have to either clean it or change tips. The last time I used it I switched off and when all my tips (all 2 - have since bought more) were dirty washed them all at once and began the cycle again. Anyone have the answer or does this happen to you?

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KHalstead Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 4:57pm
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did you sift your powdered sugar when you made your icing????

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NEWTODECORATING Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 4:57pm
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I have never had that problem. Do you sift your powdered sugar? Have you tried thinning it some?

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darandon Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 4:57pm
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I've only used it with a fairly thin icing and I dont' recall it clogging. I've only used it about 3 times.

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NEWTODECORATING Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 5:00pm
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Khalstead- Is that you in the avatar? LOL

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boosqmom Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 5:00pm
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I love the grass tip and haven't had a problem with it. I would say if you make sure your icing sugar is sifted well and that your icing is not too thick you should be ok.

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cakeladywalker Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 5:00pm
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Maybe take the TIP SAVER and stretch out the holes.

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doescakestoo Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 5:03pm
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When I use this tip I strain the icing thru a new knee high stocking (nylon) and then I don't have any problems. I do this for all small tips cause of the clogging issue. It is great for string work also. HTH

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KHalstead Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 5:05pm
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Khalstead- Is that you in the avatar? LOL




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CakesBySandy Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 5:14pm
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I haven't ever sifted my powdered sugar and haven't had a problem with clogging. I would suggest to thin your icing a bit more.

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joanmary Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 5:56pm
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I have never sifted my powdered sugar - maybe that's it. Do you all sift yours when you are making BC icing?

If I thin the icing, I am afraid it will not stand up and have the grass effect.

Actually I sifted it this am for MMF. The last 2 times (well the only 2 times) I made it, it had lumps in it. This seems to have fixed the problem.

Thanks for the suggestion.

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KHalstead Posted 24 Oct 2006 , 6:00pm
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I only sift it if I'm using the grass tip or a tip 0 or 1 because I've had clogs before!

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