Ateco
Ateco French Star Pastry Tubes
The Ateco French Star Pastry Tube is an essential tool for achieving professional-quality pastry decorating results. This tube features a distinct French Star tip design, perfect for creating beautifully shaped borders, stars, and shells on cakes and desserts. As a reusable tool designed for piping applications, it offers reliability for both dedicated home bakers and professional kitchens. The opening measures 0.46 inches.
$9.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
317
/ 714
#317 in Cake Decorating Supplies
Price vs Category Average
-59%
Below average
Model Number
864
Who it's for
- Deep, Defined Ridges
- Durable Stainless Steel Construction
- Excellent for Stiff Doughs and Frostings
Who should skip it
- Challenging to Clean
- Highly Specific Aesthetic
- Coupler Limitations
Key Specs
Model Number
864
Opening
0.46 inches
Material
Stainless Steel
Compatible with Ateco 402 coupler
Compatible with Ateco 407 coupler using 1 inch coupler ring
Reusable
Yes
Features
- Features a classic French Star tip design
- Designed specifically for pastry decorating usage
- Reusable for long-term baking needs
- Available for online ordering
- Suitable for professional kitchen environments
- Part of the Ateco piping tips collection
What customers say
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the Ateco French Star Pastry Tubes for their superior quality and precision. The seamless stainless steel construction ensures exceptional durability and hygiene, standing up to rigorous use. The defining feature is the French star pattern, which consistently produces exceptionally sharp, deep, and well-defined ridges crucial for professional aesthetics in piped decorations like rosettes and churros. Users note a significant difference in definition compared to standard tips, justifying the investment. While some minor confusion exists regarding Ateco's numbering system, the consensus is clear: these tubes offer reliability and precision that elevate the quality of baked goods, making them a highly recommended tool for intricate results.
Know before you buy
The French Star tip is designed for creating intricate, finely-ridged stars, shells, and decorative borders. Its multiple fine teeth produce a more delicate, textured look compared to a standard open star tip.
Yes, this tip is compatible with the Ateco 402 coupler. If you are using the Ateco 407 coupler, you will need to use a 1-inch coupler ring to ensure a proper fit.
This piping tip is constructed from durable stainless steel. It is designed to be rust-resistant and reusable, making it suitable for both home and professional kitchen environments.
To maintain the integrity of the tip, hand wash it with warm, soapy water and a small brush to remove any residual frosting from the fine teeth. Ensure it is completely dry before storing to prevent water spots or potential corrosion.
The opening of the Ateco 864 French Star tip measures 0.46 inches. This size is ideal for medium-sized decorative work, such as piping rosettes or borders on cupcakes and cakes.
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