First you take a sandwich bag and turn it inside out in your hand.
Then spoon the kind of frosting you want in it.
Turn it right side out, press the air out, and seal.
Then snip a small part of the corner off and you're done!
You can also make M shaped or V shaped cuts for different tips.
Use a Square Plastic Ziplock bag. Fill with frosting/Icing close and cut bottom corner of bag to meet piping need.
Most of the bought ones snap in half try cut the corner of a plastic bag put the icing in the bag and squeeze the icing out to make the shape you want!
The best way to make icing balls for decorating cakes and pastries is to use a piping bag with a small round tip to create uniform and precise shapes. Simply squeeze the icing out of the bag in a circular motion onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then freeze the icing balls until they are firm enough to handle.
To make drizzle icing, mix powdered sugar with a small amount of liquid (such as milk or water) until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Drizzle the icing over your baked goods using a spoon or piping bag.
To make a piping bag nozzle at home, you can cut a small hole in the corner of a plastic sandwich bag or use a sturdy plastic bottle with a small opening. Fill the bag or bottle with your desired icing or frosting, then twist the top of the bag or bottle to push the icing out through the hole. This makeshift nozzle can be used for basic piping tasks in baking and decorating.
You take a pastry bag and select the type of tip you like. Put the tip in the bag, put the icing in the bag. Gently squeeze the icing through the tip onto the cupcake. A spiral pattern is easiest. You can also use a plastic food storage bag instead of a pastry bag. You don't even need a tip. Just put the icing in the bag and snip off one of the bottom corners. Gently squeeze the icing through the hole you just cut onto the cupcakes.
To make a drizzle icing for your baked goods, mix powdered sugar with a small amount of milk or water until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency. Drizzle the icing over your baked goods using a spoon or a piping bag.
The number of cups in a bag of icing sugar depends on the size of the bag. A standard 2-pound bag of icing sugar typically contains about 7 to 8 cups. If you have a different size, such as a 1-pound bag, it would contain around 3 to 4 cups. Always check the packaging for precise measurements.
To make icing drizzle for your baked goods, mix powdered sugar with a small amount of liquid (such as milk or lemon juice) until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency. Drizzle the icing over your baked goods using a spoon or a piping bag.
Its simply coloured icing that you add with an icing bag with fine nozzle.
You make chocolate icing at home.
There are many ways to ice a cupcake:with a piping bag + nozzles but if don't have a piping bag or nozzles then you can use a plastic sandwich/ resealable bag, place the icing in one corner and push down the icing into the corner so all the air is out, cut the tip of the corner off and twist the top of the bag and make a swirl.You could also use a palette knife/ and ordinary dinner knife(if you don't have one but it is best to use a palette knife). get about 1 table spoon of icing on the knife and place in the centre of the cupcake and scrape the icing around the cupcake (it helps if you hold the cupcake in your hand at a 45 degree angle) and spread the icing around the cupcake so it is all covered and even.Put the icing in a food storage bag and snip the corner. Pipe the icing on the top of the cook cupcake. Alternately, spread the icing on top of the cooled cupcake with a butter knife or small spatula.