Ateco #869 Pastry Tip

A standard star tip has fewer, wider teeth, while the French star tip features a higher number of finer, deeply-cut grooves. This design creates more intricate, delicate ridges in your icing, perfect for detailed rosettes and shells.

The #869 tip is compatible with standard Ateco 404 and 407 couplers. If you are using a different brand of coupler, ensure it accommodates a standard-sized tip, as this model has a base diameter of 0.77 inches.

While the stainless steel construction is rust-resistant and durable, we recommend hand-washing with warm, soapy water. Using a small brush to clean the fine grooves ensures no icing residue remains, which helps maintain the tip's precision over time.

This tip performs best with smooth, stable frostings like American buttercream, Swiss meringue buttercream, or stiff royal icing. Avoid frostings with large chunks or fruit bits, as they will clog the fine teeth and ruin the pattern.

Yes, you can drop the tip directly into a disposable or reusable piping bag. Just trim the tip of the bag so the metal end fits snugly, ensuring the icing doesn't leak out around the sides.