Arcoiris No.6B Open Star Piping Tip

Arcoiris No.6B Open Star Piping Tip

Create beautifully textured cupcake swirls, buttercream rosettes, shell borders and decorative cake accents with the Arcoiris No.6B Open Star Piping Tip. This versatile decorating nozzle is a favourite among cake decorators for producing crisp ridges and professional-looking buttercream designs with ease.

The No.6B features a large open star design that creates attractive texture and definition in buttercream, whipped frosting and similar decorating icings. It is perfect for piping classic cupcake swirls, rosettes, stars, borders and decorative details on cakes and cupcakes.

Whether you're decorating birthday cakes, celebration cakes, cupcakes or desserts, the No.6B nozzle delivers consistent results and is suitable for both beginners and experienced decorators. Its slightly smaller profile compared to the popular 8B tip makes it ideal when you want detailed swirls without overwhelming smaller cupcakes.

Manufactured by Arcoiris, this durable metal piping tip is easy to clean, reusable and designed for long-lasting performance.

Based in Ruakaka, Northland, The Cake Mixer ships cake decorating supplies NZ wide.

Features

• Genuine Arcoiris decorating tip
• No.6B open star nozzle
• Creates textured buttercream swirls
• Ideal for cupcakes and cakes
• Perfect for rosettes and shell borders
• Durable metal construction
• Reusable and easy to clean
• NZ wide shipping available

Perfect For

• Cupcake swirls
• Buttercream rosettes
• Shell borders
• Star piping
• Birthday cakes
• Celebration cakes
• Buttercream decorating
• Decorative cake accents

How To Use

1. Fit the No.6B tip into a piping bag.
2. Fill with buttercream or frosting.
3. Hold the piping bag vertically for swirls and rosettes.
4. Apply steady pressure while piping.
5. Release pressure cleanly for defined designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I create with the No.6B open star tip?

The No.6B tip is ideal for cupcake swirls, rosettes, shell borders, stars and decorative buttercream piping.

What is the difference between the 6B and 8B tips?

The 6B creates slightly smaller swirls and decorations, making it ideal for standard cupcakes and finer decorative work.

What icing works best?

Buttercream, whipped frosting and similar decorating icings work beautifully with this nozzle.

Is the piping tip reusable?

Yes. The durable metal construction allows for repeated use and easy cleaning.

Do you ship throughout New Zealand?

Yes. We ship cake decorating supplies NZ wide from Ruakaka, Northland.