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Riccle Piping Bags and Tips Set, 11.8 Inch 100 Anti Burst Piping Bags, 124 Pcs Cake Decorating Kit with 16 Piping Tips Review (2026)

Updated September 14, 2026 · Research-based review

Our verdict

This Riccle set bundles 100 disposable anti-burst piping bags with 16 stainless steel tips, scrapers, couplers and ties into a 124 piece kit that gives beginners a full starter toolkit in one box, though the tip selection and bag count are modest next to larger dedicated kits.

Riccle Piping Bags and Tips Set, 11.8 Inch 100 Anti Burst Piping Bags, 124 Pcs Cake Decorating Kit with 16 Piping Tips

Riccle 124 Pcs cake decorating kit with 100 anti burst 11.8 Inch piping bags and 16 piping tips.

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What we liked

  • + 100 anti burst bags reduce blowouts with stiff buttercream
  • + 16 piping tips cover stars, rounds and petals for starters
  • + 11.8 Inch bags hold enough frosting for a cake batch

Trade-offs

  • - Disposable bags create waste compared with reusable ones
  • - Tip count is modest next to larger decorating kits

Who this kit suits

This Riccle kit targets beginner and casual bakers who want a single purchase that covers piping bags, tips, and the small accessories needed to actually use them, rather than assembling bags, tips, couplers and scrapers from separate purchases. The 124 piece count sounds large but breaks down into everyday consumables, mainly the 100 disposable bags, alongside a more modest core toolkit of 16 tips and a handful of couplers and scrapers, so it suits someone starting out more than a baker who already owns tips and just needs bags. The included reusable silicone pastry bag gives an eco friendlier option for smaller projects where a disposable bag feels wasteful. Frequent bakers who pipe daily will burn through the 100 disposable bags fairly quickly and should expect to restock bags separately well before the tips wear out.

What is in the box

The set includes 100 disposable, anti burst piping bags measured at 11.8 inches, one reusable silicone pastry bag for repeat use, 16 stainless steel frosting tips covering common shapes like stars, rounds and petals, 3 cake scrapers for smoothing icing on the sides of a cake, 2 couplers that let you swap tips on the same bag without changing bags, and 2 bag ties to seal the top of a filled bag. The anti burst design on the disposable bags is meant to hold up under the pressure of piping stiffer buttercream without splitting at the seam, which is a common failure point on cheaper bags. Stainless steel tips resist bending better than plastic tips and are simple to hand wash between colors.

Using the set for a first decorating project

For a beginner, the couplers are worth using from the start, since they let you swap between the 16 tips on the same bag mid project without emptying and refilling a new bag each time you change a shape. The 11.8 inch disposable bags hold a reasonable batch of frosting for a single cake or a dozen cupcakes, and the anti burst film should tolerate firm buttercream without the blowouts that thinner bags sometimes suffer under hand pressure. Because the bags are disposable, each color or flavor typically needs a fresh bag, which is where the reusable silicone bag becomes useful for smaller test batches or single color projects where washing between uses is practical. The 3 scrapers round out the kit for smoothing sides once piping work is done.

How it compares with other decorating kits

Against the larger Wilton Master set with 55 pieces and the 228 piece numbered kit, both scoring slightly higher, this Riccle set offers fewer total tips but keeps the core kit simpler and more approachable for a first purchase. Compared with the Kootek 42 piece set that includes 36 numbered tips and 2 reusable bags, this kit trades tip variety for a much larger supply of disposable bags, which suits someone who prioritizes bag count over tip count. Buyers who expect to decorate frequently enough to want more than 16 tip shapes should look at the larger numbered kits instead, while this set fits a lighter, more occasional decorating habit well.

Bottom line

This kit is a sensible starting point for a beginner who wants bags, tips and the small accessories that make piping practical, all covered in one purchase with a generous bag supply. Choose a larger numbered set like Wilton's Master kit or the 228 piece option instead if you want more tip variety from day one, and plan to restock disposable bags separately once the included 100 run out, since that is the part of this kit that depletes fastest with regular use. The included couplers, scrapers and reusable bag round out the purchase well enough that most first time decorators will not need to buy anything else before their first cake.

Frequently asked questions

How many piping bags come in the set?

100 disposable anti burst bags at 11.8 inches, plus 1 reusable silicone pastry bag for repeat use.

What are the tips made of?

The 16 included tips are stainless steel, which resists bending better than plastic and is simple to hand wash between colors.

Do the couplers let me switch tips without changing bags?

Yes, the 2 included couplers attach to a filled bag and let you swap between tips mid project without emptying it.

Is this kit enough for someone decorating cakes every week?

The 100 disposable bags will need restocking fairly quickly with frequent use, and the 16 tip shapes are more of a starter range than a full professional set.

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