Wilton Petal Piping Tip #127

The Wilton petal piping tip #127 is a stainless steel decorating tip designed for piping petals, ruffles, bows and frilled decorations on cakes, cupcakes and cookies. The teardrop-shaped opening creates wide, curved petals that are essential for buttercream flowers, character cakes, ruffled borders and decorative swags. This tip fits standard piping bags and couplers, making it a versatile tool for cake decorators of all skill levels.

Key Details

• Tip size: #127 (petal tip)
• Material: Stainless steel, rust-resistant
• Suitable for: Petals, ruffles, bows, frilled borders, swags, buttercream flowers
• Brand: Wilton
• Compatibility: Fits standard piping bags and couplers
• Care: Hand wash and dry thoroughly after use

Best For

• Piping buttercream petals and flowers on cakes
• Creating ruffled borders and frilled decorations
• Making buttercream bows and swag designs
• Cupcake decorating with petal and ruffle effects

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pipe a buttercream rose with a petal tip?

Start by piping a small cone of buttercream for the centre. Hold the piping bag with the wide end of the petal tip facing down, and pipe a small tight bud. Then pipe overlapping petals around the centre, rotating the flower nail as you go. Each row of petals should be slightly larger and more open than the previous one. Practice on a flower nail before transferring to the cake.

What is the difference between petal tips #104 and #127?

The #127 petal tip is larger than the #104, producing wider petals and bigger ruffles. The #104 is the standard size for most buttercream rose work, while the #127 is better for large ruffles, oversized petals and dramatic swag borders. Both are useful additions to a piping tip collection.

Browse our full piping tips range, or explore our cake decorating supplies. For help with icing quantities, see our icing and fondant coverage chart and how much buttercream guide.