Description
A medium closed star tip for swirls, marshmallows and meringues
No. 853 is a medium closed star piping tip in seamless 304 stainless steel. Its deep, curved star orifice cuts ridges that stay sharp as the icing releases, so a single squeeze gives you a buttercream swirl with clean, defined grooves instead of a soft blob — and the same geometry is what makes it dependable for crisp meringue kisses and fluffy zephyr marshmallows. It is drawn as one seamless piece with no welded seam, so there is no joint for icing to catch or bacteria to build up, and the tip number is stamped into the body so your next reorder matches this one exactly. Manufactured in our own factory in Yangjiang, Guangdong, and available for wholesale, OEM and private label.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Tip number | No. 853 |
| SKU | WL-N853 |
| Opening type | Closed star — deep curved star orifice |
| Size class | Medium (M) |
| Top exit diameter | 13 mm (0.51 in) |
| Base diameter | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
| Overall height | 42 mm (1.65 in) |
| Net weight | 5.4 g per piece |
| Packing | 50 pcs per polybag · 250 pcs per inner box · 1,000 pcs per carton |
| Carton | 25 × 13 × 16 cm · 0.0052 CBM · 6 kg gross |
| Material | Food-grade 304 stainless steel, one piece |
| Finish | Seamless drawn body, smooth interior |
| Cleaning | Dishwasher safe |
| Marking | Tip number stamped on the body |
| MOQ | 12 pcs per SKU |
| Lead time | 5–15 business days |
| Country of origin | Yangjiang, Guangdong, China |
What you can pipe with No. 853
- Buttercream swirls — the closed star edges hold a crisp ridge for cupcakes, layer cakes and drip cakes.
- Meringue kisses — ridged peaks that keep their shape through the bake.
- Zephyr marshmallows — deep grooves for piped marshmallow ropes and mounds.
- Shell and rope borders — a defined, fluted edge along cake tops and bases.
- Plated and layered desserts — raspberry tartlets, roulades and sandwich macarons.
Need a bigger, bolder swirl instead of a finer ridge? Compare the No. 2D large closed star tip and the No. 336 large closed star rose tip. For a denser, multi-ray star for choux and heavy swirls, see the No. 1G 10-ray closed star tip. Everything in our seamless 304 nozzle range can be mixed in one order.
853 vs other closed star tips
| No. 853 (this tip) | No. 2D | No. 336 | No. 1G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size class | Medium (M) | Large (L) | Large (L) | Large (L) |
| Opening | Deep curved closed star | 6-cut inward closed star | 8-cut closed star (rose) | 10-ray closed star |
| Best for | Buttercream swirls, meringue kisses, marshmallows | Bold 6-petal drop flowers, flat rose swirls | Full blooming buttercream roses | Dense multi-ridge star swirls, choux |
| Seamless 304 stainless steel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Not sure which closed star fits your range? Send us the tip numbers you already sell and we will map the profiles for you.
Who buys No. 853
Cake studios and bakeries that pipe swirls and meringues in volume; retail and e-commerce sellers building a per-model tip range; distributors who reorder by stamped tip number instead of by photograph; and beginners stepping up from a plastic star nozzle, because a medium closed star is the easiest profile to get a clean swirl with. It is also a common classroom tip for the same reason.
Bulk supply, OEM and private label
- MOQ 12 pcs per SKU — mixed-SKU and mixed-container orders welcome, so you can build an assortment without over-stocking any single tip
- Custom tip numbering, laser or silk-screen logo and retail packaging from 500 pcs
- FBA-ready packing — FNSKU labels, poly-bagging with the suffocation warning, and Amazon box weight and label rules
- Terms: FOB Shenzhen / Guangzhou; FOB, CIF or DDP quoted per destination
- Payment: T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment; L/C at sight; PayPal for samples
- Samples: 3–7 days, sample fee refunded on your first bulk order
- Certifications and test reports on request, so your customs file is complete
See the OEM and custom manufacturing page for private-label options.
Quality you can verify
Every batch passes five checkpoints before packing: incoming material, dimensional, surface, salt-spray and pre-shipment inspection. An FDA test report (Bureau Veritas, report (8826)229-0114) is available on request; LFGB, ISO 9001 and SGS reports are in progress. Full details on our certifications page.
Frequently asked questions
What is a closed star tip used for?
A closed star has teeth that curve inward over the opening, which presses the icing into ridges. That makes it the standard choice for buttercream swirls, rosettes, shell and rope borders, meringue kisses and piped marshmallows — anywhere you want visible vertical grooves rather than a smooth finish.
What is the difference between No. 853 and No. 2D?
Both are closed star tips. No. 2D is a large 6-cut tip with a wider opening, so it builds bigger swirls and bold six-petal drop flowers. No. 853 is a medium tip with a deep curved orifice, which gives a finer ridge and more control on cupcakes, macarons and meringues. Many kitchens stock both and use 2D for piping and 853 for detailing.
Does No. 853 fit standard couplers and piping bags?
Yes. No. 853 has a 25 mm base, the standard medium base size, so it seats on a standard coupler and drops into standard reusable or disposable piping bags. It is also supplied in our 5Pcs icing piping tips set alongside 6B, 195, 1A and 1M.
Is No. 853 dishwasher safe?
Yes. It is made from corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel with a smooth seamless interior, so it is dishwasher safe and the profile stays true after repeated cycles.
What is the minimum order for No. 853?
12 pcs per SKU as a trial quantity. Different tip numbers can be combined in one order or one container, and tier pricing is quoted per order.
Can you print our logo on No. 853?
Yes. Laser engraving or silk-screen printing is available from 500 pcs, together with retail packaging printed to your own design.
Request pricing
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