Description
A giant swirl closed star tip for twisted, soft-serve style swirls
No. C10 is a giant swirl closed star piping tip in seamless 304 stainless steel. Its 20 mm opening is cut with curved, spiral-leaning teeth rather than straight ones, so the icing leaves the tip already twisted: pipe straight down and you get a soft-serve style rope, work a spiral and the grooves stack into a sculpted dome. That is the difference between No. C10 and an ordinary giant closed star tip — the twist is in the geometry, not in the wrist.
It is drawn as one seamless piece with no welded joint, so there is no seam for icing to catch on and nothing to discolour at the base. At 49 mm tall with a 34 mm base it is a large-format tip, sized for 1M-class volumes: one pass where a medium tip would need two or three. The tip number is stamped on the body so your next reorder matches this one exactly. Made in our own factory in Yangjiang, Guangdong, and available for wholesale, OEM and private label.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Tip number | No. C10 |
| SKU | WL-NC10 |
| Opening type | Closed star — spiral swirl teeth (curved blades that lean into a twist) |
| Size class | Large (XXL) |
| Top exit width | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Base diameter | 34 mm (1.34 in) |
| Overall height | 49 mm (1.93 in) |
| 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. C10
- Ice cream cones and soft-serve swirls — one pass fills a waffle cone with a twisted, machine-style rope for dessert menus, food trucks and event catering. A 20 mm opening means you are not layering three passes to build height.
- Cupcake domes and rosettes — the spiral teeth read as movement, so a plain buttercream dome looks finished without a single extra decoration.
- Meringue zephyrs and kisses — the wide opening takes a stiff meringue without stalling the bag, and the twisted ridge holds through the bake instead of slumping into a blob.
- Hydrangea and multi-drop domes — squeeze, stop, lift, repeat around the crown of the cupcake; the curved teeth leave a petal-like imprint that reads as a hydrangea cluster from arm’s length.
- Borders and celebration cakes — a twisted rope border around a tier, fast enough for volume work and clean enough for a display case.
How No. C10 compares with other star tips
| Tip | Opening | Size class | Top exit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. C10 (this listing) | Closed star, spiral swirl teeth | Large (XXL) | 20 mm | Twisted soft-serve swirls, cupcake domes, hydrangea work, meringue zephyrs |
| No. 899 | Closed star, 6 straight closed teeth | Large (XXL) | 22 mm | Straight-ridged big swirls, meringue zephyrs, waffle-cone ice cream |
| No. 2D | 6-cut inward closed star | Large (L) | — | Bold 6-petal drop flowers, flat rose swirls |
| No. 336 | 8-cut closed star (large rose) | Large (L) | — | Full blooming buttercream roses, multi-petal drop flowers |
| No. 853 | Deep curved closed star | Medium (M) | 13 mm | Finer ridges for cupcakes, meringue kisses, marshmallows |
| No. 1G | 10-ray closed star | Large (L) | — | Dense multi-ridge star work, churros, choux |
No. C10 and No. 899 are the same size class and almost the same footprint — 20 mm versus 22 mm across the opening, 34 mm versus 35 mm at the base — so the choice is never about size. It is about the shape of the ridge. No. 899 cuts six straight teeth and leaves parallel ridges; No. C10 cuts curved, spiral-leaning teeth and leaves a twisted ridge. Many kitchens stock both: 899 for straight, architectural swirls, C10 for soft-serve cones and hydrangea work where the twist is the point. Browse the full star tips category, or mix any combination in one wholesale order.
Who buys No. C10
Gelato counters and dessert bars piping soft-serve style cones to order; cupcake and doughnut producers who need a domed top from a single squeeze; patisseries adding meringue and marshmallow lines where a twisted ridge is the quality signal; cake studios doing hydrangea and multi-drop work; and distributors or e-commerce sellers adding a large-format swirl tip to a range that currently stops at medium.
Bulk supply, OEM and private label
- Minimum order — 12 pcs per SKU, so you can test a single tip before committing to a range. Mixed-SKU and mixed-container orders are welcome.
- Private label — custom tip numbering, laser or silk-screen logo, and retail or blister packaging from 500 pcs.
- Marketplace-ready packing — FNSKU labelling, poly bagging with the suffocation warning, and carton marks to your specification.
- Terms — FOB Shenzhen or Guangzhou; CIF and DDP quoted to your destination. T/T 30% deposit with balance before shipment, or L/C at sight.
- Samples — 3–7 days, sample fee refunded on your first bulk order.
Quality you can verify
Every batch passes five checks before it ships — incoming material, dimensional, surface finish, salt-spray and pre-shipment inspection. An FDA test report from Bureau Veritas, report (8826)229-0114, is available on request; LFGB, ISO 9001 and SGS reports are in progress. See our certifications page for the current status of each document, or read more about OEM and custom manufacturing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a swirl closed star tip used for?
It is the tip you reach for when the swirl itself is the product: soft-serve style ice cream cones, twisted cupcake domes, meringue zephyrs, hydrangea clusters and rope borders. The curved teeth pre-twist the icing as it leaves the opening, so the twist stays in the piped shape instead of relaxing out.
What is the difference between No. C10 and No. 899?
Both are Large (XXL) giant closed star tips and the footprints are close — No. C10 is 20 mm across the opening on a 34 mm base, No. 899 is 22 mm on a 35 mm base. The difference is the cut: No. 899 has six straight teeth and leaves parallel ridges, while No. C10 has curved, spiral-leaning teeth and leaves a twisted ridge. Choose 899 for straight architectural swirls and C10 for soft-serve cones and hydrangea work.
Does No. C10 fit a standard coupler?
Its base is 34 mm (1.34 in), wider than the 25 mm seat on a standard coupler. Use a large-format coupler, or drop the tip straight into the bag and cut the bag to fit — which is how most high-volume decorators run a tip this size anyway. If you want us to confirm the fit against the coupler you already use, send us the brand and model and we will check it for you.
Is No. C10 dishwasher safe?
Yes. Because it is drawn as one seamless piece rather than assembled from welded parts, there is no joint where icing can harden, and it can go straight into a commercial wash cycle. A soak and a rinse under the tap is usually enough for everyday use.
What is the minimum order for No. C10?
12 pcs per SKU for the standard tip, and from 500 pcs if you want your own logo, tip number or retail packaging. Tier pricing is quoted per order and we reply within 24 hours.
Can I mix No. C10 with other tips in one order?
Yes. Mixed-SKU and mixed-container orders are standard for us, so a single carton can carry medium tips, large tips and couplers together. Send the full list and we will quote it as one shipment.
Request pricing
Send us your quantities, destination country and whether you need private label, and we will come back with tiered pricing and shipping options within 24 hours — get a wholesale quote for No. C10.
