Using the right tools or accessories in preparing cake icing is very important in the art of making icing. Right tools can help smoothen the icing preparation. There are various type of tools used in making icing and can be widely available in a lot of shops. As a start, it may be sufficient enough to use the following tools.
Piping Bag
Piping bag can be bought of made by yourself. Those piping bags that are available in most shops are normally made from plastic and nylon material and typically in big size. Piping bag can be made from grease proof paper, but it is more suitable to be used for piping royal icing because it is easily shaped.
Piping Nozzle (Cone Shape)
Piping nozzle is normally made from metal or plastic. Piping nozzles that are normally made from metal are of better quality. Make you buy piping nozzle from better quality because these nozzles are very suitable for shaping icings that are made for butter icing, pastry and other type of creams.
Plastic Spatula
Plastic spatula is used to smoothen the side of the cake.
Palette Knife
This kind of knife is used to flatten the side of the cake. It is also used to make icing easier.
Grease Proof Paper, Parchment Paper
Other than using grease proof paper and parchment paper in making icing, aluminum paper is also used.