Argh!  This is so embarrassing.  I just purchased a set of 10 Artco pastry tubes like this:

https://www.atecousa.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=810&Category_Code=tsets&Product_Count=4

And I realize I don’t know how to fit them onto my new, larger pastry bag, like this:

https://www.atecousa.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=3118&Category_Code=rbags&Product_Count=14

I have previously only used a much smaller bag that came with tips and a coupler….it was an Artco kit.  The new, larger bag has no coupler and for the life of me I can’t figure out how this is supposed to work.  Does the tip go inside the bag?  Do I need a coupler?

I feel like I’m either missing an essential piece or else I’m the biggest idiot on the block. 

Hi Sarah - You don’t need to use a coupler.  The tips can go directly into the bag.  If the tip doesn’t clear the end of the bag, just trim the bag a little at a time until the tip shows.  Don’t cut too much off of the bag or the tip will fall out of the bag.

Hi Patrincia,

Thanks so much for helping me out with this.  I seem to have a talent for making simple things complicated…Sheesh!

Patricia is right, you can use it without a coupler or you could buy a large coupler. I have a few of them. Unfortunately, I am unable to tell you where you could buy them in the US b/c I live in Toronto.

You can buy the couplers at Craft stores and bakery supply stores - various sizes are available.  You really only need a coupler if you’re planning on changing tips without emptying the pastry bag.  I find it’s kind of a hassle so I prefer to use several bags, or if I only need a second tip for one or two accents, I’ll manually hold a second tip over the tip that is in the bag I’m using.

Thanks Rozanne and Patrincia.

I probably won’t need to change tips anytime soon…Clearly, I’m still in the beginners phase of decorating. :smile:  But I do like the idea of using more than one bag or holding a second tip over the first one, if needed. 

You all are such a great help…Thanks so much!

I can’t remember when did I use my couplers last. Really gets in my way with my precision fingers!  Tip over a tip, or bag inside a bag works each time I need to change tips.

The tip over a tip “tip” worked perfectly.

You guys are the best!

Excellent - so glad to help!