Can I make a parchment paper bag (for piping) out of wax paper instead?

Question

Can I make a parchment paper bag (for piping) out of wax paper instead?

Answer 1

You can, but the grease in most frostings will break down the waxed paper. I don't think it would work very well for anything except a very small amount of frosting.

You can buy precut parchment triangles that aren't very expensive at the craft store, or you can buy disposable plastic decorating bags...last time I bought some it was about five dollars for a dozen bags.

Answer 2

I snip the corner off a plastic bag.

Answer 3

Probably.  I made a piping bag out of regular white 8 1/2 by 11 paper once because i needed something to do small detailing with on a cake.  You could also use a plastic freeze bag as long as it's new and clean.

Answer 4

If you're just using it to pipe, the easiest would be to use a plastic sandwich bag with one of the corners cut off.

Answer 5

Somebody beat me to this answer.  I recently saw someone do this on a TV cooking show.  Just cut the corner off a ziplock bag and use that.  Cut as much or as little of the corner off so the right amount will flow out.