Tip ledger
Tip numbers and what they pipe
Nothing here assumes a brand. Tips are grouped by the shape of the opening and numbered on the Wilton and PME sequence, which agree with each other tip for tip.
Star and open-star
5 numbersSerrated openings that make ridges: rosettes, swirls, shells, drop flowers.
| Number | Teeth | Used for | cards | longest cure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton 1M | 8 | Single-Bag Rosette Swirl with Wilton 1M | 1 | 12 hours |
| Wilton 2D | 6 | Two-Tone Drop Flower with Wilton 2D | 1 | 10 hours |
| Wilton 18 | 6 | Reverse Shell Border with Wilton 18 | 1 | 12 hours |
| Wilton 21 | 6 | Shell Border with Wilton 21 | 1 | 12 hours |
| Wilton 47 | 2 | Basketweave with Wilton 47 · Lattice Trellis with Wilton 47 | 2 | 14 hours |
Petal and ruffle
4 numbersA thin curved blade that shapes a ribbon rather than a rope.
| Number | Teeth | Used for | cards | longest cure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton 104 | 1 | Classic Piped Rose with Wilton 104 · Primrose with Wilton 104 · Ruffle Garland with Wilton 104 | 3 | 24 hours |
| Wilton 105 | 1 | Piped Violets with Wilton 105 | 1 | 36 hours |
| Wilton 109 | 6 | Hydrangea Cluster with Wilton 109 | 1 | 12 hours |
| Wilton 124 | 1 | Crescent Rose with Wilton 124 | 1 | 24 hours |
Leaf
3 numbersA V-shaped opening; the V points up, the wings cut the leaf edge.
| Number | Teeth | Used for | cards | longest cure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton 67 | 2 | Fern Fill with Wilton 67 | 1 | 10 hours |
| Wilton 352 | 2 | Leaf Garland with Wilton 352 | 1 | 12 hours |
| Wilton 366 | 2 | Stand-Up Leaves with Wilton 366 | 1 | 18 hours |
Round and writing
2 numbersPlain circular openings for lines, beads, dots and lettering.
| Number | Teeth | Used for | cards | longest cure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton 3 | 0 | Cornelli Lace with Wilton 3 | 1 | 8 hours |
| Wilton 12 | 0 | Swiss Dot Trail with Wilton 12 | 1 | 6 hours |
Basket and specialty
1 numbersWide flat or slotted openings for weave, rope and band work.
| Number | Teeth | Used for | cards | longest cure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton 6B | 10 | French Swirl with Wilton 6B | 1 | 14 hours |