How to Buy Cake Decorating Supplies

If you are interested in cake decorating, you'll need some basic supplies to get started. Here are some tips on how to buy cake decorating supplies without spending a lot of money.

Instructions

1. Make a list of the cake decorating supplies you need. If you are just beginning, you will need tips, couplers, icing bags, a spatula, and a cake pan of some sort. Wilton sells cake decorating kits that have the basic supplies needed. There are lots of extra cake decorating supplies you can purchase.

2. Watch for coupons at crafts stores such as Hobby Lobby and Michaels. They both offer 40% off coupons on a regular basis. This will significantly cut your costs, especially on higher priced cake decorating supplies.

3. Shop for cake decorating supplies on eBay. Watch the shipping costs. Many times when you figure in the shipping costs, it's not much cheaper than buying them new at the store.

4. Watch on Craigslist or at garage sales for cake decorating supplies. Many times people who own a cake decorating business get rid of their things when they buy new or close their business.

5. Buy your cake decorating supplies directly from the Wilton website.

6. Check out other online retailers that sell cake decorating supplies. You will find many businesses that specialize in cake decorating supplies.

Tips & Warnings

• The coupons at Michael's and Hobby Lobby are usually only good on one item. However, Hobby Lobby occasionally has special Wilton coupons that are good on as many Wilton products as you purchase so keep an eye out for those.

• Don't go overboard with supplies if you are a beginner. A few basics will get you started and allow you to practice. You can always add more cake decorating supplies as your interest grows.

Resources

• Wilton Cake Decorating Set