Piping Spirals

Draw a circle as a guide; then begin piping in its center, about 1 inch above the surface. The string of mixture emerging from the bag should be the size of the tip. Work from the center outward, surrounding the initial curl of mixture and enlarging the spiral shape by using each preceding section as your guide. To stop piping, rotate the tip and pull away gently. This technique is especially useful for meringue or sponge disks.