How to Make a Paper Cone or Cornet for Icing

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut parchment paper into a right-triangle (one corner 90-degrees

   Alternately, buy parchment paper that is already cut into triangles for cones (available at cake-decorating stores).
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   Step 2: the two short sides equal in length).

   Label the points:
   A (bottom right) B (bottom left) and C (top peak). , This will have the "north" peak (corner C) pointing towards you. ,,, With your non-writing hand, bring corner B completely around the cone and up to where corners A and C meet.
   
   All three letters should line up together.
   
   Make sure all seams are dead center and the hole at the bottom of the cone is extremely small or non-existent. ,,,
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   Step 3: Hold the triangle with the "peak" at the top.

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   Step 4: With your dominant hand (your "writing" hand)

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   Step 5: hold the triangle like a pyramid.

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   Step 6: With your non-writing hand

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   Step 7: bring the bottom right corner (corner A) up to meet the top corner C or "north" peak.

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   Step 8: Place corner A directly on top of the "north" peak C. Have the ends directly over each other (no overlapping).

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   Step 9: Hold the seams of A and C in your writing hand.

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    Step 10: Place a piece of tape on the seam to keep them together and centered.

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    Step 11: Fold about 1-inch of top edge inside the cone.

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    Step 12: Fill with melted chocolate or royal icing and start icing!

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