Edible Glitter
Directions
- 1Add 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin into a glass container.
- 2Add 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin into a glass container.
- 3Add 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin into a glass container.
- 4Add 4 tablespoons of cold water to the gelatin to bloom it.
- 5Add 4 tablespoons of cold water to the gelatin to bloom it.
- 6Add 4 tablespoons of cold water to the gelatin to bloom it.
- 7Mix the gelatin and water well and set it aside for 5 minutes.
- 8Mix the gelatin and water well and set it aside for 5 minutes.
- 9Mix the gelatin and water well and set it aside for 5 minutes.
- 10After 5 minutes, melt the gelatin. Be careful not to burn it.
- 11After 5 minutes, melt the gelatin. Be careful not to burn it.
- 12After 5 minutes, melt the gelatin. Be careful not to burn it.
- 13Add food coloring, preferably gel food coloring, and mix thoroughly.
- 14Add food coloring, preferably gel food coloring, and mix thoroughly.
- 15Add food coloring, preferably gel food coloring, and mix thoroughly.
- 16Optionally, add a tiny bit of luster for extra shine and mix.
- 17Optionally, add a tiny bit of luster for extra shine and mix.
- 18Optionally, add a tiny bit of luster for extra shine and mix.
- 19Quickly spread the mixture thinly onto a silicone mat.
- 20Quickly spread the mixture thinly onto a silicone mat.
- 21Quickly spread the mixture thinly onto a silicone mat.
- 22Set it aside for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to dry.
- 23Set it aside for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to dry.
- 24Set it aside for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to dry.
- 25Once completely set, flip it around so the bottom can dry (optional).
- 26Once completely set, flip it around so the bottom can dry (optional).
- 27Once completely set, flip it around so the bottom can dry (optional).
- 28Break the dried gelatin into pieces and place them into a blender.
- 29Break the dried gelatin into pieces and place them into a blender.
- 30Break the dried gelatin into pieces and place them into a blender.
- 31Blend the gelatin until it forms a fine glitter.
- 32Blend the gelatin until it forms a fine glitter.
- 33Blend the gelatin until it forms a fine glitter.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- food coloring
- food coloring
- food coloring
- luster
- luster
- luster
Equipment
glass containerspatulasilicone matblender
Tips
- Try to stick to gel food coloring because oil-based can create specks.
- The thinner you spread it, the more shiny it will be.
- Store properly for 6 months to a year.
- Make sure to blend it very well if you want your glitter to be super fine.
- It's very pretty and 100% food safe.
- You can make any color you want