In this week’s episode of Project Cupcake, follow along as Marina Sousa, instructor of the Craftsy class Designer Fondant Textures, shows you how to make edible sequins while creating a deliciously girly “Sequin Soiree” cupcake.
See how this beautiful cupcake comes together. Then, make one yourself!
Materials:
- Packet of powdered gelatin
- Water
- Buttercream
- Food coloring
- Textured acetate
- Paper punch
- Sanding sugar
- Sugar pearls
- Luster dust
Instructions:
Step 1:
Combine packet of powdered gelatin and water. Mix.
Step 2:
Microwave at 1 minute intervals until liquid.
Step 3:
Skim bubbles off top.
Step 4:
Add food coloring and stir.
Step 5:
Pour mixture onto textured acetate. Spread thin and even. Let set overnight.
Step 6:
Remove from acetate and cut into strips.
Step 7:
Use paper punch to cut sequins in any shape or size you like.
Step 8:
Ice cupcakes with buttercream.
Step 9:
Dip into sanding sugar.
Step 10:
Place sequins at random into the icing. Then, sprinkle in sugar pearls and luster dust.
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