Sugar Skull Tutorial...part 1

 

Let's make Sugar Skulls, those colorful...decorated skulls that hold infinite possibilities for art and fun.  You can find everything you need including molds, icing powders and meringue powder at www.mexicansugarskull.com

 

This is sooooo easy, mix 5 lbs of white sugar (this is a GREAT use for the stuff), 1/4 cup meringue powder and 10 t water.  This makes enough for about 14 medium skulls, fronts and backs.

 

Mix all ingredients by hand for about 5 minutes...until it is the consistency of beach sand, the white sugary kind of Florida beaches...

 

Get a helper if you can to cut out pieces of cardboard and to cut out the skull molds while you are mixing.

 

Said helper may even take photos of you pushing the sugar mixture into the molds....thanks Mr R...

 

Flip the mold onto a piece of cardboard, the mold will slip right off.....

 

and let them dry for 12 hours, you may need to go out for dinner since the kitchen table is otherwise occupied.

 

Mix up a small batch of icing to 'glue' the fronts and backs together....

Part II will be using the same meringue powder with powdered coloring to make the icing and decorate the skulls....

Comments

[Julie Prichard]

Much easier than it looks in the pacage! I was intimidated by those...

[Fran Meneley]

I LOVE this post! It's a great tutorial too. It can seem a little intimidating at first, but it's so easy really. Love all your bowls of "sunshine"! They just speak of summer and sun and joy - and the skulls looks so beautiful nestled in. Can't wait to hear your tips for decorating! xo frannie

[Lisa Hoffman]

Quick!
Pull out the skull molds!
Once again we are inspired.
Rolling up my sleeves for our Skull Decorating Party...and oh, those delicious pictures...warm & glowing.

[glorv1]

How great that is. I wish I had the time, but hopefully I can practice for next year. Have a great weekend. Thx for sharing.

[3rdEyeMuse]

thanks for sharing! I made my first mock sugar skulls this year (from plastic skulls) and it was so much fun ... can't wait for part II. :)

[Chris]

THIS is so fantastic!
Just in time!
Thanks.

[eb]

this is surely THE most BEautiful tutorial I have ever seen - love the togetherness with said helper as well...

excellent use for white sugar

and any excuse - surely in the name of creativity - is a good one for dining out

YAY Steph!!!

xox - eb.

[eb]

ooooooooooo

these images are divine

the shadows and light

lovin the whole she-bang

Mr. bdp agrees...

xox - eb.

[AscenderRisesAbove]

wow - i had no idea at the beginning of this post that it was going to end up in candy. I have often wondered how they made thsoe little wedding mints and I bet this and I bet this is it!

[susanna]

This is soooooooo cool, Stephanie! I was wondering how to make those. I'm still figuring out what to make for next Sunday's big day but I have faith that it will all come together. I'll post up a reminder on Sunday. :)

[hollylovesart]

What fun! Thanks so much for sharing. These are so cool.

Holly

[Paris Parfait]

This is terrific! Thanks so much for showing how it's done. Great photos. I LOVE all those marigolds. xoxox

[Art Tea Life]

Holy dia de los muertos ! WOW

Look at all that is going on ovah HE-AH

So many yummy looking Sugarheads

THEY LOOK BEAUTIFUL and what a lot of work

(Even with a Good Helper!)

I am in love w/ that photo of skulls w/ marigolds....

Love your sweet kitchen and seeing you working in it !

Thanks for the tutorial. EXCELLENT. Now on to Part 2

[Gillian]

Gorgeous! Off to see part two now...xoxo

[rochambeau]

Very cool Steph.
Will see you & all your sugar sweetness tomorrow.

xox
Constance