I promise that I’m working diligently to prepare for an upcoming mermaid birthday party; I just don’t have a whole lot of finished product to show here yet!
I do have these beautiful molded candy seashells, though. Aren’t they lovely? I used plastic molding trays purchased from Sugarcraft and super white candy melts. Once the candies were molded and popped out of the trays, I dry-brushed them with a few shades of dusting powder. Specifically, I used Luster Dust in Salmon and Georgia Peach and Pearl Dust in Super Pearl. Dusting powders were also purchased from Sugarcraft.
I can’t wait to see how the finished product turns out when I use these for the birthday party, but I can’t tell you just yet what my plans are – you know, in case it doesn’t all pan out. They sure are pretty, though. I’m such a sucker for some shimmer.
For additional candy-making instructions, visit my Molding Chocolate post.
Comments & Reviews
Bronwyn says
OMG! Those are beautiful! I would never have guessed they were made of chocolate! Gorgeous!
Christene says
Very pretty!! Can’t wait for the final results…I am sure they will be yummy 🙂
CSI girl says
Oh to die for!!!I would love for you to do a tutorial in July for the CSI project. You can see the challenges on the blog and email me to sign up. I would love to have you on the blog.
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Betsy says
OMG. . .love love love! Wow! I’m very impressed.
Ginger ♥ Barnhill says
I love these. I wonder if the same trick would work with making little soaps?
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Brisa says
What shell molds did you specifically use? I really want to purchase some because I’m doing a beach themed birthday party and i need the shells for favors as well as for the cake, cake-pop, and cupcake decorations. If its not inconvenient for you, would you please let me know? thank you!
Barbara says
Same comment as Brisa, what specific Sugarcraft molds were used? Also, please recommend a good quality candy melt brand, if possible.
Thanks
Charissa waters says
Hi, I am going to be making these this week for an event. I looked up the colors of dusting powder you used on the sugar craft website and from what I can tell those colors don’t say edible or FDA approved. Did you plan on eating them? I want the use the same fest colors but want to be able to eat them??? Suggestions?
girlinspired says
Hi Charissa,
I would recommend that you contact Sugar Craft directly to ask about the dusting powders. They should be able to provide you with accurate information – thanks!! And have fun!
Elana Smith says
These seashells are beautiful, I would like to make these for a wedding. Where can I purchase the luster dust that you used?
girlinspired says
I purchased it from sugarcraft.com, Elana! Hope that helps!
Amelie says
What candy mold did you use?? I love the seashells you have, but I couldn’t find anything like them.
Amelie says
I know where you bought them, but not the specific mold you used.