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• To create new colors, you can try mixing different colors, such as green that can be blended with 1 drop of blue and 2 drops of yellow.

Wait for the glitter to cool, then crush it with your hand. After waiting for about 1 hour for the sugar to cool, you can continue. If you notice a lump in the glitter, just crush it with your hand.

Measure out 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of gum-Tex or tylose powder. Gum-Tex and tylose powder are white fine powders used to make fondant and sugars. You can buy these ingredients at bakeries, craft shops, or online.

Mix the dough with sparkling food coloring in a small bowl. Start with about ¼ teaspoon of sparkling powder and add gradually until you achieve the desired color and density.

• If available, you can also use spray food coloring instead of glitter powder.

Stir 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of boiling water with the ingredients in the bowl. The mixture will be thick, so try to grind out all the lumps. Mix until all ingredients are evenly mixed with the water. Finally, gum-tex or tylose will turn into a paste.

• Try adding water slowly spoon-by-spoon to help ease lumps.

Spread the mixture on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. The thinner the layer, the faster the baking time will be, but be sure to spread it evenly so that the mixture is cooked evenly at the same time. You can use a food brush or baking powder to level them evenly.

Wait for the glitter to cool and break into small pieces. Once the glitter has cooled, you can use scissors to cut it or break large pieces of glitter with your hand into smaller pieces to fit in a coffee grinder or food mill.

Use a coffee grinder or food blender to continue grinding the glitter. Place the glitter in a coffee grinder or food blender, cover and blend until smooth.

• You can try using the spice mill attached to a coffee grinder if you have one.

Sieve glitter to separate large pieces of glitter. Grind large pieces to give the glitter a uniform smoothness. However, you can skip this step if you are satisfied with glitter of different sizes.

Measure out ½ teaspoon of Arabic gum in a small bowl. Arabic gum is a thickener commonly used in icing and filling in baked goods. This ingredient is sticky and can be found at bakeries, craft shops, or online.

Mix more water and a few drops of spray food coloring. Start with ½ teaspoon of hot water and add drop by drop if needed. Arabic gum catches color very well, so you should add color slowly: little by little is always better. Stir until the color and water are evenly combined and the mixture is smooth.

• If you don't have sprays of food coloring, try sparkling food coloring instead. Start with ½ teaspoon and add more if needed.

Spread the mixture on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. The mixture won't form a patch, but you should try to spread it evenly to ensure even baking time.

Wait for the glitter to cool and crumble. Once the glitter has cooled, you can either use a wooden spoon or simply crush the glitter with your hand. If you want smaller glitter, you can sprinkle glitter through the sieve.

Measure 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of unflavored gelatin powder in a small bowl. Avoid flavored gelatin powders that are typically colored. Unflavoured varieties can be mixed with the pigment and give it a moisture sheen without affecting the taste.

Mix 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of water in a bowl. Stir thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until mixture thickens. Mixing time may take 5 minutes. If white foam appears, you can remove it with a spoon.

Add food coloring in spray or sparkling powder. Start with a small amount (about ¼ teaspoon) and mix until the desired color is achieved. For more sparkle, look for a pearly-colored spray food color.

• For a darker color, you can add a few drops of gel food coloring of the same color tone.

Pour the gelatin mixture onto a large plastic sheet. A plastic cutting board or a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap is fine. Try to pour the gelatin into the center of the sheet so that the gelatin does not spill over the edge.

• If the mixture does not spread on its own, you can flatten it with a spatula.

Use a coffee mill or a food processor to grind glitter. You may need to break the gelatin sheet into smaller pieces to fit in the blender. Cover and grind until smooth.

• Try a spice mill attached to a coffee grinder if you have one on hand.

Sieve glitter to separate larger pieces. Grind large pieces to give the glitter a more uniform fine-grained texture. However, if you are satisfied with glitter with different particle sizes then you can skip this step.

Store glitter in a sealed bottle or container. Edible glitter usually lasts a few months, but it may lose its sparkle. Remember not to store glitter in water and sunlight to prolong its storage. advertisement

Advice

• Edible glitter is an excellent decorative ingredient for baked goods, but it's also sprinkled on drinks. Next time you try to sprinkle a little around the mouth of the cocktail glass for a sparkling and interesting drink.
• You can also use salt to make edible glitter. The problem here is that few people like the taste so salty enough to sparkle!

What you need

Simple glitter made of raw sugar

• Baking tray
• Stencils or silicone baking tray liners
• Small bowl
• A spatula or spoon
• Closed box for glitter storage (optional)

Fine emulsion powder made of Gum-Tex or tylose powder

• Baking tray
• Stencils or silicone baking tray liners
• Small bowl
• Plate or whisk
• Food brush or powder brush (optional)
• Coffee grinder or food grinder
• Sieve
• Closed box for glitter storage (optional)

Vibrant glitter made of Arabic gum

• Baking tray
• Stencils or silicone baking tray liners
• Small bowl
• Plate or whisk
• Small and clean food brush or brush
• Sieve (optional)
• Closed box for glitter storage (optional)

Sparkling glitter made of gelatin

• Small bowl
• Spoon or spat
• Large plastic sheets, such as plastic cutting boards or baking trays lined with food wrap
• Batch (optional)
• Coffee grinder or food grinder
• Sieve
• Closed box for glitter storage (optional)