Edible Gelatin Glitter
100% edible. Seriously.
I was going to sell premade gelatin glitter. It was a fabulous idea! I love making it, and sooooo sparkly!
Alas, I cannot.
So, instead, I’m sharing my edible gelatin glitter method with you 🙂 *this is where you gasp and wonder if I’ve gone round the bend. perhaps…*
This video will walk you easily through my method and have you churning out gelatin glitter in no time! And just a note: I am not responsible for you glittering every cake, surface, child and spouse within arms reach. Just puttin’ that out there.
The things you’ll need…
(which can be found in the Amazon box just below the video)
- Sheet gelatin (I prefer silver grade Gelita)
- OR Kosher and Halal fish gelatin (linked in the Amazon box just below)
- 2 quart container of cold water
- 16 oz silicone bowl (or other heat proof, microwaveable vessel)
- Gel paste food colors of your preferred color
- Bright white food color (aka Titanium Dioxide)
- Pearl Sheen airbrush food color
- Silicone spatula
- Bowl scraper
- Flat acrylic sheet (I use Optix brand found at home improvement stores)
- Small fan (optional)
- Scissors
- Spice grinder or coffee grinder
- Medium sized bowl
- Sifter
Avalon, of Avalon Cakes, has a similar tutorial that uses powdered gelatin and a slightly different method. You can find hers here —> http://avaloncakes.com/edible-glitter-tutorial/
Hi Kara thanks so much for your brilliant mind 🙂 I love your new tutorial on gelatin glitter 🙂 my question is can I use the powder gelatin? or where can I purchase the brand you recommend? Thanks 🙂
Hi Enza!
You most certainly CAN make this with powdered gelatin! Follow the method here for creating your lliquid gelatin and then follow the rest of my step in this post to spread and grind 🙂 http://www.karascouturecakes.com/siteb/edible-gelatin-sequins-using-powdered-gelatin-and-general-tips-and-tricks/
Also, I recommend Know brand powdered gelatin, and you can find it in the Amazon box just below this video on this page 🙂
Thank you so much for this video now it is your fault I’m going to glitter everything . 🙂 lol. This just seems so much cheaper than buying from the store and i already have the items here. I do have a question can i use a food processor to grind the glitter ?
You could use a processor, but you wouldn’t end up with the same small particles. The volumetric area within the processors and the breadth of the blades won’t do the same fine grinding as a spice or coffee grinder. And it would take forever to get them anywhere close to those small particles.
GLITTER ALL THE THINGS!!! 🙂
Hi kara
Absolutely AMAZING tutorial!!!! Thank you so much for sharing! <3
One quick question, I don't have pearl airbrush where I come from, is it necessary for this recipe could I leave it out? Or is there a substitution?
Thanks so much for sharing
Many blessings
Lisa
It is absolutely not necessary! You can use any gel color you have with a drop of white. The white is what really helps the color sing and reflect light, just like with the sequins!
Fabulous, informative tutorial!
I try to educate decorators about not adulterating food with plastic craft glitter, but many seem to have no standards on the issue and make up bundles of excuses about why putting plastic scrapbooking supplies on food is a fine practice.
This gelatin glitter is beautiful and offers so many options for use. And, it’s CHEAP–a whole lot cheaper than little 5g pots of plastic!
If decorators would just wake up and realize that it’s WRONG to sprinkle plastic on food–and educate customers to that effect–it would be wonderful. How someone can brag about their gluten free, free range egg, organic ingredient cake and then sprinkle plastic glitter all over it is just beyond me.
Thank you, thank you!
HI I VERY LIKE IT BUT WE CAN USE THE AGAR AGAR AND HOW?THANKS
I haven’t yet tried this method with agar, but I do know that different gelling agents behave distinctly differently. If you try, please share you r results with us!
How many sheets of gelatin do you need for this?
This is really cool! I can’t wait to try it. How could I make just an iridescent glitter?
Just don’t add your gel color, though I would suggest adding pearl sheen airbrush food color from Americolor. Something to catch light and reflect, but not impede.
Hi Kara,
Thanks for the excellent tutorial - I’m planning on trying my hand at this soon.
Can you please tell me what food colours are used to make gold and silver glitter using this method?
Thanks.
I use Americolor Airbrush sheen colors (with any corresponding gel color that might enhance the over all color strength) and I add a single drop of white to give it reflective quality and to keep it from being transparent.
Thank you Kara!
So excited about my glitter! Quick question…I wasn’t able to get the gelatin as thin as in the tutorial will it just take longer to dry or will it ever dry and I have to start over??? Love the tutorial! Have been looking forever for something like this!
It will just take a bit longer to dry. No worries 🙂 Happy glittering!
Hi kara! Great tutorial. I will definetly try it. But odd question. I dont have microwave (i dont like to use it) how can i melt my sheet properly??
After you hydrate it in water, you can put it in a glass bowl over a pot of simmering water. It may take a little bit of time compared to the microwave, but it’ll work 🙂
Thank you dear kara i will try it. Let you know ??
Can I use this to achieve the luster finish on fondant cakes as shown in your video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoCjQoVeR2E ?
Well, this is the gelatin glitter which is a different finish than the luster. But you’ll get a shimmery finish 🙂
So do I use the same method as the one for the luster?!Thankyou for answering!:)
No. They are different techniques and methods. Read through each blog and you’ll see 🙂