Transparent Sheet For Cicadas INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
Transparent Sheet: 2 packets of gelatin 1 Tbsp lemon juice 5 Tbsp water 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/2 c fondant, optional.
Transparent Sheet: -Prepare a non-stick cookie sheet for this technique. I find it is easier to get the liquid to spread out evenly if it has something around the edges to stick to - I use a bit of leftover fondant rolled into a thin snake and squished around the edges. -Put the lemon juice and water into a small saucepan over low heat and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Stir gently until the gelatin is all dissolved and the liquid is clear. Remove from heat, and add the almond extract. Gently skim any bubbles off the top of the mixture, then pour onto the prepared sheet, tipping it carefully to spread the mixture out over the entire surface. You want it to be as thin as possible. It’s okay if there are a few holes where the liquid doesn’t stick to the sheet. -Put the sheet somewhere with good air circulation to dry overnight. Once it’s dried, trim the edges with sharp scissors. *The ratio is 1 packet gelatin : 3 Tbs. water, so if you’d like to adapt this recipe to make more or less you can easily do so. The lemon juice and almond extract add a bit of flavor, but are entirely optional. **This can also be bought online to shorten the process.
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