this month’s craft

Sugar skulls

Adapt this craft to use any mold you have.  Also known as calaveras, this is a traditional craft for Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrated in Mexico in connection with Halloween or All Soul’s Day.

Combine 1/4 cup of meringue powder (available at specialty craft or baking stores, or online) with an entire 5-pound bag of white sugar.  Thoroughly mix with 10 tablespoons of water.  Press firmly into molds.  Place a piece of cardboard over the backside of the mold, flip over and tap to remove the skul (or other shape).  Allow to dry at least 8 hours or overnight.  Paint with frosting – royal icing works best.


5 Responses to “this month’s craft”

  1. AMAZING pictures Jess!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to see them on cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Kari said this on November 15, 2007 at 11:55 pm

  2. wow- cool craft, I’ll have to use them with the scouts.
    Karen

    Karen Rainsong said this on November 20, 2007 at 1:03 am

  3. Is there anything you dont do?!!? You are such an inspiration to all my sister. So happy your a big part of my life. Love You girl~

    Amy Llunna said this on November 23, 2007 at 7:42 pm

  4. We made some of these up the other night and the house smells fantastic. We’re planning to string these beads, marshmallows, cranberries ,and raisins and hang them out for the birds.

    Thanks for sharing Jess.

    Auntie Shema said this on December 12, 2007 at 3:06 pm

  5. I can not wait to make these. Thanks for sending the postcrad. The picture is beautiful.
    You are one talented woman!!

    jamielynn1313 said this on December 13, 2007 at 6:51 pm

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