Food Coloring Types

I have been asked what food coloring I use, and if there is any difference on the type of food colorings...and well I like to use Wilton's brand, but I know there are a lot of good quality food coloring. Try to buy the ones that are heavy in texture, thick...not the liquid ones. The thicker ones, like Wilton's have better pigmentation, and you'll need less to achieve your desired color.

• There are 2 main different types of Food Colorings: The Icing Color, and Candy Food Coloring. 

The Icing Color:  (disolves in water), This is one you'll use to color your Royal icing, and to give color to the Marshmallows (tutorial next week)

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Marshmallow Types

People ask me frequantely How do i come up with so many shapes for the StixNpops Designs.

Well, I do make a lot of the shapes Cutting the Marshmallows, and I also make fresh homemade Marshmallows for other designs (I will share the Marshmallow recipes very soon), but the truth is that I always keep an eye on new marhsmallows...everytime I visit the grocery store I go the baking aisle where the marshmallow are....and believe me I always find new designs

During different seasons, you'll find cute designs like to Halloween, Valentines, Christmas and Easter. 

I also like to visit the local Farmers Market and I always find a wide assortment in the Chinese and Hispanic Aisles. You can also browse online! there are lots, and lots of marshmallows!

Here are just some of my finds!!! you can store them in a fresh, cool place away from the sun for about 6 months, just check the expiration dates

Sizes

You can find lots of differents Marshmallow sizes, to make different parts of a character's body. Like torso, legs, hands, ears, nose, etc.

Here are some of the Marshmallows I use the most.

Giant or Jumbo Marshmallows: Found in the Baking aisle or Hispanic Aisle, great to make the body's of the different characters.

Regular Marshmallows: these are the regular size Marshmallows we all know. great for heads, minis,  and Petites

Big Mini Marshmallows: Are minis but just a bit bigger, found in the International Aisle of your Market or Farmers Market. Great for hands, and small feet. 

Mini Marshmallows: Are the minis we all know, come in different colors and flavors. Great for small features like noses, ears, and small hands. 

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Crystal Sugar Types

When making Marshmallow Pops, you want to decorate them as pretty and delicious as possible. To create textures and colors I use Crystal Sugars and there are 2 basic types: Sanding Sugars and Coarse Sugars

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Easy Royal Icing Recipe

This is the Royal Icing recipe I use for all my StixNpops. 

The Royal Icing Plays two roles: as a Glue and as  3D decorations


For this Recipe you'll need:

• Powdered Sugar (1 lb)
• Meringue Powder (3 tablespoons)
• Water (6 tablespoons)
• Flavoring (optional) (1 teaspoon)
• A mixer

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