Rice Krispies Sculpting: Day of the Dead Virgin Mary Bust
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Rice Krispies Sculpting: Day of the Dead Virgin Mary Bust
This yummy piece is sculpted from Rice Krispies treats. It is coated in white chocolate, and the details are made from gum paste. It is finished off with black icing color and cheesecloth.
Pour Rice Krispies Cereal Into a Large Mixing Bowl
Mix in Melted Marshmallows and Butter
Put Mixture Into a Small Clay Pot
Poke 3 Lollipop Sticks Into the Rice Krispies (Make a Triangular Shape)
Form a Tube Shape With the Rice Krispies
Stick in Two More Lollipop Sticks (Set the Sticks at Least a 1/2 in Apart)
Form an Ellipsoid and a Wedge Shape With the Treats
Wrap the Treats in Plastic Wrap and Set in the Fridge
Attach the Wedge to the Ellipsoid With a Lollipop Stick
Use a Second Stick to Prop the Shapes on a Foam Block (Wrap the Block in Plastic Wrap)
Add More Rice Krispies Treats to Form a Skull Shape
Wrap the Skull in Plastic Wrap to Help With Sculpting (Add More Rice Krispies As Needed)
Allow the Skull to Set in the Fridge, Then Coat the Skull With Melted White Chocolate
Allow the Chocolate to Harden in the Fridge, Then Add Detail to the Skull With Gum Paste
Allow the Skull to Set in the Fridge, Then Paint Details Onto the Skull With Black Icing Color (set the Skull in the Fridge When Done)
Use Rice Krispies Treats to Form the Bust
Wrap the Treats in Plastic Wrap to Help With Sculpting, Then Place the Bust in the Fridge to Set the Shape
Coat the Bust in Melted White Chocolate, Then Allow the Bust to Set in the Fridge
Use Gum Past to Add Details to the Bust
Carefully Place the Skull Onto the Bust
Gather Cheesecloth and Wrap Around the Bust
Fold a Sheet of Cheesecloth in Half and Use As a Veil for the Bust
Et Voilà!
