This time I give you a really beautiful craft idea.
These are snow flakes make of egg whites and sugar.
Make such a pretty ornament for your tree.
They can be eaten, but they are pretty hard, so I would use them more for decor.
Great as a little gift as well, almost look like a little jewel.
Snow flakes
Makes about 60
2 egg whites
4-5 cups of powdered sugar
sugar
small silver dragees
Place the egg whites and powdered sugar in a food processor and beat it on hight speed for 10 minutes.
The mixture should be very thick.If it is not thick enough, add more powdered sugar.
Fill the mixture in a piping bag with a thin tip.
Make a snow flake template in the size you want them to be.
Put the template on a table and put wax paper on top.
Follow the template and pipe on all the lines.Make sure the lines are not to thin, as the snow flakes will brake very easy.
Sprinkle with sugar and decorate with the silver dragees.
Let the snowflakes set for 48 hours, I know its a long time, but trust me.
Lift them very carefully of the wax paper.
If you want to hang then on your tree just tie a thin thread to the snowflakes.
Photo by Studio Dreyer Hensley
Oh my goodness these are so exquisite (just came over from Whip Up). Love all the christmas ideas you have. I noticed that you said you loved christmas - me too. Though this year I have teenage children who need re-inpsiring. Think that's what your recent posts have given me to share with them. Thank you.
Posted by: Simmy | December 14, 2008 at 03:27 PM
That sounds delicious, and looks beautiful! I think this would but anyone if the Christmas spirit!
Posted by: Chocolate Shavings | December 14, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Very lovely, delicate and beautiful.
Such a perfect break from the otherwise gaudy commercial Holiday gear.
Posted by: Dayna | December 14, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Your blog is super. So are your photographies. They make me hungry. I have spent a nice moment when seeing them. Thanks a lot.
Posted by: Eleonora | December 14, 2008 at 05:04 PM
They are beautiful!! Do you think this could be used as cookie icing?
Posted by: Marija | December 14, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Hi guys
The language is norwegian.
I still work for a few magazines back there.
And you can surly use it as cookie icing.
Posted by: Paul Einlyng | December 14, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Hei Paul, nydelig og griselekker side!
Posted by: Ingvild | December 15, 2008 at 02:57 AM
These are gorgeous and seem pretty easy to make! At least, mixing but I'm not sure I would have a steady enough hand to make such a lovely snowflake!
Posted by: MC | December 15, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Those are so simple to make yet so very pretty! I will be making them with my daughter today.
Thanks & Merry Christmas..
Posted by: April~Living The Sweet Life | December 15, 2008 at 03:48 PM
So beautiful! I don't think that I could pipe them and have them come out so pretty!
Posted by: Stef | December 15, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Would dipping them in hot chocolate make them easier to eat? But I do agree that they are beautiful and would rather display them.
Posted by: Taylor | December 16, 2008 at 11:54 PM
what pretty little snowflakes!
Posted by: callie grayson | December 23, 2008 at 07:17 AM
Oh, sweet Paul. You are far too talented for moi! And patient:) These are beautiful!
Posted by: The Lil Bee | December 27, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Wow! Amazing snow flakes! I will try to make the same next Christmas, I hope I will succeed. Thank you for the advices and the steps, they really looks beautiful:)
Posted by: Vintage Ring | January 29, 2010 at 06:27 PM
Hi guys
The language is norwegian.
I still work for a few magazines back there.
And you can surly use it as cookie icing. http://www.hotfileseek.com
Posted by: Luke | June 02, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Okie | September 27, 2012 at 11:48 PM