Jellybean Tiaras: And Other Fun Jewelry You Can Eat!

By Sharon Penn

Little princesses will adore the delicious products of this how-to book, which features 24 jewelry-making projects. Easy instructions and dozens of illustrations show how to transform pretzels, gumdrops, and other candies into radical rings and wonderful wands, princess pins and heavenly headbands, knockout necklaces and excellent earrings, and beautiful bracelets and glamorous glasses.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Release date: Feb 20, 2014
• ISBN: 9780486791692

Sharon Penn

Sharon Penn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who has worked for child-serving agencies and as a psychotherapist in private practice in three states for thirty years. Some of the short stories and essays depict the children and families she knew in her social work career. Names have been changed to protect identities. The novella, a mystery, is set in the heart of the South with a typical southern lifestyle, dialect, and mannerisms. It has a twist at the end that the reader will not be expecting. Although this is her first book, she began, edited and wrote for a company magazine for a children’s agency in Florida. She lives in Central Florida, where she is working on her second book, which will be out in a few months. It is a self-help book, Change 1 Behavior — Improve Your Life, a proven method that has been researched and tested by groups and individuals.

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Introduction

Have you ever dreamt of jewelry you could eat? How about candy you could wear? This book has over 25 jewelry projects made of delectable edibles.

Maybe you’ve been to a princess party. Imagine all of the wands and tiaras made out of your favorite candy. Or maybe you’ve seen models walking down the runway wearing fancy jewels? That could be you wearing knockout necklaces, beautiful bracelets, and radical rings, all of which you can nibble as you enjoy the glamour scene.

Spend an afternoon with your friends, making and swapping precious jewels, or use the jewelry as party favors for your next big gala. Your guests will be delighted and so impressed.

Some of the projects are harder than others, so start with an easy one first, like one of the rings. Once you are comfortable with the materials, go crazy. Feel free to use the ideas in this book as a springboard for your own designs.

Have fun and enjoy the process.

Chapter 1

Radical Rings

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Wonderful Wands

Magic Marshmallow Rings

Bling rings! These rings are so easy for every age, and the results are spectacular. Set your next birthday table with a different ring at each setting, or use them as an activity during the party.

• Round ring base (one per ring)

• Clamp (one per ring), to hold ring upright (can substitute clothespin or chip clip)

• Scissors

• Six swizzle sticks or toothpicks (optional)

• Shallow plastic container and lid

• One pastry bag of royal icing (See page 58)

• Large marshmallow (one per ring)

• Assorted candy

• Small bottle of sprinkles (2 tablespoons/30 ml)

1. A clamp and a ring base are the basis for all of the candy rings in this chapter. Pinch the base of the ring in the clamp, keeping it tight and upright.

2. Squeeze some royal icing on top of the base and center the marshmallow. Let the royal icing dry for 30 minutes before applying candy to the ring.

3. It’s a good idea to make several marshmallow-ring bases at once. When they dry, you will be able to create many different designs in one sitting.

4. Decorate the sides of the marshmallow with any candy you like, such as the banana candies in the photo on the right. When you are attaching heavy candy to the sides, sometimes it’s helpful to lay the ring on its side, squeeze royal icing onto the marshmallow, attach each piece of candy, wait until the icing dries, and then turn it over and repeat on the other side.