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Sugar Starfish

8/19/2014

 
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Do you know that the real-life versions of these beauties are called "Sugar Starfish"?! Honest! After studying many starfish pictures, I thought that I would try to recreate the texture with royal icing and nonpareils.   
Let me show you how I made them! 
First, cut and bake your starfish shapes. If you don't have a starfish cutter, just use a regular star cutter but round off and curve the ends a little so it looks less like a perfect star. Bake and cool.  Flood with a golden brown color. Let it dry really well. 
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While your flood is drying, add some color to your nonpareils. I put some plain white nonpareils in a small cup and lightly airbrushed them with Amerimist Ivory. I continually swirled the cup as I airbrushed to coat the nonpareils as evenly as possible. Afterwards, I mixed in a pinch of confectioner's sugar so that the nonpareils wouldn't clump together. 
For the starfish's texture, use a thick, light yellowy-tan royal icing.   
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I used a boo-boo stick to apply the texture, but an off-set spatula would work, too. Place a little bit of icing on the flat edge of the stick or spatula and touch it to the surface of the cookie. Immediately lift the stick straight up. 
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Use the stick or spatula to press and lift the icing over the surface of the cookie. Don't smear the icing side to side. Press down and lift straight up. Add more icing as needed to coat the surface.
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While this texture is drying (it should dry pretty fast), thin out some of the light tan color to piping consistency. Place it in a piping bag with a #2 tip. Pipe a star shape and center lines extending down each arm. Immediately sprinkle some of the nonpareils on this piped line.   
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Pipe some additional random dots in the center of the star and down each arm.  Add the nonpareils and you're done! 
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These starfish would be a great addition to a beach themed party or wedding!
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Check out some other ways to decorate pretty starfish!
* Glorious Treats
* Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle

Sharon Gibson link
8/19/2014 11:39:09 am

You know, I just saw those the other day, and the very next day I got an order for beach themed cookies. She wanted shells, etc. I love the starfish, and the shells you did. I was pretty close on figuring out how you did the starfish, but am not sure about the shells, I know they're airbrushed...do you mind sharing? Anyway, they are all amazing...I love the perspective you give to your work. They are definitely spot on!!! Thanks, Amy!!! Sharon

Amy Clough'D 9
8/21/2014 02:10:40 pm

Thanks for the comments, Sharon! I just did the shells tutorial! They're super easy!

Lorraine link
8/19/2014 04:29:43 pm

Thank you so much for doing a tutorial on these. I love them. I cannot wait to make them. I would love to know how to do the shells too if you don't mind sharing!!!!

Amy Clough'D 9
8/21/2014 02:12:21 pm

Hi Lorraine! Of course I don't mind sharing- I wouldn't have a blog if that were the case :) I just put up the seashell tutorial. Check it out!

Sandy
8/19/2014 05:26:52 pm

I love this set. How do you airbrush your shells? I tried tonight and they came out awful - ended up all one color.

Amy Clough'D 9
8/21/2014 02:11:22 pm

I just put together a tutorial about the seashells. Check it out and let me know if it works for you!

Michelle
8/20/2014 01:56:42 am

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Like the others I'm curious how you managed the shells, because they are out of this world! Would love a tutorial on them. <3

Amy Clough'D 9
8/21/2014 02:13:26 pm

Hi Michelle! I am in love with those shells too! Oh the possibilities with them! I just posted the tutorial on them called Airbrushed Seashells. Check it out!

Jodi
10/23/2014 04:39:58 pm

That is the most beautiful starfish!

Donna Allen
10/30/2014 04:10:44 pm

Planning my daughter's August 2015 wedding in Spring Lake NJ. Can you give me pricing on cookies? I love the sand dollars but I also like the bride/groom for the MD Eastern Shore wedding. Thanks. These may be the favor for guests.

Clarisse Wood
1/31/2015 12:47:57 am

Just found your blog after Cookies Art by Shiryln has been sharing your videos. Love them and your page. Great stuff!! Great husband as well!

Kate
7/8/2015 06:44:51 pm

I just did your starfish and shells. They came out great! Your tutorials made it easy for me to follow! Thanks!!


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