Homemade Edible Fabric Recipe aka Edible Silk Recipe

Step 1

Soak the gelatin in water for a few seconds.

Step 2

Dissolve the gelatin in the microwave for 20 sec or more until completely dissolved.

Step 3

Add the glycerin and stir well.

Step 4

Place gelatin bowl over a bowl or hot water so it does not solidify.

Step 5

Brush mixture over the rice paper shiny side trying to keep single strokes.

Step 6

Dry on one side completely for 7 to 10 minutes (it will be dry but tacky).

Step 7

Brush with Pearl luster dust, metallic gold or silver.

Step 8

Dust the second side with cornstarch so it won't be tacky anymore.

Step 9

Brush mixture over the rice paper dull side trying to keep single strokes.

Step 10

Dry on one side completely for 5 to 7 minutes (it will be dry but tacky).

Step 11

Flip the sheet carefully and brush the other (now shiny side) with the mixture.

Step 12

Let dry for 5 to 7  minutes until dry but still tacky.

Step 13

Brush with pearl luster dust, metallic gold or silver.

Step 14

Dust the second side with cornstarch.

Step 15

Soak the gelatin in water for a few seconds.

Step 16

Dissolve the gelatin in the microwave for 20 sec or more until completely dissolved.

Step 17

Add the glycerin and stir well.

Step 18

Mix in the chocolate pieces and stir till well dissolved.

Step 19

If necessary place in the microwave for 10 seconds.

Step 20

Once all the pieces are dissolved pour mixture over a clean silicon mat.

Step 21

Spread out with a long spatula or bench scraper trying to keep to single strokes.

Step 22

Let dry for 10 minutes until set (it will be sticky but dry).

Step 23

When a dry brush with metallic gold, silver or cornstarch.

Step 24

Dust off any excess cornstarch.