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Deana
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:33 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top
I'm making a fondant lighthouse and there are three windows down the front - approx 1/2 inch square each.

I want to put a little piece of clear something behind them to resemble window glass...

any suggestions on what I can do besides making a full batch of hard candy and spending big $$$ on supplies? (the only real supply I have is a candy thermometer for making caramel)

Can I melt down a jolly rancher? or can I use just sugar?

any advice is greatly appreciated!!
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Baileygirl
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:56 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top
I've melted Life Savers for stained glass so you should be able to melt a Jolly Rancher. Put a piece of aluminum foil on a cookie sheet and spray with pam or rub with vegetable oil. Crush your candy into small pieces. Place on cookie sheet and put into a hot oven until it melts.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:07 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top
I used crushed Jolly Ranchers in the windows of my gingerbread houses last year and they turned out fine. of course - we didn't eat them, but I am sure they would taste great because...jolly ranchers ROCK, right? Very Happy

Lish

ok - just re-read the original post...you don't want to eat yours, either! Embarassed
um....they should work fine.... Wink


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sugarMomma
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:10 pm  Reply with quoteBack to top
Gelatin sheets work, too, if you can find them.
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Deana
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:03 am  Reply with quoteBack to top
Thanks so very much!! You guys are the greatest!

I will try the lifesaver/jolly rancher trick!
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