Y'all wanna see my sugar eggs?

sunny · #1 Postby **sunny** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:06 pm

I love making these. It's time consuming, but I enjoy doing it

Miss Mary · #2 Postby **Miss Mary** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:28 pm

Wow, I'm very impressed! Someone better tell Martha she has competition!!!

How do you make them Cindy?

Mary

#3 Postby **alicia-w** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:33 am

i've never seen anything like that!

sunny · #4 Postby **sunny** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:26 pm

Thanks guys! I remembered getting these as a kid, and about five years ago decided that I would make them for my crew!

Mary, they are done in steps:

- First you mold them (sugar, meringue powder, water and coloring) - you mold the bottom part and the top part of the egg. You hollow out the middle, and then you let them dry for about 12 hours.

- Next you decorate the inside of them, and seal the top to the bottom. You let them set for a few hours.

- Next you do your trim work around the center part of the egg where you join the top and bottom, and around the opening. Let that set for a while (the icing has to dry). This is also when I make the roses, that way they have time to dry as well.

- Lastly you put the rose on top and add the leaves!

I put them in a "window" box with Easter grass, it makes a real pretty presentation

#5 Postby **alicia-w** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:47 pm

you make it sound so easy, but it looks very labor-intensive. I couldnt never coordinate my shaky hands to do something so intricate.

wow, the things you miss out on by never celebrating Easter....

Dee Bee · #6 Postby **Dee Bee** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:51 pm

Sunny, your eggs are fantastically gorgeous! Have you ever thought about marketing them to boutique-type shops during spring? -- Diane

sunny · #7 Postby **sunny** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:55 pm

Thank you Diane! I hadn't thought about marketing them :eek:

I just really enjoy making them and giving them away as gifts.

Skywatch_NC · #8 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:07 pm

VERY pretty there, Cindy!

You're quite an artist!

Eric

#9 Postby **O Town** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:20 am

I have seen those being made on t.v. before. You did an awesome job. Wow. Magnificant!

southerngale · #10 Postby **southerngale** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 11:08 am

Wow sunny, those are adorable!!

sunny · #11 Postby **sunny** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 1:44 pm

Thanks y'all! I think my crew is starting to get a little tired of them, so I may have to get addresses for next years batch

Hurricaneman · #12 Postby **Hurricaneman** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:27 pm

look good to me

James · #13 Postby **James** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 4:42 pm

They look delicious.

#14 Postby **alicia-w** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:06 am

you can eat those?

#15 Postby **O Town** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:46 am

Yes you COULD, it is all made from eatible materials but I think they are just for show. I will let Sunny answer that.

sunny · #16 Postby **sunny** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:36 am

O Town wrote:Yes you COULD, it is all made from eatible materials but I think they are just for show. I will let Sunny answer that.

You are right O Town - they are edible, but ther are VERY sweet!

Miss Mary · #17 Postby **Miss Mary** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:52 am

Ditto on the marketing idea! As alicia said this sounds labor intensive but you make it sound simple Cindy.

Sure beats my ole caramel popcorn recipe, anyday. I've been told I should market it and I just laugh. It's ~so easy~ to make. People are amazed it's so easy. Nothing like you've decribed. You have to have a steady hand do create these eggs.

You're quite talented Cindy!

Mary

Janice · #18 Postby **Janice** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 8:39 am

Those are just gorgeous. :bday:

GalvestonDuck · #19 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:46 pm

Fantastically beautiful! Great job, Cindy!

sunny · #20 Postby **sunny** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:27 pm

Thank you Janice and Duckie

Y'all wanna see my sugar eggs?

Y'all wanna see my sugar eggs?

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