Gingerbread House - Small Mushroom Cottage with Mini Glass (Isomalt) Roses

Awesome work! Really this is fantastic house for little fairies! <3

Wendie posted:

Be my friend!!! That is spectactular 

Thank you so much, Wendie ❤️❤️❤️!!!

This is exquisite!!!

Cookies Fantastique by Carol posted:

swissophie posted:

Cookies Fantastique by Carol posted:

Unbelievable Sonja!!! Having worked with isomalt a few times now I can really appreciate the intricacy of this work...these look fabulous. How did you manage to form the petals fast enough before the isomalt cooled? Or did you keep reheating it? Or do you have a melting pot that keeps the isomalt at the melting temp? I've looked at a couple of tutorials on isomalt in which the instructor shows how to pull it (like taffy) to create different designs. Remarkable work, Sonja

Thank you, Carol! I'm working on a warming plate, basically flattening little drops, attaching them one by one. But it's very tricky, and painful at times. My finger tips did toughen some, but I'm still trying to find a better way to keep the Isomalt warm and workable, without risking nasty burns. The petals do harden almost instantly when taken off the heat. Molds would be much more convenient, but I love to take the steeper road. It keeps me in shape , and in the end it's more satisfying when another difficulty has been overcome.

A warming plate? Oh my goodness...isomalt needs to get SO hot for it to melt and you're absolutely right about how quickly it cools down as soon as it hits the air. I'm wondering how you were able to form such tiny petals quickly enough while the isomalt is still pliable...you amaze me with your skill and artistry, Sonja!

Thanks, sweet Carol, and sorry for taking my time to reply... To get little droplets pliable, it doesn't take that much heat. The problem is more how to get exactly the right steady temperature. Once that problem has been solved, it's fairly easy to form the petals by just flattening the droplets. Be well, dear cookiers friend !

Incantata posted:

Awesome work! Really this is fantastic house for little fairies! <3

Thanks so much for your kind comment ❤️!!!

This is amazing!

dots delights posted:

This is amazing!

 

Glad you like it . Thanks❤️!