Rice Krispies Sculpting: Unicorn Tutorial

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Rice Krispies Sculpting: Unicorn Tutorial

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Rice Krispies Sculpting: Unicorn

How to create a unicorn using Rice Krispies Treats

Pour Rice Krispies Into a Large Mixing Bowl

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Mix in Melted Marshmallows and Coconut Oil

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Place the Mixture Into a Small Clay Pot

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Poke in 3 Lollipop Sticks to Form a Triangle

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Add More of the Mixture to Begin Forming the Neck

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Use cling wrap to help form the neck

Poke in 2 More Lollipop Sticks

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Place the treats in the fridge to set the shape

Scoop Some Treats Onto Cling Wrap to Form a Ball

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Use the Treats to Form the Muzzle of the Unicorn

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The muzzle is the jaw, mouth, and nose

Use the Treats to Form a Flat-bottomed Teardrop

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Allow the shapes to set in the fridge

Place the Teardrop Onto the Neck

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Add Treats to Continue Forming the Neck

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Use cling wrap to help form the neck

Add treats as needed

Allow the neck to set in the fridge

Poke Sticks at the Top and on Side of the Neck

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I used four but ended up taking out two of the sticks

Coat With Melted White Chocolate

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Set the neck in the fridge to harden the chocolate

Add Melted Chocolate to the Base of the Sticks

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Attach the Ball and the Muzzle

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Set in the fridge

Coat the Ball and Muzzle With Melted White Chocolate

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Allow the chocolate to harden in the fridge

Add More Treats to Form the Head

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Use cling wrap to help with shaping the figure

Allow the figure to set in the fridge

Coat the Figure in Melted White Chocolate

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Allow the chocolate to harden in the fridge

Use Gum Paste to Add Details to the Figure

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A Spoon Can Be Used As a Sculpting Tool

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Use Fondant for the Neck

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Form the Ears Using Gum Paste

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Use lollipop sticks to set the ears in place

Poke Lollipop Sticks on the Head and Back of the Neck

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I placed some on the side of the neck later on

Coat the Clay Pot With Melted White Chocolate

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I added a layer of white frosting to smooth it out

Place Cotton Candy on the Lollipop Sticks

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Spray Edible Silver Color Mist Onto a Waffle Cone

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Place the dried cone on the unicorn's forehead

Et VoilĂ !

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