| How to Make Glow in the Dark Cupcakes Posted: 26 Oct 2019 01:00 AM PDT If you're looking for an eye-catching treat to wow your guests, try making these cupcakes that glow under UV light! Since it's just the frosting that glows, you can use any cupcake recipe you like. You can even buy cupcakes already made from the bakery, if you like! Then, ice the cupcakes with a frosting made with tonic water, freeze the frosted cupcakes, and finish by dipping them in a mixture of gelatin and tonic water. This easy treat is sure to be a big hit! [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Baking and Frosting Your Cupcakes - 12 cupcakes
- 3 1/2 cups (435 g) confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) vegetable shortening
- vanilla extract
- tonic water
- Green food coloring (optional)
[Edit]Mixing the Gelatin - 1 3-oz (85 g) package lime gelatin
- boiling water
- chilled tonic water
Makes 12 cupcakes [Edit]Making the Glowing Buttercream - Bake up a batch of a dozen cupcakes and let them cool. Since it's the frosting that glows, and not the cupcakes themselves, you can make any cupcakes you like. Mix up your favorite cake or cupcake recipe, then spoon the batter into 12 cups lined with paper and bake them according to the recipe. Remove the cupcakes and let them cool.[1]
- If you're not familiar with making cupcakes, a simple vanilla cupcake is a great place to start.
- You can even make cupcakes from cake mix or buy pre-baked cupcakes from the bakery section if baking from scratch isn't your thing!
- Avoid cupcakes with fillings, as these may not be sturdy enough to stay intact through the dipping process.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl, reserving half the tonic water. Sift and measure 3 1/2 cups (435 g) of confectioner's sugar into a large bowl, then add in 1/2 cup (100 g) of vegetable shortening, of vanilla extract, and of tonic water.[2]
- Diet tonic water will also work for making glow-in-the-dark cupcakes, if that's what you have on hand.
- You can use pre-made buttercream, but the addition of the tonic water in this frosting will make your cupcakes glow brighter!
- Beat the ingredients on low speed for about 5 minutes. If you have a stand mixer or a hand mixer, turn it to low speed and beat the ingredients together. You want the sugar to be fully incorporated with the other ingredients, which takes about 5 minutes. Your buttercream should be fluffy and smooth, with a somewhat stiff consistency.[3]
- If you're using a hand whisk, it will probably take closer to 10 minutes for the frosting to reach the right consistency.
- Add the remaining of tonic water and mix it in. When your buttercream is finished mixing, measure out the rest of the tonic water and pour it into the bowl with your buttercream. Then, turn the mixer back on and continue beating the frosting until the tonic water is fully incorporated.[4]
- Reserving some of the tonic water at first will help you get a stiffer consistency for your buttercream. Adding it back in will help smooth it out, so it stays stiff but is still creamy enough to pipe onto the cupcakes.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring if you want. You can leave your buttercream frosting white if you like, or you can add a little green food coloring if you'd prefer for it to be tinted. Since you're using lime gelatin, opt for 2-3 of green food coloring if you want it to be colorful.[5]
- White icing glows the best. The darker you make the icing, the less it will glow.
- If you're using another flavor of gelatin, pick a color that matches! For example, you could use red food coloring for strawberry gelatin, or yellow if you're using lemon or pineapple.
[Edit]Icing and Freezing the Cupcakes - Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag. Use a spoon or a spatula to scoop up the icing and place it into a piping bag. Then, gently squeeze the top of the bag closed to push all of the frosting down into the corner. This will help remove any air bubbles that could interfere with your cupcake decorating![6]
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can put the buttercream into a large resealable plastic bag. Then, use scissors to snip off just a little of the bottom corner.
- Pipe the icing onto the cupcakes. Hold the tip of the piping bag and gently squeeze so some of the icing comes out. Squeeze from the top of the bag, gradually working down as you use the frosting. Try to pipe a peak onto the top of each cupcake.[7]
- Start with just a little icing on each cupcake to ensure you have enough to frost each one, then go back and add more. Try to divide the frosting evenly across all 12 cupcakes. This should be about 2 tbsp (32 g).
- If you have different tips for your piping bag, a star tip really emphasizes the glowing effect![8]
- Put the cupcakes in the freezer for at least 1 hour. In order to ensure the cupcakes are sturdy enough to dip in your glow-in-the-dark concoction, they need to be chilled. Leave the cupcakes in the freezer for at least an hour, or you can leave them in overnight if you want.[9]
- When the cupcakes are ready, the frosting should be hard to the touch.
[Edit]Mixing the Gelatin - Bring of water to a boil in a small saucepan. It should only take 3-5 minutes for your water to come to a boil. Once it's boiling steadily, remove the saucepan from the heat. Use caution when you're boiling water so you don't burn yourself![10]
- Your saucepan should be big enough to hold of liquid, but it shouldn't be too big, or the gelatin mixture won't be deep enough to completely coat the icing. A saucepan is a good option for this.
- If you don't have a small saucepan, boil the water in a larger saucepan, then pour it into a heat-safe bowl after you add the gelatin.
- Whisk in 1 3-oz (85 g) package of lime-flavored gelatin and stir for 2 minutes. The combination of gelatin and tonic water is what gives these cupcakes their ghoulish glow. Once your water is boiling, pour in a small package of lime-flavored gelatin, then stir the mixture with a whisk for about 2 minutes. This will ensure the gelatin is completely dissolved.[11]
- You can experiment with different flavors of gelatin, if you'd like!
- Add of chilled tonic water to the gelatin. Up until this point, you've been preparing the gelatin according to the packaging instructions. Instead of pouring in of cold water, however, substitute chilled tonic water.[12]
- The tonic water will react to the UV light, which is what causes the cupcakes to glow.
- Let the gelatin cool for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. You want your gelatin to be cooled, but not to set up. Let the saucepan sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Every so often, shake the pan gently so the gelatin doesn't harden as it cools.[13]
- If the gelatin sets up, you'll have to make a new batch, as it will be impossible to coat the cupcakes.
[Edit]Dipping and Serving the Cupcakes - Remove the cupcakes from the freezer and dip the frosting in the gelatin. Once the gelatin is cool, take your cupcakes out of the freezer. Make sure the frosting is hard to the touch. If it is, hold the cupcake by the base, then dip the frosting into the lime gelatin mixture.[14]
- If you're worried about the cupcakes getting warm while you're dipping them, just take them out of the freezer 2-3 at a time.
- It's fine if a little of the gelatin drips onto the bottom of the cupcake, but try not to saturate the cake or it might fall apart.
- Return the cupcakes to the freezer for 5 minutes, then repeat 3-5 times. After you finish dipping the cupcakes in the gelatin, return them to the freezer for about 5 minutes. This will allow the frosting time to harden again after getting wet. After about 5 minutes, take the cupcakes out of the freezer and dip them again. Keep repeating this until you've dipped each cupcake a total of 4-6 times.[15]
- Stir the jello after each batch.
- If the gelatin starts to get too thick, you can dip each one 4 times. However, dipping them 6 times will produce a better glow.
- Keep the cupcakes in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to serve them. Keeping the cupcakes chilled will help them hold their shape until you're ready to show them off. If it will be a day or more before you serve the cupcakes, keep them in the freezer, then transfer them into the fridge about an hour before you're ready to put them under the black light. This will allow the cake to soften before you eat it.[16]
- If you have any leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge for several days.
- Turn off the lights and place the cupcakes under a blacklight to serve them. In order to get the glowing effect, you'll need to turn off all of the lights. Arrange your cupcakes under or near your blacklight, then flip it on to see them glow! Your guests will be wowed by this simple science trick![17]
- The glowing effect will be more obvious at night.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Baking and Frosting Your Cupcakes - Cupcake pan and papers (if making your own cupcakes)
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand mixer, hand mixer, or whisk
- Spoon or spatula
[Edit]Icing and Freezing the Cupcakes - Piping bag
- Scissors (optional)
- Freezer
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| How to Use Eyebrow Stencils Posted: 25 Oct 2019 05:00 PM PDT Brow stencils make shaping your brows an easy task. Find a brow stencil that fits your natural shape and fill it in with your favorite brow pencil or powder. Then, for an extra clean look, touch up your eyebrows with tweezers, concealer, and eyebrow gel. You'll have perfect eyebrows so much more quickly than when you try to draw them in by hand. [Edit]Filling in Your Brows - Find a stencil that more or less matches your natural brow shape. Stencils usually come in a pack with a few different shape options. Hold each stencil up to your eyebrow to find which one most naturally fits with your natural shape.[1]
- The stencil doesn't have to be a perfect match.
- Line one stencil up with your arch if you have the plastic kind. Hold the stencil up to your eyebrow and try to line up the curve of the stencil with your natural arch. It might help to hold the stencil with your first two fingers or with your index finger and thumb, so that you can press down on both sides of the stencil.[2]
- Press the stencil fairly firmly against your skin so that it doesn't slip around as you color in your brows.
- Stick both stencils over your brows if you have the sticker kind. Line up the arch with your natural arch and make sure that both of the stickers are symmetrical on your face. Eyebrow stencil stickers often have lines drawn on them so that you can tell if you put them on straight or not.[3]
- Sticker stencils can be easier to use than plastic stencils because you don't have to hold it on with one hand while you fill in your brows with the other.
- Fill in the stencil with an eyebrow pencil or powder and brush. Use an eyebrow pencil or powder that matches your natural eyebrow color. Shade in your eyebrow with gentle strokes. Make sure to cover all edges of the stencil.[4]
- You don't have to worry about going outside the lines, because the stencil will guide you into the perfect shape.
- Fill in your other eyebrow the same way. If you used a plastic stencil, you can just flip it over and hold it against the other side. If you used a sticker stencil, it will already be on. Fill in the stencil with the same color you used for the other brow.[5]
- Your second eyebrow should begin at the same distance from your nose as the first eyebrow.
[Edit]Touching up Your Brows - Remove the stencil and brush your eyebrows with an eyebrow brush. Brush up and out to soften the sharp edges the stencil created. Brushing makes the edges of your eyebrows a little more natural.[6]
- A toothbrush is an easy alternative to an eyebrow brush if you don't have one.
- Brush concealer under the eyebrow line and blend it down. Dip a small makeup brush in concealer and brush a thin layer just underneath your eyebrow line. You can use the concealer to slightly reshape the bottom edge as you apply it. Brush the concealer down to blend it out so it's not such a sharp line.[7]
- Putting concealer under your brows will make them pop.
- Pluck hairs that fall outside the stencil line for a cleaner look. With your tweezers, grasp one hair at a time and pull them out in the same direction as they grow. Using sharp tweezers will make the process much easier.[8]
- It's easy to over-pluck, so make sure you step back and check how the shape of your brow looks from far away every now and then to make sure you're not plucking too much.
- Set your eyebrows with an eyebrow gel. Brush eyebrow gel over your eyebrows with a brow brush or toothbrush so that your hard work stays in place throughout the day. If you don't have eyebrow gel, clear mascara is a good alternative.[9]
- Use a very small dab of gel, so your brows don't look goopy.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Brow stencils- plastic or sticker
- Brow pencil or powder
- Small makeup brush
- Concealer
- Tweezers
- Eyebrow brush or toothbrush
- Eyebrow gel or clear mascara
- If you're not sure which stencil you like best, experiment with a few until you find the shape that looks best for you.
- Plucking your eyebrows after you shower will make your skin softer and easier to pluck.
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| How to Swaddle a Baby Posted: 25 Oct 2019 09:00 AM PDT Need to make a fussy baby feel cozy and safe? Swaddling is an age-old tradition that mimics the conditions of the womb, and all you need is a blanket and some clever folding. Your baby will be sure to be happy, warm, and contented. Follow safe swaddling practices to minimize any possible risks to your baby. [Edit]Doing a Basic Swaddle - Lay out the blanket on a flat surface. Spread the blanket out on a secure, flat surface, such as your bed or a padded floor. Arrange it in a diamond shape.[1]
- The blanket should be at least . If you can buy a blanket specifically for swaddling, this is best.
- Ideally, the blanket should be made of a light, breathable material, such as muslin cotton. This will help prevent your baby from becoming overheated, especially if you live in a warm area.[2]
- Fold down the top corner of the blanket. Once you've spread out the blanket, fold over the top corner. The folded corner should be on top of the blanket, not underneath it.[3]
- The folded corner will help guide your placement of the baby.
- Your blanket should now resemble the outline of a cartoon drawing of a gem or the Superman symbol, with 3 corners on the sides and bottom and a flat area on top.
- Place the baby face-up on the blanket. Lay down the baby on the blanket on their back so that their head is above the folded top edge of the blanket. Try to keep the baby centered on the blanket. If your baby is very young, be sure their head and body are properly supported while you do this.[4]
- It's very important to keep your baby face-up and make sure they are positioned so that their face will not be covered by the blanket after you swaddle them.
- Place your baby's left arm at their side. Take your baby's left arm and carefully straighten it. Place it alongside the left side of their body and gently hold it in place.[5]
- Alternatively, you can fold the arm across their chest, like they are in the womb.[6] However, your baby may be able to wriggle free if their arms are bent.[7]
- Pull the wrap around the baby's body to the right side. Pull the corner of the blanket on the baby's left side (your right) across their body, and tuck it under their back on their right side, just below their right armpit.[8]
- The blanket should be tucked snugly enough to hold the baby's left arm in place at their side.
- Move the baby's right arm into position. Gently place the baby's right arm at their side and hold it in place, just like you did with the left arm. The corner of the blanket that you folded over will now be trapped between the right side of the baby's body and their right arm.[9]
- You can also fold their right arm across their chest if you wish, but remember that this will make it easier for the baby to break free of the swaddle.
- Tuck the other side of the blanket under the baby's left side. Take the corner of the blanket on the baby's right (your left) and pull it across their body. Tuck it underneath the baby's body on their left side.[10]
- Your baby's entire upper body should now be gently but firmly wrapped, with both arms held securely in place.
- Make sure you can fit 2 or 3 fingers between the baby's chest and the blanket. If not, you will need to undo the swaddle and rewrap it a little more loosely.
- Close the bottom of the swaddle. Loosely fold up or twist the bottom of the blanket to cover the baby's feet. Take the loose end and tuck it underneath the baby's legs on one side or the other.[11]
- Alternatively, you can fold up the bottom corner of the blanket over the baby's feet before you pull the other side of the blanket across the baby's body.[12]
- Important: Leave plenty of room for the baby's legs and feet to move within the swaddle. This will prevent overheating and, over the long term, hip dysplasia.[13]
[Edit]Swaddling Safely - Always place your baby on their back to sleep. Babies who sleep on their sides or stomachs are at greater risk of developing SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. It's especially important to keep swaddled babies on their backs, since they are less mobile than un-swaddled babies and have a higher risk of suffocating if they are placed face-down.[14]
- There's no evidence that swaddling can prevent or reduce the risk of SIDS.[15] However, if done correctly, this practice can be safe and beneficial for your baby.[16]
- Stop swaddling your baby by 2 months of age. Once your baby is old enough to roll over on their own, it's time to stop swaddling them. It can be very dangerous for your baby if they manage to roll over onto their stomach while swaddled.[17]
- Not all babies are able to roll over by the time they're 2 months old, but it's safest to stop swaddling before they develop that ability.
- If you notice that your baby is able to roll over before the age of 2 months, stop swaddling them right away.
- Once your baby is too old for swaddling, consider trying an alternative like a sleep sack (which loosely covers the legs but leaves the arms free) or footie pajamas.
- Avoid swaddling too tightly. If you swaddle the baby too tightly, especially if the baby is very young, they may have trouble filling their lungs with air. The swaddle should be tight enough to hold their arms in place, but you should still be able to fit 2-3 fingers between their chest and the blanket.[18] Additionally, keep the wrapping around their legs loose enough so that the legs can bend up and out.[19]
- If the swaddling is wrapped too tightly around the baby's legs, it could prevent their hips from developing correctly.
- If the swaddle is wrapped too loosely, there's a danger that it could come undone and cover the baby's face, creating a risk of suffocation.
- Dress your baby lightly and choose a light blanket to prevent overheating. Overheating can also put your baby at risk of developing SIDS. Always choose a light, breathable blanket or wrap when swaddling your baby. If the weather is warm, dress your baby in light clothes or just a diaper under the swaddling wrap. Unwrap your baby if you see signs of overheating, such as:[20]
- Rapid breathing
- Damp hair or sweating
- Flushed skin
- A heat rash
- Use a firm mattress in baby's crib to prevent suffocation. A mattress that is too soft can suffocate a baby if they do manage to end up face-down in the crib. A firm mattress will let your baby sleep and keep them safe.[21]
- Cover the mattress with a fitted sheet that's designed to fit the mattress.
- Make sure the mattress also fits well in your baby's crib or bassinet. Check for any gaps between the mattress and the sides of the crib, since your baby could potentially roll into one of these and get stuck.
- Keep loose blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals out of the crib. Having a lot of loose items in the crib puts your baby at risk of suffocation. Don't give your baby a pillow or a loose sheet or blanket. Keep them warm using a swaddle, sleep sack, or appropriate clothes.[22]
- Most babies can start safely using a pillow by the time they're 1 ½ years old.[23]
- Your baby can probably start using loose blankets by the time they're 1 year old. Check with your pediatrician if you're not sure whether your child is ready.[24]
- Swaddling may help comfort colicky babies.
- If you're not sure how to swaddle your baby correctly, ask a doctor, midwife, or nurse to show you how to do it.
- Check with your baby's medical provider to see if swaddling is approved for your child.[25]
[Edit]Warnings - Swaddling should only be done to infants, and can be harmful to toddlers who are mobile.
- Do not swaddle your baby if he or she has hip dysplasia.
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