Starburst Roses | DIY Boot Camp

TL;DR

In this DIY bootcamp episode, Mike and Jason demonstrate how to make Starburst roses using candy and a simple technique.

Transcript

for this hey everyone its Mike and welcome to another episode of DIY bootcamp today as you can see I am joined by Jason hello everybody and today we're going to be trying to make starburst roses let's see how we do let's start by putting on gloves this might take 10 minutes by itself I have Johnny Atkins wear these for children's gloves so no glove... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Starburst roses can be made using melted Starburst candies.
• 🍬 The candy needs to be softened and flattened before shaping it into petals.
• 💋 The roses are created by folding the candy petals around a stick to form the stem.
• 😚 Shaping the petals can create different looks, from closed buds to fully bloomed roses.
• 😒 It is important to use a space heater or microwave to warm up the candy for easy molding.
• 🏵️ The number of candy pieces used determines the size and fullness of the rose.
• 🤗 Wearing gloves can help prevent sticky hands while working with the candy.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the first step in making Starburst roses?

The first step is to put on gloves and heat up the candy to make it moldable.

Q: How do you shape the petals for the roses?

After flattening the candy, you fold it around a stick to create the stem and shape the petals around it.

Q: Can you make different sizes of Starburst roses?

Yes, the tutorial suggests using anywhere from 6 to 9 candy pieces depending on the size of the desired rose.

Q: Do you need to wear gloves while making Starburst roses?

It is recommended to wear gloves to avoid getting sticky hands, as demonstrated by Mike and Jason's experience.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Mike and Jason demonstrate how to make Starburst roses in a DIY bootcamp episode.

• They heat up the candy to mold it and flatten it to make individual petals.

• They wrap the petals around a stick to create the stem and shape the petals to make the roses.