I am fascinated with jellyfish. I think they are beautiful, graceful, mysterious and scary. Seriously, how do they eat? Where are their eyes? What makes them hurt so bad with just a touch? I know, I can watch the Discovery Chanel or Google to find the answers but I would rather ponder on it myself. When I go to Ripley’s Aquarium, you will find me watching them. I become memorized by the way they move. I like them so much and know I can’t have the real thing as a pet so, I made simple little jellyfish cookies.
Their cute little legs make them look like they are floating gracefully in the water. I think the pink one is my favorite.
Supplies:
15 Second Icing in a dark and lighter shade of the same color
Black Outline Icing for the eyes
#2 Tip or a PME 2.5
A Jellyfish Cutter (you can get it from Karen’s Cookies)
First, with the dark icing, outline the head and make 4 wavy lines for the legs.
Then, flood the head with the lighter icing color.
Next, add some dots to the head with the dark icing. Do this step while the light color is wet. This is called a wet on wet technique. I like it because it will dry nice and flat and the dots will spread out and make perfect little circles.
Then, with your black icing, add 2 dots for the eyes. Let this dry for about 30 minutes.
I wanted to add a little airbrushing to the jellyfishes head so I set up my airbrush gun station. I used 3 cake boards and taped them together in the back to make 3 walls. I like the cake boards because you can fold flat for easy storage. Then, I put parchment paper on the counter so I don’t spray my entire kitchen.
Next, add a little airbrush color. For airbrush 101 click here. I am using pink. I didn’t want the leg area of the cookie to be pink so I covered it with a piece of parchment paper. Just be careful not to smash his legs. I usually hold the parchment paper to spray but I couldn’t do that and take the picture.
The farther away the tip of the airbrush gun is the bigger the sprayed area. I wanted this cookie to have a little control so I held the tip of the gun about an inch away. With the slightest amount of presser, pull the trigger toward you and keep your hand moving in a side to side motion until you get the desired look you want. Practice on your parchment paper first to get the feel of the gun. I just wanted a little shadow so I made one trip around the top of his head.
Next, add a few legs with the lighter icing and you are all done!
Now if you need me, I will be at Ripley’s Aquarium in the Gatlinburg, Tennessee watching the real jellyfish! I wonder if they will let me feed one?
Happy Creating,
Those are so cute!!! Every time I think I am through buying cookie cutters (I am passed 500
) someone comes up with the cutest cookies. So off I go in search of this cookie cutter!!! Thanks for sharing and great tips and photography
LOL!!! I think (actually, I know) I have way more cutters than you so don’t feel bad! I know a lot of people that have more than me so that make me happy and it makes me want more:) hahahah
Love them! The shading adds so much – really transforms them!
I love these, Lisa!!!
Did you have a jellyfish cutter or did you cut by hand? Either way – they are superb!
I have a jellyfish cutter that I got at Karen’s Cookies. I will add the link above so you can find it. Thanks for reminding me to do that:)
these are the cutest ever, I so need to get me an airbrush
I love my “Wendy” (yes, I named my airbrush gun). With a little effort you can make a big difference. People on FB have said you can use a Michael’s 40% coupon on the Duff’s brand.
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Regular price is $190, on sale for $100. And if you use Ebates you can get 3.5% cash back!
These are adorable and fun. In all honesty I fully and completely prefer your jellyfish to the real thing! Must be those little polka dots
Yeah, the real things kinda hurt. That is why I like it behind glass at the aquarium. LOL
Who knew jellyfish could be so CUTE?!?
These are darling!! The pink one is my fav too! But now I have a confession. You know how some people freak out about spiders? Can’t go anywhere near them….scream that crazy screechy sound if they see one ten feet away on the ceiling? Thats me and jellyfish. Terrified.
I didn’t mean to freak you out!!! But the jellyfish I made won’t hurt you. You can actually bite them!! LOL
You are the best jelly fish cookie maker I have ever known. They are the cutest…..and I don’t know that I’ve ever seen cute jelly fish before. You’re posts always brighten my day. Thanks for sharing.
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So stinkin’ cute…I need to get this cutter. Love your airbrush “station”, I need to make one of these!
Your jellyfish are beautiful!! Love the shading! Thank you for sharing!!
These guys are SO SO SO SO CUTE!!! COMPLETELY adorable!!! I love them!
Most adorable jellyfish I’ve ever seen! The look like something from Finding Nemo!
I never thought I’d refer to a jelly fish as “cute” but your’s really are. Such pretty, happy colors and fun polka dots. They actually look as though they are doing a little happy dance.
Cutest jellyfish ever. And I love your airbrush ‘garage’! Genius!
Totally fun & cute! I have an airbrush station that is an old photo box that didn’t come out right. It sits in a closet. I like the cake board idea because it can be easily folded & won’t take up as much room. Great tip!
These are totally adorable! My 14 year old daughter just finished classes at the Oregon Coast Aquarium to be a volunteer all summer. I have to get this cookie cutter and let her take them to the break room sometime!! (or call you to make some!!) Its also funny that this is one thing she knows a lot about at the aquarium! Thanks for sharing.
These are so cute! I would never even think of making jellyfish
So cute and pretty! But they are meanies… I’ve been attacked a few times and I am afraid of them!!
These are simply adorable. I love the tips for the airbrush gun!
Oh! How did I miss these? They are GORGEOUS!
Me too – I don’t know how I missed this post. They are awesome!
Super adorable! And I’m really impressed with the idea of airbrushing cookies.
Lisa, Lisa, Lisa. I just LOVE your jelly fish. You really make me smile!
Thanks for sharing. The jellyfish were fabulous.