How to Make Chocolate Body Paint
Place the sugar, salt and water into the saucepan., Heat over medium heat., Remove the mixture from the heat when the sugar has dissolved. , Add the butter cubes., Tip in the cocoa powder, vanilla and chocolate extract or essence., Whisk well...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place the sugar
Heat until it start to boil, then lower to a simmer.
Do not stir the ingredients. ,, Whisk until combined. , If you are using alcohol, add it now.
It might be nice to use crème de cacao or a similar chocolatey liqueur. , Don't be surprised to see lumps forming, just keep whisking them out.
The chocolate paint is ready when it turns smooth and has a silky texture.
You can spread it on a wooden spoon to test if it's done––it will form a thick, smooth coat on the spoon. , If you wanted a decorated container, do this beforehand.
Add a label if you like, with a fun message on it perhaps, such as "chocolatey love potion". , If you're unsure, test a small amount on your forearm.
The paint can burn your skin if used before it has cooled sufficiently. , Where you paint it is your business. , If the chocolate body paint thickens or has been refrigerated, reheat in a microwave or a double boiler.
As with before, if you do this, be sure it is cool enough before using. -
Step 2: salt and water into the saucepan.
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Step 3: Heat over medium heat.
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Step 4: Remove the mixture from the heat when the sugar has dissolved.
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Step 5: Add the butter cubes.
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Step 6: Tip in the cocoa powder
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Step 7: vanilla and chocolate extract or essence.
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Step 8: Whisk well.
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Step 9: Transfer the mixture into the glass container.
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Step 10: Wait until the chocolate paint has cooled down sufficiently.
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Step 11: Use a pastry brush to paint the chocolate onto skin.
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Step 12: Reheat to restore the thinner paint-like state.
Detailed Guide
Heat until it start to boil, then lower to a simmer.
Do not stir the ingredients. ,, Whisk until combined. , If you are using alcohol, add it now.
It might be nice to use crème de cacao or a similar chocolatey liqueur. , Don't be surprised to see lumps forming, just keep whisking them out.
The chocolate paint is ready when it turns smooth and has a silky texture.
You can spread it on a wooden spoon to test if it's done––it will form a thick, smooth coat on the spoon. , If you wanted a decorated container, do this beforehand.
Add a label if you like, with a fun message on it perhaps, such as "chocolatey love potion". , If you're unsure, test a small amount on your forearm.
The paint can burn your skin if used before it has cooled sufficiently. , Where you paint it is your business. , If the chocolate body paint thickens or has been refrigerated, reheat in a microwave or a double boiler.
As with before, if you do this, be sure it is cool enough before using.
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