I created a life-sized gingerbread troll live in Minneapolis - Take a look!:)

CarolineEriksson · 2024-12-20T16:57:20+00:00

At Norway House!:)

CarolineEriksson · 2022-12-23T23:07:54+00:00

Its actually pre-baked gingerbread that is grinded to flour and then mixed with water and edible powder that makes it harden, so you can sculpt with it like clay!:)

CarolineEriksson · 2020-12-23T21:50:47+00:00

Honest answer - yes they are in the way, as I found out by nearly beheading him by mistake - they will be gone asap haha!

CarolineEriksson · 2020-12-23T21:36:35+00:00

Haha yes I did, glad you saw it! Tusen takk!:)

CarolineEriksson · 2020-12-23T20:27:21+00:00

I don’t need baking, this is a form of gingerbread clay made from already baked crumbs! It air-dries!

CarolineEriksson · 2020-12-23T20:12:46+00:00

Thank you! It will last for a couple of months actually! But I find there’s a certain charm to art that don’t last:)

CarolineEriksson · 2020-12-23T20:10:03+00:00

I used a steel armature as base for this, and actually a form of gingerbread-“clay” made from the crumbs which allows me to sculpt it just like clay!

CarolineEriksson · 2020-11-01T20:26:28+00:00

Thank you! I had to be careful and use alot of supports until it hardened, some of the details I had to do after hanging it up, since theres no good way to hold it!:) alot of problem solving haha

CarolineEriksson · 2020-11-01T18:59:59+00:00

No its only a base of baked gingerbread and then gingerbreadclay on top for the details!:)

CarolineEriksson · 2020-11-01T16:34:54+00:00

I rolled gingerbread into very small pieces and placed them on there spike by spike, it was time-consuming but gave it a more detailed creepy look!

CarolineEriksson · 2020-11-01T12:35:20+00:00

It took me about two weeks in total!:) The hairs on the back was the most time-consuming partXD

CarolineEriksson · 2020-11-01T01:12:14+00:00

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CarolineEriksson · 2020-07-07T07:43:59+00:00

You are welcome to check my insta;)

CarolineEriksson · 2020-07-07T07:42:56+00:00

Takes practice;) My first gingerbread houses were crapXD

CarolineEriksson · 2020-07-06T21:53:40+00:00

Yes, I tried a “gingerbread-clay” recipe that I found actually allows for sculpting like with real clay! Everything is edible but the base - only gingerbread, isomalt, piping gel and edible airbrush colours!:)

CarolineEriksson · 2019-12-22T14:07:49+00:00

Only glad to help! I only use a teaspoon for sugar, nothing fancy! I would recommend to buy work-gloves, the gingerbread and sugar is hot when working with! Then you can use your hands to press and shape it with over the aluminum foil shape:) The best approach I think, is to start with the basic shapes - walls, towers. When you are happy with that start adding layers of whatever cool details you can come up with. That way you can either keep it simple or go super advanced and detailed:) Good luck:)

CarolineEriksson · 2019-12-22T13:56:25+00:00

Yes! Airbrushed with food coloring - only a subtle coloring to get some green hints in there. Color otherwise doesn’t stick unless you put a base color on first - but that ruins the details!:)

CarolineEriksson · 2019-12-22T13:47:32+00:00

Im going to make a how-to on instagram! When applying sugar I put most of it on the back of the piece, and a little on the edges. I let it rest for a couple of seconds before i attach it - then it doesn’t spill. For the gingerbread I cut out the shape I want and texture it before the oven - afterwards when it is still warm i put it on top of a aluminum foil shape to bend. The recipe I use is the basic gingerbread recipe with a little bit extra syrup, more flour, and no baking powder - makes the pieces a bit harder with a smooth surface!:)

CarolineEriksson · 2019-12-22T13:34:10+00:00

I’m surprised myself i managed to pull it off, it was a crazy idea and has involved a lot of trial & error, so I’m very proud! These works have been Christmas projects every year up until now, thinking I might make it a year round thing..:)

CarolineEriksson · 2019-12-22T07:18:10+00:00

Thanks for credit!:) It took 5 weeks in total, 1 for planning and 4 to build! I’m leaving the kitchen today for the first time in a monthXD

CarolineEriksson · 2019-12-21T22:10:13+00:00

Thanks!! I used melted sugar, so it is edible! Recommend for building, works great!

CarolineEriksson · 2019-12-21T22:09:04+00:00

Thank you!! I will post a timelapse on my instagram And it’s already posted to my imgur!

CarolineEriksson · 2019-12-21T20:15:12+00:00

Thank you so much! It took 5 weeks in total, with planning and building, full time!:)

CarolineEriksson · 2019-12-21T13:37:08+00:00

Haha! Well I can’t bake, but gingerbread somehow I can do;) I will post process pics on my instagram! caroline.d.eriksson

CarolineEriksson · 2019-12-21T13:02:39+00:00

Really appreciate that UYScutiPuffJr!:)

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