Inside: Edible LEGO pieces made with gelatin and water in LEGO shaped molds.
If I want to bring up a topic to engage my kids, I don’t have to look too far. LEGO is always one subject that excites my kids and a question like, “Can you tell me something about [this]?” can keep them talking for hours.
I just have to remember not to say things like, “What a cute airplane!” unless I’m 100% certain that it’s indeed an airplane and not a spaceship. Nothing irritates my kids more than clueless adults. Maybe it’s just my kids, but it’s a sure way to make them shut down.
By extension, offering to do together any LEGO related activity immediately elevates me to the status of a super mom. So far we have done homemade LEGO soap (is a huge hit in our house), LEGO cake topper (use your favorite cake recipe to fill LEGO mold and assemble the pieces for pleasing effect), LEGO ice (for sensory play), chocolate LEGO candy (yum and makes great presents), and finally LEGO crayons.
Jade says
I definitely over stirred while boiling the mix!
Will it still create a thick top layer once cooled?
I don’t mind the color of the final product not being as clear but wondering if it makes the actual pouring into the molds difficult and consistency bad?
Jess says
Does the very first step require boiling water? It just states water.
Haley says
The Knox Original Unflavored Gelatin comes with 4 packets in one box. Do you need 1 packet for each batch or do you need all 4 packets from the one box to do one batch?
Sarah says
Did anyone get specifics on number of packets or boiling time?
Eva says
Haley, you need 3 packets of The Knox Unflavored Gelatin for each box of Jell-O. Knox has 4 packets per box. That’s why in my post I needed 4 boxes of Jell-O and only 3 boxes of Gelatin (12 packets). Let me know if you have any other questions!
Sarah says
Ack, how long do you keep it in the boiling water? How do you know when to take it off the heat?
Eva says
Hey Sarah,
we boil the mixture to make it all the same consistency. So, once you see it happen, you’re done. The exact time would depend on your stove. We changed our stove and I was surprised how much it changed the cooking time. Please, note that you can stir in the beginning to help the mixture mix faster, but avoid stirring once it starts forming on top. If you mix this foam into the mixture, the LEGOs won’t be as clear.
Betty Van Norden says
Where do you buy the molds for legoshapes
Eva says
Betty, I bought LEGO molds on amazon. Here is the link https://amzn.to/3n4MVHh
Kathy says
Did you use the small box of jello I wasn’t sure. Also do you know how many each box of jello makes, approximately? I’m nervous about making them but will give it a go. Thanks!
Eva says
We used small 3-oz boxes of Jell-O. Oh, don’t worry! It’s not that many! Your kids will love it!