Stir in sugar until it no longer dissolves. The more you add the longer it will take to dissolve. Be patient & try to get as much as you can in there.
Take your skewer & dip it in the sugar liquid & then roll in granulated sugar to coat. Stick in plastic cup & attach a clothespin to it to keep it suspended in the middle of the cup.
Remove your liquid from heat & allow to cool completely. This is very important.
Fill your cups with the liquid- with this recipe you should get about 2 plastic cups worth.
Add your food color- & stir. Put in more than you think you might need- if you want the colors vibrant. I also used the Neon shades of food color for mine instead of the standard colors.
Set somewhere where they can be left alone for a week. Wait patiently. It will take about 3 days for small crystals to form & about 7 days to get them large enough to enjoy.
You will notice that the liquid will crystallize on the top& bottom of cup too. You should be able to watch the process as they grow.
When you are ready to remove- gently break the top layer. Remove skewer & leave hanging into another cup until dry.
Once dry they are ready to eat.
Notes
This recipe first posted here on Kleinworth & Co. www.kleinworthco.com