How to Make an Edible Model of Skin

For this project, you will need:
Jello
Mini Marshmallows
Fruit Roll Up
Pull Apart Twizzlers

Handmade Labels, if desired
1. Dermis For the dermis, you will need to make a packet of Jello, following the directions on the package. We made cherry, but any flavor will do. Pour it into a small square dish.

2. Hypodermis Before you put the Jello in the refrigerator, fill the top of the Jello with mini marshmallows. Now, put it in the refrigerator to set properly.

This is what your Jello with marshmallows should look like when you put it in the refrigerator.

3. Epidermis with Pores When the jello is set, run the knife around to “unstick” it from the sides and plop it out onto a big enough plate.  Ours did not come out smoothly, but that is okay because it made it look more real that way. Now you can add the epidermis.
Unroll a Fruit Roll Up and poke holes in it with a skewer or toothpick. 

4. Hair Some of these holes will be pores and some will be for the hair. Pull licorice apart and cut them into desired lengths for the hairs and stick ’em in your pre-poked holes.
You may need to enlarge some of the holes in order for the licorice to fit.

5. Labels Now you can label the different parts using handmade labels, either typed on the computer, as we did, or handwritten.

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