3 EASY Ways to Make FAKE Whipped Cream!! DecoDen DIY

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Learn how to deco den, how to make sweets deco and how to make (fake) DIY Starbucks Frappuccinos! There's something really fun about making fake cream and being able to touch it after it's dry :D. This was originally filmed for my upcoming Starbucks DIY tutorial but I decided to split it into two videos because making deco den cream is quite popular in itself. You can use this cream for DIY room decor, picture frames, phone cases, headphones or trinket boxes.
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@Jessica-mq3mm 7 лет назад

quick tip when using silicone caulk: dip your fingertips in rubbing alcohol, and it won't stick to you for a bit. :) an old carpenter friend taught me that, from when he had to remodel peoples' bathrooms. it's enough time to let you smooth the caulk into a corner--and some folks use an ice cube to Smooth it....but that's not really prudent in this application here....

@soundxcrash 2 года назад

Can i just use normal silicone and dye it woth food coloring or is deco den whip different than silicone i thought it was the same

@josieswaney6759 Год назад

Do all of these dry pretty solid? Is there any risk of it being ruined? I want to use it to make diy phone cases

@ismaryvargas5660 8 лет назад

I loved if she could make a macaron squishy or just any kind of squishy without ballons♡☆♡☆♡☆♡

@JoselleSings 9 лет назад

Awesome!

@leenogang9089 8 лет назад

can you show us how to make slime

@syerinangelia225 8 лет назад

can you do it with air dry clay?

@blendedrat8978 8 лет назад

Gonna make my own fake and use it to trick people

@kirstenrae8035 8 лет назад

i feel like shes jumping in this vid idk

@klaviergavin5401 7 лет назад

same lol XD

@micklepicklemspiloveyall4393 7 лет назад

Nyan Cat 14 same

@goldensliver8599 7 лет назад

Aaron 'salty' Burr wat

@Sofia-ng4eb 6 лет назад

i love your name and profile

@spillthetaesis742 5 лет назад

@@goldensliver8599 Its Hamilton

@amyhuang4114 8 лет назад

I don't like to push clay out of the tips. The cream looks messy, but it's just personal preference

@heyitschica4667 8 лет назад

I agree

@zoya3585 7 лет назад

Amy Huang I was cringing when i saw her pushing thee clay...

@zoya3585 7 лет назад

*the

@julias804 7 лет назад

Panda corn ax

@diysandmore1908 6 лет назад

Amy Huang same

@chadwinters8854 7 лет назад

You talked really loud and fast in this one, you seem so much comfortable and calm with your videos now. I'm glad that you warmed up to us now!

@user-8818 7 лет назад

Personally, as a Baker I cringed when she started to push the clay out of the tip instead of the piping bag

@heretocallyououtonyourbull7499 5 лет назад

Bushra Mashiat that was cringey to everyone regardless of who’s a baker or not

@GabrielleTollerson 5 лет назад

@@heretocallyououtonyourbull7499 Well why the fuck are yall here then 😂

@GabrielleTollerson 5 лет назад

No one really gives a fuck that you're a baker kiddo..this is her video,not yours. Want to do it differently? Make your own videos! It's simple

@n1a22 5 лет назад

Gabrielle Tollerson just stating her viewpoint on what she did.

@mayatheiconicqueen4835 5 лет назад

@@GabrielleTollerson calm down they're just stating their opinion

@bork9264 9 лет назад

Not sure why, but I really like your voice. 😁

@kathleenvu9534 9 лет назад

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@yarabdullah2718 9 лет назад

ASAME!!

@Nour-ou8xr 9 лет назад

yeah😂✌me too

@hun9232 9 лет назад

+Cute Life Hacks I think Taylor Swift does! (omg I'm so rude...)

@bossjolencraft3010 9 лет назад

+Poopstain aaaa you have a crush in her guys (BOYS)

@khalilakitty8071 5 лет назад

Who's watching in 2019 and thinking inside "she's way more energetic in this video than she is now" I actually prefer her now with a more calming voice 😍

@Olivia-xl6px 9 лет назад

When I got a notification that you posted , I dropped my homework and started watching.

@Fish4Ever 9 лет назад

Same!!

@anaarown7980 9 лет назад

Sanaa Nytaliyah hi

@anaarown7980 9 лет назад

Really your education is important because I an nine and im in the 3rd grade and im almost in 4th grade

@anaarown7980 9 лет назад

Jeyla Khoury bitch bye

@angieee4211 7 лет назад

ѕanaa вrown Grades don't count until high school

@homer12345678919 8 лет назад

if you want to make a different type of cream do this: get hand lotion, baby powder, and any acrylic paint. Put some hand lotion in a small bowl, then but in some powder put more powder than lotion, then mix at the end when it is all mixed put in the paint. if you do this you can get a drying cream that is super easy to make also this takes about a day to dry

@homer12345678919 8 лет назад

this is super soft like lotion also if you squish when it is dry it it turns into a colored powder

@mimithenooblet7674 8 лет назад

+BummerFilms (formerly homer12345678919) Does it have to be baby powder? I feel like flour would work too

@eleonorszcz 8 лет назад

+Mimi The Nooblet yes but it might rot.

@MelanieOregon 6 лет назад

So doesn't that defeat the purpose of trying to make the fake whipped cream? It just disintegrates when squished or smooshed?

@lilmessc1 9 лет назад

you shouldn't let silicone get on your hands. just an fyi its not good for you. especially if it isn't pure silicone

@jasmineibay7041 8 лет назад

my crayola model magic clay stinks really bad. lol

@CuteLifeHacks 8 лет назад

Haha yes!! I forgot to mention it in the video but I hate the smell of Model Magic. I just filmed a video comparing 6 types of air-dry clay and Model Magic gets major negative points because it smells like burning rubber or chemicals 😑

@koifyn8145 8 лет назад

+Cute Life Hacks When is that video coming out :O

@nat3334 8 лет назад

+OnTheEdge It's on her other channel, Maqaroon

@aaaa-lv1zq 8 лет назад

Did you get it in a bag, or tub? Tubs don't smell but bags do.

@caillengoenadi8455 9 лет назад

You can add cornstarch if the silicone is to sticky. Think of it like cookie dough and flour

@yry3096 9 лет назад

Thanks! Now I just have to find silicon... That Hardware shop near my house ran out of buisness a few weeks ago. I would ask my dad to buy 5 boxes of silicone.

@ayanohattori6502 9 лет назад

You don't have to. I have a cheaper way. You'll need: -shaving cream -baby/vegetable oil -flour/cornstarch but preferably baby powder -glue -coloring is optional First, incorporate equal parts glue and shaving cream Second, add your coloring at this point unless you aren't adding it Then add oil to make it shiny Finally, add the dry ingredients until the mixture isn't runny and holds stiff peaks. Hope this helped.

@jessicawalker4208 8 лет назад

wow that is good

@marithebriseisgo6950 8 лет назад

+Ayano Hattori thats puffy paint

@ayanohattori6502 8 лет назад

Does puffy paint have stiff peaks?

@haifarizk8679 8 лет назад

+Ayano Hattori what kind of glue?

@stephaniesayschannel 8 лет назад

I think you need to be upfront about connections with appbounty,/bountyhunter- are you still using it? It crashes my Android constantly, and takes me nowhere on my iPhone. Where do crafters on both channels go to buy the needlefelting wool now? You are making a lot of money out of this. Not trying to pick any fights, I just love cats and neko atsume was what brought me here. I even tried this tutorial out myself... the silicone glue dried before I could finish dinner hahaha!!

@CuteLifeHacks 8 лет назад

Ah now I see your comment :)! I replied to your email already. Sorry to hear about the problems with Appbounty but as mentioned any app can cause problems depending on the device settings and operating system. Appbounty approached me the same way as all the other RU-vidrs who they have worked with (including Karina Garcia, Makoccinos, GlamourLifeFox from the DIYers). I liked the app and thought it would be very useful for my subscribers. So far, they have paid over $2500 to people who used my code so it definitely works for many. Sadly, if it doesn't work on your device then it might be a technical incompatibility or in some cases (depending on the country) there may not be as many tasks to complete so that results in broken links.

@stephaniesayschannel 8 лет назад

And I've replied to you :))

@michelleong3131 7 лет назад

Cute Life Hacks Could I use resin clay? / CP clay? plz answer 🐱

@manelinium440 8 лет назад

You sound really happy :)

@takeoischi7214 8 лет назад

I think that thsoe people who used straight up silicone for the cream are pros.

@carlgreene5038 7 лет назад

Pen Pineapple Apple pen n

@danielasalinas8009 7 лет назад

oml my soul

@violetgirl1996 7 лет назад

Pen Pineapple Apple Pen no wonder i had been having a lot of trouble with my own cream. i made it work with my swag (suga) but still very frustrating cause itz so sticky n shizzle. now i understand i should add some cornstarch. kk

@takeoischi7214 7 лет назад

violetgirl1996 **shows a thumbs up**

@strawberrycream2974 8 лет назад

whipple is a realistic looking product but it practically disintegrates if it gets wet, so be really careful with it.

@CuteLifeHacks 8 лет назад

+Shannon Kobayashi Ah interesting!! Thanks for letting people. I've never used Whipple as they don't sell it in Europe but I imagine it's some sort of paper clay so that will dissolve in water. If people want a waterproof fake cream, silicone is the best way to go!

@MrRussiaPink 8 лет назад

+mimikrysia2 many brand yellow at different rates, its best to research popular brands for decoden! i also find is unecessary to add cornstarch

@haneen3789 8 лет назад

+Klai don yeah ur right ......but to make a silicon mold u add cornstarch......but here it is unnecessary 😌

@maddymoore2242 4 года назад

I really like this vid, as someone who sells phone cases I needed a kinda cheep way to make fake cream and I couldn’t find anything, this vid helped a lot, THANKS SO MUCH!!!!

@padawanloomers183 9 лет назад

I love your voice! I really liked how the paper clay one turned out.

@aaaa-lv1zq 8 лет назад

I remember doing this with very fresh Model Magic since it was soooo soft. I just needed to add paint and have a baby wipe over it. It dried pretty quickly.

@hollyn4485 7 лет назад

I've always just used straight caulking for making fake cream, it works pretty well for me. although if you use a lot of paint to color it it gets really melty and looses it's shape, maybe I could add a little bit of cornstarch to fix that?

@naokyuuketsuki064 8 лет назад

you can also make fake cream with corn starch acrilic paint and white glue ( elmers glue, resistol,colablanca,etc)

@mopingmarshmallows9150 8 лет назад

what are the measurements?...

@naokyuuketsuki064 8 лет назад

Jennifer Lee i don't really have measurements, i just eyeball it until i get the consistency i want :) , with this mix i made fake whipping cream for my decoden 3ds case :D

@mopingmarshmallows9150 8 лет назад

+NANArt ok thx xD

@justbtstrash2947 7 лет назад

you can make fake whipped cream with conditioner and flour or cornstarch add flour or cornstarch slowly to the conditioner then mix slowly then wait for it to dry.......I hope my tip is useful........and I'm sorry if my grammar is wrong.........

@plague_kat 8 лет назад

"Try to make the cat as symmetrical as possible" Death the Kid would be happy XD

@amandac8981 8 лет назад

Omfg SoulEater references

@koii3160 8 лет назад

Lmao

@batascotch7610 8 лет назад

i smiled and a tear dropped down my cheek reading this.. didnt even realize it when she said it

@natepb 8 лет назад

I actually have another way to make fake whipped cream. You will want to get some liquid latex and a light colored or white conditioner. You want to measure out equal parts of liquid latex and light conditioner into a bowl and mix. About 10 seconds within mixing you will see that the mixture starts to look separated but keep mixing for another five or ten seconds or so until it looks creamy and is more stiff. STOP MIXING AT THIS POINT. If you keep mixing the mixture will clump up and solidify right away and the whipped cream will be ruined. For the next part you want to work quickly, if you want it to stick to a surface or you are using a piping bag. Transfer directly on to surface and let dry OR transfer to the piping bag and pipe on immediately. Let it dry for a few hours, or until it solidifies. You could speed up the process by using a hair dryer. It should stick to whatever surface you place it on nicely. Thank you very much for sharing with us!

@gracielamolina8463 Год назад

what conditioner? the ones for the hair?

@RainbowTinklesWorld 8 лет назад

Looks great!

@omarabedo1367 3 года назад

It does

@mxzel 7 лет назад

it sounds like she's talking a lot faster than she does now

@zangyslpsacademy3865 8 лет назад

I've seen this video a few times before. (b/c it's so great!) But I just wanted to say my favorite method is the second one. Because I loved being involved instead of simply buying ready-made cream. Also, I have too seen the Fimo video too when she made strawberry shortcake.

@sienaminoli2403 7 лет назад

what is the difference between air dry clay and paper clay

@mellie2189 8 лет назад

What air clay is the best because I've tried a few brands and they turn out really dry and when I try to smooth them out with water they turn into a huge mess.

@mellie2189 8 лет назад

Any tips ??

@CuteLifeHacks 8 лет назад

Hi! I've actually just filmed an air-dry paper clay comparison where I review 6 different brands! It will be up on Maqaroon (ru-vid.com) soon!

@mellie2189 8 лет назад

+Cute Life Hacks omg you replied to me thanks I'll make sure to check it out !

@sanahtatla3698 8 лет назад

Kawaii Pineapple235, Theres a vid on that.

@fatenel-khalil9289 7 лет назад

Kawaii Pineapp

@kamaripickens5425 8 лет назад

I don't even craft like at all and here I am Like I searched felting for beginners because of this channel I might ask for the stuff to start felting for Christmas

@KantaGoyal-v6l 15 часов назад

😅

@kathryn500 8 лет назад

for the silicone and corn starch, can u color it with paint to make it a different color? cause I saw u doing it with the clay and water one only. pls help

@emmamartin4144 7 лет назад

You were going very fast!! It's normally so slow.

@squishymochi9627 6 лет назад

I feel like she is talking real fast

@ismaryvargas5660 8 лет назад

I'll love it if you could make a macaron squishy without balloons and makeup sponges pppplllllleeeeaaassseeee

@isabuelna6295 8 лет назад

Hahaha😂 you sound so excited! Anyways thanks girl! This helped me out so much.

@anissa5975 9 лет назад

Hi Joanna! The cream looks like the real thing! You are one of my favourite channels to watch,along with Maqaroon.

@anissa5975 9 лет назад

You're welcome Joanna.

@kaoruswaifu Год назад

@@anissa5975 im 7 years late to this comment, but she _is_ maqaroon :)

@braincannibal6165 8 лет назад

Does model magic air dry and look the same as other baked clay?

@amazingphanisntnfire2679 8 лет назад

IT does tend to

@seoyeonshin1097 8 лет назад

not really

@isabelle7989 8 лет назад

You should wet your hands when you're making the cream with silicone if you do it barehanded

@efiniluvr 8 лет назад

How do you know when the can is half empty?

@200334339225 9 лет назад

nice video ! i tried using clay and glue and water it still works

@tiararogers9669 6 лет назад

What silicone is best to use

@shoestreet6811 6 лет назад

Here’s a prank that is most likely not toxic Rice flour Lotion Mix May your friends rest in peace

@timewolfproductions50 8 лет назад

Would it be possible to add essential oils with the whipped cream made with paperclay? I want to make an orange cream macaroon and I thought It would be cool if it smelled real.

@irafox9271 8 лет назад

I NEED PAPER CLAY. RIGHT NOW.

@alyssastudio5228 6 лет назад

ira fox can you please stop that you can buy it jeez

@user-en2ml7gz9j 9 лет назад

Im surprised you didnt mention the polymer clay method but I guess its similar to the paper clay method

@danialsami2281 8 лет назад

OK try doing it with shaving cream.instead of silicon

@mida77 8 лет назад

Who else thinks this was oddly satisfying?😂

@dudedude9821 7 лет назад

Once me and my mum were working with silicone, making erasers and molds. My mum wasn't wearing gloves, sadly her fingers were burning. It was a 100% Silicone bought from a hardware store. Does anyone know why her fingers were burning?

@madisonholland2780 7 лет назад

Free Robux :D allergy?

@meryemsvlog3900 4 года назад

Have you noticed she speaks super fast then how she speaks now

@Dolleemixtures 4 года назад

This was perfect! I ordered some colored cream from eBay but it didn't arrive in time. Thank you for the tip

@kellypie4646 8 лет назад

Can the air dry clay stick the cabochons without using glue. Please tell me i really need to know Thank if u give me about this information!♥

@chimpurinkohimiru8920 8 лет назад

Yes :) When it dries, the cabochons that you sticks to it will stick to it without glue.

@stephaniechavez4010 6 лет назад

The one with the clay, does it dry hard? I kind of need to make this to exhibit with fake food and since it is outside it might be hot, up to 100 degrees, I want to make sure it won't melt or anything.

@MelanieOregon 6 лет назад

Hi. Did you try it yet? I'm curious about these types of things too for making faux desserts for costuming & props to use in all different types of atmospheres (indoor & outdoor). I read in a comment or somewhere that using just this type of clay & water makes it end up still kind of "squishy" but it gets harder if you add glue as well into the mix (or include regular/white glue in). NO idea how they all turn out & how strong or brittle etc.. each are since I am still researching best method for my needs.

@elenoiareinhart9736 8 лет назад

hi! I got a silicone that was so stinky and acidic smell. it also didn't become like a dough, it crumbled a bit. what silicone did you use?? thanks!!

@MelanieOregon 6 лет назад

Which brand & type did you use?

@danavidnong2525 8 лет назад

Dang, seems like your talking to fast 😯

@cuteologist82 5 лет назад

Why does it sound like u sped up the voice over in this video?

@slide6110 6 лет назад

This is so cool! I'm using this to make my ice cream inspired prom shoes!

@explosivecookiez5305 8 лет назад

Sup everyone! At most michaels and eBay and Amazon, you can find collage clay by mod Podge! It's really awesome, and it's just like mermaid puffy, and the others, and it looks awesome! I recommend it :)

@CuteLifeHacks 8 лет назад

+ExplosiveCookiez Yep! I think that clay works just as well, along with Crayola Model Magic which is also easy to find in the USA. Paper clay itself is a common product and it's sold under different brand names around the world

@thisismila7633 8 лет назад

Thanks, I was actually looking for this!

@bella-wm5nt 6 лет назад

Who thinks she sounds really happy in this video

@ubepuddingcups 9 лет назад

what if we don't have a pastry bag and nozzle to make it look like whipped cream?

@CuteLifeHacks 9 лет назад

+Jillian Cadungog Hi! I haven't tried this but Ann Reardon from the channel How To Cook That has a video on how to make a temporary piping tip by cutting shapes in plastic bags: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rz5w6u6sFvE.html I'm not sure how well this could work with clay cream but it may be worth a try!

@zankhanat7137 4 года назад

Love you voice and everything about you ❤️ I have been following you for years now

@lorellemauricio5103 8 лет назад

Will it work with hard clay or dried out clay?

@0alwaysava04 7 лет назад

its pronouced sel-ik-cone not sel-a-kon

@mayasmith22 8 лет назад

When the clay dries does it feel like silicone? Please respond. :) Thanks!

@itsmagical1549 7 лет назад

ιѕ ιт jυѕт мe or ιѕ ѕнe тalĸιng a вιт ғaѕтer and ѕoυndѕ rυѕнed? 🤔

@Luisar132 9 лет назад

Does the whip cream with silicone and starch stay rock hard after it dries?Any reply is appreciated, BTW loved the video

@mishcrafts 9 лет назад

As always, I enjoyed this lovely tutorial. I admire your craft and I love how you make informative videos. That's why you are one of my favorite channels to watch :)

@hun9232 9 лет назад

Was drinking a manga on my phone when suddenly I got a notification that you posted..I was like: "NUU! DONT KILL HI-Yasssss" and went right to it..but forgot to comment lol..was to excited in the manga..

@hun9232 9 лет назад

*reading.....lol

@kourtneyespinoza1091 8 лет назад

I love drinking Manga too

@hun9232 8 лет назад

Same!

@hellodolly7301 8 лет назад

HOMEMADE CUPCAKE STYLED HEADPHONES HERW I COME!!

@everythingpusheen2238 8 лет назад

Can you substitute the silicone for shaving cream?

@lmessa1667 9 лет назад

im pretty sure your maqaroon

@KikisWonderland 9 лет назад

You are correct!

@astronautstea3594 7 лет назад

If I were to use a hair dryer or leave the clay in front of a fan, would that speed the drying / hardening process?

@artgamingcastillos1176 7 лет назад

What kind of paint did you use?

@hi.dawnstar 4 года назад

So this is like homemade deco den?

@teagan9926 8 лет назад

Instead of using air dry clay can we use polymer clay

@CuteLifeHacks 8 лет назад

+Teagan oppenheimer Hi! yes you can use any type of clay you want :D

@Akanksha-df4qp 7 лет назад

I don't know why but in some parts you are talking a bit to fast I can still understand idk why but this is the only video

@chrisbakker7698 9 лет назад

Pleas make a bean boozled eos lip balm

@khx.sanaaa 9 лет назад

What is up second channel name

@shahdhishamm 8 лет назад

+Cute Life Hacks I tried all the methods and it worked great I tried another recipe which is: 6 Tablespoons of flour 1/4 cup of water And coconut perfume or scent

@max1es 9 лет назад

Please try doing a collab with BudgetHobby on your craft channel! She is so creative and silly. You can find her on PinkSugarCotton, and Sweetorials. I think you might enjoy it!😄😄😄

@sugarcoder 9 лет назад

This is so adorable!

@zoya3585 7 лет назад

For some reason whenever im stressed, i come back to this video. This video is very satisfying for me.

@fleuria1953 7 лет назад

Well it kinda makes sense why your silicon was really sticky in the fact that it is called "bad silicon"

@foxythepirategirl3690 8 лет назад

I love how she says "silikun" instead of "silicone" ☺️ I love your vids keep doing what your doing!

@kennethlee210 8 лет назад

Please make deco den phone case

@cookiecupcake2806 8 лет назад

*casually likes before watching video* 💯👌

@britneyta 9 лет назад

Yesss so excited to watch !

@blissu5764 7 лет назад

Ooh the paper clay one looks really nice. Luckily, I just bought some paper clay a couple days go.

@siyannafashion1133 8 лет назад

can i use homemade paper clay for the second method?? please reply

@CuteLifeHacks 8 лет назад

+Siyanna Fashion Hi! yes you can :DD

@siyannafashion1133 8 лет назад

Cute Life Hacks thnx for replying! xx

@bunnyme1647 8 лет назад

Thank you for your informative help!

@gottagoregous1610 7 лет назад

how to make fake whip cream the lazy way 1: shaving foam 2: Hair whip cream 3: use real (EXPIRED) whip cream boom, the lazy way for all you lazy people (including me)