I'm making a fondant lighthouse and there are three windows down the front - approx 1/2 inch square each.

I want to put a little piece of clear something behind them to resemble window glass...

any suggestions on what I can do besides making a full batch of hard candy and spending big $$$ on supplies? (the only real supply I have is a candy thermometer for making caramel)

Can I melt down a jolly rancher? or can I use just sugar?

any advice is greatly appreciated!!

I've melted Life Savers for stained glass so you should be able to melt a Jolly Rancher. Put a piece of aluminum foil on a cookie sheet and spray with pam or rub with vegetable oil. Crush your candy into small pieces. Place on cookie sheet and put into a hot oven until it melts.

I used crushed Jolly Ranchers in the windows of my gingerbread houses last year and they turned out fine. of course - we didn't eat them, but I am sure they would taste great because...jolly ranchers ROCK, right?

Lish

ok - just re-read the original post...you don't want to eat yours, either!
um....they should work fine....

Gelatin sheets work, too, if you can find them.

Thanks so very much!! You guys are the greatest!

I will try the lifesaver/jolly rancher trick!