Make gems in remaining 15 shades. For all, use the remainder of previous teal shade made and add white fondant following directions below.
Shade 3: 14 oz. teal, plus 7 oz. white. Mold 360 gems.
Shade 4: 11 oz. teal, 5 oz. white. Mold 332 gems.
Shade 5: 10 1/4 oz. teal, 5 oz. white. Mold 304 gems.
Shade 6: 10 1/4 oz. teal, 5 oz. white. Mold 304 gems.
Shade 7: 10 oz. teal, 4 3/4 oz. white. Mold 291 gems.
Shade 8: 81/2 oz. teal, 4 oz. white. Mold 252 gems.
Shade 9: 8 1/2 oz. teal, 4 oz. white. Mold 252 gems.
Shade 10: 8 oz. teal, 4 oz. white. Mold 252 gems.
Shade 11: 7 1/2 oz. teal, 3 3/4 oz. white. Mold 204 gems.
Shade 12: 7 1/2 oz. teal, 3 3/4 oz. white. Mold 204 gems.
Shade 13: 7 1/2 oz. teal, 3 3/4 oz. white. Mold 204 gems.
Shade 14: 10 3/4 oz. teal, 3 oz. white. Mold 162 gems.
Shade 15: 6 1/4 oz. teal, 3 oz. white. Mold 148 gems.
Shade 16: 6 1/4 oz. teal, 2 1/2 oz. white. Mold 148 gems.
Shade 17: 3 1/2 oz. teal, 1 3/4 oz. white. Mold 143 gems.
Let all gems dry overnight on cornstarch-dusted boards. After drying store each shade separately in its own marked plastic bag. Keep out of sunlight to preserve colors.