silicone candy molds
When preparing for a wedding one of the topics that will definitely be discussed is the type of wedding favors the bride would prefer. An ever popular wedding favor is to create chocolate candy in relevant and distinctive shapes that represent the interests of the bride and groom. You can place these wedding favors on a table for guests to snack on, or they can be set at place settings at the reception so guests can take home a tasty memento of the occasion.
Why are they such good favors? It’s simple really, everybody loves chocolate!
Custom candy making isn’t the easiest thing to do in the world; however, using chocolate is quite easy. All you need is to melt chocolate and pour it into wedding chocolate molds. The fundamentals are quite simple; the more creative aspects come into play when it is time to decorate the candies.
The best way to go about this is to start off with some good wedding chocolate molds, as these make the entire process a lot easier.
You can find excellent wedding chocolate molds on the web on a number of sites. Most of these molds are made of plastic, silicone, or metal. As the temperature of chocolate heats and cools in the molding process, it will change its shape and dimension. These changes make it easier for the chocolate to be separated from the mold, requiring just a quick tap on the mold bottom to loosen them for decorating. It will be easier to pop out your cooled chocolates from a mold that is made of flexible material, such as plastic or silicone, rather than metal.
The most inexpensive and easiest molds to use for candy or chocolate making are flat molds. There are usually multiple mold cavities on each sheet so you can make a lot of chocolates all at once.
If you like what you are reading
Than I Suggest You Check Out This New Book Called
"How To Make Candy At Home" Now” To Get More Information
Click Here
If you want to go a step further, using hollow molds allows you to make more creative chocolates by adding tasty fillers. Some of the most common include cream fillings, caramel, peanut butter, liquid syrup, fruit, or even ganache that you can make yourself or purchase. Hollow chocolates with filler is a little bit more complex, as you will need to paint the inside of the hollow mold with melted chocolate using a small brush until you create a thick layer of chocolate to hold your special filling.
The next choice is 3D molds. These wedding chocolate molds allow you to create intricate designs and are great for weddings where the happy couple want something impressive.
Caring for your chocolate wedding molds is simple. If you care for them properly they will last you a lifetime, so take good care your molds unless you want to spend money on new ones. If you are using the mold repeatedly in one candy making session, you need not wash them between sets. Before you store your molds away, however, a gentle hand wash should get them clean and do the trick. Do not scrub your molds after use. Never use the dishwasher to clean your molds or they will warp and be useless. For the most part you will just need some warm water and mild dish liquid. Rinse the mold completely and dry well, using a very soft cloth.
Store your molds in a cool, dry place to prevent warping. Keep them flat against each other and they will be fine. As already mentioned, if you look after your wedding chocolate molds properly they will last a lifetime and you will get a lot of candy making fun out of them for years to come.
JANET CLAYTON is a candy making expert. For more about using wedding chocolate molds and other great tips, please visit her web site at www.CandyMakingInfo.com.
