What are candy molds used for?

Using Molds & Prepping Hard candy molds must be prepped with non-stick cooking spray before adding the hard candy. Chocolate candy molds can be used for a number of different uses besides chocolate. They can be used to mold soaps, gelatin, fondant, candy clay, and gum paste.

What are candy molds made of?

Polycarbonate : These molds are made from durable polycarbonate. The rigidity of these molds brings out the finest detail and design to your chocolates or hard candy. Clear plastic allows you to see when the chocolate has set and pulled away from the mold.

What can I use instead of candy molds?

Instead of using molds, you can pour your hot candy onto a greased cookie sheet or other heat-resistant surface, then when the candy has cooled slightly, score it into a checkerboard pattern with a sharp knife. When the candy cools, it can be broken into small, square pieces.

Should I grease candy molds?

– Don’t grease your candy molds with oil sprays or shortening. It creates a peculiar greasy shine on your chocolate pieces and the details of the mold don’t transfer onto the chocolate properly either.

Should I spray silicone candy molds?

Do you spray chocolate molds? No need to spray or coat chocolate molds with any type of oil. As long as you used the proper molding chocolate and let it completely set in the refrigerator, your chocolate will easily release on its own.

Is almond bark the same as candy melts?

Candy Melts®, candy wafers, chocolate coating, almond bark—they’re all products made for dipping, molding, and coating without needing to temper chocolate. I’ll call them candy wafers here, but if you see them sold under another name, don’t be alarmed. They’ll all work just the same.

Can you use chocolate chips as candy coating?

Test Kitchen tip: You can also use melted chocolate chips as a candy coating—simply stir in 1 tablespoon of shortening for every 6 ounces of chips.

What are artificial body parts?

The artificial parts that are most commonly thought of as prostheses are those that replace lost arms and legs, but bone, artery, and heart valve replacements are common (see artificial organ), and artificial eyes and teeth are also correctly termed prostheses.