If you know how to use a chocolate mold, creating gorgeous molded chocolates is simple! Thanks to our extensive collection of plastic chocolate molds, You have countless alternatives for birthday gifts, party favors, and DIY wedding favors. With this instruction, you'll be well on making exquisite chocolates at home. To begin, you'll need a minimum of one chocolate mold. From chocolate bar molds to baby chocolate molds and all in between, a plastic injection mould manufacturer has every kind of chocolate mold you can imagine. Here, you may browse through all of our plastic chocolate molds.

How to Melt Chocolate Melts

Since chocolates melt quickly, it's simple to utilize these rich, creamy candy melts with chocolate molds. Melted chocolates don't need to be tempered before being placed in candy molds. There are three varieties of candy coatings: milk chocolate, white chocolate, and black chocolate. They taste like white chocolate and vanilla and are available in various hues.

Melt half a pound of candy coatings in a disposable pastry bag in the microwave (cover with a paper towel to prevent spills). One 20 to 30-second microwave burst is sufficient. Shuffle the candy coatings about in the pastry bag to spread any hot areas between intervals. Cut off the tip after the bag has melted, leaving a little hole. 

How to Fill a chocolate mold?

Melted chocolate should be poured into each cavity of the candy mold; do not overfill; the chocolate should not overhang the sides. To release air bubbles and raise them to the top, fill every cavity and lightly tap the tray into your desk.

Put in the fridge; chocolate takes about ten to twenty minutes to solidify and set there. Larger chocolate molds may require 20 minutes to set, while smaller ones can require less time.

Release the Chocolates from the Mold

Look at the mold's underside; is it hazy and white? If so, it's time to release your chocolate candy as it has solidified and begun to come free from the mold! Does it still appear damp and squeezed against the mold? It can take longer for your chocolate to set. After solidifying the chocolate mold, carefully turn it onto a paper towel. If the mold doesn't release the chocolates immediately, tap it gently and keep it near the work surface (no soaring chocolates!). Chocolate can be frozen for up to five minutes if molds are difficult to remove from the chocolate. It must be extremely chilly sometimes!

Dull finish or White Streaking

Chocolates that have been molded should shine beautifully, but if they appear a touch flat, it may be because they require further chilling time. Sometimes they only need a little bit more time, even if they can appear hardened. Observing white lines? When candy melts are slightly overheated while melting, the fats split and a streaky finish is produced. This is known as white streaks. Consider melting the chocolate again and stirring it a little more.

How to keep molds for chocolate clean?

Before every usage, chocolate molds must be thoroughly cleaned, dried, and polished! It is suggested that you use a dry paper towel to clean the cavities of your chocolate molds in between usage. Your handcrafted chocolates will not shine if the mold's cavities are dull. Use a soft cloth and warm, but not hot, soapy water to clean plastic molds. Dry molds and polish immediately after. Dishwasher use should be avoided since the intense heat can distort plastic molds used for chocolate.

Do you spray molds for chocolate?

Chocolate molds don't need to be sprayed or covered with any kind of oil. Your chocolate will readily release on its own, provided that you used the appropriate molding chocolate and let it to set completely in the refrigerator.

How much time does chocolate take to solidify in molds?

The size of the plastic candy mold determines how long it takes for the chocolate to solidify in the molds. It might take five to ten minutes for smaller molds and fifteen to twenty minutes for medium-sized to big molds.

How should handmade chocolate be stored?

Chocolates can be prepared up to one month in advance. Completed pieces should be kept dry, cold, and dark—away from moisture and humidity—in a plastic container. Chocolate should not be kept in the refrigerator as it might sweat and become sticky. If you have no other choice but to store them in the refrigerator, feel free to do so, but make sure they get to room temperature before handling. Before handling the chocolates, open the container they are kept in and let any dampness or stickiness to go.

Conclusion

Using a chocolate mold can transform your homemade treats into professional-looking delights. Whether you're working with plastic moulding manufacturers or seeking chocolate packaging in Belgium, mastering the art of molding ensures your chocolates look as good as they taste. You can achieve flawless results every time by following simple steps like tempering the chocolate and tapping out air bubbles.