Casting - Basic 3D Shapes (Can Incorporate Tempering)

+ What's Covered?

We will go over casting into 3D molds such as spheres, eggs, and any other 3D mold you wish to use. This can also include 2-sided 3D molds such as 3D easter bunnies, easter eggs, santa figurines, and any other 3D double sided mold (a mold that has to be "sandwiched together")

This lesson can easily incorporate tempering instruction. If this is the case, be sure to point this out in the reservation form.

+ What Equipment Will I Need?

This is not an exhaustive list, but some main items you will need are:

1-2 wide scrapers: you can get them from the plaster section of your hardware store

Thermometer: Laser thermometers are ideal for chocolate. You can use a probe thermometer, but life will be easier with a laser thermometer. You can buy it online, or even at your local hardware store.

A rubber spatula

5-10 metal soup or teaspoons: Can also use metal dinner knives. This will be used for temper checks.

Molds: You will also need the molds to pour the chocolate in. Ideally hard polycarbonate molds, or clear plastic molds. Silicone will work as well, but they are not ideal as they are difficult to handle and don't produce the same shine as plastic or polycarbonate molds.

Other helpful tools will be:

A ladle or reusable piping bags, dry and wet cloths, room in your fridge to set the chocolate, a fan if your room is too warm (should be around 18-20*C)

+ How Long Should I Book?

If you have never tempered chocolate before, I would suggest 2 hours to start. If you need more time, we can continue the lesson if time allows and you can pay the extra afterwards.

Also, keep in mind that we can attempt to temper two or even 3 times as well. I usually recommend tempering at least twice, since repetition will help. If you have the stamina to do this, I would suggest 2 hours. If you are a pure beginner, I would suggest at least 2 attempts in one session, but this is up to you.

If you are pretty good at tempering, and just want to focus on casting your 3D molds, then 1-1.5 hours should suffice depending on how many you want to cast and the complexity of your molds. If you're unsure, you can contact me and ask, or write it in the booking reservation form and I can adjust accordingly.

+ Is This Good For Beginners?

Yes