Fun with Candy Molds
If you are looking for something fun to do for an upcoming holiday or special event try your hand at making special candies using candy molds. Making candy or other treats with candy molds is also a great activity for the kids and can be a fun way to spend family time.
Candy molds are typically made from plastic, rubber or metal depending on the type of candy they are meant to be used for and come in all kinds of shapes and sizes.
Here are just a few examples of the many different candy molds that are available:
Valentines Candy Molds: Hearts, Roses, I Love You Sign, Teddy Bears, Flowers, Cherubs, L-O-V-E
Nautical Theme Candy Molds: Sea Shells, Seahorses, Starfish, Light House, Mermaids
Birthday Candy Molds: Birthday Bears, “40″ Lollipops, Sweet 16 Lollipops, Balloons, Cake, Gift Box
Father’s Day Candy Molds: DAD, Happy Fathers Day Bar, Necktie, Cigars, Boots
New Baby Candy Molds: Baby Bottle, Rattle, It’s a Girl, It’s a Boy, Diapers, Baby Feet, Stork
This is just scratching the surface when it comes to the many different shapes and designs that are available in candy molds. Not only are there many different shapes and sizes of candy molds, they can also be used for many different uses besides just making candy.
Candy molds can also be used for making ice cubes or sugar cubes for special events. They can also be used to make cream cheese or mints or jello for special treats. Some people even use candy molds to make rice crispie treats or decorations out of plaster.
Candy molds that are designed for different uses are made from different materials such as clear plastic, rubber or metal. Some are designed to make molded chocolates; others are designed to make hard candy and suckers. These latter molds are made of material that can withstand heat so that you can pour the hot candy right into the mold.
Using different colors of candy and different ingredients you can even come up with candies for different color schemes for a wedding or to match a sporting teams uniforms.
The molds that are designed to tolerate heat can be used for making cookies or little cakes or even for soap making. There is no end to the ways in which candy molds can be used to make an event more personalized and special.
Other ideas for using candy molds: Fondant, Gum Paste, Cinnamon, Cement, Modeling Clays, Candles, Sidewalk Chalk, Play dough, etc. The sky is the limit when it comes to working with candy molds.