Can I make fake chocolate bon bons by just varnishing them ?

Question

I need to make a fake chocolates to stack on candy displays that will last for a long period of time.I don't know how they do that with bread it seems like they varnish them,and can I do it with chocolates bon bons ? Thank you

Answer 1

"Varnishing" or dipping in a poly-urethane will give you a few weeks to months of display time. I used to do it with bread for stage-props, and it would last at BEST one year.

A better method would be to make the bon-bons from colored acrylic, plastics, or resin... THEY will last forever.

You can use the same silicon molds, and just pour in the colored-plastic.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Wax is the usual method. If you read the ingredients on many chocolates, you'll see Carnauba Wax. It has a relatively high melting temperature and stays shiny.

For making miniature cakes, etc., heavy acrylic paint is the usual coating. You'll want something heavy enough to show off the characteristic swirls.

Answer 3

I think they will rot and collapse. Why not make fake bon bons from polymer clay like Fimo or Sculpey?
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Answer 4

i would call another vendor who deals in chocolate displays and see what they suggest you coat them with... maybe wax would work too