i had bought white chocolate fondue wilton brand it never got thin enough to work in fountain my dark chocolate melted great thin enough
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I had no problem I melted in microwave for 45 seconds ( system microwavable) added a little oil and It was good.
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I only used Wilton candy melts and I didn't have a problem. It did take a little more time for the white and colored melts to melt than the chocolate ones. They also seem to set a little faster.
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I always add a tablespoon of vegetable oil to make it thin enough. Don't forget to melt it in the microwave first on 50% power. The inner part of this system is microwavable - just lift it out and pop it in the microwave. Good luck!
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No I tried to put royal icing in it to shape the frosting. It never got hard.
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I just reread the book. You need to start with at least 1 lb. It doesn't state how much chocolate you need to get it going. It also recommends using Sephra chocolate because you don't need to add oil to it. You can melt the chocolate directly in the basin 1 lb at a time but it takes 45-60 minutes. You can also microwave Sephra chocolate in it's special bags or in a double boiler on the stove. Good luck.
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Hi- I just had this fountain at a two-day Bridal and Wedding Show and had it going continuously for 6 - 7 hours each day. It worked great! I just microwaved the chocolate/oil mixture in the crock part of the crock pot, and transported it to the Show that way. I was able to take it home after the first day and just throw it in the dishwasher. I used less than 10lbs of chocolate between the two days, and never ran out. It was quite a draw - especially for the little girls who were modeling Wedding attire. They loved poking little marshmallows with toothpicks and getting them all drippy with the chocolate. Awesome! Hi- I just had this fountain at a two-day Bridal and Wedding Show and had it going continuously for 6 - 7 hours each day. It worked great! I just microwaved the chocolate/oil mixture in the crock part of the crock pot, and transported it to the Show that way. I was able to take it home after the first day and just throw it in the dishwasher. I used less than 10lbs of chocolate between the two days, and never ran out. It was quite a draw - especially for the little girls who were modeling Wedding attire. They loved poking little marshmallows with toothpicks and getting them all drippy with... » Read More Hi- I just had this fountain at a two-day Bridal and Wedding Show and had it going continuously for 6 - 7 hours each day. It worked great! I just microwaved the chocolate/oil mixture in the crock part of the crock pot, and transported it to the Show that way. I was able to take it home after the first day and just throw it in the dishwasher. I used less than 10lbs of chocolate between the two days, and never ran out. It was quite a draw - especially for the little girls who were modeling Wedding attire. They loved poking little marshmallows with toothpicks and getting them all drippy with the chocolate. Awesome! « Show Less
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First - always make sure your fountain is leveled wherever you place it. Use Sephora Chocolate only. This is especially made for use with fountains. While other chocolate will work once you thin it with oil, this chocolate is far superior in quality and taste. All you need to do is gently warm it in the microwave to soften the chips, and massage until smooth (2 mins.). I did a baby shower with about 40+ people and we used 4 bags+. Do not let the fountain run low or it will start to spit out chocolate.
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Yes, i melted chocolate chips and used this mold. The mold worked great! You can't tell in the picture, but they even have ridges... very funny! I recommend using better chocolate so they don't melt in your hand.
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Our office runs a small chocolate fountain - to get it to run it takes about 4 lbs for it to flow like it should. 4 lbs of chocolate feed about 20 in our office on one fountain - and that is with us standing around eating it and socializing. As long as you follow the microwave directions it shouldn't matter if it is accidently melted in transport - using 50 percent heat at 2 min x2 is what it took to melt it and it ran smoothly through the machine.
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You need to try making a few Pizzelles. I thought the same thing until I notice the gap was needed for the mix to spread and "puff" Amazon will take it back if it does preform and make even browning.
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Hi Gary, you still have to heat the Chocolate in the microwave to soften it, it stays warm enough to keep the fountain flowing I had it running for about 3 hours with no issues. I was very pleased with the product.
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I'm not sure but is silicone and it peels off of fondant so it might work. sorry wish I could be more help
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You have to put a thin layer of white icing or melted candy/chocolate scrape the excess off then put red fondant over it. I know it sucks as a two part system. The look you want is sugar veil. ! Look up using impression mats in you tube and using sugar veil it has great techniques. I hope that i helped
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I bought 4 lbs of chocolate made for a fountain in the bulk section of wegmans melted in the microwave and poured into the preheated fountain. You could probably get away with 2. Had a party with 15 teenagers and had lots leftover
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i was in the chocolate business and used the 10lb blocks. i use this for bark and to top chocolate turtles. it is very good tasting when melted. i cn recommend it for flvor and texture.
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I bought the black. However, I do not recommend buying this fountain. I have used it two or three times and it was quite disappointing. It is hard to clean and the chocolate does not flow as we expected. We have to add a lot off olive oil to dilute the chocolate. This affect the taste and at the end it stop working.
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You can buy chocolate for the fountains anywhere but make sure you buy the one you don't have to add anything to, you can microwave it right in its bag. It will make your life a lot easier.
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I used milk n dark chocolate that I bought from Michaels Craft store. If you put in fridge it takes 15 mins n freezer like 5 mins
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Yes, I have, and it does work. One problem with some graters is that the chocolate melts from the friction of grating. It also depends on the chocolate... No cheese grater is perfect for chocolate, but this one will do the job.