Candy Melt Seized Up ??

Sugar Work By Kookie Updated 16 Dec 2006 , 6:46am by Kookie

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Kookie Posted 15 Dec 2006 , 8:17pm
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I have made Chocolate transfer with Darkchocolate candymelt for 4 times.
All of them was seized up.
I don't put any water or oil.
Please help!!
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JoAnnB Posted 15 Dec 2006 , 8:31pm
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Try adding some shortening, a tsp at a time, to the chocolate.

Be cafeful not to overheat the chocolate. If you are using a double boiler, the water should NOT be boiling.

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nglez09 Posted 15 Dec 2006 , 8:40pm
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You didn't get the message across to me, can you type what you want to know again please? Thank you. thumbs_up.gif

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Crimsicle Posted 15 Dec 2006 , 8:41pm
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If you're not adding water-based coloring or flavoring, then the problem probably IS the heat. The stuff stiffens up pretty easily, with either high heat or sustained heat. I try to melt just a little at a time, and keep adding new chocolat to the mix as I go along. Seems to help keep the texture smooth.

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Kookie Posted 15 Dec 2006 , 8:44pm
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Hello, JoanB.
I am so Happy to get QUICK reply.
How much do I need to put shortning for about 8oz candy melt ?
I also use microwave to melt the chocolate, though..
Is that bad idea ?

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mbelgard Posted 15 Dec 2006 , 8:48pm
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The microwave is fine for candy, but it can get too hot there too. I use 1/2 power and stir every 30 seconds after the first minute (unless it's a very small amount of candy then both times are shorter).

For shortening you should add a little at a time until it's the consistency you want.

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Kookie Posted 16 Dec 2006 , 6:46am
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I really really THNAK YOU for everyone who helped me.
Yes, you guys are right. The problem was the heat.
I finally made nice chocolate transfer for my son's birhday cake.
THANKS AGAIN.

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