Pouring Isomalt Into Small Molds
Sugar Work By mustang1964 Updated 28 Apr 2014 , 5:08pm by writersblock15
So how on earth do you do it? I wasted tons of product and have very few gems I can use.
Thanks 
Has anyone tried using the isomalt sticks in the glue gun. My cake store now carries the sticks and they said you can put them in a regular new glue gun that will only be used for sugar.
Pretty cool I really want to try it
Not sure how small your molds are, but someone gave me a tip on here about using the silicon muffin cups. That is the only thing I use now. Very easy to pour. I have used them with the CK jewel molds and some of those are really small. Be care, that sugar is super hot. I use like 4 or 5 of those cups inside one another. Those sticks sounds like a good option.
I use silicone cupcake cups or a small medicine cup. Just be careful that it's a heavier medicine cup and that your isomalt isn't too hot or you'll melt a hole in the bottom. I've had the most success with the medicine cup. Small amounts, easy to control, and I can pour small gems. I just keep a ramekin with the bulk of my isomalt in it so I can keep it heated. There's a lot of pouring involved but I really think pouring it from the ramekin into the medicine cup eliminates most of my bubbles so it's worth it.
Has anyone tried using the sticks in the glue gun.
Isomal sticks in a glue gun??!! never heard of it...how do they work? just like a glue stick? does the sugar comes out clear though?
As far as I know yes. It comes out clear and it's just like a glue stick. However, I haven't tried it so I would think you could contact Cake Play which is the company who makes the sticks The other benefit of the sticks supposedly is you can melt them in the microwave. I really want to try them.
I went to the kitchen supply store, Bath and Beyond, and I bought tiny laddles. yup they are adorable!! It came in a three pack I dont know the sizes but I would guess three tablespoon, 2 tablespoon and one table spoon. They are perfect for laddling into those tiny molds. Stainless steel. long handled. so they dont heat up near where you hold them. 
invest in them.
Has anyone tried using the sticks in the glue gun.
Isomal sticks in a glue gun??!! never heard of it...how do they work? just like a glue stick? does the sugar comes out clear though?
As far as I know yes. It comes out clear and it's just like a glue stick. However, I haven't tried it so I would think you could contact Cake Play which is the company who makes the sticks
The other benefit of the sticks supposedly is you can melt them in the microwave. I really want to try them.
I got the Cake Play pre-cooked isomalt sticks at the 2010 ICES. Haven't used them yet. I called Cake Play and asked if they could be used in a glue gun and they said "NO!". They are simply shaped like a glue stick for convenience of use ( for instance you can break off a small portion). They are designed to be melted in the microwave instead of the usual way of cooking isomalt. Check it out at cakeplay . com
They come in clear, and 3 other colors.
Make a small pick like a fat toothpick) out of silicone plastic. Use it to dip into the melted and place in your small gem molds.
That's a good idea. One of the molds I haven't used yet has tiny, tiny jewels. I can cut up one of my unused silicone thrift store pans and make some "fat toothpicks".
April, thank you so much. I asked at my cake supply and apparently they are misinformed. I'm so glad you checked with the source. I assumed they was right because I have seen people on FN Challenge with the sugar glue guns but I guess that is a different product. Thanks again for the info.
I purchased two silicon "boats" for pouring sugar.. they were featured in the presentation by Chef Nicholas Lodge for Aster Imports. I ordered them after the demo.
Here's a link to another CC thread on isomalt jewels:
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=666954&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0
They suggest silicone mini muffin cups to pour, and lollipop sticks or toothpicks fo the small gems. It's a good thread.
They suggest silicone mini muffin cups to pour, and lollipop sticks or toothpicks fo the small gems. It's a good thread.
If you use a silicone type toothpick you won't waste any isomalt because you can remove the hardened isomalt off the pick and reheat. You may not be able to do that to a paper lollipopstick or a wooden toothpick.
They suggest silicone mini muffin cups to pour, and lollipop sticks or toothpicks fo the small gems. It's a good thread.
If you use a silicone type toothpick you won't waste any because you can remove the hardened off the pick and reheat. You may not be able to do that to a paper lollipopstick or a wooden toothpick.
Thanks, sewsweet! You've saved me some of my expensive pre-cooked isomalt that I haven't used yet.
Isomalt jewels, gelatin bows, topsy turvy cakes, Kerry Vincent wedding cakes, modeling chocolate, fondant figures, piping figures--there are SO many techniques and ideas that I want to do NOW, but being a hobby baker it's going to take some time to get to everything.
If you use a silicone type toothpick you won't waste any because you can remove the hardened off the pick and reheat. You may not be able to do that to a paper lollipopstick or a wooden toothpick.
You are exactly right, I had no luck removing the hardened off a wooden toothpick so it is wasted, and after doing a few gems it really starts to build up on the pick.
Great idea re making a silicone toothpick sewsweet, thank you for the tip...I was trying to figure out something other than toothpicks...Something that small is def needed for the tiny gems as they take barely a drop of isomalt.
Thanks again, great idea!
If you use a silicone type toothpick you won't waste any because you can remove the hardened off the pick and reheat. You may not be able to do that to a paper lollipopstick or a wooden toothpick.
Wow, you learn something new everyday. I've never heard of silicone toothpicks! where do you find them?
Another option is a silicon piping bag along with some gloves to protect your hands.
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