Hi,

Please help!  I need to make modelling chocolate look like patent leather.  I have tried vodka as this was suggested by lots of people, but it just dried it out and didn't look shiny at all - what am I doing wrong?!

Is there a sneaky secret as to when/how much you put on etc?

Any help advice very much appreciated!

Thank you!

a small amount of flavourless cooking oil might work better, I tend to use shellac based 'edible varnish' for a good shine but a little oil is good in a pinch :-)

For a shiny look, try brushing on pearl dust (heavier shine) or white sparkle (lighter shine) with a blush brush while the modelling chocolate is still dry.

If you roll it out on saran wrap or acetate it's will have that shine.

Confectioner's Glaze works like a dream for shine.

Hi !

I have been making and selling modeling chocolate since 1991

TO MAKE MODELING CHOCOLATE SHINY:

after you roll out the modeling chocolate warm it to bring out the oils.  The oil or cocoa butter is what will make it shine - you can use the bottom of your palm and make a circular motion to "rub" the chocolate sheet before cutting or shaping.  If you are making figures, begin with a simple shape that is warm on the outside as well.

Modeling chocolate can be made to shine so that it will blend in with tempered chocolate pieces in a sculpture -

Good luck

Peggy Alter

Thank you all for your advice!  Shall definitely be giving these tricks and tips a go!