I've been trying out new things so I've had to ask alot of questions lately. Everyone has been so helpful, I thought I would ask another one. Has anyone made a loop bow from candy melts? If so, did it work well? Is it easy or hard to do? I've made one from fondant, but on this cake I'm going to do I wanted a chocolate candy bow. If anyone has tried this I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks.
I searched but I could not find what I wanted. Luckily I printed it and found it in my cake folder....this might help.....I don't know who the original author is but I'm sure they will be happy to help...
"I have always used this...it is 1 pk of Candy Melts (14 oz.) and 1/3 c of white corn syrup. Heat them together until melted and smooth. Do not over stir because the oils from the candy melts will separate...pour it on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Let it stand, about overnight. This would really feel hard the next fay , so before you work on it, heat it in a microwave for aout 10 seconds. already sliced, just to soften it. That way it is very easy to handle....you can make anything out of them....just like fondant....flowers....bows...etc..."
So that's what I copied....word for word...I'm not quite sure what "already sliced" means.....maybe cut it up before you warm it? But...make sure you don't put your cookie sheet or anything metal in the microwave! Good luck!
I've never done it, but I've seen it done. The way I saw was they used that flexable plastic sheets (sorry I can't remember what they are called 
) and cut them in strips. then cover the plastic with chocolate and let sit just for a cupple minitues so soft-set and then bend the plastic chocolate side in and clamp the edges together. Set them up on the edges and refridgerate until firm. then you can peal off the plastic. I hope this makes sense.
What you described is Candy Clay. You make it one day, spread it onto plastic wrap, let sit overnight and use the next day.
what you do is slice of an amount you think you need, warm it up in the microwave, a few seconds at a time and use.
I would suggest using some chocolate fondant if you can find it, they sell the packages of fondant at Michael's.
Or you can get what we call chocolate leather from beryls.com.
It's already made, just warm it slightly and use. She has it in white and chocolate!
Thanks for the help...I thought of chocolate fondant, but to tell you the truth I'm not a big fan of fondant at all. I thought it would be nice if they could eat the bow and I'm not sure about the chocolate kind, but I think fondant tastes nasty. I've heard good things about the satin ice though, I think I'll give that a shot soon. I'm going to try the melts and I'll let you guys know how it goes. Thanks again
Candy clay and the chocolate fondant basically taste the same..like tootsie rolls!
Those flexible sheets are called acetate. You can use those plastic report covers can usaully get 5 in a pack for a couple dollars you just have to figure out what to do with the long plastic things that hold the paper in.
waterfallsoygurl
the Cocoa transfers sheets, that's what you're talking about, are used with tempered chcocolate.
You cut your patterns from the transfer sheets, place on clean parchment paper. Spread the tempered chocolate onto the sheet.
Wait till it's dry to the touch but still flexible, Usually by the time you do the second or third one...you pick it up, wipe the edges and press the short end together and place the loop onto another clean parchment paper.
Wait till it dries....then you make a little puddle of tempered chocolate and attach the loops.
When the little puddle is dry transfer the bow to the cake. Add about 20 to 25 dollars more to the cost of the cake.
I couldn't upload the pic with the tempered white chocolate bow here so I put it in the gallery.
THe bow and side pieces where made with tempered chocolate on an acetate transfer sheet.
Candy clay will make a nice bow. I knead the clay with my hands to soften it up.And then proceed to make a bow just like you would if you were using fondant.You can also cover cakes nicely with candy clay.
I like using the impression mats with the candy clay. It doesn't lose it's shape like the fondant does.
Thank you guys so much for all of your help.
ThePastryDiva - How about you just make it for me 
- that bow you did is beautiful. Isn't the tempered chocolate time consuming and hard to do? I think I might go with the chocolate fondant. I don't have alot of time to work on it.
I appreciate everyones help and suggestions.
Hey, PastryDiva! I loved your pic, too. Not only the bow, but also the side pieces!! How on earth did you make those? They are beautiful!!!! I think that I may try to make the Candy clay this week to try to make a bow. Alas, I don't have the transfer sheets, but I am willing to forge ahead anyway! Wish me luck!
Tanya
You can do it..
try parchment paper, candy clay is a better medium to practice with.
Gook luck--you won't need it..you have something better...your determination and CC!
Wow, MrsMissey I don't know if I want to be ANYONE'S hero...a big responsibility...lol.
When all I've done is shared what my 20g's a year education is teaching me..lol
I do it because I believe that knowledge should be freely given with NO price tag!
I will try to do a tutorial on the tempering and send it to you and that way it's on CC for posterity..lol
A lot of us that are into cake decorating are paying the bills and putting food in our children's mouth, I know that's what motivated me.
It's heartwarming to see that amongst some of the time wasters at school there are some VERY dedicated kids!
MrsMissey, thank you for the kind words and allowing me to be part of CC.
Would someone tell me what a candy melt bow is?
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