Chocolate Clay

Decorating By bakerj Updated 2 Jul 2007 , 3:51am by bakerj

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bakerj Posted 1 Jul 2007 , 5:53am
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i have never had a problem with the chocolate but when i did white its dry and cracking.how can i fix this please ?

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cake-angel Posted 1 Jul 2007 , 5:56am
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Generally I find that kneading it brings it back around but you could knead in a little crisco to try to help bring it back.

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melysa Posted 1 Jul 2007 , 6:14am
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i'd heat it in the microwave for about 10 seconds and try to kneed in some shortening also. is it old?

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bakerj Posted 1 Jul 2007 , 4:09pm
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no its fresh..but i will try heating a little and the kneading of crisco..thanks

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melysa Posted 1 Jul 2007 , 11:17pm
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did you by chance drain or separate it from all its oils when making it?

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bakerj Posted 2 Jul 2007 , 3:24am
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no i didn't was i suppose too? i never do with chocolate.

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melysa Posted 2 Jul 2007 , 3:39am
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no- so you did it right. i am not sure why it came out dry. did you end up being able to fix it?

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cakesbykitty Posted 2 Jul 2007 , 3:43am
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my guess is, also, to microwave a little and knead it. good luck icon_smile.gif

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bakerj Posted 2 Jul 2007 , 3:51am
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oh yes i fixed it ok, after many tips here and everything else i tried under the sun it was tossed in the can, i made another batch..lol..my answer to stress..lol...actually i think i didn't get enough corn syrup in..but thanks to all for the tips..

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