I've been doing cakes for years and for my 9 year old's birthday this past weekend I decided to try my hand at an edible arrangement because my budget won't allow me to buy one right now.
Overall it come out well but there are a few quirks I'd like to get resolved. I did an all-starwberry bouquet. Does anyone know what I can use or dip the strawberries in to keep them from dripping juice when refrigerated?
Also, I used Wiltons melting chips which did not get as smooth as I hoped. Is there a better product out there or should I be melting the choc longer?
Any help ois greatly appreciated.
rhopar33,
I find when I do strawberries they have to be at room temperature. When strawberries are cold there will always be issues with dripping. I usually don't dip until the day I use them. I use the dipping chocolate from AC Moore's. I do mine in the microwave on defrost. I melt for 1 min and 30 sec's stir and another 1 min and 30 sec's. I let it sit covered with a paper towel for a few minutes and it usually keeps melting a bit more. Good luck! 
Don't hull your strawberries. Push the skewer through the green part, but do not pierce the opposite side. I make fruit arrangements and fruit kabobs for my kids all the time and have never had a problem with the fruit weeping.
I forgot to add that if you are using Wilton chocolate you will need to add vegetable oil for the right consistency. I prefer Ghirardelli chocolate bars. They melt to the perfect consistency for fondues and dipping...no oil needed.
I use the Ghirardelli dipping bars, too. They sell them at Sam's. Dip them the day of and don't refrigerate.
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