Well, I finished the cake I was working on and it's all chocolate clay. It came out ok seeing as it's the first time working with chocolate clay like this. I had fun I think I may like it better than fondant. I still have a lot of learning to do but the customer was very happy so that made my day. Thanks for the advice! 
Well, I got all the advice from here so I'm pretty green at this but from my understanding chocolate clay is a chocolate that you can manipulate to either do modeling or even cover cakes.
I got the recipe from katy625 in one of her posts I think it was 10 oz of chocolate to 1/3 cup of light karo syrup. I hope that's right. If I can figure out how to post the topic I will.
Well, I got all the advice from here so I'm pretty green at this but from my understanding chocolate clay is a chocolate that you can manipulate to either do modeling or even cover cakes.
I got the recipe from katy625 in one of her posts I think it was 10 oz of chocolate to 1/3 cup of light karo syrup. I hope that's right. If I can figure out how to post the topic I will.
If I may...Here is the PERFECT website for this that i used.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Candy/ChocolateRoses.htm
I think Im gonna try a pink and white cake tonight and cover in luster dust!!! Steady2Hands sent me this pic!!!!! Now i have to make something like it. Luster dust works GREAT on chocolate!
(this cake was made with fondant but Im going to use chocolate) Make sure to scroll all the way until you see the pic
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=displayimage&meta=favpics&cat=0&pos=-154413
katy625 - I agree that cake is beautiful - make sure you post your pictures I would love to see it in chocolate.
patton78 - the rose's are clay also - I did not taste the cake myself but my DH loved it!
Thanks everyone for the help & wonderful comments - I just love this site!!!
Hey everyone! I was just wondering if the corn syrup changes the flavor of the chocolate? It sounds delicious, and the results are beautiful, but I'm curious about the taste? Thanks!
I tasted it and it tasted the same to me - my DH thought so too!
YAAA! I'm so glad to hear that it tastes the same!
I was afraid that it might be too good to be true! I can't wait to try this!
Have fun - I loved it. Hopefully, customers will love it too and won't pick it off like fondant.
Your cake is gorgeous! I am going to try it. How large were your cakes?? There is a nifty little book by Sandy Hargrave called White Chocolte draping. I see she has another on groom's cakes now too. Go to www.sandyhargrave.com. She owns Classic Cakes of Aspen.
Great job! It is beautiful! I am just dying to use this myself! So far I haven't needed a cake and I have to use fondant on the next one as it is for a class I am taking. Soon I will use it though!
I used a 9" or 10"I can't remember now and and 8". Thanks for the link fearlessbaker I'm going to have to look into that book!!
Thanks again for all your great comments!
Although I have not used candy melts I have heard that they work just fine. It was a lot easier than I expected it to be - If I can do it any one can. I had my three small children running around asking for everything in the book and I didn't even get frazzeled (sp) that's a first! Give it a try and post pictures I love looking at them all!
Aubrazacmom, Thanks for the info. I have used it for decorations and never had to store any of it. Can this be stored? Thanks
Can white chocolate (chips) be used to do this? I have used the regular chocolate clay and just love it, but I wanted to know if white chocolate would work the same.
I have stored the clay (in the fridge) for a couple of weeks and gone to use with no problems. It always stays the same, one just has to knead it to get it at the right consistency. [/img]
msg1474 - yes white chocolate chips can be used that is what I used in my photo I just used candy color to make it pink.
fearlessbaker - yes it can be stored I think it is 2wks in an airtight container at room temp. Earlier in this thread I think katy625 posted a link and that is where I got all my info. Also show's you how to make the roses which I loved.
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