On 7 Dec 2004 09:06:40 -0800, "Michael" >
wrote:

>Has anyone done anything fun with marzipan? I'm thinking
>I would like to make a few things with it, like the tiny
>molded fruits. I've searched a bit online but haven't
>found a wealth of information on it. And some things,
>I'm just plain ignorant on. Like for example, when they
>sell molds for marzipan, are they flat on one side so
>that you don't really get a true shape, or do the molds
>have two sides that close like a book to give you a
>complete shape.
>
>I would like to buy a couple cheap molds and experiment.
>Any secrets, suggestions, or hints would be appreciated.
>
>For Christmas I bake up about 10 or 12 different types
>of cookies, bars, and candies, and box them up and give
>them away as presents. I'm targeting the marzipan to
>lend color and variety to the mix.
>
>Thank you, Michael

Some good information here

http://www.odense.com/index.cfm
http://www.candylandcrafts.com/Catalog/index.htm

There are some two sided molds, but they might need more marzipan that
you wish, to put in one figure
Pan Ohco

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