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[Jim D.]

I intend to purchase a couple of magnetic molds for chocolates. Most standard places (J.B. Prince, Bakedeco, e.g.) have them for around $47, but I note that Tomric's are $67. Is there some significant difference I should be aware of? Perhaps metal vs. plastic base? It appears that most produce chocolates that are approx. 1/2" tall. Is that a correct assumption? (I ask because I have had trouble with buying regular molds that vary too much in size--not all sites provide the weight of chocolate the cavity holds (J.B. Prince does not) and the dimensions of the cavity have limited usefulness for judging how large the praline will be).

Thanks for any help.

[RWood]

Most of the molds are about 1/2" tall. Chocolat Chocolat in Montreal has a lot of molds, but with the exchange rate, the prices vary. They do provide the dimensions of the molds, which is helpful. I've bought most of mine from BakeDeco. They seem to have the best prices. Tomric and Chef Rubber seem to be the most expensive. There's no difference that I've seen in them. I only have one that has a metal back, and I got it from someone online. No difference in metal or plastic in how they come out. In my experience, most of the chocolates I've made weigh about 1/2 oz, give or take.

[Jim D.]

Most of the molds are about 1/2" tall. Chocolat Chocolat in Montreal has a lot of molds, but with the exchange rate, the prices vary. They do provide the dimensions of the molds, which is helpful. I've bought most of mine from BakeDeco. They seem to have the best prices. Tomric and Chef Rubber seem to be the most expensive. There's no difference that I've seen in them. I only have one that has a metal back, and I got it from someone online. No difference in metal or plastic in how they come out. In my experience, most of the chocolates I've made weigh about 1/2 oz, give or take.

Thanks very much for replying. It is exactly the information I needed.