BrianKosterChocolates

Thanks. I also got a reply back from Hans Brunner today, saying: I'd still like to know if others have experience with these molds and their thoughts.

I found some holographic chocolate molds from Hans Brunner. I contacted the company in December about additional information regarding them and have not heard back. (I resent the request an hour ago). Does anyone have experience with these (or similar) molds? I want to know the cleaning situation, limitations, and life expectancy of the technology. Cocoa butter use is one concern. I found years ago that the holographic concept was emerging, but the problem was the fragility of the holographic structure. I'd love to purchase them if I knew more. I was going to buy only one because the price (currently at 200 euros) was a deterrent in getting multiples, plus shipping. If there's another thread about this, I could not find it.

For reference, I am in the cusp of starting my own business and in the process of figuring out what I need before going to a lender (if I need to). I also have a full time job and make chocolates a couple days per month (as a side gig). One thing I've been implementing in my business strategy is incorporating a postmortem into my ventures. What that entails is giving myself a timeline, then I reflect on what happened, writing it down, then continue with revisions (if any) or discontinue. So far, I am making chocolates in my apartment while testing these business ideas. Chocolates go out mostly to friends, but I've gotten to the point of needing to make a tough decision (buy more molds, spend more time making chocos, or increase flavors given) because of an increase of people willing to buy my chocolates. And yes I'm scared of asking a lender for a large sum of money on a business plan with an unknown outcome. (It feels wrong to ask local chocolatiers their revenues, how much they pay for rent, and other business practices.)