moneu

would anybody know which company is a reputable gourmet food purveyor? i am looking for things like truffle oil, dried morels and porcini, unusual spices and condiments. i need one or two that are willing to ship to asia. i have found so many but im wary of using them because i cant find any consumer reviews. i was hoping some of you may have certain companies you deal with. thanks for your help....

Thanks for your in-depth answer. I will try that process out later on, when I have the time. The mold I need to produce need not be realistic. I am actually copying a client's logo, we copied it from their concrete bas-relief. The bottom is square and flat, the top has the flower design(hibiscus-like with many thin petals). The pastry chef I work with recommended using silicone vs the plastic because the details would come out better. Now I'm trying to figure out if it is worth the trouble. I have somebody who has carved the logo in hard bar soap/clay (that was th requirement of the custom-made mold maker). Thanks for your help!

I hope somebody is still reading this thread. I have never tried making silicone molds before and I was wondering if someone could help me. I have to make a small mold (about an inch and half square) of a flower. I will use it as a chocolate mold. What is the best way to go about this? It is alittle detailed and I read that platinum based silicone is a not as soft, will this be problem. I have contacted Dow but I am not sure which chemicals I need. Any help would be greatly appreciated.