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Oh duh, I found all the info I needed at dryice.com. Who would have guessed. Have a good day-

My shipper said "no problem with dry ice". Shipping 2nd day is $100.00, 3rd day is 65.00, i'm trying to save my customer some money, I can get dry ice for .99lb. I just don't know how much i need.

Hello, hope everyone is doing well. I need some help with a shipping estimate. I am shipping chocolate. My box is 1" foam lined 24x18x11, about 18lbs, temps are in the 90's. My question is, How much dry ice should I need for 3 day shipping? I've never used dry ice before, any packing tips would be extremely helpful. Thank you-

You could substitute liquor for the cream.

Would you post some pictures of your molds? ← Soryy, I'm caught up in the holiday mix. I would love to show off some molds. Give me a little more time to get some pics. BTW, Outstanding photos on this thread!

Sorry, i tried to edit and space the pricing but couldn't.

I love kroese-exclusief's selection and it does sound like you got a deal. For future reference the cheapest source I've found for ballotins in the States is through Innovative Packaging Group.They do not make the boxes, but rep the manufacturer. Their number is 1-800-421-9309. You will need a tax i.d. They are wholesale only. Ask for any and all confectionary and chocolate catalogs to be sent to you. I remember in a post long ago someone mentioned how much they loved Woodhouses packaging, One of my catalogs is the company that's does their boxes. Eleven colors of ballotins and a sample of prices as follows. 2pc box....for 50, .29ea...for 200, .22ea. For 1000, .20ea 4pc .45 .34 .31 1/4lb .83 .62 .57 1/2 1.16 .87 .80 1lb 1.43 1.07 .98 custom printed cups, pads, ribbon, stickers, all the bells and whistles, great prices.

Beautiful work! Other than chocolate, antique molds are my obsession. I think many get warped over the years from improper use and storage. I have some that look like someone has tried to clean with butter knife. I found some itty-bitty vise clamps at a flea market that work well to "bring together" the seams on slightly warped molds.

Trish, out of curiosity, how old are your machines?

Well, I could post a rant a mile long about the Chocovision RevX. But Chocvision is in possession of my machine, In fact it has been sent back and forth to the company six times since July. If I stand any chance of ever seeing my machine by December 25th, I should probably watch what I say. Let us know how you like the Mold 'd art.

Kerry, we have a frog mold that we stand up onto a flat 4 leaf clover (the closest I could find that looked like a lilypad) and finish off with a gumpaste waterlily. We sell them as "taking the leap" wedding shower favors. I think I've seen "feet" for those frogs as well, but don't recall where.

Something that hit me by suprise, you may or may not have considered. But worth mentioning is many larger upscale retail outlets pay "seasonally". The idea being products are to be paid for by the consumer first, then they pay you. Say you have a large order that will pay for itself in 90 days, yet most of your supplies will come with terms of net 12-30. Twelve days being the most common for food items. Can you carry yourself through these times and to what extent. The best of luck to you...dreams do come true.

I don't know if this would work for you WTGirl. But www.kroese-exclusief.com/ certainly has boxes to drool over! If anyone has ordered from them please let me know. It is a German Co. and I understand they only accept international bank issued money orders "SWIFT", but was wondering how much time and expense was involved with internationl shipping.

You may be sorry you asked. I don't have help, except a few high school kids. I strongly suspect they have all failed home economics. Starting two weeks past I've done: 2,000 corporate champagne favors (hand labeled) 9 15" champagne bottles 125 wedding favors 450 hand decorated sm.bunnies 3 decorated 21" bunnies 12 big panoramic eggs Countless small custom orders The usual case goods The next two weeks include three more weddings: 650 favors More small orders And desperately catching up on case goods. I know it's wrong to complain about being busy. But, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ALREADY! I'm going to spend Easter in a coma-like state, daydreaming of roasted rabbit, drop kicking yellow fuzzy ducks, and violently shaking customers that want to know why it's all that hard to keep "their" truffle in stock. Whew, sorry, I feel better already. Have a Happy Holiday everyone. Guess I'll go make truffles.

Life of the Party mold#AO-50, I bought a few of these and thought they were too big for any use at the shop. But for my kids, I'm going to mold some up and put syrup in them to place on top of their waffles.You might want to search ebay for liquor cup mold. good luck.