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You can get FDA compliant paper from US Box. You probably need to use it. Mark

You might have to get their catalog p29. It cost $5 I think, it is in it. Mark

The cheapest one I have seen is from Bridge Kitchenware in NYC for $1200 (single cutter). Bridge Kitchenware

The only vibrating table I have ever seen on Chef Rubber costs $130.

Even easier than that (from a previous thread). Get a dental vibrator from ebay (new w/shipping approx $55). Go to Lowes & get a pvc toilet adaptor with `4.5 inch inner diameter & glue it to bottom of a small lunch tray. It is removable for cleaning and variable speed. Total cost is about $60. Will look like one on ebay being sold for $170. Candy mold shaker Mark

You might try asking the churchs in your area. If you find one that will let you use it, the cost might be more than reasonable. I am using one now that views me as an outreach for approx 20 hrs a week and the fee extremely low.

Kerry Madison is great. I went to the UW & lived there for about 25 years. It is especially beautiful during the summer months. I went into Penzey's several years ago during our annual summer visit to a friend who has a house on Lake Mendota. I can sit & look at the lake for hours. The city always bring back good memories. The university is what makes the city. There is an awful lot happening for a city of that size. Mark

Kerry Thank you for posting the demo. It answered a lot of questions & will save a lot of basic trial and error. It makes me wish the class on panning was being offered this year (esp if it was in Madison again). I'm going to watch out for it. Mark

You always hear people say that you use marble slabs for pastry & chocolate. Can you use granite in its place? Does it exhibit the same characteristics? If not what is the difference Mark

Kerry You also refer to adding polish, what exactly is this? Where do you get it & also aliquot of the shellac? I assume both of these substances are edible? I just got a panner & hope to have time this next week to try it. Mark

Kerry I have a Chocovision X tempering machine, the chocolate tends to thicken over several hours. According to your post, you said this is a function of the surface area? I have used other machines that have a large surface area like the mol d'art and this was never a problem. Mark

I have used a passion fruit puree instead of fresh juice; I substitute 1/2 cup puree for 1 cup juice. It also depends on how intense you want the flavor. This substitution gives a good flavor but not too overpowering. Mark

Kerry You said "This size pan should be revolving about 25-30 RPM, faster throws it around and chips off the coating. Essentially you are heating the chocolate to 95 to 100 F, drizzling it over the cold product a bit at a time" How come you use chcolate at this temp & not chocolate that is tempered? Mark

Kerry I live in Battle Creek, Southern Mich. Let me figure out what we have going this summer & talk to my wife. I would like to take you up on the offer. Mark www.roseconfections.com

I live in Michigan now, but I went to school at the U of Wisc. I plan to use the panning device in a 6 qt Kitchenaid. Is the problem that you can't tighten the pan down enough? I found the site last night. The classes are a bit expensive. Did you find them a value for the cost? Did you get your $$ worth?

Madison is a great especially in the summer. I lived there for 25 years. What is the PMCA/NCA & who offered the class? Can you give me more info on it? I am really interested in it. The unit is the same one I plan to buy. I want it for chocolate panning to use with in the chocolate business.

I am looking into getting a candy coating pan. I would like to hear people's experiences with them & any tips you could give me in their usage. Thanks

Why not use an engraving tool & etch your initials on the handles.

I use several different purees in truffles. I add it after I stir in either the cream or butter. I would put it in before an liquors if you use them.

During the hot months you really don't have much choice but to ship overnight. Which makes shipping as expensive (or more than the chocolates). The same kind of packaging materials can be found at Uline. They have commericial ice packs and boxes with liners

A Gift Box Corp has a good selection of boxes, many white options. www.800giftbox.com

I use boxes from www.aspecialtybox.com. They have a nice selection & you can purchase them in small quantities. A good company to work with.