Chocolate Making Projects
We have a huge selection of free projects and instructions for chocolate and candy makers. This index of chocolate projects for all occasions contains links to all our currently available free projects by subject. Check back often as we add new projects regularly.
The chocolate molding projects listed here provide instruction and illustrations for those wishing to learn new chocolate making techniques or who just want to learn the basics of working with chocolate molds. Note that most of these projects have been made with milk chocolate because it photographs better, please feel free to use any color chocolate you desire.
PROJECT CLUB MEMBERS - Please note that the Onestop Project Club has been moved to the Chocomolds Members Area. A previous or current purchase from either site qualifies you for free membership.
Chocolate Making Online Courses
- Basic Chocolate Craft - This free mini course is a sample excerpted from our Basics of Chocolate Molding online course. Teaches the basic technique for simple chocolate molding. Includes video segments.
- Basics Of Chocolate Molding - A ten lesson course which covers all basic chocolate molding techniques. Includes video segments which illustrate difficult points. This course no longer has a 10.00 tuition, and is free with site membership.
Chocolate Making Live Classes
- Live Classes - Live, hands on classes in our Williston Park location (these have a nominal fee). Our live classes include the materials and you get to take home and keep the molds as well.
Chocolate Making Project Instructions
- General (all occasion) Chocolate Projects
- Easter Projects
- Mother's Day Projects
- Father's Day Projects
- Wedding / Bridal Projects
- Halloween Projects
- Thanksgiving Projects
- Christmas Projects
- Saint Patrick's Day Projects
- Valentine's Day Projects
- Independence Day Projects
- Judaism Projects
- Dias de Los Muertos Projects
- General Chocolate Making Instructions
Free General (All Occasion) Chocolate Making Projects
Filled
Chocolates Party Platter
This massive article shows a simple technique for making gourmet inspired filled chocolates, using chocolate appliques to make quick two color chocolates, plus a technique for making inexpensive platters. Five page article with illustrated step by step instructions.
This intermediate / advanced project shows techniques for multi color mold painting with hollow molding. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Fruit
Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
This project shows two techniques for making these fun, filled chocolates. Illustrated step by step instructions.
This project is geared towards showing organizations how to make these great chocolates for fund raising events. This is ultra simple and even beginners can get great results. Illustrated step by step instructions along with decorating and packaging suggestions.
This project is geared towards showing organizations how to make these great chocolates for fund raising events. This is ultra simple and even beginners can get great results. Illustrated step by step instructions along with packaging suggestions.
Awareness
Ribbon Cookie Embeds
This project is geared towards showing organizations how to make these great chocolates for fund raising events. Illustrated step by step instructions along with packaging suggestions.
This taste treat is actually made with chocolate and potato chips. Illustrated step by step instructions.
This fun project can be made in three versions. Makes a great party centerpiece. Heavily Illustrated step by step instructions.
Fast, fun, and simple. This project shows how to dip dried fruit for a unique taste treat. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Chocolate
Marshmallow Lollipops
This super simple project tastes great and requires minimal equipment. Illustrated step by step instructions.
This simple project makes great tasting chocolate covered cookie dough balls. Project demonstrates dipping and topping. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Although not an actual chocolate project, these simple instructions show how to use chocolate and candy molds to make decorative ice cubes for your parties. Illustrated step by step instructions.
This fast and easy method lets you use your leftover chocolate to make a delicious ice cream topping similar to hot fudge. Illustrated step by step instructions.
This extremely simple technique will let you create beautiful custom cakes even if you lack skill with a decorating bag. Illustrated step by step instructions.
This super simple project tastes great and requires minimal equipment. Illustrated step by step instructions.
This simple project tastes great and requires minimal equipment. Illustrated step by step instructions.
This simple project shows how to make flavored chocolate coffee stirrers. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Peanut
Butter & Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Combines the taste of peanut butter cups with chocolate covered pretzels. Illustrated with step by step instructions.
This simple project demonstrates an easy way to make great tasting mint patties. Illustrated step by step instructions.
This project demonstrates two piece solid molding. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Teddy
Bear Pour Box Chocolate Project
This fun project is great for filling with treats for that special someone in your life. Project demonstrates two layer chocolate mold painting techniques. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Toasted
Coconut Haystacks Project
This project is very simple and requires no molds or special equipment. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Chocolate
Dipped Cookies Technique
This project shows how to dip cookies in chocolate for decorating with transfer sheets.
Toffee
Crunch Chocolates Project
This project shows how to make delicious toffee chocolates in molds or patties. Unlike traditional toffee bars - they are easy on dental work. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Member Area Projects
The following projects are available to site members. Click Here to find out how to get a free membership.
Coco
Head Lolly Chocolate Project
This fun project makes chocolate covered marshmallow lollys with character. Project uses several techniques and includes tips for giving each its own personality. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Giant
Cupcake Cookie Jar
This large, yet simple project shows how to make an edible cookie jar shaped like a giant cupcake. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Luster
Dust Chocolates Project
This fun project shows several techniques for making modern art style chocolates with luster dusts. Illustrated step by step instructions.
People
Bonz Project
This fun project shows how to use a cookie cutter to make these fun chocolates. Great for fund raisers at animal shelters and other animal related organizations. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Daisy
Cookie Embed Project
This fun project shows how to use two molds to create cookie embeds for any theme. Illustrated step by step instructions.
3 Chocolate Pizza Project
This fun project uses cookie dough, ganache, and chocolates to make a super chocolaty pizza. Illustrated step by step instructions.
3D
Apple Chocolate Project
This intermediate project is great for teacher gifts. Project demonstrates chocolate mold painting techniques, hollow molding, and thin piece solid molding. Illustrated step by step instructions.
3D
Statue Of Liberty Chocolate Project
This intermediate project is great for gifts, centerpieces, or cake toppers. Project demonstrates chocolate mold painting techniques and hollow molding. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Chocolate
Covered Cherries
Challenging but delicious, this project shows how to make your own chocolate covered cherries in any suitably sized mold. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Chocolate
House Scene
This project shows the basics of chocolate house making and breaks this huge project into smaller simple tasks. A massive 4 page article heavily illustrated with step by step instructions.
Chocolate Bird Nest Project
This project is very fast and easy. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Liqueur
Filled Chocolate Bottles
This challenging project makes great cordials. Project demonstrates hollow molding and liquid filling. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Sunflower
Lolly With Cookie Embed
This fun and simple project combines cookie embedding with a lollipop. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Smores
Chocolate Pizza
This project combines cereal, marshmallows, and chocolate to make a unique version of this summertime favorite. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Party
Favor Chocolate Bars
This simple project shows how to make chocolate bars with custom wrappers. Illustrated step by step instructions.
White
Ganache Cone
This advanced project uses chocolate and white ganache to make treats that look like ice cream cones. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Peanut
Butter Cups
This project shows how to make your own peanut butter cups. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Cookie Embed Shower Favor
An easy and fun baby shower favor. Project demonstrates simple mold painting and packaging techniques. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Look for more fun chocolate making projects and ideas coming soon.
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Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common chocolate making practices as of the time of this writing - November 2010. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.
Author: Bob Sherman
Publisher: Bobby's Craft Boutique Inc.
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