{"id":4667,"date":"2023-09-25T16:39:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T16:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/?p=4667"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:42:19","slug":"making-chocolate-forest-decor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/making-chocolate-forest-decor\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Chocolate Forest Decor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color\"><em>Part 1: Create Edible Forest Floor Elements <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">This is the first set of edible forest decor for the Forest Floor desert. We will cover three easy-to-make chocolate forest decor including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/chocolate-twigs\/\">3D chocolate twigs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/chocolate-pine-needles\/\">pine needles<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/small-edible-leaves\/\">small leaves<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. A lovely to embellishment to any dessert for bit of woodsy fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">These chocolate decorations can be made well in advance &#8211; which is what I recommend if you are going to try the Forest Floor recipe, as you will also be making chocolate soil, truffle pinecones, meringue mushrooms, crispy rocks and honey moss cake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">Chocolate Choices <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choc-chopped-530x530-1.webp?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chopped chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-6654 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;width:564px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choc-chopped-530x530-1.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choc-chopped-530x530-1.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choc-chopped-530x530-1.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choc-chopped-530x530-1.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choc-chopped-530x530-1.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choc-chopped-530x530-1.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Choc-chopped-530x530-1.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">The most important part of these chocolate forest decor is the chocolate you use. Any type of chocolate can be used, including white, milk or dark.  And of the dark variety, you have the option of a basic semi-sweet to the a lot less sweet (I would not go past 70% cacao). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><br>The trick will be how to melt the chocolate smoothly (not burning) and your tempering time may need to be adjusted. Dark chocolate takes a bit longer to melt, and white chocolate burns easily. You could use candy melts for these decorations (which skips the need to temper).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ghirardelli-Chocolate-Bittersweet-Baking-Chips\/dp\/B00JVSSHX4\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3ICYL8T4KK1YQ&amp;keywords=ghirardelli+chocolate+chips+60&amp;qid=1695656811&amp;sprefix=ghirardelli+chocolate+chips+60%2Caps%2C154&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ghir-chips-60-530x300l.webp?w=1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ghirardelli chocolate chips 60% cacao\" class=\"wp-image-4709 lazyload\" style=\"width:334px;height:189px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">I used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ghirardelli-Chocolate-Bittersweet-Baking-Chips\/dp\/B00JVSSHX4\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3ICYL8T4KK1YQ&amp;keywords=ghirardelli+chocolate+chips+60&amp;qid=1695656811&amp;sprefix=ghirardelli+chocolate+chips+60%2Caps%2C154&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ghirardelli 60% cacao chocolate chips<\/a> for twigs and pine needles. I like the dark colors and flavor to accompany the blackberry cream in the Forest Floor dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Satin-Ice-ChocoPan-Modeling-Chocolate\/dp\/B07PRLF8V3\/ref=sr_1_4_pp?crid=M3ATK9WZCQID&amp;keywords=modeling%2Bchocolate&amp;qid=1694622556&amp;sprefix=modeling%2Bchocolate%2Caps%2C177&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/model-choc-white-660x450l.webp?w=1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"white modeling chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-4715 lazyload\" style=\"width:279px;height:190px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">For leaf bits, I recommend some good quality modeling chocolate. I used a basic white <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Satin-Ice-ChocoPan-Modeling-Chocolate\/dp\/B07PRLF8V3\/ref=sr_1_4_pp?crid=M3ATK9WZCQID&amp;keywords=modeling%2Bchocolate&amp;qid=1694622556&amp;sprefix=modeling%2Bchocolate%2Caps%2C177&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">modeling chocola<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Satin-Ice-ChocoPan-Modeling-Chocolate\/dp\/B07PRLF8V3\/ref=sr_1_4_pp?crid=M3ATK9WZCQID&amp;keywords=modeling%2Bchocolate&amp;qid=1694622556&amp;sprefix=modeling%2Bchocolate%2Caps%2C177&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1\">te<\/a> then colored it a bit been with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Upgraded-Chocolate-Coloring-Based-Candy\/dp\/B097132S18\/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=7YBX66UKEZO6&amp;keywords=oil%2Bbased%2Bfood%2Bcoloring%2Bfor%2Bchocolate&amp;qid=1694622624&amp;sprefix=oil%2Bbased%2Bfo%2Caps%2C156&amp;sr=8-4-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oil-based colorant<\/a>.  You could also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Satin-Ice-Rolled-Fondant-Chocolate\/dp\/B0017JSDFC\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1BXMPB8AGO1OR&amp;keywords=chocolate%2Bfondant&amp;qid=1694622694&amp;sprefix=chocolate%2Bfondant%2Caps%2C147&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fondant<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bakerpan-Decorating-Flowers-Elegant-Ruffles\/dp\/B0BL7ZPZF4\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1O9Q6G65GL7VT&amp;keywords=gum+paste&amp;qid=1694622823&amp;sprefix=gum+paste%2Caps%2C167&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gum paste<\/a> if you don&#8217;t care about the taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Upgraded-Chocolate-Coloring-Based-Candy\/dp\/B097132S18\/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=7YBX66UKEZO6&amp;keywords=oil%2Bbased%2Bfood%2Bcoloring%2Bfor%2Bchocolate&amp;qid=1694622624&amp;sprefix=oil%2Bbased%2Bfo%2Caps%2C156&amp;sr=8-4-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oil-color-530x530l.webp?w=1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"oil-based food coloring\" class=\"wp-image-4710 lazyload\" style=\"width:315px;height:315px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">Specialty Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Luster-Dust-Set-Colors-Kongton\/dp\/B09Q5TLGVV\/ref=sr_1_6?crid=337XN21TLUI3L&amp;keywords=luster%2Bdust&amp;qid=1694623422&amp;sprefix=luster%2Bdust%2Caps%2C166&amp;sr=8-6&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edible Luster Dust<\/a> <br><\/strong>A sparkly luster dust adds just enough shimmer to showcase texture and details. I find most molded chocolate to look a bit flat without it. I went more &#8220;magical&#8221; themed with gold and silver highlights, but you could also find more natural tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/edible-luster-530x530l.webp?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Luster dust set\" class=\"wp-image-6592 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/edible-luster-530x530l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/edible-luster-530x530l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/edible-luster-530x530l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/edible-luster-530x530l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/edible-luster-530x530l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/edible-luster-530x530l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/edible-luster-530x530l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Decoration-Accessories-Sugar-Crafting-Non-Toxic\/dp\/B01AMDSATM\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3LKGHYPUVU5PW&amp;keywords=edible%2Bdust%2Bbrown&amp;qid=1695657311&amp;sprefix=edible%2Bdust%2Bbrown%2Caps%2C157&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edible Petal Dust <br><\/a><\/strong>A matte dust adds color without shimmer.  Great for undertones or just a more natural look to what you are coloring.  I use a dark brown for adding shadows and dark washes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cocoa-petal-dust-530x530l.webp?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Brown petal dust\" class=\"wp-image-6591 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cocoa-petal-dust-530x530l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cocoa-petal-dust-530x530l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cocoa-petal-dust-530x530l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cocoa-petal-dust-530x530l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cocoa-petal-dust-530x530l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cocoa-petal-dust-530x530l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cocoa-petal-dust-530x530l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Christmas-Silicone-Pinecone-Chocolate-Decorating\/dp\/B0B8VF13QS\/ref=sr_1_13?crid=3MTUR6QZNE8T5&amp;keywords=silicone%2Bmolds%2Bpine%2Bneedle&amp;qid=1694623484&amp;sprefix=silicone%2Bmolds%2Bpine%2Bneedle%2Caps%2C165&amp;sr=8-13&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silicone Pine needle molds<\/a><br><\/strong>Here are a couple molds I used to get small enough clusters of needles. It can take a while to make a handful on small batch at a time. The more molds you buy, the bigger the batches, the less overall time you spend waiting for chocolate to set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"pine needle molds\" class=\"wp-image-6641 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=1024%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=768%2C766&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=1440%2C1437&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=1200%2C1198&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=780%2C778&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=600%2C599&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=550%2C549&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=370%2C369&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=255%2C254&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pine-needle-molds.jpg?w=1495&amp;ssl=1 1495w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KOOTIPS-Silicone-Petal-Veiner-Fondant\/dp\/B01N3U37D4\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1QA22TTTKGR2M&amp;keywords=silicone+leaf+vein+mold&amp;qid=1694623675&amp;sprefix=silicone+leaf+vein+mold%2Caps%2C153&amp;sr=8-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silicone L<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KOOTIPS-Silicone-Petal-Veiner-Fondant\/dp\/B01N3U37D4\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1QA22TTTKGR2M&amp;keywords=silicone+leaf+vein+mold&amp;qid=1694623675&amp;sprefix=silicone+leaf+vein+mold%2Caps%2C153&amp;sr=8-5\">eaf mold<br><\/a><\/strong>This is a 3D press mol for making rose (and other flower) leaves. Usually you use fondant or gum paste, but modeling chocolate holds up just fine (but does not &#8220;dry&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=300%2C289&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"silicone leaf texture molds\" class=\"wp-image-6640 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=300%2C289&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=1024%2C987&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=768%2C740&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=1200%2C1156&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=780%2C752&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=600%2C578&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=550%2C530&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=370%2C356&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=255%2C246&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?w=1233&amp;ssl=1 1233w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/289;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">Tempering Chocolate &#8211; Microwave Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">If you have a favorite way of tempering chocolate, please by all means, you do you. For those looking for a fairly simple way to quickly get to it, here&#8217;s my go-to method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> A ceramic or glass that is microwave safe, heat safe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Chocolate: chips or chopped up. I batch about half a package at a time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Strong spatula: rubber or firm silicone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Digital Food Thermometer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">1. <strong>HEAT<\/strong>: Place 2\/3rds of the chocolate (chips or chopped pieces) into microwave safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir the chocolate to with spatula in a folding motion so that chips on top move toward the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-1-BowlChips-530x530l.webp?w=1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Temper 1 -Chocolate chips in bowl\" class=\"wp-image-4697 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">2. <strong>MELT<\/strong>: Microwave again at 50% power for 1 minute. Then check the level of melting, stirring well. Temperature should be between 100-110\u00b0F. If necessary, reheat for 30-second intervals  (dark choc at full power, milk\/white at 50%) with vigorous stirring each time until chocolate looks well melted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"4698\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-2-BowlSemiMelt-265x530l.webp?w=1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Semi Melted Chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-4698 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Semi Melted<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"4699\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-3-BowlFullMelt-265x530l.webp?w=1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fully Melted Chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-4699 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Fully Melted<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">3. <strong>ADD<\/strong>: Mix in half the remaining un-melted chocolate and stir vigorously until all chips are melted. Repeat the process with the last bit of un-melted chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-4-BowlMoreChips-530x530l.webp?w=1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4700 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">4.<strong>COOL<\/strong>: Once chocolate is smooth, check the temperature. You are looking for about 90 degrees.  If it is still very warm, you can also transfer to a cool bowl.  The chocolate is tempered when it is  thick (yet still liquid), shiny, and does not feel hot to touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-5-Bowl-Temp2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6650 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;aspect-ratio:0.7500154197249121;width:540px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-5-Bowl-Temp2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-5-Bowl-Temp2-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-5-Bowl-Temp2-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-5-Bowl-Temp2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-5-Bowl-Temp2-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-5-Bowl-Temp2-scaled.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Temp-Choc-5-Bowl-Temp2-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><br>You are now ready to use the tempered chocolate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/chocolate-twigs\/\">NEXT: 3D Chocolate Twigs<br><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part 1: Create Edible Forest Floor Elements This is the first set of edible forest decor for the Forest Floor desert. 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