{"id":4747,"date":"2023-10-04T18:57:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T18:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/?p=4747"},"modified":"2026-04-17T18:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T18:11:33","slug":"small-edible-leaves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/small-edible-leaves\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Small Edible Leaves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><em>Part 1d of Edible Forest Elements for the Forest Floor Dessert<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Delicate little huckleberry-sized edible leaves provide specs of color to offset all the chocolate brown of the Forest Floor dessert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">You can make varying sizes and colors. Even break them up to look more like leaf bits strewn about a natural landscape. For the purpose of my dessert, I kept them itty bitty and light green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ForestFloor-530x530l.webp?resize=530%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Forest Floor Dessert\" class=\"wp-image-6584 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ForestFloor-530x530l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ForestFloor-530x530l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ForestFloor-530x530l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ForestFloor-530x530l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ForestFloor-530x530l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ForestFloor-530x530l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ForestFloor-530x530l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/530;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>You will need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Satin-Ice-ChocoPan-Modeling-Chocolate\/dp\/B07PRLF8V3\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3GLK6DQXFQC58&amp;keywords=white%2Bmodeling%2Bchocolate&amp;qid=1695833059&amp;sprefix=white%2Bmodeling%2Bchocolate%2Caps%2C160&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Modeling chocolate<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Satin-Ice-Fondant-Vanilla-Ounces\/dp\/B07B9H3KQT\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3T4NRX2ZMFRNR&amp;keywords=white+fondant&amp;qid=1695833123&amp;sprefix=white+fondant%2Caps%2C147&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fondant <\/a>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bakerpan-Decorating-Flowers-Elegant-Ruffles\/dp\/B0BX71PRN2\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2ZD6H8MNC9EQU&amp;keywords=gum+paste&amp;qid=1695833160&amp;sprefix=gum+pas%2Caps%2C153&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">g<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bakerpan-Decorating-Flowers-Elegant-Ruffles\/dp\/B0BX71PRN2\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2ZD6H8MNC9EQU&amp;keywords=gum+paste&amp;qid=1695833160&amp;sprefix=gum+pas%2Caps%2C153&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1\">um paste<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">You can use these bases individually or a blended mix.&nbsp; You want something pliable like play-doh that will then later set up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Modeling chocolate <\/strong>tastes the best, but needs cold to set well. It will soften if gets warm again. If you are working on a hot summer day, would be good to blend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Fondant <\/strong>will dry eventually, but tends to break more easily once dry if it is thin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Gum paste<\/strong> is used often for flowers as it is easy to mold and sets quickly.  However, it tastes the worst. I use it more of an additive to fondant\/modeling chocolate to help them set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Using a white base gives you some flexibility with your coloring.  However, you can get some pre-colored versions and play around as well.<\/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_5?crid=3GLK6DQXFQC58&amp;keywords=white%2Bmodeling%2Bchocolate&amp;qid=1695833059&amp;sprefix=white%2Bmodeling%2Bchocolate%2Caps%2C160&amp;sr=8-5&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:335px;height:228px\" 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\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Upgraded-Chocolate-Coloring-Based-Candy\/dp\/B097132S18\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2MRAWH2OBR5PS&amp;keywords=oil+food+gel&amp;qid=1695833207&amp;sprefix=oil+food+gel%2Caps%2C267&amp;sr=8-5\"><strong>Food Coloring Gel<\/strong> <\/a>(optional).&nbsp;<br>Modeling chocolate can be colored using an oil-based food coloring. I find even blending it with fondant\/gumpaste the oil-base is best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Fondant and gum paste (only) works fine with water-based gel food dye.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><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-base food coloring\" class=\"wp-image-4710 lazyload\" style=\"width:416px;height:416px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PROMEDIX-Nitrile-Gloves-Disposable-Househode\/dp\/B09N6XCCQH\/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=1THZ3H153U2I0&amp;keywords=food%2Bprep%2Bgloves&amp;qid=1695833277&amp;sprefix=food%2Bprep%2Bgloves%2Caps%2C145&amp;sr=8-4-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Prep<\/a><\/strong> Gloves (optional)<br>Recommend if you are going to hand color your base, so you don\u2019t stain your fingers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KOOTIPS-Silicone-Petal-Veiner-Fondant\/dp\/B01N3U37D4\/ref=sr_1_55?crid=3V9TVG0DGHVD0&amp;keywords=silicone+leaf+mold&amp;qid=1695833573&amp;sprefix=silicone+leaf+mol%2Caps%2C190&amp;sr=8-55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Silicone Leaf Vein Mold<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">I use a similar set of leaf molds  for a variety of projects, as they allows varying sizes and shapes. These will simply add vein details to any leaf shape you want.  There are other leaf molds to consider if you want more uniform look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"987\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/leaf-vein-molds.jpg?resize=1024%2C987&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"silicone leaf texture molds\" class=\"wp-image-6640 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/987;aspect-ratio:1.0375083588319924;width:424px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"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=300%2C289&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Clean, Dry Molds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Make sure you have gently washed your silicone mold in warm soapy water and rinsed well. They need to be thoroughly dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-clean-350x350l.webp?resize=530%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"clean leaf molds\" class=\"wp-image-6695 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-clean-350x350l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-clean-350x350l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-clean-350x350l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-clean-350x350l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-clean-350x350l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-clean-350x350l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-clean-350x350l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/530;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">To help make sure everything is very clean and dry, you can use a cotton swab dipping in a little plain vodka to polish out the inside areas. Or just a dry cotton swab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Prep Station<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"355\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/small-leaves-prep-530x355l.webp?resize=530%2C355&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"leaf prep stations\" class=\"wp-image-6696 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/small-leaves-prep-530x355l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/small-leaves-prep-530x355l.webp?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/small-leaves-prep-530x355l.webp?resize=370%2C248&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/small-leaves-prep-530x355l.webp?resize=255%2C171&amp;ssl=1 255w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/355;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Set up a clean, dry area where you can have all your items at hand.&nbsp; I like to work over a silicone mat with paper towel at hand and even a damp towel as things can get sticky.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">With modeling chocolate, your hands will warm it up but it can get too warm quickly. I find dipping my hands in ice water and quickly drying every so often helps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>The Warm Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-raw-350x350l.webp?resize=530%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"piece of white modeling chocolate -unkneaded\" class=\"wp-image-6701 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-raw-350x350l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-raw-350x350l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-raw-350x350l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-raw-350x350l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-raw-350x350l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-raw-350x350l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-raw-350x350l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/530;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Modeling Chocolate an be quite stiff at first. It will become pliable as you warm it up with your hands. I start with small pieces so I an more easily warm it up. Cover it with you hands, and then using twist and fold motion to get thing moving. After a bit, it should become very pliable. If it starts to get almost gooey, just set it down to let it cool a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-kneaded-350x350l.webp?resize=530%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6700 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-kneaded-350x350l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-kneaded-350x350l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-kneaded-350x350l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-kneaded-350x350l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-kneaded-350x350l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-kneaded-350x350l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-kneaded-350x350l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/530;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Some fondants and gum pastes need to be kneaded to warm up as well, however they are usually much softer at first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Once your base is pliable, you can blend (if you want to mix the bases together) or color as desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Mix in Color<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">If you are using a white base, you can add a bit of colorant (you may want to wear some food prep&nbsp; gloves for this part).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorprep-350x350l.webp?resize=530%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"modeling chocolate divot\" class=\"wp-image-6702 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorprep-350x350l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorprep-350x350l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorprep-350x350l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorprep-350x350l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorprep-350x350l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorprep-350x350l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorprep-350x350l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/530;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">With a pliable base, make a thick oval and put a little divot in the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Put a few drops of color and carefully fold the ends to cover the divot. Gently start kneading it together to get the color blended in.&nbsp; Repeat the process if you want more color.<\/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-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" data-id=\"6697\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorfold-350x350l.webp?resize=530%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"folded modeling chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-6697 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorfold-350x350l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorfold-350x350l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorfold-350x350l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorfold-350x350l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorfold-350x350l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorfold-350x350l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-colorfold-350x350l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/530;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Folded in thirds<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" data-id=\"6699\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-semimix-350x350l.webp?resize=530%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"semi-mix modeling chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-6699 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-semimix-350x350l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-semimix-350x350l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-semimix-350x350l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-semimix-350x350l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-semimix-350x350l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-semimix-350x350l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-semimix-350x350l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/530;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Semi mixed<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" data-id=\"6698\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-fullmix-350x350l.webp?resize=530%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fully mixed modeling chocolate - green\" class=\"wp-image-6698 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-fullmix-350x350l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-fullmix-350x350l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-fullmix-350x350l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-fullmix-350x350l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-fullmix-350x350l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-fullmix-350x350l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/white-model-choc-color-fullmix-350x350l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/530;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Fully mixed<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">A separate option is to get pre-colored bases. I like to have a white base, but then get small amounts of intensely colored packets to mix in. Less mess involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Size and Shape<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"6705\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-pea-530x530l.webp?resize=530%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"green modeling chocolate pea size amount\" class=\"wp-image-6705 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-pea-530x530l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-pea-530x530l.webp?resize=300%2C283&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-pea-530x530l.webp?resize=370%2C349&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-pea-530x530l.webp?resize=255%2C241&amp;ssl=1 255w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/500;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Pea-sized amount<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"6709\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6709 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C585&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=550%2C413&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=370%2C278&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-model-choc-shaped-scaled.jpg?resize=255%2C191&amp;ssl=1 255w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1440;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Tear-drop leaf shape<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">For these small leaf bits, pinch out about a petite pea size amount of your base. Roll it into a ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Gently press the ball with your finger to create a disc about 1\/8 inch thick \u2013 that seems thick but you are going to press it more with the mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Pink one end to create a tear drop shape<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Place and Press Mold<\/strong><\/h2>\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\/10\/green-model-choc-onmold-530x500l.webp?w=1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"green modeling chocolate leaf shap on leaf vien mold\" class=\"wp-image-4821 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\">Find a spot in the middle of you leaf mold so a main vein will go through the center of your leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"6717\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-closed-530x500l.webp?resize=530%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"closed leaf mold\" class=\"wp-image-6717 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-closed-530x500l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-closed-530x500l.webp?resize=300%2C283&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-closed-530x500l.webp?resize=370%2C349&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-closed-530x500l.webp?resize=255%2C241&amp;ssl=1 255w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/500;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"6712\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-opened-leaf-530x500l.webp?resize=530%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"model chocolate on leaf mold after press\" class=\"wp-image-6712 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-opened-leaf-530x500l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-opened-leaf-530x500l.webp?resize=300%2C283&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-opened-leaf-530x500l.webp?resize=370%2C349&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-opened-leaf-530x500l.webp?resize=255%2C241&amp;ssl=1 255w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/500;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Place the top part of the mold over and gently press down with a bit of rocking motion from the bottom to the tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Release<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"lift chocolate off mold\" class=\"wp-image-6719 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1440;width:533px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C585&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=550%2C413&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=370%2C278&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-mold-green-leaf-up-spatula-scaled.jpg?resize=255%2C191&amp;ssl=1 255w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Carefully remove you leaf from the bottom mold. You may use a chef tweezer, knife or skewer to lift up an edge to release it fully from the mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-multiple-leaves-350x350l.webp?resize=530%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"multiple leaves on mold\" class=\"wp-image-6714 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-multiple-leaves-350x350l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-multiple-leaves-350x350l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-multiple-leaves-350x350l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-multiple-leaves-350x350l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-multiple-leaves-350x350l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-multiple-leaves-350x350l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/leaf-molds-multiple-leaves-350x350l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/530;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">To speed up the process, with a larger mold (and tiny leaves), you lay out several at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Set and Finish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-choc-leaves-set-350x350l.webp?resize=530%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"leaves on tray to set\" class=\"wp-image-6720 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-choc-leaves-set-350x350l.webp?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-choc-leaves-set-350x350l.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-choc-leaves-set-350x350l.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-choc-leaves-set-350x350l.webp?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-choc-leaves-set-350x350l.webp?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-choc-leaves-set-350x350l.webp?resize=255%2C255&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/green-choc-leaves-set-350x350l.webp?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 530px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 530\/530;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Gently set your leaf bits on a lined prep tray. Modeling chocolate will \u201charden\u201d once they cool down. You can also put them in a refrigerator to speed up that process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Fondant will dry in a couple hours. Gum paste will dry even faster. It is best to keep the base covered in a plastic bag while working so it doesn\u2019t dry out until after you\u2019ve molded it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Once \u201cset\u201d, store in an air tight container. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/highlight-chocolate-decor\/\">You can then add highlights or a dark wash to add more realistic dimension.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/truffle-pinecones\/\">Next: Truffle Pinecones<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/craft\/\">Discover more culinary skills<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part 1d of Edible Forest Elements for the Forest Floor Dessert Delicate little huckleberry-sized edible leaves provide specs of color to offset all the chocolate brown of the Forest Floor dessert. 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