Hollow figures

There are endless creative possibilities with hollow figures, and they can be used all year round: think Christmas, Easter, Valentines' Day... Here you can learn how to make them - starting with the basics and ending with the decorating techniques that will really make them stand out. 

1 What makes a perfect hollow chocolate figure?

2 Which chocolate is best for hollow figures?

3 How do I use a mold to make chocolate figures?

4 How do you assemble hollow chocolate figures?

5 What are some ways to decorate with chocolate lines?

6 How can I create patterns with chocolate and color?

7 How to create an Easter egg moulding?

8 How to create a painted Easter egg?

perfect hollow figure

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What makes a perfect hollow figure?

 It all comes down to a smooth, even shell with a beautiful snap, a high-gloss shine, and the ideal thickness. Callebaut Chef Beverley Dunkley explains how to spot a flawlessly crafted chocolate figure.

 

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the right chocolate

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Choosing the right chocolate

It all starts with the right chocolate taste and fluidity! Based on the type, size and level of detail of your moulds, choosing a chocolate with the right fluidity is an utterly important step when you’re creating chocolate figures.

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make chocolate figure with a mould

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How to make chocolate figures with a mould

Ready for some hollow figure making? Callebaut Chef Beverley Dunkley demonstrates all steps in the process, adding some useful tips and tricks along the way.

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assembling hollow figures

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Assembling your hollow figures

Ever wondered how to demould and then stitch together two halves of an Easter egg? Learn how to put two moulded halves of a chocolate figure together to form a perfect seal.

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creative chocolate lines

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Getting creative with lines

Ready to get creative? We'll show you how to easily decorate your chocolate hollow figures with distinctive line patterns. Using just three types of chocolate, you can transform any Easter egg or figure into a work of art.

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creative chocolate colour patterns

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Getting creative with colour patterns

When you combine gold powder and cocoa butter, you'll find the decorating possibilities are endless. Chef Beverley demonstrates a few of these creative options.

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