Chocolate Nut Assortment

Chocolate hearts aren't for everybody...

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Step 1: Form Mold

Make Wooden Frame
Cut two 3.5" wood strips
Cut two 5" wood strips
tape all pieces together. Tape the last corner with a tab of duct tape to use as a clasp (you will need to attach and remove it for each batch)

Silicone Putty Set Up
Measure out equal parts of silicone putty components and mix according to instructions
Spread out evenly in the frame
Place hex nuts
Wait 10 minutes

Cut Mold
Remove nuts from mold. This can be tricky since you will have to unscrew them off the silicone.
Cut each section in half. Trying to unscrew less-than-solid pieces can result in accidental cracking.
To make filled chocolate, cut out middle piece of silicone and sand to even out both sides.

Variation
I also made a smaller mold with different size nuts...and a wing nut : )

mrbrian1969 says: Mar 17, 2011. 5:14 PM

?nutella? the only place i've seen that is in the dominican republic. are you from the D.R.?

AussieAnglerGal in reply to mrbrian1969Dec 13, 2011. 1:27 AM

here in aussie they try and convince you nutella is GOOD for you..HA...

mrbrian1969 in reply to AussieAnglerGalDec 13, 2011. 1:34 PM

hey why not? yeah I see it in a bunch of recipes now, I wonder why I never saw it before?

AussieAnglerGal in reply to mrbrian1969Dec 13, 2011. 3:33 PM

yea, its like i never noticed how much i need corn syrup....maybe i better make an Ible on how to make it....

DLL137 in reply to mrbrian1969Mar 22, 2011. 11:57 PM

we have it here in canada...

derrick.daniels in reply to mrbrian1969Mar 18, 2011. 9:11 AM

try walmart

Keira_Yagami says: Aug 9, 2011. 12:34 AM

I think it would have been cool if you had made a Sugar Toolbox...making an even better gift.

RamDragon says: May 4, 2011. 11:21 PM

I didn't see the question, but was there a food-safe consideration with your mold choice? Brilliant intructable, by the way. Perfect for mending a broken heart.

annahowardshaw (author) in reply to RamDragonMay 18, 2011. 11:14 PM

Don't worry, the silicone is food grade.

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sunshiine says: May 16, 2011. 3:51 AM

This is soooo kewl! Nice ! Thanks for all your hard work.

javajunkie1976 says: Mar 14, 2011. 6:14 PM

Now someone needs to make other chocolate parts, ie. screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, etc!!

annahowardshaw (author) in reply to javajunkie1976Mar 15, 2011. 8:27 AM

And chocolate wood to build with! Cherry flavored cherry...walnut with walnuts : )

Dr. dB in reply to annahowardshawMar 28, 2011. 2:25 PM

...ironwood - Ouch!

mslaynie in reply to annahowardshawMar 17, 2011. 5:48 PM

Oooh, best answer EVER!!! Pecan with pecans... *giggles*

annahowardshaw (author) in reply to mslaynieMar 17, 2011. 6:41 PM

Nice one!

Ash would be gross. Bloodwood would be terrifying!

mslaynie in reply to annahowardshawMar 17, 2011. 9:19 PM

Ewww, ash would be really gross, I won't even THINK of bloodwood! *hides in the corner*

big-jamie in reply to mslaynieMar 19, 2011. 11:46 AM

Dogwood...kinda illegal haha

Dr. dB says: Mar 28, 2011. 2:24 PM

...not entirely sure, but you probably have a screw loose to have though-up such a deliciously-nutty project...

thecheatscalc says: Mar 14, 2011. 3:45 PM

the pun is undenyable! I MUST make these! :P

Dr. dB in reply to thecheatscalcMar 28, 2011. 2:18 PM

...pundeniable...?

nutsandbolts_64 says: Mar 26, 2011. 9:30 PM

Hey, would chocolate bolts work? I just thought of that since my screen name is "nutsandbolts" and I saw this on my email so why not bolts?

Dr. dB in reply to nutsandbolts_64Mar 28, 2011. 2:16 PM

A "fitting" variant on the theme, perhaps with dried-fruit-slice flat-washers?
...and you'll have to decide whether to go SAE or metric...?

SWV1787 says: Mar 14, 2011. 7:21 PM

Does it come with a warning label?

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nutsandbolts_64 in reply to SWV1787Mar 26, 2011. 9:32 PM

Dang, that should be my profile image.

Madrigorne in reply to SWV1787Mar 18, 2011. 3:57 AM

instructables in general should have this warning label ;p :)

boocat in reply to SWV1787Mar 17, 2011. 4:41 PM

You are so funny!! :P

Lindie says: Mar 26, 2011. 2:59 AM

Fun idea!

big-jamie says: Mar 19, 2011. 11:45 AM

gonna make these for my girlfriend as she loves chocolate but hates nuts and im such a good boyfriend i'll make her chocolate nuts ;) thank you for this instructable, brilliant idea.

cdousley in reply to big-jamieMar 25, 2011. 7:56 PM

chef's chocolate salty balls

DLL137 in reply to big-jamieMar 22, 2011. 11:58 PM

you're great! if my bf did that, i'd laugh my soxs off!

annahowardshaw (author) in reply to big-jamieMar 19, 2011. 12:32 PM

That's one lucky lady...

mary candy says: Mar 23, 2011. 5:42 AM

OMG
I want to eat it all !

Logicsama says: Mar 18, 2011. 3:01 AM

hahahaaaaa this is so awesome I'm gonna make this for sure...

ScottyAlmanjoy says: Mar 17, 2011. 5:29 PM

If you made chocolate bolts, would the nuts be able to screw onto them?

annahowardshaw (author) in reply to ScottyAlmanjoyMar 17, 2011. 6:34 PM

I'm sure they would since they needed to be unscrewed off the mold and did retain the threads. But I'll have to pick up a big bolt and try it!

If anyone beats me to it (or molds some other hardware) please post a picture!
Maybe we could start a very specific candy store : )

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canida says: Mar 17, 2011. 4:31 PM

This is utterly brilliant! I love them.

SeamusDubh says: Mar 15, 2011. 7:23 AM

One way to deal with the threading issue it to make the area of the mold smooth and use a tap to cut the threads like you would in metal.

annahowardshaw (author) in reply to SeamusDubhMar 15, 2011. 8:21 AM

Great suggestion! I was debating whether or not to remove the threads. It’s funnier to me to have them, but if one were to make these in large quantities, smoothing out the center would make it go more quickly and eliminate the need to cut the molds in half.

tundrawolf in reply to annahowardshawMar 17, 2011. 2:08 PM

No way! The reason I clicked on this instructable was because I saw the threads and wondered if there were actual nuts dipped in chocolate. The threads are an amazing detail that sends this instructable over the top! Congratulations!