can you use hard candy for it or powdered hard candy?
760189
yes, you can use hard candy but the quality and volume isn't that great. if you're using hard candy, I suggest crunching it up.
1804406
Yes, they can be used for sugar based candy. However, these are not for chocolate. You'll need an oil based color.
1121881
I know people who have used hard candy but I always used the powder it is much better.
2013410
No. It doesn't work at all . From I have bought this item it hasn't worked with anything at all. Syrup, hard candy, cotton candy sugar u name it.......
726348
Well remember the powder will be compressed into the capsules so I guess after sometime it can get pretty hard.I had prefilled some capsules with a powder substance myself before and after sometime when I took them apart it was pretty compact and hard.hope that helps
1232306
Powder, if it is hard then I would conclude moisture got to it. It should still work but I have always received powder and I buy it by the bucket.
27297
You could but chocolate doesn't release as easily as fondant or gumpaste and comes out with more of a matte finish. An alternative would be modeling chocolate. To prevent sticking I find that using a light coat of shortening or spray as opposed to cornstarch or confectionary sugar works best. The pieces pop right out whereas it was a struggle with the cornstarch or sugar. Hope this helps!
2238271
I used them for chocolate and they came out great. But I'm sure hard candy would work just as well
734649
Yes you can but do not over do it because you need to add unsweetened coco powder and other things
947543
It's a capsule so you could mix the contents with some type of food, like applesauce. If you put the powder in water, I don't think it would mix well.
1099779
Yes, these are actually a hard candy. They work great and I like them better than the chewy gin gins.
1804403
I have never tried. I don't know what type you are speaking of? Candy? You can spray the cake pops with them. It is edible.
770345
Yes, but dont use many. Once it make some powder then try to add more p-nuts.
56101
The bear keeps moister in the sugar so it will not get hard. If you put moister in powder it will stick together.
125806
Granulated is fine for cakes and cookies. Use confectioner's when making sweetened chocolate or meringue. It dissolves more readily. You could use confectioner's for everything, however.
2250193
There is a spiral slide the candy needs to go down. I think jelly beans or other candid that is not really spherical would get caught.
573498
We only use hard candy instead of sugar. However, one must not overload the machine. Think of it as squeezing oranges for orange juice. You can only get a little at a time, but patience pays off. My advice would be to make small batches and slowly load the cone as the spun sugar accumulates. Also, make sure the machine is good and warmed up initially.