Which Chocolate Mermaid Mold is Right for You?

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If you’ve been planning a mermaid party or just love creating mermaid treats, you might have seen a lot of chocolate mermaid tails. It is why I created this tutorial on how to make a chocolate mermaid tail that shimmers. If you’ve ever wondered which mermaid mold is right for your project, this post is for you! I’ll break down the the pros and cons of six molds available currently on Amazon.

I haven’t spotted a mermaid mold locally which means purchasing online is a must. When I first started looking for a good mold I used reviews to determine which mold was right for me.

I first chose this silicone mermaid mold set on Amazon. You can buy them together or individually, although if you are on the fence, it is only a little bit more to get both of them. I wanted options.

Mujiang Mermaid Tail Silicone Jelly Sugar Chocolate Fondant Molds Large+SmallMujiang Mermaid Tail Silicone Jelly Sugar Chocolate Fondant Molds SmallMujiang Mermaid Tail Silicone Jelly Sugar Chocolate Fondant Molds Large

Large Mermaid Tail Mold

Pros:

• Strong and sturdy
• Easy to remove from mold
• Very detailed
• Made of strong silicone
• Easy to scrap off chocolate

Cons:

• Can only make one tail at a time
• Too large for cupcakes
• Heavy

Projects good for: cakes, garnish, party favors, candy, jello, soap

 

 

Small Mermaid Tail Mold

Pros:

• Fairly strong and sturdy
• Easy to remove from mold
• Very detailed
• Easy to scrap off chocolate
• Made of strong silicone

Cons:

• Can only make one tail at a time
• Will need a lot of frosting on a cupcake to hold it up

Projects good for: cupcakes, garnish, party favors, candy, jello, soaps

 

If you need a lot of different tails, then this plastic mermaid tail mold might be just the mold for you. The details are pretty, although not nearly as detailed as the silicone mold. I found it pretty easy to work with, especially when trying to level the chocolate and removing the tails themselves. They are also very sturdy and rather thick.

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It was very easy to create use two colors in this mold and the air bubbles came out easily. I loved the looked of this tail and think they would make adorable party favors.

Mermaid Tail Chocolate Mold

Pros:

• Can make 8 at a time
• Easy to level off
• Easy to remove

Cons:

• Made of plastic
• Not dishwasher safe

Projects good for: cupcakes, garnish, party favors, butter, cream cheese

This gummy mermaid tail mold makes tails that are very detailed yet much smaller than the other molds. Great if your project requires a smaller tail. However, this also makes them more fragile and susceptible to breaking. You’ll want to be sure you gently lift each tail out individually when the chocolate is set. Do not turn the mold over and release like the plastic mold. (I lost several tails this way.) Make sure your chocolate is fully set but not too cold which can make your tails brittle and more likely to break. I recommend placing them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or so and then gently removing them. It helps to carefully peel all the sides away from the mold on each individual tail before removing.

Gummy Mermaid Tail Mold

Pros:

• Can make 16 at a time
• Made of silicone
• Very detailed
• Tails are very light and versatile

Cons:

• Tails are fragile and break easily
• Need to be very gentle when removing from mold
• Harder to level off chocolate
• Amazon seller only sent me one mold
• May take longer to receive

Projects good for: cupcakes, mini cupcakes, gummies, garnish like this mermaid hot chocolate, mermaid marshmallows

I had this post mostly written and then I just happened to notice another cool silicone mermaid mold set from the same maker as the large and small tail featured above. They looked so pretty that I had to buy them and try them out.

Mujiang Mermaid Tail Silicone Sugar Candy Fondant Molds Set of 2

I found the pros and cons to be very similar to the large and small tail at the beginning of this post. I did find it a bit more difficult to remove air bubbles but I don’t think it takes away from the beautiful details in this set.

Mermaid Tail Silicone Set

Pros:

• Strong and sturdy
• Easy to remove from mold
• Very detailed
• Made of strong silicone
• Easy to scrap off chocolate

Cons:

• Can only make one tail at a time
• Heavy
• Harder to get out air bubbles

Projects good for: cakes, garnish, cupcakes (smaller one only) party favors, candy, jello, soap

Aren’t the details super pretty? As you can see, even with several taps I had a few holes but I think they work with this particular mold and make them look a bit more like bubbles. The large tail would be great for a cake.

Here is a breakdown on sizes of the tails in comparison to a quarter.

And here is a comparison of the two largest tails.

I will be sure to update this post with any additional mermaid tail molds I purchase and try to get a comparison with the tails on cupcakes for a better visual.

All of these mermaid tails have silver pearl dust applied and were made from Wilton candy melts.

 

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Hope that helps you better plan which mermaid mold to purchase! To read more about fun mermaid ideas and how easy it is to make these tails, be sure to check out my other mermaid party posts.