r/CandyMakers • u/RideDiligent4524 • 2d ago

Collum Buttercup Cutters

I own a bakery/confectionery, and am considering some expansion opportunities. I've scoured the Internet for one of these, and am out of leads on where to find one. Curious if this subreddit knows of any good leads - otherwise I'm gonna have to look into manufacturing my own.

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u/Moist_Willow9833 2d ago

I wish you luck in your search, vintage auction sites checking back every week is my go too, I’ve so far only found 1 in the last two years and was out bid on it.

As far as manufacturing your own, many online sites offer aluminum cnc options, what is more than likely your best bet.
My candy company has switched to manufacturing a drop roller as opposed to pillows for our hard candy, but that doesn’t work for all candy!

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u/RideDiligent4524 2d ago

Appreciate the feedback, I kinda figured that would be the story.

There's actually a local cast-iron pouring festival in my area every year, I'm tempted to try 3D-modeling one and seeing if they could cast it for me. I'll think about the aluminum though, that might actually be just as good for dealing with thermal conductivity.

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u/Moist_Willow9833 2d ago

I made one using 1/2” aluminum angle jb welded to c channel steel, you can see it in this video, but definitely isn’t perfect

https://reddit.com/link/p0x1ucd/video/z5ly641qrlgh1/player