BRPI0703510A2 - chocolate products manufacture - Google Patents

Abstract

MANUFACTURE OF CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS, production of a matrix plate mold (10), where matrix engravings (13) are printed on the matrix plate (10a), made with the help of a template (20). A mold plate (60), with notched recesses (61) that align with the engraved images (17) on the graphics card, is produced by placing a pre-adjusted weight of a pre-mixed solution (34) of a silicone compound (30) ) and the hardener (33) in the matrix (10), after all air bubbles present in the solution (34) are removed with the use of suction. After the described process, the mold plate (60) has to be subjected to an initial drying and trimmed, requiring subsequent drying (for example, in a drying oven (80). The mold plate (60) is used for the manufacture of chocolate, using two or more colors, with a fine design of one color, in a chocolate of another color.

Description

"CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING"

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to a method of making chocolate products.

The invention also relates to a mold making method for the production of chocolate products.

The invention is particularly satisfactory as it is not limited solely to the manufacture of molds for making chocolate products. In this invention, the molds have different altorelevo design (s) and are intended for chocolate products produced in such molds.

PRIORITY OF ART

International publications W097 / 39636 (PCT / AU97 / 00245) and W002 / 15707 (PCT / AU01 / 01067) disclose respective methods for the manufacture of chocolate products with embossed design (s), at least with the same chocolate design.

The manufacture of the shape of the second mold, of which the ridges have to fit correctly with the designs engraved on the first mold plate, was difficult.

It was then decided to use polyurethane or dosilicone rubber for second mold plates. Even so, the exact and continuous fabrication of the second demolishing plates has been proven difficult.SUMMARY OF THE CURRENT INVENTION

It is a purpose of the present invention to provide a method of manufacturing high precision and / or repeatable mold plates.

It is a priority of the proposition to provide a method for producing the die for the mold plates.

It is still a priority of the proposition to provide a method that is commercially economical.

It is further a priority of the purpose of the present invention to provide a method of manufacturing the chocolate product with a fine, high relief design, high accuracy and / or repetition.

Other priorities of the proposition will become apparent in the following descriptions.

In one form, the present invention is a method of manufacturing a die to make a mold plate for the production of chocolate products, including the following steps:

Mounting a die plate having a surface of a flat mold, limited by an edge, corresponding to the outer dimensions of the die plate;

Producing a plurality of die engravings corresponding to the recesses to be formed in the die plate;

Placing the matrix engravings in a standard, handy template to attach them to the motherboard;

Apply adhesive glue to the matrix prints; and

Locate the matrix engravings on the mold surface using a template to affix the matrix engravings to the solid surface. It is desirable for the matrix plate to be sized to provide a flat outer top surface that is internally bounded by the edge.

It is desirable for the template to have operable holes to receive at least a portion of the matrix prints and to align them with the notches. Or, otherwise, as images formed on graphics cards, whose template card should be associated.

It is desirable for the images on the graphics card to be printed by a laser recorder located on them in spaces determined by a programmed template arrangement in a computer software that controls the recorder.

The template plate can be profiled to form an edge around the image to be engraved.

In a second aspect, the present invention resides in a method of manufacturing a mold plate for chocolate products, including the steps:

Mix a silicone rubber compound with a hardener to form a solution;

Use a solution suction process to eliminate as many air bubbles as possible;

Pour a preset weight into a die matrix and allow the solution to settle;

Assign an immobilizing pressure to the mold assembly and allow the silicone rubber to at least initially settle; and

Allow the rubber to dry later before being used for the first time. Preferably1 the solution should be thoroughly mixed; and preferably the use of a colored hardener should be used for complete visualization of the mixture.

Preferably, the motherboard should be manufactured following the method described in the first purpose.

Preferably, the matrix plate is placed on a scale (or other equipment used to measure weight) and the solution is poured into the matrix mold at a preset weight.

When the solution is poured into the die mold, dry-filtered air may be used on the surface to remove air bubbles on the surface and to agitate and secure the solution around the die mold.

A flexible divider may be applied to the matrix top surface and rolled with a roller to remove any air pockets from the mold plate and cause the additional solution to be excluded from the matrix.

Preferably, the initial drying is 24 hours.

Preferably, the edges of the mold plate should be trimmed to remove any additional rubber flowing on the upper faces of the die.

Subsequent drying may be done at room temperature, for example, for 7-10 days, or in a drying oven, for example, at 200 ° C, for approximately 2 hours.

In a third purpose, the present invention resides in a method of making chocolates, with a fine design therein and making use of at least one or more colors. The method includes the following steps:

Record a plurality of images corresponding to a drawing onto a graphics card at preselected positions Produce a template from a matrix board by the first purpose method;

Produce a rubberized mold plate using the matrix molding plate by placing a rubber solution on the matrix mold plate and allowing the solution to settle;

Apply the chocolate, at least a first color, to the placagrafic to fill the notched image on it, to form the drawing and remove any excess chocolate;

Place the mold plate on the graphics plate, with the underscores on the mold plate in register with the drawings of at least the first color of the chocolate used;

Fill the recesses with another chocolate color;

Allow the chocolate to settle;

Remove the remaining chocolates from the mold plate.

In a fourth purpose, the present invention relates to the overlapping fine chocolate design made by the described method for the third purpose.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

To enable the invention to be fully understood, a preferred embodiment will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 shows the assembly of the motherboard;

FIGS. 2 (a) to (c) show the embossing process in the matrix engravings;

FIG. Figure 3 shows the original image, the notched images and the final results for a fine design, on a color basis of different color chocolate; 4 shows the assembly of the die in the mold plate;

FIG. 5 shows the complete die for the rubberized die plate;

FIGS. 6 to 15 show the steps for making the demolding plates, where FIGS. 9 and 9 (A) and FIGS. 10 and 10 (A) illustrate, respectively, the single and multiple steps of the molding process.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED CHARACTERS

I - BASIC PROCESS FOR MAKING THE MOLD DEBRACH (FIGS. 1 TO 5).

It is important to mention that when selecting material for the silicone rubber mold matrices, it must have a "natural release factor" because no release agent can be used within the matrix when molding.

Arrays are made up of two basic parts:

1. The motherboard (base and edges mounted);

2. The mother prints (shapes positioned within the placamatrix).

1. Motherboard (Fig. 1)

For the construction of matrix 10, the use of Shenkolite plastic (trademark) is preferable. The material is sturdy, available in various precision thicknesses and no surface preparation is required except edges. This results in an accurate mold with a high degree of coating that requires no additional work. It is readily available, cut to any size and easy to assemble.

An additional advantage and highly favorable to the benefits of using Shenkolite (trademark) is the lack of adhesion (high release factor) with the molded dosilicone rubber compound, thus allowing easy mold removal and minimal risk of damage.

The matrix plate 10 is preferably larger than placamolde so that a different size range of placamolde can be manufactured for both types of hand and transmitter applications. (The motherboard, which is larger than the size of the mold plate, allows any and all additional solutions used to manufacture the mold plate to be contained on a super-external face to the matrix plate 10 - which will be described below). Holes 10b may be found at the extreme outer edge of the die plate 10 or internally spaced, as shown in FIG. 1.

Shenkolite strips 11 are then positioned on the placard 10a using "Loctite" (trade mark) and glued 12 to the exact size of the rubber plate mold surface, required mold.

2. Matrix engravings (13)

Matrix prints 13 are also produced with Shenkolite (trademark) oplastic.

Shenkolite plastic blocks are machined from a sheet 15 to assemble the first matrix engraving. Machining is accurate when using a printer 14, allowing for mass and pattern production of exact images. When carving engravings 13, a variation of styles is allowed, for example, shell-shaped or beveled edges 16.

In the case of drawing smaller engravings 13, a laser is used to retrofit Shenkolite plastic just like the jig, allowing for a stiffer mold.

3. Notched images (Fig. 3)

The matrix engravings 13 are used to form the recesses in the mold plate, which will be in register with the images 17 engraved on the graphics card, for example by the printer serviced by the trademark "TROTEC".

Fig. 3 illustrates the image of the original photograph 18 in which the thin drawing is reproduced; the respective images 17, carved in the graphic plate, where the body of chocolate is dark, milk, or white chocolate; and the final chocolates 19 were produced by the current invention method.

4. Mounting the Matrix (Figs. 4 and 5)

For the accuracy and ease of assembly of templates, a "template" 20 is used to position each template 13 within each template plate 10. This ensures the accuracy of placing template 13 with respect to themselves; to placamatrix 10A and finally to the graphics card.

"Loctite" (trademark) glue is a good adhesive and only a very thin layer is required. It leaves no fault to assemble the motherboards or the engravings, as the glue adjusts almost immediately. It is necessary to use a template 20 and it will greatly reduce the risk of error. The holes 21 in template 20, which receive the matrix engravings13, are cut exactly by a laser cutter to ensure that the undercuts on the mold plate accurately record the engraved images on the graphics card.

When die 10 is finished (see Fig. 5), rubber mold 60 may be produced.

II - PROCESS FOR MAKING MOLD PLATE (FIGS. 6 TO 15).

The molding process is divided into 10 basic stages:

The preparation

B - Measurement

C - Mixture

D - Suction

E - Spill / Establishment

F - Pressure / immobilization

G - Drying

H - Trimming

I - Final drying

J - Cleaning

THE PREPARATION

1. The work area must be absolutely clean, dust free with the stainless steel work desks.

2. Motherboard 10 components must be completely clean and free of dust. Note: No product other than "suitable for food use" may be used for cleaning or allowed to come into contact with any part of the surface or any item that is used with the "Elastosil M 4642" silicone rubber molding compound. (called "silicone"). All surfaces must be dry and free of dust. The use of filtered dry compressed air is ideal to prevent it from causing static in the matrix from dust and fibers adhering to the surface.

3. Wax or Vaseline is a good release agent for other surfaces that may come in contact with the compound and will shorten the cleaning time.

4. Before starting, all equipment and dies must be arranged in the correct order of use.

B - MEASUREMENT (Fig. 6)

Silicone rubber compound 30 is poured into umbilical 31 (on a scale 32) in a previously measured amount. The correct amount required is determined by the size of the motherboard 10.

Note: There is a allowance for a slight excess - this excess is compensated for by the compound in the cylinder and the stirring itself. Ensure that the appropriate amount of mixing fills the matrix plates 10. Excess is expressed during immobilization. A small loss will occur, but it is proven essential to form perfect rubber molds.

Note: Do not weigh the previous mold to make the next one.

C- MIX

1. After measuring silicone rubber compound 30, hardener 33 is added at a ratio of 9% (+ 1%) of that "heavy" amount (called a "solution" 34). The 1% tolerance is to allow the loss of this product upon transfer when weighing the hardener. Overuse of hardener 33 will reduce the working time with this solution 34 and may prevent proper drying or cause the silicone end inside the mixer cylinder when using the end of the mixer. Insufficient use of the hardener will also prevent proper drying.

Note: When mixing large quantities of solution 34, it is important that approximately half of hardener 33 is added and well mixed before adding the remaining material to be used. This will prevent a high concentration of the hardener at one time, causing gelatinization of part of the solution 34.

2. Timing is crucial - if solution 34 is not completely mixed, undried areas may appear in the final rubber molds. It is preferable to use a colored hardener 33 for ease of viewing when the mixture is complete. This should only take 1 minute.

Preferably recommended items:

a) Mixing cylinder 31 - i) should be round with the baseplate; ii) with perfect fit, for the use of the suction chamber; iii) must have a spout nozzle 35; and iv) must be of appropriate size to contain the foaming of solution 34 while it is being removed.

(b) Shaker 31 - (i) shall be suitably rigid, of metal or hard plastic, and shall reach the bottom corners of cylinder 31.

3. Once hardener 33 is added, solution 34 has a shelf life of approximately 35 minutes. After this time, solution 34 begins to stiffen and the removal of air bubbles and proper handling becomes difficult.

The time to be carefully considered when making a larger number of molds. If there is a shortage of any ingredient in solution 34, there is likely to be little or no time to mix and add more solution.

D - SUCTION (Fig. 7)

Air enters the silicone rubber compound 30 and mixing solution 34 during all stages, from manufacturing to packaging to final mixing. It is imperative that the air is removed as much as possible before it can be dumped into dies 10. Note: Not all air will be removed within the allotted time - and this problem will be addressed in the spill and settlement process.

1. Place the mixing cylinder 31 into the vent chamber 36 and attach the cap 37. It is of utmost importance that the cap is positioned exactly on the chamber 36 - if it is not and the displacement dislodges it, solution 34 will be lost.

2. Turn on the suction pump 38 and close the inlet valve39. Do not attempt to start the pump without the correct material chart.

3. As the suction increases, solution 34 will start to foam as air is being drawn out of the mixture. During this phase, manual shaking of the suction chamber 36 will help to reduce foams and will not allow the solution to spill onto the cylinder. It is important that the suction process is observed at an early stage.

4. Depending on the volume of solution 34 used, suction should take about 10 minutes or so. The solution 34 will foam and settle several times during the de-suction process. The more experience you have with handling these products, the better the results.

5. Run pump 38 and close valve 40 of suction chamber 36 and pump 38. (Keep pump 38 running with valve 40 closed until all rubber molds are poured with product and this will release pump 38) Slowly open inlet valve 39 to chamber 36 and allow air to flow back into chamber 36 until pressure is neutralized. This should be done slowly or solution 34 will become vented and may "explode" into chamber 36. Solution 34 will settle immediately. Inlet valve 39 may open and the foams and bubbles will be gone.

6. Once set, remove cylinder 31 from chamber 36, being careful not to allow any dirt or dust, etc., into the solution 34.

E - SPILL AND ESTABLISHMENT (Figs. 8 (a) - (c))

The matrix plate 10 should be placed on a scale 32 which should be "zeroed".

During dumping, it is of utmost importance to minimize the risk of introducing air once again into solution 34. Hold cylinder 31, approximately 15 cm from die 10 and slowly and carefully pour solution 34 with only one continuous motion.

1. Starting with the first matrix 10, choose any corner of the engravings 13 that is in matrix 10. Work in a vertical zigzag motion (fig. 8 (a)) and move through all the matrix drawings, covering all voids, up to reach the last matrix. Continue forward and backward until scale 32 indicates that the preset solution 34 solution has been spilled. It is important that all matrix prints 13 have been completely covered.

Use a spatula to evenly distribute the solution. The measured weight of solution 34 may be slightly above the volume level of each matrix 10 and this is to ensure that no void spacing occurs in the mold plate.

2. Air bubbles will again appear on the surface of solution 34. Use a low-pressure air trigger 41 (filtered, non-lubricated dry air) on the surface of solution 34 whenever air bubbles are evident. This process may take several minutes until the best result is achieved (Fig. 8 (b)).

This has several effects:

a) It will remove air bubbles from the surface.

(b) Shake and settle solution 34 around the matrix prints 13 and bring other air bubbles to the surface.

Do not use high air pressure, you may ventilate the solution34 or push it out of the die 10.

3. Allow solution 34 to settle evenly on the matrix 10. Gently fold 1mm of the transparent polycarbonate divider 42 (Fig. 8 (c)) and starting at the center of the matrix 10, roll it off the edges. Using a wide roller, approximately 150mm, this will help to pour solution 34 and remove any air bubbles in the mold. A limited volume of excess solution 34 will flow out of the matrix 10 from the outer face of the placamatrix 10 and can be easily removed. Attach splitter 42 to guide pins 43.

As each die 10 is finished, it should be placed inside press 50 and at the end of each job should be placed on top of each other until all are finished. Immobilization clamps will be used to assist alignment.

4. In preparation for the next stage of immobilization, scrape off any excess solution 34 from the outside upper edge of the dies 10.

Even minimal spillage of the solution is impossible to prevent, so careful handling is essential. All care should be taken with clothing in and around the work area.

Again, it is important to mention that solution 34 may not have begun to settle before being placed in immobilization.

F - PRESSURE / IMMOBILIZATION

There are two methods of pressure and immobilization:

1. Assembly of the single mold die (Fig. 9).

a) Place the assembled die 10 into the press 50, making sure that the mold is exactly inside the printing plate 51 to obtain an equal pressure across the surface (Fig.9 (A)).

b) Place a pressure plate 52 and on top of the curved plate 53. The pressure plate 52 will be the same size as the die area and is used to concentrate the pressure force in this area.c) Apply constant pressure until the die 10 meets firmly immobilized and large amounts of excess solution have stopped flowing (around 4000-6000kg is sufficient). Optionally, place 4 "G" clamps 54 (or similar) equally around the die and tighten them securely to compensate if the press 50 loses pressure during the drying time.

If not available, press plates 51 may be used in method 2.

2. Multiple mold die assembly (Figs. 10 and 10 (A)).

The pressure is done in the same way as in the single die method, except that the dies 10 are on top of each other and immobilized by the use of the pressure plates 51, which can optionally be clamped 55 after the pressure process is complete.

It is preferable that the lower and upper pressure plates be made to the following specifications - 5083 series 20mm thick aluminum alloy, H321 hardened tension, temper rating, 80mm high ribbed ribs and 10mm continuous strip welding. With such printing plates, pressure plates52 and clamps can be eliminated.

It is preferable for the low pressure plates 51 to be mounted with guides at the rear and side (not shown) to paralyze the dies 10 in the press 50; and the high pressure plate 51 should be designed to be easily moved or lifted from the press for easy removal of the dies 10. As such specifications for the pressure plates 51 and the immobilizing pressure of 4000-6000kg, eighteen (8) to ten (10) dies can be pressed simultaneously. A pressure plate 52 is required optionally only in the single mold method where the press plates may deform under the total applied load.

Padded plates 53 are made of a soft material (e.g., plywood or plastic), yet rigid enough to spread pressure beyond the pressure plate 52 to the edges of the dies 10. This material is used to prevent fracture of the dies. of Shenkolite 10, which could occur, if placed under pressure, on a metal surface. (Any kind of imperfections or impurities between the pressure plates 51 and the dies 10 will be absorbed by the padded plates 53).

Care should be taken to ensure that the correct size of the armbands 55 is ready to use (the required number of armbands depends on the number of arrays used).

G - DRYING

1. It takes 24 hours for the drying of the die (s) 60 to begin and for the immobilizing pressure on the dies 10 to be released and the dies removed from the press 50 or the depression plates 51.

2. Peel off any excess dry rubber from the edge 10 and peel off the top.

3. Carefully pull divider 42 out of the rubber plate mold. Choose a corner to begin with and pull diagonally across the rubber plate (Fig. 11).

Rubber mold plate 60 may not be removed from die 10 until an initial trim has been made around the matrix engravings 13 (see "trimming"). Using pressure plates 51, the mold assembly may be removed from press 50 while the immobilization of other models can continue using the same press 50 and extra depression plates 51 and dies 10.

H-APPEARANCE

1. A 70 flat-blade modeling knife or sharp safety blade is used to gently remove excess dry rubber from the top of the matrix engravings 13 before removing the mold plate 60 from the matrix 10. Care must be taken to avoid scratching the mold the new rubber plate 60 or the die 10, or spoil the material of the die design (Fig. 12).

2. Use knife 70 to pass the sides of rubber mold plate 60 and release it from die 10 to trim the edges. Again, be careful not to cut the rubber, mold 60, or even die 10 (Fig. 13).

3. A small pair of curved surgical scissors 71 with rounded sharp edges is ideal for trimming the edges of rubber molds 60 where needed. (Although monetarily expensive, surgical classes have a better edge, last longer, and have a better accuracy for this type of work) (Fig. 14).

The process of trimming is not difficult, but good tools and practice are required to minimize the risk of accidents with rubber molds 60.

Once the drying and trimming processes are complete, the next step is post-drying. This process must be obeyed before the rubber plate mold 60 is ready for use. There are two methods to achieve this:

1. The rubber plate mold 60 should rest for at least 7 days before first use - and more than 7 days if the weather is cold. Paper dividers should be placed underneath and between all new rubber molds to prevent marks.

OR

2. Place the rubber molds 60 in an oven 80 with a temperature of 200 ° C for two hours. The rubber mold (s) should be placed on a clean surface or on a tray81 during this time. A foil layer is preferably placed under the mold plate 60 to prevent contact with the metal of the tray (Fig. 15).

This process is essential to remove any carcinogen from rubber.

Upon completion of the molding process, the cylinder, agitator, press and work area cleaning should be done after the first 24 hours when solution 34 is already dry. After this time, the cured material will be easily peeled off.

All cleaning done on the dies 10 should use a dry panolimpo, or "food grade" detergent, by rinsing and drying.

No solvent should be used in the molding area.

Any of these materials may contaminate rubber molds 60 and even chocolate. The hardener percentage and drying times will depend on the specific silicone rubber used - it must be of an appropriate food grade.

Ill - CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURING

When the graphics card and rubber mold plates 60 are prepared, the chocolates can then be produced by the method disclosed in WO97 / 39636. Drawings are included in the current specification by reference.

A thin layer of chocolate of a first color is applied to the graphics card (first mold) on the recorded images 17 (let a little overflow) on them and any additional chocolate is removed with the use of a scraper.

Mold plate 60 is exactly fixed to the attached graphics card - at least by the surface adhesion between the plates, and extra clamps if necessary.

The recesses 61 in the mold plate 60, with an accuracy unrecognizable with the first chocolate color design, will be filled with a second color.

The chocolate is then left to settle, for example, in a chilled tower, or in a refrigerator, before being removed from the mold plate and graphics card.

If preferred, the mold plate 60 may be trimmed to allow a colored chocolate border of the same or another color to be formed around the first chocolate color design.

The use of matrix 10, with the exactly positioned matrix engravings 13 overlapping the template 20, ensures accurate registration of the recesses 61 on the mold plate 60, with the engraved engravings 17 on the graphic plate 17 (or first mold).

When producing the mother prints 13 with the "Skenkalite" material, the mother prints can have a wide variety of patterns, such as beveled, concave or convex, or straight. This results in rubber molds, the minimum common residue appearing on the face of chocolate, during the stages of its production.

With all of the above processes, the computer system used in modeling and embossing can be used in several ways:

1. An economy in modeling costs, where computer systems are used on contracted machines or laser cutting.

2. When modifying the engraving program on the same graphics cards, the modeling of the templates to be mounted on the matrix or to manufacture the matrix engravings, ensuring that accuracy is maintained in all components in each phase.

The present invention allows for the exact manufacture of mold plates and thus the manufacture of high quality chocolates, where the fine, embossed designs are strategically fixed on the chocolates (with or without optional border).

Various changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments described and illustrated without arising from the present invention.

Claims (13)

1. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING", characterized in that it is a method of manufacturing a die for a chocolate plate mold, including the steps of: assembling a die plate having a flat mold surface limited by an edge corresponding to the outer dimensions of the mold plate; producing a plurality of engraving molds corresponding to the undercuts in the die plate; position the engraving molds in an operational template to position the engraving molds with die plates; use an adhesive glue on the matrix prints; and position the engraving molds on the motherboard. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING" means a method according to claim 1, characterized in that the template has operative holes for receiving at least a certain amount of engraving molds; the holes being aligned with the notches, or otherwise to matrix images on the graphics cards, which should be associated with the template plate. 3. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING" means a method according to claim 2, characterized in that the images on the graphics cards are printed by a laser engraver and overlapped in spaces determined by an arrangement in a programmed program in computer software, which controls laser aggravating. 4. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING" means a method of manufacturing the chocolate mold plate, characterized in that it contains the following steps: mixing the desilicone rubber compound with a hardener to form the solution; use the solution in-solution method to remove at least most bubbles from the solution; pour a pre-established amount of solution into a matrix mold and allow the solution to settle; use immobilizing pressure for mounting the mold and initially allow the silicone rubber to dry; and allow the rubber to completely dry before use. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING" means a method according to claim 4, characterized in that the solution is completely mixed; and a colored hardener be used to facilitate viewing when complete. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING" means a method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the die mold is made by a method of any of the claims in items 1 to 3. 7. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING" means a method according to claim 4, characterized in that when the solution is poured into the die mold, the filtered dry air is blown into the surface of the solution to remove air bubbles therefrom and the cylinder with the solution is stirred; and the solution is established on facing engravings of the motherboard. 8. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING" means a method according to claim 4, characterized in that a divider is applied to the surface of the die and compressed with a roller to extract any air pockets from the solution and cause excess. solution is deleted from the array. 9. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURE" means a method according to claim 4, characterized in that the initial drying is 24 hours. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING" means a method according to claim 4, characterized in that the edges of the mold plate are trimmed to remove any excess rubber that has sprung to the outside of the edges of the mold surface. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING" means a method according to claim 4, characterized in that the post-drying may be done at room temperature for a period of 7-10 days or in a drying oven by approximately 2 hours at a temperature of 200 ° C. 12. "CHOCOLATE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING" means a method of manufacturing chocolates, characterized in that it has a thin design with at least one overlapping color, including the following steps: carving a plurality of images corresponding to the drawing on a graphics card at pre-defined locations. - established; producing a mold from a die plate by the method of claim 1; producing a mold of a rubber plate using a die plate according to claim 4; apply chocolate of at least one first color to the graphics card to fill in the engraved etchings to form the design, and remove any excess chocolate; position the mold plate on the graphics card, with the recesses on the mold plate in register with the drawings using at least the first chocolate color; fill the recesses with another chocolate color; allow the chocolate to settle; and remove the chocolates ready from the mold plate. 13. "MANUFACTURE OF CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS", characterized by chocolates with fine designs therein, made by the method of claims 1 and 2.