Valentine Candy Box & Candies

Decorate Heart Box

Step 1:  Protect your workspace with newspaper or wax paper.

Step 2:  Paint heart box with color(s) of your choice, allow drying.

Cut heart shape slightly smaller than the box lid from each piece of decorative paper.  Feel free to be creative with shapes and papers/embellishments if you prefer a different look.

Brush a thin layer of glue on the back of paper shapes.  Position first shape on box lid.  Use your fingers to smooth out the paper and ensure that there are no air bubbles between the paper and lid.  Repeat as necessary with additional cut shapes.  Allow drying.

Step 3:  Seal the entire box, inside and out, by brushing three thin coats of Ultra-Seal or white craft glue on all surfaces allowing each coat to dry before going on to the next.  Allow the last coat to dry overnight.

Step 4:  Elevate box lid (top facing up) and box bottom (bottom facing up) above work surface using plastic cups.

Step 5:  Measure and mix 10 ounces of the EnviroTex Lite® according to package instructions.  Pour ¼ to ½ of the mixture on the box top and the remainder on the box bottom.

Use a disposable foam brush to help product flow over the top and edges of both box pieces.  Brush out drips or sags that appear on vertical edges.

After 15 minutes, if necessary, remove bubbles from coating per the EnviroTex Lite® instructions.  Allow curing for 72 hours.

Step 6:  Gently sand any cured drips on the edges of the lid and box bottom.  Use proper protection while sanding.

Step 7:  Place box bottom on cardboard, trace around the outer edge.  Cut out the traced shape with scissors.  This will become the divider inserted between layers of candy inside the box.

Cover divider with wax paper, secure with clear tape.

Create Candy Molds and Candy

Step 1:  Mix EasyMold Silicone putty according to kit instructions.  Roll mixed putty into a ball and flatten slightly.  Press chosen trinket or shape into putty to form mold.  Repeat as needed for remaining pieces.  Allow mold(s) to cure for 25 minutes, then remove original(s).  Allow to sit overnight before using it.

Step 2:  Wash molds in warm soapy water and dry completely; then place your molds on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.

Step 3:  Melt chocolate according to package instructions.

Step 4:  Spoon melted chocolate into silicone molds.  Place cookie sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has cooled completely.

Step 5:  Remove chocolate from molds and place them in paper baking or candy cups.  Line bottom of the heart box with a single layer of filled cups.  Place wax-lined divider on top of the first layer of candy.  Add the second layer of fill cups on top of the divider.

Step 6:  Place the lid on your candy box and deliver it!