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Painting with dark chocolate is a fun and easy way to add style to your chocolate and candy creations. All that is needed is the chocolate itself, a paint brush and some creativity!

For a simple project, select a large piece of white chocolate to use as a canvas. For the paint, begin by melting dark chocolate slowly in a double boiler. Using a double boiler and constantly stirring will stop lumps from forming. If you wish to add food coloring to your chocolate, use an oil-based dye and add it drop by drop for an even tint.The whole story can be found at http://gladragamuffin.wordpress.com/2011/07/06/quest-for-chocolate/

Remove the melted chocolate from the burner and begin to apply it to the white chocolate canvas with a paintbrush. Use light strokes and work quickly so the chocolate paint does not melt before you are done using it. Adding a few drops of vegetable oil can help smooth chocolate that has begun to set. If you wish to use more than one color to achieve a layering effect, wait until the first shade dries to apply the next. Placing the piece in the freezer can speed up the drying process.

There are no limits to the designs you can create using chocolate!