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So my FI and I were talking about favors last night and we really want to do something edible. Since I'm a teacher and he's an engineer, we thought we could use molds for a chocolate apple and a chocolate grenade and put them together in a box.

Does anyone have any advice on where to buy the chocolate in bulk to melt and tips on actually making them?

Try using google to search for candy molds in your desired shapes. Here's a link to one of the first hits I found when I searched for apple:
http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/candymolds/M-desserts/AP-3493.jpg
Grenades may be harder to come by, though ;)

There are 2 routes to take in actually using the molds. You can either use candy melts/chocolate bark or you can use real chocolate. Candy melts and chocolate bark are easier to work with. They have additives that make them easy to melt smoothly and harden with a glossy finish. But they don't taste quite as delicious as real chocolate. For tips on using candy melts, check out www.bakerella.com. Wilton makes candy melts that you can buy a Michael's (and use 40% and 50% off coupons for). Merckens and Guittard also make candy melts. I'm guessing you could order some of these in bulk online. Most grocery stores carry chocolate bark. The Wilton website probably also has tips for using candy melts.

If you go the real chocolate route, you should use actual chocolate, not chocolate chips, which have additives that cause them to melt at a higher temp. You'll need to temper the chocolate before you pour it into the molds. Tempering helps the crystal structure to realign correctly when melted chocolate hardens back to a solid. Basically, you melt 2/3 - 3/4 of your chocolate to a certain temperature, which depends on the type of chocolate (ie milk vs dark). Once the melted chocolate reaches the correct temperature, you add the remaining chocolate to "seed" your melted chocolate. If you don't temper the melted chocolate, it may resoldify with a grainy texture or a dull/whitish finish. If you google "temper chocolate" you'll find lots of links to instructions about how to do this. I'm guessing you can also buy chocolate in bulk online. I get mine in bulk at a regional upscale grocery store where I live. Are there Cost Plus World Markets in Maryland? They usually carry bulk chunks of Ghirardelli chocolate. We don't have Trader Joes, but I'm guessing they would carry bulk chocolate as well. Good luck!

Where did you store the chocolate after you made them and let them sit for 3 months? Did you put them in the freezer?? 

who would of thought there would be so many!