One of the simplest ways to get into food 3D printing is to create 3D printed molds for sweets. I was first made of these possibilities a couple of years ago when a Japanese firm began 3D printing molds for chocolates, a practice that was soon undertaken by Makers and 3D printing shops alike. More recently, I came across a Dutch company called MELT Icepops that used the same process for making custom popsicles. Bay Area-based 3D printables marketplace Stuffhub has now applied 3D printed mold-making to the lollipop business, working with hard candy maker Papabubble San Francisco to create a custom sweet treat for Valentine’s Day.
Stuffhub and Papabubble worked with a variety of different logos, first, to determine just how fine they could make the features of their lollipop molds. Seeing success with their test pops, the companies have launched an online customizer based on 2D images or text, which can then be printed and used to create food-grade silicone molds for custom lollipops. And, with Papabubble’s own selection, customers can also choose their own colors and flavors.
Valentine’s Day has passed, but lollipops are obviously perfect for any number of occasions, including birthdays, weddings, baby showers, promotions, or just for fun. Stuffhub assures customers that, due to the food-grade silicone used to manufacture the pops, these treats are safe to eat. The deliciousness can be assured by Papabubble’s numerous positive reviews on sites like Yelp. The quality of your lollipop’s design, well, that’s up to you!
