Mark Thorson wrote:
> The thought occurred to me that it might be possible
> to run chocolate though a cotton candy machine.
> It might be necessary to reduce the heat of the
> heater, because chocolate melts at a much lower
> temperature tthan sugar. Also, it might be necessary
> to spin the chocolate in a cold atmosphere, so the
> chocolate would solidfy quickly.
>
> Some additive might be necessary so that the filaments
> would be strong. Sugar might work for that, though
> it would be better if that could be avoided.
>
> Any thoughts? Anyone got a machine?

It wouldn't harden quick enough to make threads.

For a similar effect, try drizzling melted chocolate over a slowly
deflating Teflon-coated balloon.

-sw