Practical buying advice
Knowledge for better mould choices.
Explore straightforward guides and real project examples to help you compare options, understand key decisions, and feel more confident about choosing the right mould.
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Guides and project examples
This section brings together useful information for anyone planning a mould, whether you are buying for the first time or refining an existing product. It covers the questions people often ask before deciding what to make and how to make it.
Use the Guides pages for clear explanations of materials, finish and what to expect during development. Visit the Projects pages to see how different concepts were approached in practice and which route may suit your product best.
Guides
First-mould buyer guide, Silicone grades, Chocolate finish & gloss
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Projects
Signature chocolate bar, Mousse entremet, Tea-cake tray
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Real people, a real workshop
You deal with the people who make it.
No call centre and no middlemen. When you contact TCI Culinary, you speak to the team who design, build and check your mould.
- A real Warwickshire workshopUnit 15, Waterloo Park, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester B50 4JG.
- Real people on the phoneCall the team on 01789 224228, Monday to Friday.
- The same team on every jobDesign, production and aftercare come from the people you see here.
- BRCGS Grade AATechcraft Industries Culinary Ltd. See the certificate details.
Thomas LaneManaging Director
George PrestonDesign & Project Manager
Kelly BallingerHead of Partnerships
Jim AndertonProduction Manager
TheodoreEmployee Welfare