The composite flexible confectioner’s 3 3/4 inch length butterfly mold is made of a composite, flexible polymer material. It is thermal shock-resistant, ranging from freezing to boiling sugar temperatures and above (-75 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit). The mold ideal for making caramels, forming sugar, shaping chocolate or fondant as well as molding marzipan, gum paste and nougat. It creates sharp, detailed decorative desserts, cakes and tortes in no time. The flexibility and elasticity of the mold make the unmolding process easy and quick. It is dishwasher safe and can be sterilized.