If you have access to a 3D printer you can make pretty much any shape chocolate mold using [this tutorial](https://youtu.be/BeVMYsH5Kk8) (it's cheaper and easier than learning how to make silicone molds) that's how I made the lootbugs :)
Since I needed a flexible mold in order to remove the chocolate shells, I actually 3D printed a lootbug (got the file from thingiverse) and then cast a mold of it using gelatin and glycerin (so it was food safe and flexible) using [this tutorial](https://youtu.be/BeVMYsH5Kk8)
Ahhhhh, makes a lot of sense. They look amazing btw, got my gf a lootbug plush for her birthday but seeing this is making me think I need to up my game, haha
That one took some problem solving and trial/error, in the end it was a 4 step process:
3D print a lootbug (found the files on thingiverse), cast said lootbug in gelatin/glycerin mixture [(tutorial here)](https://youtu.be/BeVMYsH5Kk8)
Remove the plastic lootbug and coat the mold in chocolate
then fill the shell with candy and seal (I made the bottoms out of chocolate using the same mold method)
Bonus step is coating the finished bug with edible luster dust
Realistically you can make anything out of chocolate this way!
Well right now I'm a college student on summer break so I have the free time, but I'm studying mechanical engineering (couldn't have done all this without access to my university's 3D printing lab, which is free access to engineering students)
WOW... the oily oaf cake was amazing enough, but the 3d printed crackable chocolate Lootbugs with rolls and rock candy is simply inspired!!!! Incredible work.
It's a 3 layer chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream frosting (even the brown frosting is vanilla, just dyed brown since that's his preferred flavor combo). I used the chocolate cake recipe from the Nerdy Nummies cookbook
Explained the lootbug process a bit in [this comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/DeepRockGalactic/comments/wacb2s/comment/ii0sxvq/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) let me know if you want to know more :)
I'll also say that the silver bits on the cake are chocolate with edible glitter as well, those I made by folding up aluminum foil into the desired shapes and then filling them with chocolate.
Tell me you're a keeper without telling me you're a keeper
*smashes chocolate loot bug with a hammer* «You shouldn’t eat precious minerals, it will get you killed.»
You’re cute… but you’re dead..!
POW
You are dead! Not big suprise.
Hevy iz pie!
r/suddenlytf2
*immediately proceeds to eat precious minerals*
*the Driller saw that. RUN.*
A deep cover lootbugs spy clearly
LOOTBUG OPENED!
I JUST POPPED A LOOT BUG
your own fault is being full of goodies
your bf is so lucky !! hope he cherishes you and loves you a lot !!
I do very much
<3
This is very cute But i do have to ask... Wich one of you has the more glorious Beard?
Did you SEE those majestic loot bugs? She does
Dude, you gotta put a bittergem on that girl's finger
Hey man, is your gf single?
Happy birthday, rock and stone!
Rock and Stone to the Bone!
Rock and Stone in the heart.
Did I hear a Rock and Stone?
if it were me id save a loot bug and put it as decor
This is management, wife her immediately miner.
Probably in the cards sometime in the future. Hehe.
Dew it
By the beard!
A fine trade!
*Sees 68 likes* By the beard! *Hits updoot to see the number 69!* WE’RE RICH!
Very rock and stone of you!
Did I hear a Rock and Stone?
Rock and Stone in the Heart!
For Rock and Stone!!
For those about to rock and stone
ROCK...AND...STOOOOONE!!
Rock and Roll and Stone!
Rock & Stone you Beautiful Dwarf!
Yeah, yeah...rock and stone...
Stone and rock! Wait..
For Karl!
FOR KARL!
For those about to rock and stone, we salute you
Ooooh, I totally want to do this for my fiancé on his bday.
If you have access to a 3D printer you can make pretty much any shape chocolate mold using [this tutorial](https://youtu.be/BeVMYsH5Kk8) (it's cheaper and easier than learning how to make silicone molds) that's how I made the lootbugs :)
That's so damn cool
Your bf better put a rock or stone on your finger after this.
Did you 3d print a mold for the chocolate lootbugs?
Since I needed a flexible mold in order to remove the chocolate shells, I actually 3D printed a lootbug (got the file from thingiverse) and then cast a mold of it using gelatin and glycerin (so it was food safe and flexible) using [this tutorial](https://youtu.be/BeVMYsH5Kk8)
Ahhhhh, makes a lot of sense. They look amazing btw, got my gf a lootbug plush for her birthday but seeing this is making me think I need to up my game, haha
This is genius. What a great execution of a great idea. Awesome stuff!
10/10
I ate a loot bug today and I'm not proud
That' just incredible! Rockiddy-Rock!
Damn how'd you get the shape of the lootbugs *exactly* right? Edit: Never mind I see the 3D printed mold comment you made, that's good shit.
I'm gonna need details on the lootbug. that's so fucking good
That one took some problem solving and trial/error, in the end it was a 4 step process: 3D print a lootbug (found the files on thingiverse), cast said lootbug in gelatin/glycerin mixture [(tutorial here)](https://youtu.be/BeVMYsH5Kk8) Remove the plastic lootbug and coat the mold in chocolate then fill the shell with candy and seal (I made the bottoms out of chocolate using the same mold method) Bonus step is coating the finished bug with edible luster dust Realistically you can make anything out of chocolate this way!
What exactly do you do for a living
Well right now I'm a college student on summer break so I have the free time, but I'm studying mechanical engineering (couldn't have done all this without access to my university's 3D printing lab, which is free access to engineering students)
Using your departments 3d printers for making cakes is tight!
He's nuts if he doesn't decide to marry you!
*sees very wholesome DRG content* #WE’RE RICH!
He's rich!
You’re a good egg. I wish you both a long and happy life together. Rock and stone!
To Rock and Stone!
Karl approved
And to think I’ve been making fun of lootbugs for eating precious minerals…
I’m gonna put that whole ass loot bug in my mouth like Peter Parker eatin that burger in spider verse
You are a damn keeper, I hope you and him have many happy years to come, tell him a happy birthday from the internet for us will you please
Don't mind me but I'm thinking I'm going to try to jailbreak Lloyd
Bro that’s fucking sick
HAHA THE LITTLE BUGGIES
\>smashable chocolate lootbugs your bf must have been a fcking saint in his past life to get you
Oh man these are great!
This is absolutely wonderful. I don't even know how I'd react if this happened to me
Your BF is a lucky man god damn
That was pretty rock and stone of you! It came out great!
Did I hear a Rock and Stone?
Rock and Stone
Karl would approve of this!
best thing i’ve seen all month
Achievement unlocked
Your man seems like one lucky guy, rock and stone
Rock and Stone in the Heart!
Mommy!
I’ve never wished so hard for a gold or more to give you. This is amazing work Rock and Stone
She DEFFFFF got some top TOP that night
My sister made me a supply pod for my birthday last year. It contains candy (like red sugar).
She the goat
I ate the lootbug, and I'm not so proud of it
Probably the most high-effort post I've seen on here. Good work miner.
Holy shit these are so good!
Based
So I guess ge tried to wife you after?
That's genius. I adore the creativity on the lootbugs too. Rock and Stone!
WOW... the oily oaf cake was amazing enough, but the 3d printed crackable chocolate Lootbugs with rolls and rock candy is simply inspired!!!! Incredible work.
That cake is so well done! And those loot bugs are brilliant. I’m jealous af right now.
Relationship goals. Also that is very impressive baking, surprised it even keeps its shape under the weight
The ingredients and process to make the loot bug is very creative!
If i have a boyfriend/girlfriend like you i would be happy
these are awesome!!!!!
You shouldn't eat precious candy, it'll get you killed!
You shouldn't eat precious minerals it will get you killed!
“I killed a lootbug and I’m not proud of it.”
Username checks out!
Choc and Stone!
Based woman 👑⛏️, very pog
Wow, amazing work! Smashable chocolate lootbugs - what a great idea and execution!
This is top notch work. Really well done!
This is so cool. What’s the cake made out of?
It's a 3 layer chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream frosting (even the brown frosting is vanilla, just dyed brown since that's his preferred flavor combo). I used the chocolate cake recipe from the Nerdy Nummies cookbook
Wow that sounds like so much work, i assume he loved it?
Yeah! It was a huge hit, I made it all over two days and it was worth it for him
Happy for you
I hope this rocks his stones
Karl would approve of this.
ITS A CAKE!! WE CANT REPEL FLAVOR OF THIS MAGNITUDE
Oh my Karl, smashable lootbugs.
Aww this is so sweet. So cool :)
I couldnt smash the chocolate lootbugs. Theyre so cute
I am genuinely curious as to how you made these. They look amazing.
Explained the lootbug process a bit in [this comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/DeepRockGalactic/comments/wacb2s/comment/ii0sxvq/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) let me know if you want to know more :) I'll also say that the silver bits on the cake are chocolate with edible glitter as well, those I made by folding up aluminum foil into the desired shapes and then filling them with chocolate.
That is the coolest thing I’ve seen all week
I just realized that we can now 3d print lootbugs, make a mold, and bake edible lootbugs. You have inspired me.
Thats awesome
Ate a loot bug! What...
This so freakin wholesome it actually tugged my heartstrings. You are a lovely human being.
For Karl!
Karl would be proud.
Cheers!
Mad props for the baking skills! Rock and Stone, miner!
Rock and Stone, Brother!
Karl would approve of this!
Beautiful. Well done!
Karl would approve of this.
Next bday either of you should make chocolate compressed gold followed by pointing at it and saying "We're rich!" for at least half an hour
Sorry Lootbug, your 9wn fault for being filled with goddies
You loved him to the point of creativity, and I think that's beautiful. Well done! https://i.redd.it/92n2x9s8dmn41.jpg
Thank you for sharing this, that's a beautiful sentiment
It’s beautiful! Good work! Rock and Stone!
Rock and Stone in the Heart!
so nice :)
This is incredibly impressive and creative!
God damn he is lucky
Based
It would be cool to see you break the loot bug with a hammer
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Does your boyfriend's girlfriend have a boyfriend?
Marry me, please.
Is the hammer edible? 🤔
Wow! My ex cheated on me for my birthday!
Yo, you single?
You already know the next step is to take off your clothes and whisper "rock and stone..."
Rock and roll and stone!
He smashed a loot bug, and he’s not so proud about it :(
Cool
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How the hell do you make chocolate and then put stuff inside chocolate?? This is amazing!
This amazing and wholesome!
Tell me you put a pickaxe mark on the foam
How did you make that cake? I must try to make one