Making candy and restoring a 100 year old candy machine at Lofty Pursuits - Ep 195

[@louisbowels6858]

Professionals who aren't just interested in honing their skills but also the history of their occupation are so much fun to watch

[@Shane3599]

Omg this is the same machine that I see a lot of Japanese candy makers use! Its so cool that you’ve restored this and have it on your store greg!!

[@solitarelee6200]

I've been watching Jun's Kitchen's tours of Japanese candy artisans and I'm astonished at how much similarity I see! I absolutely love that this thing is wood, too, how absolutely cool.

[@ShockingPikachu]

​@@solitarelee6200boiled candy acts the same everywhere, it's no surprise places have come to similar conclusions on how to make it haha

[@brittnar]

@@solitarelee6200Yes! I’m loving Jun’s factory tours. I thought the same thing. Looks like it’s field trip time. Pack up for Japan!

[@sharpasacueball]

It's a pretty old and well known method

[@asahearts1]

A very slightly different version was also traditionally used in pill making.

[@celtprincess13]

I'm really digging the restoration projects--I love that you're saving these old machines, even when they're not practical for everyday use.

[@ShockingPikachu]

That's how you know it's a passion and not just a business

[@shockwavecg]

I really hope the experiment with the triangle candy machine some more, that thing was really cool.

[@Angry_Dinosaur]

My amateur wood working heart burst seeing this wonderful piece restored. Thank you!!!!

[@jcortese3300]

How pretty -- they look just like white grapes! If you can make this color and a reddish/purple with some sort of wine flavor, that might be cute.

[@strawbunny99]

I absolutely adore Gregg’s passion for candy and vintage making machines!!! I live in Florida and I dream of going to lofty pursuits!!

[@mokajones74]

The time is now! Treat yourself! Make a day of it :) take scenic and interesting stops otw. A little research on Google and you've got a daycation set and ready!

[@stla9805]

Go on! I live in Germany and dream of Visiting Greg some time...

[@StereoTyp0]

They definitely look like gooseberries, thanks for showing the restoration process!

[@WellWoopdidoo]

I can finally live the childhood dream of eating a fistful of marbles!

[@AlanDayley]

I love hearing the actual sounds of the scrapers on the cooling table, the candy hitting the hot table and so on. Thank you!

[@Jerisa]

I thought this was for softer candies, but it seems to work relatively well on hard candy too. I love how shiny they look

[@TracyKMainwaring]

I think they are still fairly soft at this stage, because they're still warm

[@BloodInTheStrawberries]

I mean, as long as you're rolling a putty-like paste/sweet (they actually made pills for medicine this way, and from that came this) then it should work. This is an older but more common way for hard candies to be made, I'm sure you know about the cooking and the candy cooling process, etc.

[@fakjbf3129]

@@TracyKMainwaringThe problem with shaping them when they are too warm is that they’ll deform as they continue to cool. You want them basically as close to solid while still slightly pliable so they retain their shape. For harder candies this makes the forming process more difficult, but for ones that are still somewhat soft even when fully cooled it’s less of a hassle.

[@matty6244]

The old man watching the candy making process with such a joyful smile made my day I'm so happy

[@rionka]

Same ❤

[@ShockingPikachu]

I only hope this business continues to do well. Man deserves all of it with how much effort they're putting in

[@travelerking145]

Picking up molten candy is such a power flex i cant even

[@rionka]

Thank you for taking care of so many fantastic machines, Greg ❤

[@kdash20002]

Greg you could totally make bags of candy like marbles! Call it "lost my marbles" candy.

[@rionka]

😄😄😄 I love this

[@porsp]

They look so cool, like marbles. If they came in all different colors I'd be tempted to buy them all

[@Covertopus]

"doesn't look like we did much" it looks like a completely different roller. You did phenomenal

[@YoniX50]

The sound of the candy being pulled off the cooling table is very satisfying

[@masamunesword]

This batch of candies was one of my favorites in the loot box. I also find it amazing that this sort of machine is still used in a number of places, from making the tapioca pearls for boba tea to carp bait boilies.

[@kennethbigler3671]

Your candy making videos helped me survive horrible bouts of anxiety while sobering up a few years ago. Thank you

[@theloafabread4341]

Loved the interaction with what seemed like a regular customer😁

[@CricketsBay]

Well, the interaction with the regular customers (and anybody else who comes in) is why they have the store set up so the public can see them make the candy.

[@marshallc6215]

I definitely appreciate the fast forward more than the jump cuts when cooling the candy - it feels much easier to understand how that process progresses and how quickly or slowly it happens

[@TroyKristoffer]

I appreciate the charming music that you usually use in your editing, but I really loved this video that it had all of the sound intact of making the candy. It was almost ASMR-like. *Gasp*

[@crazyboyphilly1269]

he was just handling that hott candy with reg gloves like nothing at 6:30 like a boss i give respect to take.

[@sammieriley8582]

Its always fun to get a new piece of equipment in your profession. Figuring out what the designers and previous operators did to make it work is a great way to reach back in time.

[@patriciagerresheim2500]

I have a friend who does reenactments as a Revolutionary War-era doctor. Your new machine looks like a giant version of his pill roller.

[@ewhitmo1]

This was cool to watch. Very satisfying. And I really appreciate how pleasant and respectful Greg is with everyone. Customers and employees alike.

[@CreamAle]

Reminds me of those swoop/snake eyes marbles. Love the fact youre a historian and preserving the art.

[@jek__]

Very fun! Love seeing old machines and into the candymaking process. Was cool to see the whole process of unboxing, fixing up, and figuring out how to use it

[@cornypal9880]

Looking forward to seeing more orbular candy in the future! What a nice, simple machine.

[@verybighomer]

Oh, I love that one as a pharmacist! A very similar technique was used to manufacture pills using two different types of yeast extract as a base that got loaded with the active ingredient. Then rolls formed out of that mixture would be cut like the candies in this video, just much smaller.

[@RosemaryTheFloran]

It was very endearing, hearing casual conversations with a smile on your face as you worked.

[@meggiehurtado8779]

This tool is so useful. I've seen it used in fish bate making as well as old school apothecaries to make pill, smaller rows of course

[@LadyCynthiana]

This is a beautiful antique example of human ingenuity! I love your dedication to your craft and I've ordered some sugar free fizzy peach and crystal rose candies to share with my daughter. I can't wait to try them!

[@jbaby362]

I love the trial and error in this; it is a real experiment walking in the shoes of previous candy makers

[@MimeFlies]

Y'know, next time I head up toward Georgia I'm definitely detouring to you guys. I love that you do this and especially that this was still useable once given a little care!

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

Oh man! Why do all these old candy making machines make me want to start a candy store? 😍😍😍

[@UnknownNotFound630]

I’m so glad that you guys came back after 4 months 😊

[@LoftyPursuits]

This is our third video in about a month.

[@protozoalord]

I'm loving seeing videos like this! Please make more of the type, I think this channel should absolutely be not just candy making, but everything that surrounds it as well! It's so interesting to see.

[@sharisparkles404]

The candy was fun to eat and watch how it was made!! The melon flavor was good.

[@PawDieFur]

I’ve been watching you for years. About a year or two before that hurricane hit. I’ve always been wanting to order from you guys and have finally decided to pull the trigger. I can’t wait to get the candy. I ended up getting the leche berry, forbidden fruit 2 and the orange strawberry kiwi one. Can’t wait to finally have a piece of a channel I’ve been with and have enjoyed since I was still in highschool

[@drizzzzz]

Watching you make candy always cheers me up. Thank you for making these videos.

[@nickbradburry5187]

I haven’t watched y’all in such a long time I’m happy you guys are still okay. Keep the dream going!

[@SunflowerAspenPlays]

This is so cool! I also ordered some Halloween candy. Initial date of arrival was November 4th cause i ordered so late in the month, but you guys managed to get it to us day before Halloween, and Halloween is also mine and my wife's anniversary! I can't express how happy that made me. Thank you for your incredible work and amazing candy ❤

[@FerociousSniper]

I use that same oil on all my wooden utensils and cutting boards. It's fantastic!

[@Vidar_Odinson]

Wow, that was some thirsty-for-oil wood! Great project and machine!

[@frankvenero7137]

Nice piece of history there. That candy looks cool.

[@charliespinoza1966]

That was so fun to watch, thanks for sharing all your amazing candy making and restoration!

[@GuitarBillCurran]

Love the shop videos and antique restorations, and then seeing them being used again!

[@daalelli]

That was a really cool process to watch. The whole piece came out looking like it was back to life, and the candy came out looking pretty neat, too.

[@emrysaki]

They came out beautifully! 💚

[@followrianwrong]

Greg you are the real oh of candy I been watching for years and it burns me up how all these ppl profit off your style and technique... I just want you to know that I know it's because of you big shouts out and salute O.G OF CANDY

[@RaymondTVinyl]

So Fun!!! I love seeing the restored machines. The candy looks amazing!!

[@caidenmurphy9486]

It's so cool to watch this channel and learn about history and candy and making candy looks fun imagine waking up to make candy instead of going to some depressing office job.

[@josephpotter5766]

Easier to make than the triangle stick candy seems like a low bar to clear! :) That stuff seemed like it was a real dogs back leg.

[@Apolloisbest]

I wish America would get back to its roots of making things by hand. Back then a candy maker would need oils, sugars, dyes, tables, cutters, yada yada and there would be another American company making those items and such on and such on....glad there are people still out there with handmade businesses like this.

[@MakeupMobster]

You did a beautiful job restoring the candy machine.

[@TheBigSvaamp]

I was thinking how much the candy floating out reminded me of "the blob" and then 7:08 happen. That made me smile.

[@shyeahright]

They look like cats eye marbles. So cool! 😄

[@anthrosaurian]

I remember i saw a video of one of these in use in Europe and they had it sitting at a sloped angle (maybe for ergonomics?) and the round pieces rolled down into a some kind of receptacle with a wide open bag to hold the candy.. I vaguely remember thinking at the time that the setup looked a little strange; but, seeing how this was hurting your back to do while reaching over a cookie sheet, I guess I just misunderstood the fact that the person was pushing down and rocking the board up and down. 🤔

[@cloverhighfive]

purple balls for grape... wow and well... all the colours. Those balls are CUTE

[@nariu7times328]

really fun to watch you figure things out! I enjoyed this video very much.

[@IronBridge1781]

I’d be really interested to see if you could replicate the look of an old fashioned cats eye marble with this technique? The clear ones with the little twists of colour through them.

[@LoftyPursuits]

I was thinking that very thing myself

[@roderickrayrutledge2740]

Silver Dollar City had a roomful of antique tools like this in thier candy factory. I used to watch them make candy for hours while everyone else was riding the rides, when I was a kid in the sixties. The glass-blowing was another favorite.

[@pashaveres4629]

Love your vids! Working with the candy reminds me of clay and glass. Would love to get a job doing this work. Really more for the art aspects. I don't really even eat candy. Keep up the good work! Aloha

[@TheSpiritOf97]

That is a beautiful restoration job you've done! It looks so nice with that oil finish. 👍

[@emilyrobinson6080]

Ive been looking for a victorian pill roller for rolling out various herbal drops and such at home. Its basically the same idea as what youve got, but the dies are bronze or brass and thry often had marble trays. Youd roll out a standard sized “snake” of your neutral carrier, whether thats a starch dough or candy base etc, using the flat side of the roller in the tray, then fold in your active ingredient, roll it back out, send it through the dies and then round off the finished pills and set them aside to dry or cool. Theyre really neat gadgets!

[@josephbennett3482]

Hey Greg you should attempt to do image with that , try making lemons and oranges with it that have the colored outside and then have the decorative image inside.

[@GermiesCoasterYard]

A couple ideas for candies you could make with this: - Cat's eye marble candies (might not be great for kids) - Candy caviar or boba

[@Kehy_ThisNameWasAlreadyTaken]

I think he needs to pair up with Jelle's Marble Runs and do team themed candy

[@KaeleyStormcrow]

My kiddo finds this super satisfying 😍 we really like your videos!❤

[@Darren.n.RCvids]

Great video, it's a bit like a boilie making table for making boilies for carp fishing, you got to have the long sausage the right thickness before putting on the rolling table but looks like you got it going well there.

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

awesome video Greg, always love to learn the history of candy making from you. I'd love to see these melon drops in the online store.

[@ComfortsSpecter]

This Channel Is an Amazing Collection of Actually Good Candy Content Amazing Vibes Love The Branding

[@Mistheart101]

The shape and color reminds me of grape - maybe you could do these again but with purple candy and grape flavoring?

[@Wyrnikh]

Red cherries Reddish purple and light green grapes Blue blueberries Pink peaches Orange apricots Purple plums This would be an amazing mixed fruit collection, all in little candy balls

[@DaroffApFire]

These are definitely some of my favorite! What a beautiful and easy process.

[@clifforddean232]

I will say the Lunch Money candy looked amazing and would definitely give over my lunch money for some. 😄

[@catalina9844]

Wow this is so pretty! Awesome machine

[@zsandmann]

So excited for the Loot Box!! These remind me of the nerve gas globes from The Rock! 🤣

[@Typhoonbladefist]

beautiful color on those

[@samwiserando]

that looked very satisfying to do and they came out great!

[@pb7198]

And I thought you were making gooseberry candy until you said they were melon. They really looked like actual green gooseberries.

[@rikkansi]

These candies are adorable

[@sarahwatts7152]

I love how round they are!

[@TrojanManSCP]

Bro, that camera truck @5:10! You're the Michael Bay of candy videos.

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thank you, just adlibing with the cameras.

[@debrmck]

The thing that kills me is that I have to drive by Lofty Pursuits at least monthly when I see my orthodontist 😢. No hard candy and I love their sour candy.

[@cynthiajohnson6747]

I recall seeing and ancient pill making machine that looked very similar to this

[@Nebhet]

I love the way these look

[@callumBee]

Look like Soor Plooms! Although they are normally a touch darker green.

[@bg147]

That is a really cool old machine.

[@user-ev5gj8xe2b]

your passion enraptures me

[@blechberrymuffin2484]

Right down the road from my grandparents house😊

[@toesone]

You should make mango yogurt and strawberry yogurt candy

[@knottheory79220]

That works way better than I thought it would.

[@jakekgfn]

Fun fact the video isn’t sped up he’s just so jacked up on sugar he’s moving that fast

[@flionndawall]

Could you make a video of how you make the sugar free candies? I'm diabetic, but I LOVE watching your videos! When I saw that you make sugar free ones, too, I became really curious as to how!

[@LoftyPursuits]

We have two or three of those.

[@HannibalFan52]

Your new machine seems to be a giant version of the pill rollers used by apothecaries up through the 19th century. A good adaptation of extant technology.

[@edvard-swift3645]

Lol your good at multitasking, usually when someone is trying to have a conversation with me I start messing up on the task or with the Convo which both can have funny results 😅

[@MrJamesBanana]

How would this work with a higher amount white candy? If it works well, it could be used to make unicorn droppings into candy pieces. If you ever decide to build your own variant, this process would probably be easy to motorize so you don't need a person to press down and slide the plate by hand. Heck, I bet just a version with more weight on top and a handle to lift it would make the job so much easier.

[@Bernandez4139]

Run some colors down the center and make cat's eye marble candies!