ABOUT US

For over 20 years, Chicago Culinary FX has been the industry leader in custom silicone mold design and manufacturing. Established in 2002 as the Chicago School of Mold Making, founder and CEO Michael Joy spent years teaching executive chefs and entrepreneurs how to safely and efficiently shape ingredients of all kinds. Since then, Joy maintains global recognition as a pioneer in culinary mold making through his thousands of collaborations with renowned chefs around the world. However, decades of experience across industries have evolved Chicago Culinary FX into the first-choice manufacturer for high-grade silicone and PETG molds for edibles, confections, culinary gourmet, culinary mass-production, fabrication, medical research, laboratory equipment, construction trades, resin castings, and everything in between. Our roots are grounded in sculpture art, enabling a distinct approach and artistic edge to our molds. These hand skills, paired with capabilities in 3D printing, laser engraving, CAD modeling, and HD thermoforming are what elevates the Chicago Culinary FX client experience.