Gluing a gingersnap cottage (like a nerd)

Step 6 Storage of unused glue sticks

Sugar pulls moisture from the surrounding air like crazy. If left to their own devices, your glue sticks will soon end up in a sticky mess. This process can be slowed down considerably if you leave the sticks in their foil wrap moulds, and if you store them together with some rice (or salt?) in a tin can that has been taped shut.