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Things you can make with Gum Wrappers

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Dec 27, 2008. 5:35 PMThelonelysandwitch says:

nice 5*, how much gum do you chew? nice work.

Dec 31, 2008. 4:11 PMgumwrapper (author) says:

Thanks, --witch. I go through a 15 pack a week, usually. I get wrapper contributions from friends and family as well.

Dec 31, 2008. 4:22 PMThelonelysandwitch says:

nice, your dentist must hate you.

Feb 11, 2011. 6:08 PMdragonsniper says:

lol

Oct 28, 2009. 12:35 PMfishermanfo says:

dude u really got talent i cant eben make 1 gum wrapper thing

Aug 12, 2009. 10:28 AMdaninja says:

Thats awesome!! I like the thunderbolt! :)

Jun 9, 2009. 1:02 PMhwall13 says:

my fav aws the music stand

Jan 1, 2009. 12:04 PMwenpherd says:

post one on making the sailboat

Sep 27, 2008. 5:50 PMcowscankill says:

+5. Period. That is all lol! I wish it went higher...

Oct 1, 2008. 10:34 PMgumwrapper (author) says:

Thanks. I'll try to get some more added. I've kind of slacked off on this lately. As the weather gets worse, I'm sure I'll have more opportunities for inside activities like this.

Sep 16, 2008. 4:22 PMspiffytessa says:

Wow. That's amazing! I can never find gum with good metalic foil wrappers, though... Do you know some good gum brands that are avaliable in Canada with foil wrappers?

Sep 16, 2008. 9:41 PMgumwrapper (author) says:

Thanks. I'm not sure what is available in Canada. I don't get up that way very often. I would imagine that you have Extra, Juicy Fruit, and Doublemint. These are all Wrigley's and are sold world wide. The new "5" gum is also wrapped in foil and comes in various colors, but the gum is more expensive. Carefree has foil wrappers, but has smooth edges rather than the serrated ones found on Wrigley's. Most of the Wrigley's I see around here come in cellophane wrapped cardboard. The 15 packs for Wrigley's all seem to be going to the new package similar to the new "5" gum. The sticks are still wrapped in foil, but the outer wrap is wider, thinner, cardboard, and wrapped in cellophane (I really don't like cellophane).

Sep 17, 2008. 3:26 PMspiffytessa says:

Ahh, thanks. I'm in LOVE with 5 gum, so I have alot of those kind. :)

Aug 5, 2008. 7:22 PMMissPennyFarthing says:

Cool! They are amazing! They must take you ages! :-)

Aug 6, 2008. 9:22 AMgumwrapper (author) says:

Thanks, louie_gee_gee! Each one takes about a couple of hours to actually make. I usually do this while watching TV at night. I've been doing this for over a year now so they tend to accumulate.

Aug 6, 2008. 3:58 PMMissPennyFarthing says:

Really?! I thought you were going to say about a week! They look fantastic, well done! :-)

Jul 29, 2008. 10:40 PMAznPanda says:

Dude u are AWESOME XD my personel favroite is the swing set and park toys those are awesome XD ima try this tomorrow i cant chew gum but i find gum wrappers with gum in my house lols

Jul 30, 2008. 2:14 PMgumwrapper (author) says:

Thanks and have fun! Let me know if you get stuck;-)

Jul 30, 2008. 5:34 PMAznPanda says:

Sure thing but i got one question on normaly how many wrappers does it take to make one

Jul 30, 2008. 11:44 PMgumwrapper (author) says:

For the swing, it takes at least 10 pieces. It's good to have an extra piece, so plan on 11 for the swing. Just follow the 'ible for that one.
{http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-gum-wrapper-swing-set/ Swingset]
I haven't written any 'ibles on the slide or monkey bars. The slide is probably around 20 pieces, the monkey bars about 13.

Jul 1, 2008. 7:34 AMHazanko says:

That's so weird. I also make gum wrapper art! And here I thought I was original... Although, I do make my own designs, my most famous being my roses (lame, I know). Hey, have you ever made an Orbit Man?

Jul 1, 2008. 3:38 PMgumwrapper (author) says:

There must be something in the foil that attracts creative designs. I'd love to see your roses (I doubt they are lame). I can alway learn (steal) ideas for my next big project;-) I've never made an Orbit Man. I assume I'd need some Orbit wrappers for that. I don't chew Orbit gum, mainly Extra and 5 gum.

Jul 4, 2008. 8:07 PMHazanko says:

Oh, I don't chew gum at all. In high In high school, though, it's impossible not to find wrappers. So I've donned the persona of "That guy who asks for wrappers". As for Orbit-man, I might post a "Miniature sculpture from everyday items" Instructable. Care to collaborate? You seem to have this down-pat...

Jul 5, 2008. 8:43 AMgumwrapper (author) says:

I'd love to see the Orbit-man. I could make him a chair or something!

Jul 3, 2008. 7:15 AMKait999 says:

lol, the monkey bars would be for like sea monkeys

Jun 28, 2008. 5:11 PMKNEX BUILDING IS FUN says:

U have quite an amazing skill =) it could come in handy now that i think of it

So pretty much amazing !!!!

Jun 28, 2008. 8:19 PMgumwrapper (author) says:

It's a fun hobby and keeps me out of trouble. I'm not sure how handy any of these things are, but I'm always looking for a use for them.

Jun 28, 2008. 6:53 PMMrs. Skunkbait says:

This is one of the coolest things I have seen in a while. And to think we all throw away gum wrappers. No More. On to more creative ideas.

Jun 28, 2008. 8:18 PMgumwrapper (author) says:

Thanks, Mrs. Skunkbait. The wrappers are far too valuable to throw away. Make something creative with 'em today!

Jun 17, 2008. 10:42 AMtherandomperson says:

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Jun 17, 2008. 4:55 PMgumwrapper (author) says:

Thanks!

Jun 21, 2008. 3:25 AMtherandomperson says:

how do you do it?

Jun 21, 2008. 3:31 AMtherandomperson says:

just spray silver? oh, no its the inside isnt it?

Jun 20, 2008. 8:35 AMtherandomperson says:

anytime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
they are just amazing
just simply amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jun 13, 2008. 10:41 AMccpizza77 says:

these are sooo cute i make pipecleaner people and i used ur stuff for there house keep them coming :D

Jun 13, 2008. 4:01 PMgumwrapper (author) says:

Thanks, ccpizza77. I'd love to see examples of your pipe cleaner people. Construction is probably similar since my sticks are essentially wires wrapped around each other.