Wrapper Origummy

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Thelonelysandwitch says: Dec 27, 2008. 5:35 PM

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

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to ThelonelysandwitchDec 31, 2008. 4:11 PM

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

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Thelonelysandwitch in reply to gumwrapperDec 31, 2008. 4:22 PM

nice, your dentist must hate you.

dragonsniper in reply to ThelonelysandwitchFeb 11, 2011. 6:08 PM

lol

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fishermanfo says: Oct 28, 2009. 12:35 PM

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

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daninja says: Aug 12, 2009. 10:28 AM

Thats awesome!! I like the thunderbolt! :)

hwall13 says: Jun 9, 2009. 1:02 PM

my fav aws the music stand

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wenpherd says: Jan 1, 2009. 12:04 PM

post one on making the sailboat

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cowscankill says: Sep 27, 2008. 5:50 PM

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

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to cowscankillOct 1, 2008. 10:34 PM

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.

spiffytessa says: Sep 16, 2008. 4:22 PM

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?

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to spiffytessaSep 16, 2008. 9:41 PM

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).

spiffytessa in reply to gumwrapperSep 17, 2008. 3:26 PM

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

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MissPennyFarthing says: Aug 5, 2008. 7:22 PM

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

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to MissPennyFarthingAug 6, 2008. 9:22 AM

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.

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MissPennyFarthing in reply to gumwrapperAug 6, 2008. 3:58 PM

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

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AznPanda says: Jul 29, 2008. 10:40 PM

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

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to AznPandaJul 30, 2008. 2:14 PM

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

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AznPanda in reply to gumwrapperJul 30, 2008. 5:34 PM

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

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to AznPandaJul 30, 2008. 11:44 PM

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.

Hazanko says: Jul 1, 2008. 7:34 AM

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?

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to HazankoJul 1, 2008. 3:38 PM

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.

Hazanko in reply to gumwrapperJul 4, 2008. 8:07 PM

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...

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to HazankoJul 5, 2008. 8:43 AM

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

Kait999 says: Jul 3, 2008. 7:15 AM

lol, the monkey bars would be for like sea monkeys

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

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

So pretty much amazing !!!!

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to KNEX BUILDING IS FUNJun 28, 2008. 8:19 PM

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.

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Mrs. Skunkbait says: Jun 28, 2008. 6:53 PM

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.

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to Mrs. SkunkbaitJun 28, 2008. 8:18 PM

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

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therandomperson says: Jun 17, 2008. 10:42 AM

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to therandompersonJun 17, 2008. 4:55 PM

Thanks!

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therandomperson in reply to gumwrapperJun 21, 2008. 3:25 AM

how do you do it?

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therandomperson in reply to therandompersonJun 21, 2008. 3:31 AM

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

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therandomperson in reply to gumwrapperJun 20, 2008. 8:35 AM

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

ccpizza77 says: Jun 13, 2008. 10:41 AM

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

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gumwrapper (author) in reply to ccpizza77Jun 13, 2008. 4:01 PM

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.