gum wrapper chain-links

How to make a gum wrapper chain that kind of looks like real chain links, not a weave.

Materials - gum wrappers (at least 4, preferably more), ruler (optional), a rounded object like a marking pen.

Why? I have no idea.
But, have you ever challenged yourself to do something you didn't think was possible? I mean like making something that no one else has ever done. I don't know if anyone has made things like this before. I've seen a few examples where woven chains of wrappers have been used to sculpt various things. They usually use fish line to tie them together. I try to make things with just the wrappers and nothing else. No glue or tearing of the pieces (I have cheated on some). It's very challenging and rewarding to think up designs and solve the problems of making them stay together simply with folds (quite similar to origami I guess).

Please enjoy my simple example here, let me know if you want to see more, and please try out your own designs and share!

Step 1 Fold some sticks

Lay the wrapper out flat with the serrated edges facing up. Make sure the little flaps at the ends are unfolded all the way.

Fold in half lengthwise. Try to make the fold as exact as possible.

Comments

[GorillazMiko]

...Wow. Great job, your stuff is so cool. Even doing that stick thing with the wrapper is awesome. Nice job, these actually look like those metal ones you get in the store! +1 rating.

[gumwrapper]

Thanks. That means a lot coming from an Instructable connoisseur such as yourself. I'm just learning this new site and think it's a great place to share ideas.

[mg0930mg]

It is. This instructables not bad at all. I would like i'bles on the other stuff. ;)

[AznPanda]

ahahah these are so awesome XD