[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fwd: Supplies for Gum Drop Tree

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Joyce  Kane
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Hi Everyone,  Here is a list of supplies you will need  for making the 
gumdrop tree.

1. a styrofoam cone measuring about 10  inches -- You can use any size 
you like based on how big or small you want  your tree to be but the 
ones I've made generally ranged from 10 to 12  inches tall. I checked 
with Michael's and they carry styrofoam coans and I  think Joanne Fabric 
has them as well.

2. 2 1/4 pounds of gumdrops  -- I think they usually come in 1 pound 
bags so you will probably want to  get 3 bags so as to have enough for a 
10 to 12 inch tree. Of course, you  will probably want to sample a few 
as you work too. Usually I used up  about 2 and a quarter bags for a 10 
inch cone. Check around to see if you  can find the bags that only 
contain red and green gumdrops. Actually, you  can use any color 
combination you like. But if you want to use mostly red  and green, it 
helps if you can find the bags that contain just these  colors. It saves 
you from having to sort out as many gumdrops because the  average bag 
contains about 5 or 6 different colors. .  I know I have  found the 
holiday colors of gumdrops at grocery stores and places like  Target or 
Walmart. You might also try CVS or Walgreens. You may find it  easier to 
sort out the different colors of gumdrops yu want to use in to  separate 
bowls before you begin your tree. I label the bowls so I won't  forget 
which is which but those of you whith some vision may not need to  do this. 
.

3. toothpicks -- These will need to be broken or cut in  half. You can 
do this ahead of time or as you're putting the candy on the  cone. I 
like to get at least some toothpicks ready beforehand.

4.  tin foil -- I like to cover my styrofoam cone with foil before 
putting the  candy on. The foil separates the candy from the styrofoam 
and also helps  to cover up any gaps between the gumdrops that might 
show the white cone.  You do not have to use foil if you don't wish to; 
it's just something I  like to do.

5. a tree topper -- You can be very creative in how you  choose to top 
your gumdrop tree. You can simply use a large gumdrop or  cluster of 
gumdrops at the tip of the cone. I like to use yellow ones at  the top. 
In this case, you may wish to purchase at least one bag of  gumdrops 
containing a variety of colors. It all depends on how creative  you want 
to be. I have also used things like cupcake decorations that have  those 
little picks on them. You can just stick them in the top of the  cone.

6. a pillar candle holder -- Some people use this as a base for  their 
gumdrop tree. I never did so I do not know much about this method.  We 
always put ours on small holiday themed paper plates and gave them as  
gifts.

7. large Ziploc bag or plastic wrap -- To keep the candy fresh,  you 
might want to store your tree in a large Ziploc bag or wrap it in  
something like Saran Wrap when you have finished it.

If you have  any questions, please let me know. I am looking forward to 
this chat and  think it will be a lot of fun.

Nina  Pratt

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