Make gum from scratch! It's a real "hands-on" activity as you combine the ingredients by following the easy instructions. The kit includes chicle gum base (harvested from trees of the rain forest), confectioner's sugar, corn syrup, and two flavor packets. A microwave-safe pan for softening the gum base is also included. The only elements you need to supply are scissors to open the packets, a teacup or mug of hot or boiling water, a clean working surface (we recommend using paper plates), and perhaps some plastic utensils (it can get sticky!). The chicle gum base can be heated in the microwave or a pot of boiling water.
Combining the first few ingredients is really sticky work, but after adding and kneading in the sugar, the gum begins to take shape. The entire activity takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete and is best for one or two kids (each can make a different flavor). Makes enough for 50 pieces of gum.
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