Do-It-Yourself Gum (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1/3 cup gum base.
02 - ¼ cup corn syrup.
03 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar.
04 - 3 tablespoons gum powder.
05 - ¼ teaspoon citric acid.
06 - Food coloring to your liking.
07 - Flavoring oil based on preference.

# Steps To Make It:

01 - Warm up gum base using microwave for 30 seconds at a time until it's fully melted.
02 - Blend in corn syrup thoroughly.
03 - Fold in your chosen food coloring and flavoring oil until the mixture looks uniform.
04 - Mix in powdered sugar with your hands until the dough doesn't stick anymore.
05 - Roll into small balls or cut into strips. If you want sour gum, you can add citric acid now.
06 - Leave it alone for half an hour to get firm.

# Extra Notes:

01 - Always pick flavors meant for food.
02 - You can play around with different colors and tastes.
03 - You'll find gum base on internet shops.

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