Making a giant jolly rancher - any tips?

Betty · 05-24-2009, 10:46 AM

End of the year project for my daughters math class (geometry) was to pick something to enlarge. She has to use math to make a it X number of times as big as usual.

Her first choice, a toostie roll was already taken so she picked a Jolly Rancher - different but similar in size.

Little did I realize this included the complicated clear wrapper as well as the desire to make the candy appear translucent.

So - we've thought of making a huge block of melted sugar and adding food coloring but this sounds dangerous and prone to lots of issues.

Another idea was buying a bag of jolly ranchers and melting some down to make a large one. This one has great appeal but I hate buying a 4 pound bag of them to have enough of one color and the store didn't have bags of one flavor.

So now we go to a bag filled with newpaper and taped down, paper mached and painted or

As we discovered at wall mart: plaster of paris. Which we got and I'm now wondering if that was the best choice.

We also bought some clear 1 mil tarp and opaque pens that should color on the plastic (I hope).

Any tips on how to make this project a success would be appreciated. (I like the idea of being crafty but it's just not what I'm best at.)

(she does not have the option of selecting a different item by the way.)

Deebs · 05-24-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Betty

End of the year project for my daughters math class (geometry) was to pick something to enlarge. She has to use math to make a it X number of times as big as usual.

Gawd, who comes up with these projects? One more thing to deal with right at the end of the school year, what a great idea!

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Any tips on how to make this project a success would be appreciated.

I wish I had something constructive to offer. I definitely like the idea of just making a model of the candy as opposed to trying to melt the real thing. Of course it would be way cool to have it actually BE a giant candy, but what a giant headache.

wolfy999 · 05-24-2009, 11:16 AM

I hate projects...more work for the parents than the child...I feel for you.

Not Afraid · 05-24-2009, 11:32 AM

You need to build a giant Jolly Rancher mold and fill it with Jello (with extra gelatin added for firmness), then you can wrap the finished product in celo.

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-24-2009, 11:47 AM

Does it have to weigh as much as a giant jolly rancher?

If not, I'd go to a craft store and get a big sheet of clear plastic. Paint it the color you need. Cut it up and create a cube out of the sheet. Take your cello wrap and put the jolly rancher branding on it, wrap and you're done.

3894 · 05-24-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

If not, I'd go to a craft store and get a big sheet of clear plastic. Paint it the color you need. Cut it up and create a cube out of the sheet. Take your cello wrap and put the jolly rancher branding on it, wrap and you're done.

I'm thinking along these lines, too. What about a thin wire frame/colored cello wrap for the Jolly Rancher? Then CP's idea about the outerwrap and branding?

P.S. You deserve a Starbucks after this.

Disneyphile · 05-24-2009, 01:17 PM

I say just buy a glass brick and paint it with sun-catcher paint, then wrap in cellophane.

wolfy999 · 05-24-2009, 05:41 PM

DP's idea sounds like a winner!

lashbear · 05-24-2009, 06:45 PM

Call the Jolly Rancher Candy Company and see if they make large ones.

tracilicious · 05-24-2009, 08:05 PM

Call the teacher and tell him/her this is an asinine project.

05-24-2009, 10:46 AM	#1
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Making a giant jolly rancher - any tips? End of the year project for my daughters math class (geometry) was to pick something to enlarge. She has to use math to make a it X number of times as big as usual. Her first choice, a toostie roll was already taken so she picked a Jolly Rancher - different but similar in size. Little did I realize this included the complicated clear wrapper as well as the desire to make the candy appear translucent. So - we've thought of making a huge block of melted sugar and adding food coloring but this sounds dangerous and prone to lots of issues. Another idea was buying a bag of jolly ranchers and melting some down to make a large one. This one has great appeal but I hate buying a 4 pound bag of them to have enough of one color and the store didn't have bags of one flavor. So now we go to a bag filled with newpaper and taped down, paper mached and painted or As we discovered at wall mart: plaster of paris. Which we got and I'm now wondering if that was the best choice. We also bought some clear 1 mil tarp and opaque pens that should color on the plastic (I hope). Any tips on how to make this project a success would be appreciated. (I like the idea of being crafty but it's just not what I'm best at.) (she does not have the option of selecting a different item by the way.) __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	I hate projects...more work for the parents than the child...I feel for you. __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	You need to build a giant Jolly Rancher mold and fill it with Jello (with extra gelatin added for firmness), then you can wrap the finished product in celo.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Does it have to weigh as much as a giant jolly rancher? If not, I'd go to a craft store and get a big sheet of clear plastic. Paint it the color you need. Cut it up and create a cube out of the sheet. Take your cello wrap and put the jolly rancher branding on it, wrap and you're done.
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	I say just buy a glass brick and paint it with sun-catcher paint, then wrap in cellophane.
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wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	DP's idea sounds like a winner! __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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05-24-2009, 06:45 PM	#9
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Call the Jolly Rancher Candy Company and see if they make large ones. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Call the teacher and tell him/her this is an asinine project. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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