i dont have moldsso is it okay to use mini cupcake pans or paper cupcakes.
It's the same as the relationship between shoes and tree limbs.
Use kid's Plasticine toy moldsSmall molds for candy are availble in Bulk food or baking supply storesHere's a recipe for gummies Gummy Bears Recipe Here's a fun family projectThese make great snacks and gifts as wellInstead of buying the expensive Gummi Bears at the confectioner's, make your own! Ingredients: 1 package flavored sugar free jello 6 packages unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cold water Directions: 1In a small saucepan, mix both the flavored and the unflavored gelatin2Stir the gelatins upPour cold water in mixture and stir with a spatula until you have a gloppy-chunky blob not unlike play-doh3Turn heat stove top burner on medium and melt blob4Stir the blob constantly until melted5Pour the melted mixture into miniature bear molds, or other small candy type molds6Place filled molds in freezer for 10 minutes to coolNote: As stated, if you don't have miniature bear molds, you can use other moldsOr, you can do the followingTake the rack out of your toaster oven and put it on the counterDrape a big sheet of aluminum foil over itCram the aluminum foil down into the gaps, leaving striplike moldsPresto! Gummy tapewormsYummy! You can also use cake or cooling racks for this[Note: You can also use other shapes of candy moldsThese are plastic molds that you can find near the cake decorating supplies of your craft storeWilton, known as a cake decorating supplier, is one company that sells theseHowever, even the very small ice cube trays or shaped ice cube trays that you find in kitchen supply stores can be used.]