Bubble Gum Wrapper Chain
variation 1
 | This variation of the classic bubble gum wrapper chain uses a quarter as much paper and can be done in a half as much folding.- Cut strips of paper of varying color. Paper used here is ½ inch wide and 4¼ inch long. Larger sizes can be used but maintain the ratio 1:8 (wide:long) plus an extra quarter inch in length to give it a little wiggle room.
- Fold strip in half and unfold.
- Fold the right and left edges to the midline.
- Re-fold in half again.
- This gives a unit that is about ½" x 1". Make as many of these as you can.
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- Assemble the units: hold one unit (purple) and inserting a second unit (white) into it. Push the second unit through completely until it fits nicely as in 6a.
- Continue to insert more units. Orient the units so you get a zig-zag pattern.
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As in the case of the original bubble gum wrapper chain made in the 1960's this variation can be used to make bracelets, crowns, picture frames, purses and more.
Make a Bracelet
First make a chain and measure that it is long enough to go over your hand. In this example, there were 19 units. The connector will be the 20th unit. - Unfold a unit and insert it to the last unit (#19) of the chain.
- Wrap the chain around to form a loop. Bring units 1 and 19 close together. Insert the unfolded unit (#20) through the first unit of the chain. Pull through completely.
- Fold the arm of unit 20 back and...
- insert back into unit 19. This allows the pattern to be maintained.
- Repeat with the other arm: fold back and tuck into unit 19.
- Done!
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You can also make the chains (bracelet) out of dollar bills 
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