Tips & Tricks / Party Supplies ...Go Back To Flattening Gumdrops     Candies are a quick and clever way to decorate your cakes without decorating tips. Get creative and have fun with this simple technique to add color and sparkle to your project! 1 Cut Gum Drops Cut gum drops horizontally in half. 2 Sprinkle Sugar on Work Surface Sprinkle granulated sugar on work surface. 3 Roll Gum drops Flat Place gum drop on granulated sugar and flatten with a rolling pin. 4 © Wilton Industries, Inc.