How to make a "3D" candy Lei w/ Kisses

[@jenniferamorefloralessence154]

"150-160 kisses for one good lei". LOVE IT 😂. Great video! Detailed and straight to the point. Thank you!

[@1Mamapie]

I was born and raised in Oahu and now have my firstborn graduating and realized I hadn't made a candy lei, well one that was pretty, in YEARS. So I truly appreciate this, thank you!

[@lovethepureas7377]

Island way, you don't need to measure anything.

[@JackTopusArt]

one thing i learned from being in art school is being weird is a good thing. so be as much of a weirdo as you want :) lol thanks for watching. good luck

[@nessamargaret]

I love how you said you need 150 kisses for a good lei! 😂

[@tiphie44]

Ive been asking around if anyone knew how to make the Hershey kiss lei, and no one seemed to know. Thanks for sharing!!

[@me102582]

I'm going to be making 2 for my kids 5th grade promotion, but does anyone know how many bags you need for a kid size lei? Need to know soon thanks :)

[@mrs.esposo3437]

Thank u so much... I'm so grateful for ur video... Needed awesome ideas for my nieces that are graduating and ur video helped a bunch. :)

[@JackTopusArt]

@lettyZuri85 SURE do it! its fun to experiment and being creative. once youre finished and if you have instagram, feel free to hastag my username so i can see youre awesome creation :) some people have been doing that in the past and i like seeing what people create

[@JackTopusArt]

@superlisaawong i never had my candy leis melt on me before. under normal circumstances it wont but storing it under the sun or leaving in the car all day most probably would. i've worn candy leis during my graduation out on the field without any melting on me

[@JackTopusArt]

@ahliewser08 but from the looks of it. it looks like simple cuts of mylar sheets which are strung by a needle. you can experiment by crumpling and folding when stringing to get that ruffle look

[@MonkMonk74]

I love this idea. It's a unique way to make a candy necklace rather than the traditional candy necklaces we're used to seeing.

[@JackTopusArt]

@ahliewser08 ahh hmm im not to much of a big fan of these type of leis. but if i find a place where i can get mylar sheets i'll try and do a video. but from the looks of it.

[@JackTopusArt]

sorry about that, KZbin provided music sure doesn't have much options for editing. yeah, i've been debating whether to change the music or just take it off all together LOL

[@sweetkirl1073]

Awesome video!! I made my lei for my sons 8th grade graduation & received lots of compliments!! Thank you!!

[@ppalalainusa1540]

GREAT VIDEO! PLEASE DO MORE 3D CANDY LEI VIDEOS!

[@JackTopusArt]

thank you for watching. Look up my Hybrid/Candy Lei, you may also like that one if you like this 3D lei.

[@MrSizzle25]

Awesome work!!! I'm also an artist/ islander living in the states and you've definitely inspired me. My son just graduated HS and now my niece is next. I'll post pics when done :) LOL I'm logged under my son's accnt (MrSizzle).

[@JackTopusArt]

@clariza martinez sure you can. this technique can be used for almost anything. i used it even for coins lol

[@SK8AN]

way too cool. I made a $100 lei for the School Scholorship program and it wouldve been nicer had i seen this one first because i could have staggered the csh.on to another grad this friday and i will perfect my project!!!!

[@superlisaawong]

i love your leis. this candy one is so much nicer than the more common ones i've seen. i am, however, a little worried that it might melt. has that happened?

[@JackTopusArt]

@HanaGrrrl secret? psft thats lame of them LOL its not even a very hard thing to do either

[@TheSbayguy333]

Loved this video ...i'm going to try it for a group of former students....what is the cost ...roughly ..per lei?

[@clarizamartinez5022]

hi can i use other candy like bubbble gums instead of kisses? its my lil niece grad next weeek and i want to make cute candy lei lol

[@clarizamartinez5022]

hi can i use other candy like bubbble gums instead of kisses? its my lil niece grad next weeek and i want to make cute candy lei lol

[@keanaL]

this was very helpful thank you

[@nessamargaret]

I have to quote you because it’s funny (by accident) it takes about 150 to 160 kisses for a good lay (lei) LOL

[@JackTopusArt]

sorry for such a late reply, but really one roll of cellophane can last you many leis

[@chanelsortogna]

Haha i must be a weirdo but i love your videos!!-3 making this for my boyfriend for his graduation:] hope it works!

[@JackTopusArt]

a chain? oh is it the single looking ones? theyre not full like this one right?

[@fa527]

Hi, I love your video...but can you turn the music down...lol I can barely hear you. Thanks for a great video. :)

[@angiemaestra]

just wondering if the kisses melt & drip on a hot day ??????

[@alohalani44]

I thought about using your idea for my sons class, but on goodness it looks time consuming! Mahalo for sharing!

[@damixchic76]

Great job!! Thank you sooo much for sharing. I moved to Louisiana from Hawaii 19 years ago and wanted to make a lei for my son's best friend for his senior day for soccer but could not remember how to start the process lol. It was a huge hit with everyone and especially the senior. Thanks again for spreading the aloha! Mahalo brada!!

[@carolkalilimoku542]

Awesome video. Very helpful. Gonna make one for my nephew. Mahalo.

[@LettyZuri85]

I love your videos! theyre so helpful...I wanna make one with kisses and dollar bills what do u think??

[@elainachambers9820]

Thank you for the great video on making a kisses lei! Love the symbolism of the 150 kisses! Great job! Mahalo!

[@jacoches808]

new subbie hea... so nice love it making me so home sick..hehe..keep up with the lei's they are "P" ..

[@GShockk15]

I am making this for my son this year. Wow thanks for going into detail. You make this very easy for me.

[@al-ftau9233]

Nice! I really like this but I wanted to ask since you said a hundred something? How many can the yarn hold up? And can I double the yarn so to hold the candies?

[@hula48]

Awesome !! Mahalo nui loa!! You are really great showing your aloha !! Keep up the great work!!

[@rmarianna29]

Good video! Just can't hear with the backround music!

[@kimipele92345]

I will definitely do this for my daughter's grad. Thanks!

[@KrazzieLeo]

when you record.. sit the opposite side.. so the light shine on you and we can see video better. just thought that could be easy for other peoples eyes

[@wahineikea]

How much rolls of cello did you need? great videos like how you made it look so easy T.y.

[@genevulaca8717]

thank you so much I thot it was hard to do this kind of lei, pretty easy. thank you again. mahalo

[@iambellaram]

Very thankful you made this video. Really helped us a lot.

[@lykitagawa]

awesome tutorial. I live in aAaska but have roots in Hawaii. Mahalo nui loa!

[@pogisa1]

good job n thank u for sharing with your talent. it really help me alot..:)

[@dannysmama25]

You are so ghetto jack!! Lol but I love your videos!! Hope to see more :)

[@JackTopusArt]

@thehauoli01 oook cool thanks for the suggestion :)

[@Eatingpizzasomewhere]

Awesome video! Thank you

[@septerlee2222]

How do you tie it in the end? Can you make a tutorial on that?

[@lbee171]

Beautiful but too much work 😂

[@HaFeKaZi1]

thats soo tight.. i did one and it came out tight.. thanx :D

[@naiireczskyzJJX]

That's amazing thank you so much 😁

[@KaWaiiChARmsLoVa1012]

Omfg at first I thought he was a fricken GIRL Lolz xD

[@ikaikatheesenegalparrot]

The island way .... 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🌺

[@Mibrite1]

Thank u so much its so cool..now am going to make one for my daughter's graduation. GB.

[@JackTopusArt]

awesome! have fun lei making :)

[@pattyramos7986]

love your viedo on the kisss lei that is great

[@JackTopusArt]

i guess it depends on your local climate. but i never really had a melted mess. They can get soft under direct sunlight, but I never got to the point where they puddle and drip everywhere. If you are worried about the sun before handing it to someone, you can place them in a handheld cooler. i do that sometimes for my flower leis so they dont welt before handing it.

[@JackTopusArt]

basically i just the end with the 2ends into the loop and double or triple knot. You can also just tie both ends into each other if the loop end is long enough. doesn't really matter how you do it just as long as it holds really. but i'll be making more videos once grad season gets closer and when i have time. I'll make sure to put a "tie video" on the list to do also :) Thank you for watching.

[@tinaelive5650]

i am definitely gonna make this

[@JackTopusArt]

@mlene08 yes, you can do it with almost any candy thats all the same size. just make sure the gum balls are not to large, it may he a bit hard to arrange them

[@Kiyah19]

Beautiful lei! So creative. Thank u for the idea and for sharing. Totally doing this. :)

[@JackTopusArt]

have fun :)

[@Kiyah19]

Thanks I did.. Made it for a grad. So beautiful. Thanks to u!

[@CaliBamaHollie]

Thanks so much for sharing your ideas! I was having a hard time finding the cellophane in my daughter's school colors so I am going to try using the spools of sparkly tulle.... have you tried that? Anyways... crossing my fingers! Thanks again!

[@austinvongphachanh8220]

If that's henna are your feet .it's a nice design

[@JackTopusArt]

haha thanks! i was obsessed with henna at that time.

[@mlene08]

can you do the same thing w|Gum Balls ?

[@bgurlbessie9474]

How do you make the jolly rancher lei?

[@triciacosta830]

WOW!!! Those are really cute and easy!!! Thanks for a wonderful tutorial....I will definitely be using this.

[@kahilimanners3494]

Thats so beautiful i love it!! I love the simple traditional candy lei makings, but after awhile it just starting to get boring, so i ended up on here, watched it till the end, was very impressed on how it came out to be, 👍 the video & SUBSCRIBED!!! Thank you so much, gonna be doing this for my daughters 6th grade grad & for my other 3 nieces who is ALL graduating out of the 6th grade so theres 4 of them!! But this looks very fun to do & something i find myself doing on the days where i have nothing to do!! Mahalo

[@leesa0147]

VERY NICE! Looking to make one for my daughter, Thank You for the help I'm motivated to get started :)

[@mariamontez2072]

I'm gonna try making this Mahalo for the video its so much easier to follow then the written ones.

[@ddgurl420]

So much easier! Love it, mawnin cuzin!

[@ddgurl420]

So much easier! Love it, mawnin cuzin!

[@msjuanamerrill]

Loving everything I don't have much money and I wanted to do something really nice for my brother :-) thank you he is the first out of 6 kids to graduated with cap and gown :-)

[@elizabethjack595]

Wow wow wow wow I love love love love it hi my friend my father is from Hawaii and I am really enjoyed watching this video on KZbin channel and I really want to learn how to make a flower Lie and thank you so much for sharing your experience and great job and gorgeous colors and styles and God bless you and your family my friend

[@esmeyesteban]

Beautyful i'm making this with Money for my son's Graduation next week Thank you Love!!

[@angelavina6594]

congratulations

[@angelavina6594]

(:

[@karinaproano9406]

love the video!! and using your foot to hold the string!!, that was Priceless!! my kind of tutorial!,😁

[@JackTopusArt]

@SamanthaRIacoboni how awesome, with kisses being his favorite theres no doubt he'll love this lei. glad my video helped

[@6House99]

I so love your channel. I have been following your tutorials on making different type of leis. I am going to make this 3D one for my preschooler who is graduating tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. I have been wanting to know how to make this kind. From one Poly to another. Mahalo.

[@yups541]

thank you so much :))) mahalo!

[@MelissaMartinez-fc6ps]

This was such an amazing video. This will be the sec time me doing this lei : ) Thanks Jack!!

[@SamanthaRIacoboni]

Super love your tutorials! I made a money lei for my brother-in-laws graduation last weekend but actually crafted the bills into flowers...wayyyyy to much work! I like yours so much better! I'm thinking I will make my husbands baby sister your version of the money lei and one of these kisses ones! Perfect since its her favorite candy! You are too adorable and creative!

[@toavaega907]

Fiji Gonduration

[@journeyforever2597]

I'm gonna try this!! AWESOME!!!

[@rockinrobin1232]

Oh thank you for feeding my crafty needs! I love the Poly culture and want to send a care package to a friend :^)

[@JackTopusArt]

WOW! great to hear he was the show stopper during the event :) Love how you mixed it up, i like creative leis like that. great job!

[@boraboy4ever]

Wouldn;t the chocolate melt?

[@JackTopusArt]

@TheNewarkgal sweet... great job! heavy is good :) i love the feeling of heavy leis. you feel the hard work lol

[@RoxanneMartir]

Thanks for the information.

[@jeannecitta]

Awesome!!! I will be doing this lei for my 3rd grader who is getting an academic award this week. Thanks for sharing:-)

[@JackTopusArt]

no thank you for watching and i'll be posting more How To Leis for the rest of this graduation season :)

[@victoriaswift3633]

Wow that looks awesome

[@ALien-jk3qy]

I love it!

[@MrsBaylife]

its been so long since i made these i almost forgot!! thank you for this video!! and i love your energy and commentary!! lol =)

[@JackTopusArt]

hehe thanks!

[@MsDeejr]

Great Job!! I seen this on one of my cousins and couldn't figure it. Now after seeing your video. I can make it!!

[@JackTopusArt]

@chamorrohulamom thank you for watching :) hope your daughter will enjoy them

[@chawn9694]

ok...making this one! Thanks for the video!

[@itsbuffy0205]

Thank you for the video. What about the heat from your neck. Will it melt the kisses?

[@JackTopusArt]

i never had an issue with that. though i assume if you're outdoors in dead summer heat, it may.

[@buffydandoy6557]

@@JackTopusArt Actually, I was thinking if I made this, I would leave a gap in the back of the neck. I live in San Jose, CA and it can and does get really hot here. Thank you again.

[@boraboy4ever]

Will gummy bears work?

[@timoana]

awesome