[header] How to make gum paste [title] Gather your ingredients. [step] To make gum paste, you will need confectioner's sugar, gum tragacanth, shortening, unflavored gelatin, extra large eggs and warm water. Gum tragacanth is the ingredient that makes the gum paste pliable. 
You can find this at stores that carry cake decorating supplies or from bakery supply retailers on the internet. [title] Prep some additional supplies you will be using.