Sugar people

Similar to the trade of producing sugar paintings, this art form has been practiced in public places for more than 600 years,[3][4] and can still be seen today.

Traditionally, artists set up their point of production and sale in areas such as markets, and outside schools, as the figures appeal to children.

However, during difficult economic times, artists would exchange figures for metal scraps, broken shoes, old clothing, and notably, toothpaste.

Simultaneously, the artist pinches and pulls parts of the ball, by hand, or sometimes with tools such as tweezers, to produce limbs, and various shapes.

Before the figure has completely cooled, colours, typically red or green, are added to the surface, and a wooden stick is inserted into the underside.